Fishing Rafts

A fishing raft is a river boat first and a casting platform second: it has to carry anglers, rods and a cooler safely downstream, and still give you room to stand and cast. This page compares every fishing raft we cover by the specs that matter for that: length, tube diameter, how many people and how much load it’s rated for, weight, and how it’s set up for fishing.

Count the anglers and the oarsman. A raft that suits a solo angler gets cramped fast with a guest and gear aboard. Look at what’s included: a frame, seats and mounts can make up a big part of the cost if you have to add them later. Weigh the boat against how you’ll launch it: heavier rafts are steadier, but harder to drag down a steep bank.

Every spec below links to its source. Sort the table to compare, and open a raft to see its downsides and who should skip it.