Pelican Fishing Kayaks: The Catch Lineup Compared & Best Picks (2026)

TL;DR — the Pelican Catch lineup

Use case	Model	Why
Best pedal (overall)	Catch 110 HDII	HyDryve II fin pedals + rudder, budget pedal value
Best budget entry	Catch Classic 100 Angler	A real fishing platform around $549
Best for standing	Catch Mode 110	Wide flat deck + ERGOBOOST seat to stand and cast
Best compact / light	Catch PWR 100	Ergo360 seat, easy to handle and transport
Best pedal w/ steering	Catch Kicker 110 HDII	HyDryve II + hand-controlled rudder

Why Pelican?

Pelican's pitch is simple: get fishing for less. The Catch lineup is affordable, lightweight (easy to car-top and load alone), stable enough for calm and moderate water, and sold just about everywhere. For a first fishing kayak — or a second knockaround boat — it's hard to argue with the value.

The honest trade-off: Pelican's multi-layer hulls are lighter-duty and lower-capacity than premium brands' single-layer polyethylene, and the fit and finish is more basic. For most recreational fishing that's a fair exchange; for heavy gear loads or rough open water, a premium brand earns its price.

Pelican is the brand I point new anglers to when budget is the deciding factor. You're not getting an Old Town hull, and you'll feel that in rough water — but you're getting a genuine, stable fishing kayak for a third of the price. For learning the sport on calm water, that's exactly the right trade.

How the Catch lineup breaks down

• Catch Classic — the affordable paddle entry point; a straightforward stable sit-on-top.
• Catch Mode — a wider paddle model built to stand and cast from, with a higher adjustable seat.
• Catch PWR — compact, light paddle kayaks with the Ergo360 seating system.
• Catch HDII (HyDryve II) — the pedal models, with a fin drive and (on the Kicker) hand-controlled rudder steering.

For how Pelican's fin pedal drive compares with propeller drives, see our best pedal fishing kayaks guide.

The models in detail

Catch 110 HDII (pedal) — best overall Pelican

Pelican's value pedal kayak and our top Catch pick. The HyDryve II fin pedal system with hand-controlled rudder gives hands-free fishing, and you get a comfortable Ergocast seat, three flush-mount rod holders and four accessory rails — for ~$1,599, far below premium pedal kayaks. The pick if you want to pedal on a budget.

Catch Classic 100 Angler (paddle) — best budget entry

Around $549, this is one of the cheapest genuine fishing kayaks worth buying. A stable 10-foot sit-on-top with Pelican's dual-position Ergocast seating — a real fishing platform that gets beginners on the water without a big outlay.

Catch Mode 110 (paddle) — best for standing

The Catch Mode 110 has a wide, flat deck and a higher ERGOBOOST seat designed for standing to sight-fish and cast — the Pelican to buy if standing stability matters and you want to paddle. Around $749.

Catch PWR 100 (paddle) — best compact & light

A compact 10-foot paddle kayak with the Ergo360 seating system, easy to handle and transport. A good fit for smaller anglers, tight water, or anyone who values an easy solo car-top. Around $649.

Catch Kicker 110 HDII (pedal) — best pedal with steering

A HyDryve II pedal kayak tuned for relaxed cruising with hand-controlled rudder steering for smooth navigation around vegetation and in shallow water. Around $1,799.

Pelican vs the competition

Pelican is the budget end of the market. For a step up in durability, stability and capacity, Old Town's Sportsman lineup is the premium alternative (at roughly double the price). To compare every hull type and brand in one place, see our best fishing kayaks guide.

Bottom line

For most budget-minded anglers, the Pelican Catch 110 HDII is the best Pelican fishing kayak in 2026 — hands-free pedaling at a price premium brands can't touch. Start cheaper with the Catch Classic 100, get a standing platform with the Catch Mode 110, or go compact with the Catch PWR 100. New to kayak fishing? Our beginner's guide ties the whole setup together — and don't forget a paddle and PFD.