ABOUT
USA SALTWATER KAYAK FISHING

The goal is to host a regional qualifier in every coastal state. We currently have regional qualifiers in 8 states. The top 10 scoring athletes from each regional qualifier event, along with a few select wild cards, and current Team Alumni will earn the opportunity to advance to the USAngling Saltwater Kayak Fishing National Championship. Location to be determined each year. 

The top 1O performers at the National Championship, along with select USA Team Alumni, will continue along the USAngling development pathway, advancing to Team USA opportunities, representing the United States in international competition.

The USAngling Saltwater Fishing Regional Qualifier Series is designed to provide fair, accessible, and performance-based advancement while expanding opportunities for anglers across diverse coastal regions.

Alumni

We actively build our alumni program to support past team members; to keep them actively engaged and involved in the program, team, and sport.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS

The core of our program is the 6 distinct regions within the USA and the 6 regional tournaments and tournament directors. 

  • Hawaii: Tai Over
  • Pacific North: Jim Davis
  • Pacific South: Ken Pucillo
  • Gulf: Mike Morales
  • Atlantic South: Joe Hector
  • Atlantic North: Brian Roberts

CONTACT INFO
For USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing information, contact Annie Nagel usakfs@usangling.org or call (707) 495-2625