2026 Sportsman PDL 120 PRO Fishing Kayak

For the angler who aspires to fish with no limits, the Sportsman PDL 120 PRO is a compact, pedal-driven boat that moves like a bike on water so you can get to more fishing spots with ease and speed. The award-winning PDL Drive provides anglers with instant forward and reverse pedaling and seamless steering with an intuitive rudder control right by your side.

The Sportsman Pro line is equipped with superior rod and tackle management, offering more space and storage options that rival big bass boats and allow each angler the freedom to customize their craft the way they want. The PDL 120 Pro delivers a feature-rich kayak fishing platform that is easy to transport and maneuver on-and-off the water.

Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO Specs

• Activity: Fishing
• Style: Sit on Top
• Number of Paddlers: 1
• Propulsion: Pedal Drive
• Length: 12′
• Width: 36″
• Hull Weight: 106 lbs
• Assembled Boat Weight: 131 lbs
• Total Weight Capacity: 565 lbs
• Usable Weight Capacity: 420 lbs
• Seat Weight: 6 lbs
• Drive Weight: 19 lbs

Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO Features

• Ample Rod Storage: Three flush mount rod holders and horizontal rod storage for up to four rods
• Rudder Control Knob: Ergonomic steering with locking mechanism to hold your rudder position
• Hands-Free Propulsion: Instant forward and reverse pedal drive
• Premium Customization: Make it your own with 140″ aluminum usable accessory tracks, stern mount SWA-ready, and thru-hull wiring port-ready

• Superior Gear Storage: Storage wont be an issue with large bow hatch, oversized stern tankwell, and wider cockpit
• Transducer Mount: Universal to fit your Humminbird and other fish finders
• Low Maintence Drive: The saltwater-ready drive requires little upkeep
• Universal Bow Mount Motor Ready: Includes four hole insert pattern for easy motor installation.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO

Who is the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO best suited to?

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO suits anglers who want pedal power and the capacity to rig the boat heavily with sonar, a battery and a full crate.

It is 12 ft long, 36 in wide and 131 lb assembled, and it carries 420 lb, against the 384 lb of the standard PDL 120.

It adds a bow-mount motor insert pattern, a shallow-water-anchor-ready stern mount and thru-hull wiring ports over the standard PDL 120.

How much weight can the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO carry?

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO is rated at 565 lb total and 420 lb usable.

Usable capacity is what is left for you and gear after the boat itself. The 131 lb assembled figure covers the 106 lb hull, the 19 lb drive and the 6 lb seat, so those do not come off again.

That is 36 lb more usable load than the standard PDL 120, which matters once a bow-mount motor and its battery are aboard.

How does the PDL Drive on the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO work?

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO runs the PDL Drive, a leg-powered propeller unit with instant forward and reverse, controlled entirely by your legs.

The 19 lb console lifts out of its well, and a locking rudder knob holds your steering position while you fish.

This model also accepts the ePDL+ RetroFit, which adds power assist on its own 36V 6.5Ah battery with separate published runtimes. Those figures are not the same as the factory ePDL+ kayaks.

Can the drive be removed from the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO for shallow water?

Yes, the 19 lb pedal console on the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO lifts out of its well for shallow water, weed and loading.

No minimum operating depth is published for this model, so we will not put a number on it. Pull the drive before the propeller can reach bottom.

The stern mount is shallow-water-anchor ready if you want to hold position in skinny water.

Can the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO be paddled as well as pedaled?

Yes, and a paddle should be aboard the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO every trip.

It moves you through the weed and shallows where the drive has to come up, and it is the backup if the propeller fouls.

No paddle or life jacket is supplied. On a boat this heavily rigged, a paddle leash is worth adding so it is not the thing that goes over the side.

Can the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO be used in saltwater?

Yes, the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO can be fished in saltwater, and the PDL Drive is a saltwater-ready design that needs little upkeep.

Rinse the hull, the drive, the propeller and the aluminum accessory tracks with fresh water after every salt trip.

Give the thru-hull wiring ports and any sonar fittings the same attention, since electrical connections are exposed to salt too.

How is the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO transported and stored?

Take the 19 lb drive and 6 lb seat out of the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO first, which leaves a 106 lb hull from 131 lb assembled.

Roof capability is limited by the lowest of your vehicle roof rating, crossbar rating and rack rating, and by what you can lift. Our car-topping guide sets out the equipment.

A cart or trailer may be more practical depending on the vehicle, the rack and available loading aids.

What warranty applies to the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO?

Coverage on the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO is split by component, with a different period for each.

The hull and deck carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser. The PDL Drive is covered for five years. Accessories such as paddles and life jackets are covered for one year. A trolling motor you add yourself is covered by its own manufacturer.

Claims begin with Old Town or the relevant manufacturer, under the Old Town warranty terms.

How should the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO be looked after?

Rinse the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO and its drive after every trip, and check the propeller for line and weed.

Keep the thru-hull wiring ports and any sonar connections clean and dry, since those fail long before the drive does.

Store the hull shaded and evenly supported. Sunlight is what ages polyethylene over the years.

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.

Your Satisfaction with Old Town is Guaranteed:

• 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.
• Free Shipping and Lowest Price Guaranteed
• 5-Year PDL warranty: Our award-winning PDL Drive is backed by a 5 Year limited warranty. This warranty covers material defects in workmanship and materials on the PDL Drive for a period of five years from date of purchase. Please contact customer service for all warranty claimes related to the PDL Drive.
• *Colors may vary slightly from those shown as each kayak that we produce is unique. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.