Best Kayak For Tall Person

OUR TOP PICK

Lifetime Tamarack Angler

This first kayak is really great if you consider yourself to be taller than average. It has an adjustable seat that you can use to extend backward, giving you as much legroom as you could possibly need.

This will improve the safety and stability of your kayak when it is out on the water - introducing the Lifetime Tamarack Angler.

This has a very deep hull, which will give you that added protection from the water, which is great if your pockets are full of your personal electronic devices such as your phone and your tablet device.

This boat has a maximum capacity of 250-pounds, which is great for larger users also.

Pros

• This kayak is completely kitted out for your fishing needs, coming with flush-mounted rod holders that you can be sure will give you everything that you need for a stable fishing experience.
• This has a very deep and wide hull, allowing you to stay mounted and give you everything that you need for plenty of wiggle room.
• This comes with very durable aluminum paddles that will help keep you and your kayak steady when you are out on the water.
• If you are over 6 feet tall, then you will still have plenty of room in your kayak. You can also fit your fishing equipment in this boat with ease.

Cons

• The price - with an added comfort comes to an additional price, this should only be bored by die-hard kayakers who will be taking to the water more than once a week.

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Perception Pescador Pilot 12

This next kayak is great if you are thinking of simply taking out your fishing vessel on the still lakes and waters and casting out your rod to get some fish.

This will give you complete control over your vessel, which as we all know is very important when you are out on the water - introducing the Perception Pescador Pilot 12.

This kayak is very capacious, having plenty of space in the hull for anyone to move around, even if you are taller.

This can also absorb plenty of abrasions and UV lighting, both of which can severely damage the integrity of your vessel over time.

You can also store plenty of gear on this kayak, which makes it the perfect companion for fishing trips.

Pros

• This boat can be protected from even the harshest of environments, giving you everything that you need for a smooth sailing experience.
• This will allow you hassle-free fishing, keeping you stable and secure on the surface of the water for long periods of time.
• This comes with a cooler, so you can store plenty of beers and even a bungee cord that you can use to keep your fishing gear free from water.
• If you are a new fisher, then you might expect this vessel to hit the rocks more times than not. Luckily this boat is made from technology that makes it very resistant to scratches and bumps.

Cons

• Another very expensive unit, you might not want to break the bank on this kayak if you are only thinking about taking it out on the waters a few times a month.

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Pelican Sit-on-Top Kayak

This next kayak is one of the most lightweight designs that we have on this list, with two retractable handles that make it very easy to carry to and from your car.

This is also a sit-on-top model, so you’ll have more than enough room to stretch your legs and increase circulation when you are out fishing - introducing the Pelican Sit-On-Top Kayak.

This comes with a bottle holder and a place to rest your fishing rods, which will be very important if you are keeping your rods in place.

You can also store the paddle of this one in the housing of your boat. This is constructed from very durable polyethylene, which will help you support a larger fisher.

Pros

• This kayak can store upwards of 325-pounds, making it perfect for the larger kayaker who likes to take to the water.
• This is constructed from one of the toughest materials that you can get on the market, which will make it very resistant to dents and dings.
• This is great if you are considering it for your first kayak, having everything that you’ll need for a solid foundation and enough features to give you a great fishing experience.
• This is a very long-lasting kayak, you can expect it to last you for at least a few years, even if you are taking it on a lot of water adventures.

Cons

• This might be a little too heavy-duty for first-time kayakers, who might be finding it hard to steer this one through rougher waters.

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Driftsun Rover 120/220 Inflatable Tandem White-Water Kayak

Next up, we have a kayak that is made from a high-density material that you can be sure will give you everything that you need for a solid fishing experience.

This weighs around 250-pounds and is 6 feet in length. This is great if you are a large user and you want to keep your feet moving as you fish - introducing the Driftsun Rover 120/220 inflatable Tandem White-Water Kayak.

As you can tell from the title, this vessel is made to handle the rougher waters. It is also an inflatable boat, so you can deflate it quite easily and store it in the back of your boat.

This is one of the most portable units, you can take this one out with you and your family, which is great if you want to show them the ropes… or should we say the fishing lines?

Pros

• This kayak has one of the best tracking that we’ve seen from a kayak. You can glide smoothly through the water, mainly in part to its hardened nose.
• This can support up to 300-pounds of weight, making it great if you are a taller kayaker. It is also very long, giving you plenty of wriggle room in the feet.
• This one comes with a cup holder and a place to put your fishing rods, it is simply great when it comes to lying back on the deck and watching the world go by.
• This will be perfect for taller individuals who have found regular kayaks are too cramped and caused them dead legs and other such issues.

Cons

• This kayak might have the resilience that some pro-kayakers are looking for and might get from a more hard-shelled kayak.

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Lifetime Two Person Tandem Fishing Kayak

Finally, we have one of the most heavy-duty kayaks, designed to have perfect balance and versatility.

This boat will take shoving to actually tip over, which makes it great if you are a taller fisherman who likes to struggle with a weighty catch when they are out on the waves - introducing the Lifetime Two Person Tandem Fishing Kayak.

This is made from high-quality roto-molded materials that will allow you plenty of room and can hold a massive weight of around 550-pounds.

This is perfect if you are a larger fisherman and you want to load up your fishing vessel with plenty of gear. This has a very simple design, which you can mold to the surface of your body.

Pros

• This one comes with multiple footrests that will highly increase the comfort level of your fishing experience.
• This one comes at an amazing price, you won’t have to worry about it cutting into your budget. This is great for first-time kayakers.
• This also has an adjustable seat, which is another boon for kayakers of larger stature.
• This comes with built-in fishing rod holders, so if you are a fan of hurling your rod out and snaring more lively fish, then we would certainly recommend you consider this rod.

Cons

• This is a very bulky unit, which will make transportation very difficult. If you do not have a heavy vehicle that can carry this, we might suggest you look at another model.