2020 Alabama Kayak Fishing Events List

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