Welcome to the year 2020 and there is a lot in store for anglers looking to fish out of kayaks (and other man-powered craft) in Alabama this year!  We’re glad your here.

Interested in trying out kayak fishing?  The best way is to contact one of the clubs listed below and go meet them.  They may smell.  They may tell lies.  But you’ll have a lot of fun and get great advice on what kayak to buy, what PFD to wear, what paddle to buy, and so on.  Good luck on them telling you a good place to go fishing!  😉

As in years past, Alabama is hosting events from the biggest tournament organizations in kayak fishing to include BASSMASTER, Hobie Bass Open, and Kayak Bass Fishing in addition to several dozen Alabama club events hosted all over the state. There are plenty of events of different skill levels from first-timers to “pros” who travel all over the country to compete.

To get involved, look at the list of events below and then contact the Host Club or Host Organization to learn more about the tournaments. This website only serves to host information; we do not conduct tournaments or collect fees or memberships.  Check with the tournament hosts before committing to fish an event.  We will not update these listings if events are canceled.

FYI: Most club event entry fees are $20 – $50. Most National Organization events are $50 – $400.

NOTE 1:  Please check with BASSMASTER about their membership fees if you wish to fish BASSMASTER events.  Contact a club for more info.  Some clubs may charge their own fees.  KBF also requires membership fees.  All KBF monthly challenges are not going to be recorded.

NOTE 2: Our big year end finale is the annual Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic.  It’s where clubs for all over the state get together and hang out.  It is an OPEN event where first timers are more than welcome to attend.  However, to fish in the CHAMPIONSHIP bracket and to earn the title of “STATE CHAMP” you need to qualify via one of the Alabama clubs. Contact them to get involved.

If you know of an event we are not tracking here, contact Alabama Kayak Anglers on Facebook or email us from this website.

Key:
CBY – Chattanooga Bass Yakkers
CCKFT – Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Tournament
CKA – Chattahoochee Kayak Anglers – SE AL/SW GA
CRKA – Coosa River Kayak Anglers – Gadsden area
CKAT – Cullman Kayak Anglers
HBO – Hobie Bass Open
HOW SA – Heroes on the Water South Alabama Chapter
HOW NA – Heroes on the Water North Alabama Chapter
ICKA – Iron City Kayak Anglers – Birmingham
KBF – Kayak Bass Fishing Trail
MBKFA – Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association
PSKA – Peach State Kayak Anglers – Georgia
RRKT – Reel Krazy Kayak Tournament Trail – West Georgia
RRKA – River Region Kayak Anglers – Montgomery area
NAKA – North Alabama Kayak Anglers – Huntsville/Decatur
TVKA – Tennessee Valley Kayak Anglers – Chattanooga area
WAKA – West Alabama Kayak Anglers – Florence area

2020 kayak fishing events in Alabama:

1. 1 Feb – KBF AL Monthly Challenge, Statewide
2. 8 Feb – CKA, Lake Eufaula
3. 15 Feb – CKAT, Ingrams

4. 22 Feb – 2020 NAKA Tackle Swap, Decatur, AL

5. 29 Feb – ICKA, Logan Martin
6. 29 Feb – RRKA, Lake Martin (Elkahatchee Creek)

7. 1 Mar – NAKA Big Bass March

8. 5 Mar – BASSMASTER Kickoff, Logan Martin, Pell City

9. 14 Mar – Kayaking for a Cure, Cullman + Surrounding Counties
10. 14 Mar – TVKA, Lake Guntersville

11. 21 Mar – NAKA Open, Lake Guntersville

12. 21-22 Mar – KBF Pro Tour, Pickwick/Wilson/Wheeler Lakes
13. 28 Mar – CRKA, Logan Martin
14. 28 Mar – TVKA, RRKT, Lake Guntersville
15. 28 Mar – RRKA, Lake Jordan (State Ramp)
16. 1 Apr – NAKA Big Bass April

17. 2-4 Apr – KBF National Championship, Lake Guntersville

18. 11 Apr – ICKA, Bibb Lake
19. 11 Apr – CKAT, Flint Creek
20. 16 Apr – CRKA, Gadsden Mall, 5PM
21. 20 Apr – NAKA North Florida Boondoggle, Cape San Blas, FL
22. 25 Apr – ICKA, Inland Lake
23. 25 Apr – RRKA, Tallpoosa River (Lower Pond)
24. 2 May – RKKT, Lake Weiss
25. 7 May – CRKA, Godfrey’s Marina, 5PM
26. 9 May – CKAT, Sinking Creek Reservoir
27. 13 May – RKKT, Coosa River, Gadsden
28. 16 May – ICKA, Oak Mountain State Park
29. 16 May – NAKA/CRKA, Weiss Lake
30. 16 May – MBKFA, Annual Bagwell Event
31. 16 May – RRKA, Coosa River
32. 28 May – CRKA, St. Clair County Ramp, 5PM
33. 13 Jun – ICKA, Smith Lake
34. 18 Jun – CRKA, Jack L Ray Park, 5:30PM
35. 18 Jun – RRKA, Swift Creek
36. 20 Jun – CKAT, Duck River Reservoir
37. 26 – 28 Jun – MBKFA, Slammageddon
38. 30 Jun – RRKA, Cooter’s Pond
39. 27 Jun – NAKA, The Shoals
40. 1 Jul – NAKA Big Bass July
41. 9 Jul – CRKA, Tillison Bend, 5:30PM
42. 18 Jul – ICKA, Walker Lake
43. 25 Jul – CKAT, Mulberry/Sipsey River Forks
44. 25 Jul – RKKT, Terrapin Creek
45. 30 Jul – CRKA, Big Head’s, 5:30PM
46. 15 Aug – ICKA, Mitchell Lake
47. 15 Aug – NAKA, River Stop
48. 22 Aug – CKAT, Smith Lake
49. 20 Aug – CRKA, Rainbow Landing, 5:30
50. 27 Aug – RRKA, Swift Creek
51. 2 Sep – TVKA, PSKA, RKKT, Lake Guntersville
52. 5 Sep – ICKA, Lay Lake
53. 5 Sep – CRKA, Neely Henry Open, Safelight
54. 5 Sep – RRKA, Tallapoosa River, Middle Pond
55. 12 Sep – CKAT, Inland Lake
56. 12 Sep – NAKA Classic, TBD
57. 12 Sep – KBF Regional Final, Lake Wheeler

58. 26 Sep – Alabama Kayak Fishing Classic, TBD

59. 3-4 Oct – Hobie Bass Open, Coosa River Chain

60. 3 Oct – MBKFA, Annual Five Rivers
61. 10 Oct – RRKA, Lake Mitchell (State Ramp)
62. 17 Oct – CKAT Classic
63. 24 – 25 Oct – KBF Southeast, Pickwick/Wheeler/Wilson