Welcome to our beginner kayak fishing course! This course will teach you how to safely and effectively fish from a kayak. This course is designed for kayakers or anglers wanting to combine the two skills or someone new to both.
Day 1 (May 9th, 5:30pm- 8:30pm, KDFWR classroom)
This portion covers basic concepts including, but not limited to: fish identification, fish habitat, equipment,casting techniques, knot tying, both artificial and live bait selection, how to bait a hook, hook removal, safety, and when to fish (time of day/time of year), licensing and regulations.
Day 2 (May 16th, 6:00pm- 830pm, KDFWR classroom)
The practical portion includes: loading and unloading a kayak, propelling and steering a kayak, weight distribution, how to secure gear, boat positioning for fishing and navigation of flowing water systems, access points, location selection and types of boats.
Day 3 (May 18th 9:00am-1:00 pm, Canoe Ky shop)
This portion of the class is optional. It will be a float fishing trip guided by Canoe Kentucky pro staffers on Elkhorn Creek. Participants will be in their own boats with plenty of opportunities to practice the skills learned in the two previous portions of Kayak Fishing 101. Pro staffers will assist and offer tips and guidance. There is a fee associated with this portion of the class for kayak rental, shuttle and guides.