Paddle Kayaks · Fishing
Not every angler wants a pedal drive. Some of us like the simplicity of paddling, the quiet of a paddle-only boat, and a lower price tag.
Not every angler wants a pedal drive. Some of us like the simplicity of paddling, the quiet of a paddle-only boat, and a lower price tag. The Old Town Loon 126 Angler is the best version of that idea: a 12-foot-6-inch sit-inside built from the ground up for fishing.
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I have fished from a lot of sit-on-tops, and they are great, but there is something to be said for sitting inside the boat, low and dry, with your gear around you instead of behind you. The Loon 126 Angler gives you that cockpit comfort with a hull that tracks straight and a deck laid out for actual fishing, not just paddling with a rod along for the ride.
Who This Kayak Is For
The Loon 126 Angler fits anglers who paddle-fish on lakes, ponds, and slow rivers and want comfort over complexity. It suits bigger paddlers too, with a 450-pound total capacity and a huge 56 by 23-inch cockpit that is easy to enter and exit. If you fish in cooler weather, the sit-inside design keeps you warmer and drier than an open deck.
Stability and On-Water Feel
The redesigned Loon hull is both quick and forgiving. At 31 inches wide with extra volume, it has the stability to handle casting, landing fish, and reaching for gear without drama. The sharp keel line keeps it tracking straight, so you glide between spots instead of zigzagging. It is not a stand-up platform, but for seated fishing it is confidence-inspiring, even when boat wakes roll through.
Seat Comfort
The Active Comfort System 2.0 (ACS2) seat is the standout feature. It has premium padding, under-leg support, flow-through ventilation, and intuitive adjustments you can work from the seat. Old Town designed this to be the most comfortable sit-inside fishing seat on the water, and long days back that up. Thigh pads matched to the seat padding and the Support Track foot brace system keep you locked in and comfortable, even paddling barefoot.
Storage and Rigging
The Loon 126 Angler comes fishing-ready. Two flush-mounted rod holders sit behind the cockpit, an anchor trolley system lets you position the boat in wind or current, and the removable work deck gives you a flat rigging surface with built-in storage and a USB port to keep your phone charged (bring your own battery pack). The Click Seal stern hatch with a bulkhead keeps gear dry, and bow and stern bungees handle crates, dry bags, and extra tackle.
Paddle Performance
This is a paddle-only kayak, and the hull makes the most of it. It is efficient enough that covering a big lake does not wear you out, and the low seating position keeps your center of gravity down for stability. At 60 pounds it is manageable to load, though not light. The three-layer polyethylene hull is tough and takes beach landings and stump bumps without complaint.
Honest Drawbacks
Sixty pounds is real weight for a paddle kayak, and bigger anglers should note the usable capacity is 390 pounds once you subtract the boat itself. The sit-inside design that keeps you dry also means you cannot stand to cast, and self-rescue is harder than on a sit-on-top, so this is a calm-water boat. There is no pedal drive option, so if you want hands-free fishing, look at Old Town’s pedal models instead.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 ft 6 in |
| Width | 31 in |
| Weight | 60 lbs |
| Capacity | 450 lbs total (390 lbs usable) |
| Drive type | Paddle |
Old Town Loon 126 Angler Fishing Kayak FAQ
Is the Loon 126 Angler stable enough for fishing?
Yes. The 31-inch wide hull with extra volume is stable for casting, landing fish, and reaching for gear while seated.
What is the work deck with USB?
A removable console that sits in front of the cockpit with storage and a USB port for charging your phone. You supply the battery pack.
Can bigger paddlers use the Loon 126 Angler?
Yes. Total capacity is 450 pounds (390 usable after the boat’s weight), and the oversized cockpit is easy to get in and out of.
Does it come with an anchor system?
Yes. It includes an anchor trolley system plus two flush-mounted rod holders.
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Where to Buy
If the Old Town Loon 126 Angler Fishing Kayak sounds like your kind of boat, check the current price:
Also check out our reviews of the Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Fishing Kayak, Old Town Sportsman 120 Fishing Kayak, Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Fishing Kayak, Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Fishing Kayak, and Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 Fishing Kayak.
For the latest colors, specs, and warranty details, see the official Old Town website for the Old Town Loon 126 Angler.
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