Lakes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 130 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Lakes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sailing, r/kayakfishing, r/Fishing_Gear, r/Fishing, r/Dallas. Top-rated brands include Lowe (4.1/5), Old Town (4.8/5), OS (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews130
Subreddits32
Posts37
Brands88
Products42
130 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Lowe
4.1
(7)
"The Lowe, hands down. You'll still be using it in a decade, long after the plastic Pelican has cracked from sitting in the sun."
"I have a 2003 14ft LOWE I take out a couple times a week. I have a 9.9 Yamaha on it. Very easy little boat to take out alone and catch some fish."
"Lowe"
"The Lowe 1040 by far. It is 87 pounds while the other two are 110 and 165 lbs."
"The Lowe 1040 would be the easiest to launch, the most durable, but likely the least stable of the bunch."
"The Lowe 1040 is the widest aluminum I can find near me, though the most expensive. It would definitely be the easiest to solo launch as its only 87 lbs."
"If you choose the Lowe, go with a 12ft. I have a 10ft and it is SMALL. You can fit 2 people but it is quite uncomfortable."
#2
Old Town
4.8
(4)
"I went with the Sportsman 106 because it fit my needs more than the 120. I can’t stand in it with no problems and it’s the most comfortable kayak I’ve ever used."
"I’m 6’ 3” 250lb and its been a dream."
"The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 is the right size and shape. It is the best kayak we found to fit our style."
"That OT Sportsman PDL 120 seems like its going to be the best fit."
#3
OS
4.3
(4)
"I've got a ton of use from my OS explorer maps, highly recommend them"
"I prefer the OS active maps. They look the same no matter where I am in the country then!"
"I tend to go for the 'active maps' when using OS because who doesn't like added waterproofing lol."
"OS explorer has all worked fine for me."
#4
White Rock Lake
5.0
(3)
"I love road biking in white rock lake, trails near Lewisville and grapevine lakes."
"White rock lake. Cedar ridge reserve, turtle creek is not really hiking but its a beautiful area with jaw dropping homes/neighborhoods."
"White rock lake? 10 mile trail loop, various services nearby (restaurants and bars on various points of lake)."
#5
Lake
5.0
(3)
"Lots of lakes around, I'd be surprised if you run into many people at any of them - going early or late is going to almost guarantee you have the place to yourself."
"Eastern Washington. Spokane has about 200 lakes within a 2 hr dr. Some big, some very small, all are great bass, walley or kokanee fishing!"
"Wisconsin has many lakes. One particular area I used to fish is the chippewa County Forest, or chippewa moraine state natural area."
#6
Finger Lakes
5.0
(3)
"Anthony Road and Hermann J. Weimer were my favorites."
"The dry Riesling from Hermann J. Wiemer."
"I would recommend all 6 of those wineries for riesling!"
#7
Aluminum Jon
4.3
(3)
"Extremely easy and that boat took some abuse and never an issue."
"The aluminum jon boats are customizable, cost-effective fishing machine tanks."
"It would be better to get the aluminum boat. There is so much you can do to upgrade it, making it a fun project."
#8
Lakes
4.3
(3)
"There’s so many lakes up here I’d recommend trying them all out rather than going over to Harriet or isles where there’s so much pressure from constant fishing."
"Find a local group who kites on these lakes."
"I like Manawa and Fremont."
#9
Nucanoe
4.3
(3)
"It’s wide, very stable and weighs less than both of those boats and has a weight capacity of 600lbs. Can also handle a 2HP motor and is built like a tank."
"Nucanoe Unlimited. You’re welcome."
"Ive got two nucanoes with the pivot drive. It requires maintenance, but I cant give up the maneuverability and function."
#10
Pelican
4.0
(3)
"Pelican Bass raider 10e, it’s great for all different situations and pre wired for a trolling motor."
"The bass raider looks good I'm more worried that the design wouldn't handle rougher water well such as wakes from other boats."
"I have the Pelican Bass Raider, and it's an awesome little boat for 2 people."
#11
Cedar Hill State Park
5.0
(2)
"Cedar Hill state park."
"Cedar hill state park."
#12
Brookville Lake
5.0
(2)
"I LOVE SWIMMING AT BROOKVILLE."
"Brookville lake is a favorite of mine."
#13
Pond Prowler
5.0
(2)
"It’s insanely stable for the price point. I recommend it to anyone looking for a Jon boat."
"I like the pond prowler because it has no obstruction from the front of the boat to the seat, I can run a foot controlled trolling motor which makes the fishing soooo much easier."
#14
Aluminum Boat
4.5
(2)
"Can't beat the durability, they last forever."
"Ease of loading go with aluminum boat but for comfort and stability go with the plastic."
#15
Jon Boat
4.5
(2)
"Jon boat all day, you can modify it, they are tough as hell and last forever."
"I’d get the Jon boat. Manufacturers aren’t making small cheap metal jons anymore because everyone is going to kayaks and they don’t sell like they used to."
#16
Silver Lake
4.0
(2)
"Great fishing, no jet fuckin' skis, couple of public beaches."
"Did you check Silver Lake at Grapevine? I’m pretty sure that’s open or looked to be when I drove over the dam a couple weeks ago."
#17
Deer Creek
4.0
(2)
"North end of Deer Creek is great for a 12ft fishing boat"
"I live 10 minutes from deer creek and boat weekly on it."
#18
Rockport
4.0
(2)
"Rockport is a good lake."
"Rockport or Echo are close to PC."
#19
Devils Lake
4.0
(2)
"I'd go to devils lake in Wisconsin."
"Just took my daughter to devils lake this morning. The hike in isn’t to bad , and we caught fish."
#20
Nordic
4.0
(2)
"Nordic 20"
"There is also the Halman 20/21 and Nordic 20."
#21
Beneteau
4.0
(2)
"Beneteau 235 came with a fin or wing."
"Beneteau First 18, 24 or 27 SE
Depending on your budget and other needs. They are all made to be easily "trailable" and are great fun to sail."
#22
Cape Dory
4.0
(2)
"Cape Dory 22D should check all the boxes"
"Cape Dory 25D."
#23
Tanzer
4.0
(2)
"They're light for a 26 footer and have a shallow draft so not a bad pick if you want something bit bigger."
"Tanzer 22 often comes with a trailer. Solid boats, they sail decently and they're fairly roomy."
#24
Alum Creek
3.5
(2)
"Alum creek"
"Alum creek, they do water testing weekly and make the results available online."
#25
Bow Lake
3.5
(2)
"My Brother fishes Bow Lake and has caught some good size ones."
"Bow is always worth a shot. Not what it once was, but still holds some decent fish."
#26
Sun Dolphin
2.5
(2)
"I have a sun dolphin and run a 5hp motor or trolling motor depending on the water."
"Brand new it warps pretty bad in the water and as someone mentioned previously, gets water logged."
#27
Bass Pro
5.0
(1)
"Bass pro pond prowler. I have one and love it. Easy to get in and out of the truck by yourself."
#28
Crescent
5.0
(1)
"I have a Crescent Crew 2+1. I love it. No peddle drive, but it is trolling motor compatible."
#29
Jackson
5.0
(1)
"I use a jackson bite angler. Lots of leg room and a big open deck. Enough room for me, my dog and my gear."
#30
Sportsman
5.0
(1)
"It’s an amazing kayak. I never once felt “tippy”. I’m 5,11 220. I highly recommend it."
#31
Wilderness
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely love my Wilderness Tarpon 120 for fishing. It’s a heavy yak at 76# but durable and tracks well."
#32
New York
5.0
(1)
"Lake George in NY's Adirondacks"
#33
Michigan
5.0
(1)
"Traverse bay Michigan! Bassett island."
#34
Grapevine Lake
5.0
(1)
"Grapevine lake is great for all the things, and it’s just north of DFW airport."
#35
Lake Pattison
5.0
(1)
"I've personally had great success shore fishing off Pattison lake in the mornings."
#36
Harvey's
5.0
(1)
"I always have my Harvey’s in my rucksack because then you have the full lakes in one map."
#37
Harrisville Lake
5.0
(1)
"Best experienced by canoeing from the latter to the former."
#38
Maine
5.0
(1)
"Moosehead Lake in Maine."
#39
Cherokee National Forest
5.0
(1)
"Lake Fontana. It's in the Cherokee national forest so no power boats."
#40
Boundary Breaks
5.0
(1)
"I really loved boundary breaks, nerded out a ton with the owner when i was there"
#41
Ravines
5.0
(1)
"I loved Ravines. Their chardonnay is superb."
#42
Lake Kanopolis
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking to get away from people Kanopolis lake is practically abandoned in the off season."
#43
Lake Mayfield
5.0
(1)
"Mayfield Lake has some real lunkers, including muskies."
#44
Arlington Lakes
5.0
(1)
"There's a rock island in the middle of the lake which is pretty cool."
#45
Tyler State Park Lakes
5.0
(1)
"Tyler State Park has swimming and no boats to worry about."
#46
Bob Lake
5.0
(1)
"Hardly anyone knows it and little waking trail with beautiful lake"
#47
Wazee Lake
5.0
(1)
#48
Burr Pond
5.0
(1)
"Litchfield county has a ton, I suggest burr pond."
#49
Liberty Reservoir
4.0
(1)
"Smacked a fair few on the wacky worm at Liberty Reservior last Tuesday as well."
#50
Com-Pac
4.0
(1)
"Com-Pac 23. They also have a pilot house version that may be hard to find. Shoal draft keel. Stable."
#51
Lake Shawnee
4.0
(1)
"Lake Shawnee."
#52
Mepps and Panther Martin
4.0
(1)
"I personally like Mepps and Panther martins for trout fishing."
#53
Fremont Lakes
4.0
(1)
"Fremont, Louisville, Branched Oak, Manawa in Iowa."
#54
Ray Roberts Lake
4.0
(1)
"Lake Ray Roberts is gorgeous (when there isn't a tornado crashing through) for being on the lake and hiking!"
#55
Fishbrain
4.0
(1)
"I use the Fishbrain App to find places around me."
#56
ODFW
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the St. Louis ponds near Woodburn, OR. It's a series of ponds managed by ODFW - Small, shallow, and generally easy bank access."
#57
Henry Hagg Lake
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard good things about Henry hagg lake being well stocked and easy to fish."
#58
Dana
4.0
(1)
"Depending on how much space you want, either a Nor'Sea 27 or a Dana 24."
#59
Cunningham Falls
4.0
(1)
"+1 for Cunningham Falls."
#60
Halman
4.0
(1)
"There is also the Halman 20/21 and Nordic 20."
#61
East Fork State Park
4.0
(1)
"East Fork has a public beach with a designated swim area on the south side of the park and is about 40 minutes from downtown."
#62
Nor'Sea
4.0
(1)
"Depending on how much space you want, either a Nor'Sea 27 or a Dana 24."
#63
Hobie
4.0
(1)
"I have a buddy about to sell a fully equipped Hobie Pro Angler with trolling motor and downrigger."
#64
Towakani State Park
4.0
(1)
"Towakani State Park actually has a pretty decent beach."
#65
Seasprite
4.0
(1)
"I had a seasprite 23 i kept on a trailer."
#66
Lac des Gailands
4.0
(1)
"Lac des gailands is great depending on where you’re staying. It’s a fishing lake but it’s a big lake and the fish don’t tend to feed in the non shaded areas."
#67
Native
4.0
(1)
"Native Slayer propel is also a good choice, though a bit more expensive unless you can find a decent one used."
#68
Meyers
4.0
(1)
"Super light, easy to stand in and you can get them in pointed or square sterns if you wanted to put a small outboard."
#69
Gallatin Marina
4.0
(1)
"Gallatin marina is nice."
#70
Sylvan
4.0
(1)
"Also recommend Sylvan. Non-Burlington Township residents can get an annual pass for the family for $100."
#71
Little Miami River
4.0
(1)
"You should try the Little Miami River, it's pretty slow and shallow."
#72
Go Fish BC
4.0
(1)
"Go fish BC has a good website. Filter the map for lakes with fishing docks."
#73
Candlewood Lake
4.0
(1)
"Candlewood Lake is nice and has a little beach."
#74
Stone Horse
4.0
(1)
"Stone horse 23 would be my suggestion for seaworthy and trailerable."
#75
Sherman County Reservoir
4.0
(1)
"Sherman county reservoir or Davis Creek for fishing."
#76
Lake Hillsdale
4.0
(1)
"I kayak on Hillsdale regularly, I like Toronto and fall river."
#77
Lake Moloney
4.0
(1)
"Lake moloney if you have an rv."
#78
Lake Prior
4.0
(1)
"Prior has a fun floating dock."
#79
Lake Riffe
4.0
(1)
"Riffe lake, Swofford pond or Offut lake. Good trout here and other small bluegill etc."
#80
Cunningham Falls State Park Lakes
4.0
(1)
"They have a beach you can swim at and there’s a good little hike up to the actual falls."
#81
Muddy Run
4.0
(1)
"Muddy Run is a great place to go fishing for a day."
#82
Middle Creek
3.0
(1)
"Middle creek for fishing."
#83
Speedwell Forge
3.0
(1)
"Speedwell forge don't know if it's open for fishing but if it is l but it's catch and release."
#84
Kaskaskia River
3.0
(1)
"Kaskaskia River isn’t bad if u go early or late on weekends or anytime during the week."
#85
Quarry
3.0
(1)
"The best option would be one of the quarry's on the west side."
#86
Lakeview Restaurant
3.0
(1)
"Lakeview Restaurant in Coventry is decent and right on the lake, nice view."
#87
Stockton Lake
3.0
(1)
"You can go down to Stockton Lake or some place like that for a long weekend."
#88
Carter Lake
2.0
(1)
"Carter Lake or Lake Manawa if you want to grow extra appendages or so three eyed fish!"
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