Before you head straight down to the boat rental shop though, you are going to want to think about a few questions to ask up front, to ensure that everything is taken care of, before you actually get down to the water. Some kayak rental shops will supply the necessary safety gear for free, while others require you to rent it, as well. Some shops also charge higher rates for boats that are rigged for fishing, compared to recreational, or touring kayaks. When you are calling around, or contacting prospective rental shops, make sure to ask them in advance how to handle the trip, so you can get a feel for how everything is going to happen.

You will usually be carried, along with your group, to the top end of the river, creek, or stream, where you will be fishing, and at the end of the day, will arrive back at the paddle shop, where your car or truck is parked at. Some kayak rentals offer different types of arrangements, so you are also going to want to determine how each particular company handles launching, and loading of the boats, as well as any transportation that is going to be required, before, during, and after your trip.