2026 Sportsman 106 Fishing Kayak

The Old Town Sportsman 106 paddle kayak marries stability and performance in a compact fishing kayak that’s light enough to car top! Sneak up on the fish in the quietest pontoon-style hull on the market.

Old Town Sportsman 106 Specs

• Activity: Fishing, Hunting
• Style: Sit-on-Top
• Number of Paddlers: 1
• Propulsion: Paddle
• Material: Single Layer Polyethylene
• Length: 10′ 6″ | 3.2 m
• Width: 34.5 in | 87.6 cm
• Weight: 77 lb | 35.1 kg
• Usable capacity for people and gear: 363 lbs
• Hatch: Bow

Old Town Sportsman 106 Features

• Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull glides quietly through water while providing a stable and comfortable stand-up fishing platform
• Premium seating for all day comfort. Dual-layer Textilene is durable, UV resistant and easy to clean. A mid-layer of 3D mesh adds comfort without inhibiting Textilene’s natural breathability. Position seat high or low in the kayak. Removable for transport

• Two tracks on the forward hull provide easy on/off accessory mounting
• One forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mounted rod holders are there when you want them, and out-of-the-way when you don’t
• Cup holders, in the deck on each side of the seat, hold your water bottle or small fishing gear
• Under seat storage for tackle box. Custom tackle box included

• Non-slip EVA foam deck pads provide traction and stand-up comfort
• Large open cockpit and oversized tank well provides a platform that is easy to organize with plenty of room to fish!
• Dry storage for additional gear in the sealed bow hatch
• Universal transducer mounting system allows for quicker installation of your fish finder

Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Sportsman 106

Who is the Old Town Sportsman 106 best suited to?

The Old Town Sportsman 106 is a compact 10 ft 6 in Sportsman sit-on-top paddle kayak, suited to anglers fishing small, tight water.

It is 34.5 in wide and 77 lb assembled, and it carries 363 lb of angler and gear.

Our kayak sizing guide covers the length trade-off against the 120.

How much weight can the Old Town Sportsman 106 carry?

The Old Town Sportsman 106 is rated at 440 lb total and 363 lb usable.

Usable capacity is what remains for you, tackle, a crate and electronics once the 77 lb assembled boat is deducted. Total capacity includes the kayak and is not a loading figure.

Keeping well inside 363 lb leaves the hull higher and easier to turn in moving water.

What seat comes with the Old Town Sportsman 106?

The Old Town Sportsman 106 comes with the Element Seating System, a framed seat that adjusts fore and aft and can be lifted out entirely.

It weighs 6 lb, so removing it is a real saving when you are loading a 77 lb boat alone.

The frame sits above the deck rather than molded into it, which keeps you drier and gives back support on a long session.

How stable is the Old Town Sportsman 106 for standing and fishing?

The Old Town Sportsman 106 is 34.5 in wide with a flat standing area, an inch wider than the 33.5 in Sportsman 120.

Whether standing works for you is not something we can promise. It depends on your balance, your load, wind, current, chop, water temperature and experience.

Try standing in shallow, calm water with a paddle across the gunwales before you rely on it while fishing.

Can a pedal drive or a motor be added to the Old Town Sportsman 106 later?

No pedal drive can be retrofitted to the Old Town Sportsman 106. No PDL retrofit kit is made for paddle hulls, and the ePDL+ RetroFit fits only kayaks that already have a PDL Drive.

If you want pedal power, the Sportsman PDL 106 is the same length with the drive built in.

Bolt-on trolling motor mounts exist from third parties, but they are not a factory fitment, so check any bracket against this hull before buying.

How is the Old Town Sportsman 106 transported and stored?

The Old Town Sportsman 106 weighs 77 lb assembled and 71 lb once the 6 lb seat is removed, at 10 ft 6 in long.

Roof capability is decided by the lowest of your vehicle roof rating, crossbar rating and rack rating, so confirm all three rather than judging by hull weight.

Store it shaded and evenly supported, on its side or on padded bars.

What warranty applies to the Old Town Sportsman 106?

The hull and deck of the Old Town Sportsman 106 carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser.

Accessories such as paddles and life jackets are covered for one year. No drive or motor is fitted, so the five-year PDL Drive term and the two-year electric term have nothing to attach to on this model.

Keep the proof of purchase, the purchase date and the hull serial number together for a warranty claim.

Warranty claims begin with Old Town. Eco Fishing Shop can help identify the correct support path, but coverage decisions are made under the Old Town warranty terms.

Can the Old Town Sportsman 106 be used in saltwater, and how should it be looked after?

Yes, the Old Town Sportsman 106 can be fished in saltwater, and a fresh-water rinse afterward is what protects it.

Single-layer polyethylene handles salt well. The seat frame, track hardware, rod holders and anything you have added are what corrode, so aim the hose there and let it dry.

Store it shaded and evenly supported, because sun is what ages a polyethylene hull.

Still have questions? Message our Chat, call us at 844-987-5777 or email [email protected]. Shipping, delivery and other questions can be answered on our FAQs page.

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• Manufactured and Assembled in the USA
• Lifetime Warranty: The hull and deck of any Old Town watercraft are covered for the lifetime of the boat from the consumers original purchase date
• 1 Year Accessories Warranty: Including Paddles & Life Jackets Warranty coverage is (1) one year from consumers original purchase date.
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• *Colors may vary slightly from those shown as each kayak that we produce is unique. Logo may arrive in white or black. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.