cost to start kayak fishing

Used, you can probably find a great deal between now and spring, especially if patient and not too picky.

I have a 15 year old yak now. Got it used for $300. I got a roof top carrier which was another $150. Paddle was $50, rod holder was $30, fish finder was $150, decent vest was $50, paddle holder another $30, I did some other “upgrades” with PVC and made a kayak carrier that cost me $50ish. For an anchor, do not buy a boat anchor! You want something about 2lbs. You obviously don’t need all of that, but eventually likely would. I kept it this long to let my kids use (1-2 times per year). I was about to sell all for $200 a few years ago and probably close to that in 3-4 years... There are others out there.

Me now that I can afford a bit more than me 15 years ago, I wouldn’t buy without foot peddles. That is basically a $1500 yak, well more than my entire package, but what I would do.

Hopefully this helps.

do you know of any good online marketplaces other than facebook to look for kayaks in my area?
i have been asking around town about kayaks for sale but i have not hear anything and was wondering if there were good online places to look
thanks
 

Gammywizzle
i found this https://offerup.com/item/detail/950348289/ and was wondering if it is a good deal.

IMO, no, it is not a good deal.  Don't get caught up with "extras".  The fewer extras, the better.  More often than not, where you are going to want the add-ons, is not going to be where the seller installed it.  You also don't know how they were installed, and you could just be buying someone else's "oops".  Even with add-ons, don't pay more than the kayak costs new.  Keep it simple starting out.  A comfortable PFD (one you will wear all year long), the lightest paddle you can afford (and correct length), and other safety gear (whistle, white light if out at night, etc.).

If you have any small outfitters near you, pay them a visit on small business Saturday. You might be surprised what you find. This is an unusual year but during previous years finding new kayaks 50% off was not unheard of. Be careful going too inexpensive if you think you will use it often.

I bought a $300 sit in a couple years ago, and I used it a TON this year. I’m of the opinion that you really don’t need to spend a ton of money to get into kayak fishing, however I don’t have much personal experience with the high end fishing kayaks, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

I like that my cheapo sit in is super light compared to the specialized fishing kayaks, so it’s easy to load on/off the car and carry to the water. Plus I don’t have to worry about it getting beat up too much. And honestly it is all the kayak I would ever need for the small rivers, creeks and flat water lakes that I fish.

You want something that tracks straight, and is stable in the water. Some of the entry level kayaks aren’t stable and can tip easier so I’d suggest reading reviews for any model that you are considering, because even if you can demo it, you may not know what to look for if you are new to kayaking. But some of the entry level, inexpensive kayaks are definitely more than adequate for flat water, and I think you can get a lot of bang for your buck in the $300-$600 price range.

Get a good (light weight) paddle, and a good/comfortable life jacket. I think it’s worth it to spend a little extra on a good roof rack too (always tie down the bow and stern btw- get hood loop straps for your car).

As mentioned, get a light weight kayak anchor, but also get an anchor trolley so you can put your anchor point at either the front or back of the boat (never anchor off the side).

PaYakr, Im subscribed to headwaters kayaks on youtube lol. saw that sub 300 video a while ago. good refresher though especially after seeing all of the 6-700 range boats. 
i have my eye on a boat, and i am thinking about pulling the trigger, but im going to do more research and wait until mid winter to see if it goes on sale. 
thanks for everything