Whether you are looking for a lazy day floating down your favorite river, a day shooting a set of rapids, or a day spent engaged in your favorite form of fishing, personal fishing boats offer the individual many different boating choices. In this article I will outline 3 popular one person fishing boats along with some of their good and bad features.

This information will aid you when wading through all of the data out there about personal fishing boats. One person fishing boats can be a great choice for many anglers, depending on the style of fishing that's enjoyed most. The biggest key in purchasing personal fishing boats is to make sure that you are dealing with a quality manufacturer.

A quality manufacturer will stand behind their boats with things like money back guarantees, free trial periods, testimonials, and even free or discounted shipping offers. As long as you get your personal fishing boat from a quality manufacturer it will last you for many years. These boats are being listed in no particular order, as I said they are all good one person boats good for different styles of fishing.

1. Frameless Pontoon Boats - If you've never heard of a frameless pontoon boat, they are great personal fishing boats. These boats weigh in at just over forty pounds, and easily stow in a single a single bag for transportation and storage. They are powered by oars or a small motor if you would like. They even come with an optional floor board if you like to stand up when you fish. This boat is great for both river fishing for trout and lake fishing for large mouth. This personal fishing boat is very versatile and a great one person boat.
2. Paddleski Kayak/Catamaran - This unique catamaran kayak design allows for unprecedented over-the-water performance in all kinds of configurations for one person. This boat is great for fishing and can also be powered by oars or a small motor. This boat is best used while fishing in rivers, although it can be used for lake fishing as well. As far as personal fishing boats are concerned, this boat is easily one of the best options available. I personally use mine for river fishing for many species of fish from trout and Steelhead to smallmouth bass. Although this boat is made for two people, it's perfect for one who is fishing.
3. The Explorer Kayak - Okay we all know what a kayak is, but this boat makes a great personal boat, especially for fishing in rivers. I like to float my favorite trout river, stopping and fishing all of the good looking areas thoroughly with my waders. These personal boats are manufactured from 1,000 denier polyester-supported high-pressure fabric with quadruple-thickness electronic-welded seams, which makes them incredibly durable. These one person boats are best used while river fishing.

The bottom line is that all of these personal fishing boats are great choices for the individual angler. Think about the type of fishing that's enjoyed most and make a decision accordingly.