SUP Fishing Made Simple: Stable, Rig-Ready Boards

Q: What is the best paddle board for fishing?

For maximum stability, the Hala Rado (StompBox 2.5 retractable fin plus expedition rigging) for rivers and heavy rigs, or the Hala Hoss (same 35 inch wide hull, standard fin) for lakes at a lower price. The Radito and Straight Up trade a little width for nimbler handling.

Q: Can I stand and cast all day on a paddle board?

Yes, and you do not have to stand the whole time. The Hala Rado and Hoss run 35 inch wide hulls for confident standing and high sight casting, and a mini cooler rigged to the deck doubles as a seat between holes. All four Hala fishing boards are rated for 325+ lbs of angler and gear.

Q: How do I rig a cooler and rod holder on a SUP?

All four Hala fishing boards have rigging or tie-down points. Attach a mini cooler that doubles as a seat, add a rod holder, and strap in dry bags.

Q: Will a SUP fin survive shallow rivers?

On the Hala Rado and Radito, the patented StompBox 2.5 retracts over rocks automatically and springs back to full depth. For lakes and reservoirs, a standard fin is all you need.

Mountain Lakes · Calm Reservoirs · River Float Fishing · StompBox Fin Retracts Over Rocks · 5-Year Warranty

The Ultimate Fishing Platform

Reach the Holes Nobody Else Can Get To.

Whether you are casting on a mountain lake, trolling a calm reservoir, or floating down a river between holes, four Hala boards are built for fishing — and each one fits a different angler.

For maximum stability, start with the Rado or the Hoss. Both run 10’10″ × 35″ — Hala’s widest hull — and both carry everything you need for a full day on the water. The Rado adds the patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin for rivers and technical shallow water. The Hoss delivers that same 35″ wide platform with a standard fin system at a lower price, making it the most accessible fishing platform in the lineup.

The Radito and the Straight Up are slightly narrower — still plenty stable for standing and casting all day. Both come with soft rigging points so you can attach a mini cooler you can sit on, rig a rod holder, and secure whatever accessories you need for the day. The Radito carries StompBox 2.5 for confident river access. The Straight Up keeps it versatile with a standard fin. All four approach silently — no motor, no splash — so the fish do not know you are there.

Both StompBox boards feature the patented fin system — the only retractable fin with active downward pressure. It stays fully engaged at all times, deflecting automatically off rocks and snapping back to full depth instantly. Consistent tracking on still water, confident control on the river.

Read our complete SUP fishing guide - gear setup, rigging, board selection, and where to find fish from a SUP.

Hala Radito

$1,399.00

(4.8)

Hala Rado

$1,399.00

(4.8)

Hala Hoss

$999.00

(4.8)

Hala Straight Up

$999.00

(4.9)

Pick the right fishing board

Which Fishing Board Fits Your Water?

Two platforms. In each, your choice of StompBox retractable fin for rivers or standard fin for flatwater.

Max Stability · 10′10″ × 35″ · 325+ lbs

StompBox 2.5 · Rivers & Lakes

Hala Rado

10′10″ × 35″ · $1,399

Hala’s flagship fishing platform. Expedition rigging on nose and tail carries a full setup — cooler, rod holder, dry bags, anchor. The patented StompBox 2.5 retracts over rocks automatically for confident river and shallow-water access.

Best for: Multi-day float fishing, heavy gear rigs, lakes and rivers up to Class III

Shop the Rado →

Standard Fin · Lakes & Reservoirs

Hala Hoss

10′10″ × 35″ · $799

Same 10′10″ × 35″ hull as the Rado — Hala’s widest, most stable platform — with a standard Air7 fin box at a lower price. Ample tie-down points make it easy to rig a cooler and rod holder. The most accessible fishing board in the lineup.

Best for: Lakes, calm reservoirs, flatwater fishing, max stability at a lower price

Shop the Hoss →

Nimble & Versatile · 10′ · Soft Rigging Points

StompBox 2.5 · Rivers & Technical Water

Hala Radito

10′ × 34″ · $1,399

River Rocker and StompBox 2.5 in a quicker-turning 10′ package. Still plenty stable for a full day of standing and casting. Soft rigging points let you attach a mini cooler as a seat, a rod holder, and everything else you need. Takes the StompBox advantage into tighter, more technical water.

Best for: Technical rivers, backcountry access, anglers who want nimble with full fishing rigging

Shop the Radito →

Standard Fin · Flatwater & Light Rivers

Hala Straight Up

10′ × 33″ · $799

Sportier 10′ × 33″ all-around board with a standard Air7 fin box. Still plenty stable for fishing — soft rigging points let you set up a mini cooler as a seat, attach a rod holder, and bring everything you need. The go-anywhere board that loves the lake as much as light rivers.

Best for: All-around fishing, flatwater, light rivers, anglers who want versatility at a lower price

Shop the Straight Up →

Board comparison

All Four Fishing Boards: Full Specs

	Hala Rado	Hala Hoss	Hala Radito	Hala Straight Up
Length	10'10"	10'10"	10'	10'
Width	35"	35"	34"	33"
Capacity	325+ lbs	325+ lbs	325+ lbs	325+ lbs
Fin System	StompBox 2.5 (retractable)	Air7 / US Fin Box	StompBox 2.5 (retractable)	Air7 / US Fin Box
Rigging	Expedition nose & tail	Tie-down points	Soft rigging points	Soft rigging points
Stability Tier	Maximum	Maximum	Plenty stable	Plenty stable
Rocker Profile	River Rocker	All-around rocker	River Rocker	Gradual all-around
Price	$1,399	$799	$1,399	$799
Best For	Multi-day floats, heavy gear, rivers & lakes	Lakes, reservoirs, flatwater, max stability at lower price	Technical rivers, backcountry, nimble full rigging	All-around, flatwater, light rivers, versatile value

Where you can fish with a Hala board

Every Fishing Scenario, One Lineup

Mountain Lakes

Paddle to the far shore, anchor off a submerged point, and cast in silence. All four boards track efficiently on flat water and pack into carry off bags small enough to hike in. No boat ramp, no motor, no noise.

Calm Reservoirs

Troll a lure across a reservoir with a stable SUP platform underfoot. The Rado and Hoss offer the widest, most stable decks — stand, cast, and cover water methodically. Rig a cooler on the Hoss or Straight Up and you have everything you need for a full day.

Float Rivers

Float a canyon between holes, paddle upstream into a pool, and drift back casting as you go. The Rado and Radito carry the StompBox 2.5 fin — it deflects off rocks automatically and springs back before your next stroke. Class II–III rivers are well within range.

Person holding a fish and a paddleboard on a beach. Fishing from a Hala SUP board.

Buy It Right, the First Time

Why Choose Hala?

At Hala Gear, we obsess over every design detail: glued-and-welded board construction, the patented StompBox retractable fin system on our Expedition boards, and a 5-year warranty on every board in the lineup — including the Hoss and Straight Up. Every purchase comes with full support from a team who actually paddles these rivers. We have been building inflatable river boards since 2011.

Quick answers

SUP Fishing Questions, Answered

What is the best paddle board for fishing?

For maximum stability, the Rado (StompBox 2.5 retractable fin plus expedition rigging) for rivers and heavy rigs, or the Hoss (same 35 inch wide hull, standard fin) for lakes at a lower price. The Radito and Straight Up trade a little width for nimbler handling.

Can I stand and cast all day on a paddle board?

Yes, and you do not have to stand the whole time either. The Rado and Hoss run Hala's widest 35 inch hulls for confident standing and high sight casting, and a mini cooler rigged to the deck doubles as a seat between holes. All four fishing boards are rated for 325+ lbs of angler and gear.

How do I rig a cooler and rod holder on my SUP?

All four boards have rigging or tie-down points. Attach a mini cooler that doubles as a seat, add a rod holder, and strap in dry bags. The complete SUP fishing guide covers setups step by step.

Will my fin survive shallow rivers?

On the Rado and Radito, the patented StompBox 2.5 retracts over rocks automatically and springs back to full depth. For lakes and reservoirs, the standard fin on the Hoss and Straight Up is all you need.