Fishing Accessories For Your SUP

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Fishing is a great way to spend some time alone or with your family on vacation, especially if you own a paddle board. Paddle boards are big enough to hold a multitude of accessories, and accessories for fishing are no exception.
Quick List
Image | Fishing Accessory | Price | Buy |
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![]() | Detachable Universal Paddle-Board Seat - Adjustable Paddle Board Seat, Form-Fitting Design for All Body Sizes, Large & Small, Compatible for Kayaks, Rowboats, Fishing Boats - SereneLife SLSUPST15 | Get Details | |
![]() | Stand up Paddleboard SUP Bungee Deck Rigging Kit Boat Deck Bungee Kit Deck Rigging Kit Deck Attachment Kit | Get Details | |
![]() | Engel 19 Quart 32 Can Leak Proof Odor Resistant Insulated Cooler Drybox with Integrated Shoulder Strap, Seafoam | Get Details | |
![]() | Engel Coolers Live Bait Cooler with Net & Four Rod Holders, White, 30Qt. | Get Details | |
![]() | The Paddle Saddle - Stand Up Paddleboard Paddle Holder | Get Details | |
![]() | Gradient Fitness Marine Anchor, 3.5 lb Folding Anchor, Grapnel Anchor Kit for Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boards (SUP), (Green, 3.5 lbs) | Get Details | |
![]() | Paddle Buddy Suction Cup Fishing Rod Holder | Get Details | |
![]() | SUPSmart Orange Insulated Beveridge Cooler Includes a Patented Suction Mount: Holds Drink on Flat Surfaces. Designed for Stand Up Paddle Boards and can be Best Used with 12oz Cans or Water Bottles | Get Details | |
![]() | AIRHEAD SUP Training Wheels, set | Get Details | |
![]() | Innovative Lighting - 560-1110 Portable LED Bow Light with Suction Cup | Get Details |

Don’t forget these items on your next SUP fishing trip!
Besides life jackets or other safety floatation devices, there are many other different contraptions to consider when thinking about going on a fishing excursion with your board.
SUP Fishing Seats
Standing up on your paddle board while fishing can get tiring after a while, and simply sitting on the board may be uncomfortable or awkward. Don’t worry, there are SUP seats available for you to enjoy your fishing experience out on the water!
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Before you buy a paddle board seat make sure you spec it out. Most of the seats are designed for kayaks but work perfectly fine for paddle boards provided you have some rings to clip on to.
If you board doesn’t have equipment rings, you are not completely out of luck. You can get aftermarket equipment systems to attach to your board like those below:
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Coolers

During long days fishing out on the water, you can get incredibly thirsty. Staying hydrated is made easier with SUP coolers, which will keep your drinks cold and can even triple up as a seat and a dry box if you want!
Some SUP coolers can come with rod holders as well, so you can keep your extra poles out of the way while you fish.
Another good idea is to use the cooler solely for fish, so you can bring home your catch of the day!
Dry Boxes/Waterproof Cases
Fishing in the middle of a lake on an SUP obviously poses some threats: any important items you have, like your phone, wallet, or keys, could fall in the water!
An essential accessory to have on your day trip is any kind of waterproof case or dry box, preferably one you can tie down to your board. A cooler can also double up as a dry box if you don’t put any ice in it.
Waterproof cases can be hard boxes or bags that sling around your shoulders to keep important items close to you and dry! This stylish color works great and comes in some really cool looking retro colors!
- SPACIOUS INTERIOR: Heavy-duty cooler for hunters and fishermen with a 4.75-gallon capacity that can fit 32 12-ounce cans
- FEATURES TO KEEP BEVERAGES PROTECTED: Airtight EVA gasket seal keeps beverages colder and food fresh; Carry handles and integrated shoulder strap for easy transport
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Constructed with quality injection molding and insulated with high-grade molded polystyrene foam; All fittings secured with stainless steel screws and self-stopping hinge for trusted seams
- ODOR RESISTANT: Stain and odor resistant to let you keep fish and meat in a dry-airtight space
- EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE: Non-absorbent surface is easy to clean after a muddy ATV trips or fishing adventures; Exterior dimensions (L x W x H): 16 x 12 x 14 inches; Interior dimensions (L x W x H): 13.5 x 8 x 10 inc
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Storing Live Bait
Sometimes you really just need live bait. Minnow, live shrimp, you just have to have the right baitfish. Well Engel now makes a watertight dry box / cooler that has an electric aerator to keep your bait alive and well…well until you hook that monster prize fish!
The Engel fisherman’s cooler also comes with removable rod holders. Perfect for serious paddle boarding fisherman!
- Quality injection molded (PP Copolymer) & insulated with high-grade molded polystyrene foam
- Airtight EVA gasket Seal recessed ergonomic
- Carry handles (ABS) & integrated shoulder strap (PP) along with a self-stopping hinge (ABS)
- All fittings secured with stainless steel screws
- 2-Speed pump maximizes aeration and battery life with water-resistant housing that protects motor and suppresses no
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Paddle Holders
You obviously won’t be using your paddle a lot while sitting stationary, fishing to your heart’s content. Paddle holders will keep your paddles out of the way while not interfering with the rest of your gear.
If you own a solid SUP, you can use a deck rigging device. I wouldn’t rely on the suction power if you have a blowup paddleboard…well just use your best judgement and don’t say I didn’t warn you!
- an easy, strong and carefree way to attach your paddle to the board, without damaging it!
- two super strong suction cups
- non-corrosive nylon saddle
- secures your paddle onto the board without sanding, drilling or gluing
- removable - Made in the U.S.A.
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Anchors
Nope, anchors aren’t just for holding boats in place. They can also stop your paddle board from drifting too much on the water while you fish!
- Folding Anchor: Our 3.5 lb 4-fluke folding anchor is compact and convenient. Included is a padded draw string storage bag that is perfect for the outdoor person on-the-go.
- Convenience: The anchor folds into a 12” x 3” size and slips into a fully padded storage bag that will prevent scratches to your board, kayak, or Jet Ski.
- Marine Grade: The anchor is rust resistant with 25 feet of green/black marine grade rope (7mm thick). It also includes a PVC flotation buoy and stainless steel snap hook for quick and easy connections.
- Designed for the Outdoors: From SUP Yoga to fishing from a kayak we’ve got you covered. The anchor is easy to use, storage friendly, and ideal for environments of any kind. Whether it’s sandy, weedy, muddy, or rocky our anchor will hold.
- Born in the USA– Gradient Fitness is proudly owned and operated out of Rochester, NY. We stand behind our products! Not satisfied with your product? Return it to us within 90 days and get 100% of your money ba
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Heck, this anchor is so good looking your wife will probably want to borrow it for yoga.
DIY Paddle Board Anchor
Strapped for cash or just too cheap to buy an anchor?
Check out this detailed tutorial detailing how to make your own paddle board anchor! Watch the whole thing because he also demonstrates some clever ways to use the anchor while fishing!
Rod Holders and Cup Holders
Rod holders can be equipped on coolers, tackle racks, or they can come on their own and attach to the front or rear of your board.
- Suction Cups allow you to attach without drilling holes in your board or kayak.
- Includes multi-surface mounting discs with 3M foam adhesive for the Suction Cu
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Note: The suction cup fishing rod holders are intended for transporting your rods on your board…not holding the rod upright while fishing.
Rod holders are convenient and essential for any fishing excursion because they keep your SUP clear of lines and hooks. They prevent lines tangling and hooks snagging onto your clothes.

On the other hand, cup holders are obviously good for holding drinks while you’re busy reeling in a huge fish. Cup holders, like rod holders, can come attached to other storage equipment like coolers. There are also individual cup holders that attach anywhere on your board.
You can certainly through a cold one in this…
- VERSATILITY: Sticks To Any Flat or Curved Non-Textured Surface - Great on Stand Up Paddle Boards, Rafts, Kayaks, and Canoes
- CONVENIENT: Strong Suction Keeps your Beverage in Place and Keeps Drinks Colder for Longer
- PRACTICAL: Fits any Standard Size 12 oz Can or Similar Sized Beverage Container
- COLORS: Available in 5 Colors (Black, Blue, Orange, Bright Green, and Pink)
- #1 DEALER in the World for Largest Maker of Paddle Boards in the Wo
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Oh yeah! Now we’re paddling in style.
SUP Stabilizers
For beginner paddlers who just want to have a peaceful fishing experience, SUP stabilizers are optimum accessories for those of you who have trouble balancing on the board.
Even for more experienced paddlers, it can be tough not falling in the water with the weight of all your fishing equipment on the board, so stabilizers are the way to go.
- Convert any SUP to a stable platform for fishing, yoga or bringing a dog or child along
- Great for beginners, rough water and plus size paddlers
- Constructed of durable PVC
- Inflate/Deflate in seconds with patented Speed Val
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Stabilizers are like floats that go on either side of the middle of the board, attaching to the board by wrapping around and buckling.
Stabilizers add just enough balance to allow you to enjoy fishing in peace:
Crates and Crate Pads
If you want a more simple and impromptu storage device for your fishing equipment and board paddles, a standard milk crate attached to your SUP with a crate pad is the way to go. This also means you only pack once…through everything into the crate at your house and then just strap the crate on…no transferring of items back and forth.
Crate pads attach to the bottom of the milk crate and then attach to the board, therefore attaching the crate to the board. Throw all your fishing gear in the crate and you’re good to go!

Good crate pads also come with four straps at each corner that wrap around fishing poles and keep them in place while in the crate.
Board Lights
Sometimes, the best time to fish isn’t in broad daylight. Depending on where you are, the best time to fish might be in the wee hours of the morning or late at night, when it’s dark outside. You’ll be stuck in a bad situation if you’re out there in the dark with no light!
An essential accessory to have while night fishing is a board light, preferably one that attaches to your board. Board lights keep you safe in the dark, so you can see where you are and so you can be seen by other watercraft (motorboats and such).
- Requires 4 AA Batteries (Not Included)
- Molded One Piece White Body Construction
- Shock Resistant Neoprene Accents
- Rated at 100,000 Hours LED Service Life
- Uses 90% Less Energy than Incandesc
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You can also go out and get a couple heavy-duty, waterproof flashlights and attach them to the front, rear, and sides of your board with a strong adhesive.
Now you know that SUP boards can be rigged and transformed into a fishing raft in no time with the right materials. Hopefully these tips help you the next time you plan a fishing excursion with your SUP.
Happy fishing!
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