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USA SALTWATER KAYAK FISHING
2026 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
November 22-23, 2025

Charleston, South Carolina
March 7, 2026

Grand Isle, Louisiana
April 18, 2026

San Diego, California
May 1–3, 2026

Pompano Beach, Florida
June (TBD), 2026

Ocean City, Maryland
June 27–28, 2026

Depoe Bay, Oregon
July 11, 2026

2026 Nationals Championships:
San Diego, California
August 14–16, 2026

International Championships:
Los Buzos, Panama
June 28 – July 4 2026

Portugal
September 21–25, 2026

PIOMBINO, ITALY  |  SEPTEMBER 20-25, 2025 

Team USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing Heads to Italy for the 2nd World Championship

Team USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing is honored to represent the United States at the 2nd World Championship of Saltwater Kayak Fishing, taking place in Piombino, Italy September 20th-25th 2025. The team will send a full roster of top-tier athletes—along with coaches, alternates, and a team captain—to compete against the world’s best in a multi-day, international catch-photo-release (CPR) tournament.

The championship, set along Italy’s spectacular Tyrrhenian coast, brings together several nations for an elite human-powered showdown. Conditions are expected to challenge even the most seasoned competitors, with Piombino’s dynamic saltwater fishery known for its diverse species and technical demands.

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USA SALTWATER KAYAK FISHING TEAM
Robert Field - Captain (Texas)
David Elgas (Hawaii)
Annie Nagel (California)
Guy Marsh (Texas)
Jim Davis
Eric Harrison
Sean Lawless
Bill Barbe
Wes Calvan
SUPPORT USA SALTWATER KAYAK FISHING

Developing a world-class Saltwater Kayak Fishing Team to represent the USA in international competitions takes significant resources. Most competitive nations receive government funding for sport development. Achieving international success for team USA in Saltwater Kayak Fishing will require dedicated philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and generous individuals like you.

Our combined efforts will directly support athletes, coaches, and staff who are answering the call from the Confédération Internationale de la Pêche Sportive (CIPS) to compete in the very 1st World Championship of Sea Kayak Fishing. This is the very first Saltwater Kayak Fishing Championship of its kind that is sanctioned by countries governing body of sports, and is not an event being produced by a kayak manufacturer.

The CIPS organization is actively involved all over the world. It is the only organization which represents the great community of sport fishing. Currently 152 National Federations from 78 countries and one International Fishing Organization; represent altogether about 50 million anglers globally.

This is a monumental moment in the sport. Team USA will be representing America in an International World Championship, competing at the highest level for Gold Medals. Team USA needs your immediate support to compete in the Spain World Championship. Donations made will directly help Team USA with associated entry fees and travel costs. Please consider donating any amount. Every donation counts and together we can help Team USA go for gold. Thank you.

ABOUT THE 

USA SALTWATER KAYAK FISHING TEAM

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.

SPONSORS

For USA Saltwater Kayak Fishing information, contact Annie Nagel