If you like to fish in rivers as I do one of the best investments you can make is in a small river fishing boat. In this article I will list a few of the more popular and affordable small river fishing boats that can be used while fishing. Many rivers can only be accessed on foot for a mile or two in either direction from an access point, whereas if you have a boat you have access to the entirety of the river you intend to fish.
With the use of a small river fishing boat you literally get to choose what portions of a river you would like to fish as you float along the river itself. This is incredibly advantageous to the serious angler. Any of the small river fishing boats listed below serves this purpose wonderfully. Depending on the number of anglers and the size of the river, one of these boats will surely fit the bill perfectly.
- The Frameless Pontoon – The frameless pontoon boat is manufactured by Sea Eagle and is one of the best small river fishing boats available today. This boat is the perfect small fishing boat for 1 angler and is amazingly versatile. This boat can even be used for fishing in small lakes and ponds and can be equipped with a trolling motor if you would like. When fishing in a small river the best way to propel the frameless pontoon boat is with the included pair of oars. At just 42 pounds this boat is very easy to transport from fishing spot to fishing spot, and is amazingly easy to maneuver, making this boat a great boat for river fishing.
- The Explorer Kayak – The explorer kayak is great for fishing is rivers and is equally adept for fishing in small lakes and ponds. The explorer kayak is inflatable, lightweight, and extremely durable. Don’t think that because this boat is inflatable it isn’t tough though. It is manufactured from 1000 denier hull material, making it incredibly durable. As a matter of fact this boat even stands up to my dogs claws when him and I go fishing together (which is quite often). This small river fishing boat easily carries 2 anglers (or 1 angler & 1 dog) and can be maneuvered into tight places easily. Explorer kayaks are even tough and maneuverable enough to stand up to class IV rapids! This is the least expensive version of all the small river fishing boats being outlined in this article.
- Inflatable Motor Mount Boats – These boats are best used when fishing in larger rivers, you know the size river that can’t be waded across without getting wet? When fishing in larger rivers, these small fishing boats are hard to beat. These boats can be propelled with oars or with up to an 8 hp gas or electric motor. Inflatable motor mount boats are perfect for fishing and can easily carry up to 4 anglers. If you are fishing in a medium to large sized river an inflatable motor mount boat is an affordable alternative to a high priced traditional boat.
When it comes to small fishing boats that can be used in rivers any of the above boats makes a wonderful choice. Depending on your preferred method of fishing one of the above fishing boats should fit your needs perfectly.
