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Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak - Eco Fishing Shop

Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak

$2,899.99 - $2,899.99
$2,899.99
$2,899.99 - $2,899.99
$2,899.99

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Here at Eco Fishing Shop we partner with the top of the line freight carriers in the country to ensure that your kayaks arrive fast and safely. 

We have secured a new partnership with a white glove delivery service that will ensure ZERO Damaged Kayaks. You will no longer be required to sign and inspect your kayak. But do not worry, this carrier has a 99.97% damage-free rate and they have assured us of this. In the rare occasion damage has been detected, Eco Fishing Shop will take care of the replacement as long as the damage is reported within 2 hours of delivery and pictures of the damage are submitted via email. If the damage is cosmetic and/or able to be repaired, such as dents or scratches, EFS will provide a repair kit. If you choose to replace a kayak with minor cosmetic damage instead, then you will be charged a 20% restocking fee.  

The Eco Fishing Shop definition of damage is when the kayak is delivered in a condition that compromises the hull and is confirmed with the vendor that would void the warranty.

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Eco Fishing Shop will not be undersold!

We will match ANY advertised price for the same kayak + shipping! In the event that you find a lower price from another online store on a currently in-stock new kayak, we will match it.

To be eligible for a price match, your request must meet the following conditions:

  • The online store must have the identical kayak (plus sales tax and shipping) priced accurately at the time you submit your request.
  • Our Best Price Guarantee does not apply to previously owned/used, special order, or e-Bay items. No close-outs, misprints, special buys, special promotions, auctions, trade show pricing, or liquidations.
  • Applicable to US-based price offers, continental US shipments, and in US Dollars only. If you live in a state where we have a store, sales tax will still be added on to the matched price.
  • All price matches must be submitted prior to ordering.
  • Our Best Price Guarantee takes into account the price of the competitor's kayak AND their shipping & handling costs, if any, as well as our own shipping costs.

All you need to do is request a price match using one of the 3 easy ways below.

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2026 Topwater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak

You asked for it and we listened! The newest member of the best-selling Topwater series, the all-new Topwater 120 PDL, offers big fishing performance in a hands-free, easy to maneuver 12’ size. Equipped with the industry’s-best PDL™ drive (backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty), the Topwater 120 PDL leaves your hands free to focus on fighting the fish.

Thanks to the ultra stable DoubleU™ hull with 500 lbs capacity, thoughtful on-board tackle and rod storage, and a universal transducer mount, the Topwater 120 PDL is the best in its class, delivering the easiest and most fishable 12’ kayak on the market.


Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak

Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Specs

  • Activity: Fishing, Hunting
  • Style: Sit-on-Top
  • Number of Paddlers: 1
  • Propulsion: Pedel
  • Material: Single Layer Polyethylene
  • Seat Type: Element Seating System
  • Length: 12' | 3.7 m
  • Width: 36 in | 91.4 cm
  • Weight Capacity: 500 lb | 226.8 kg
  • Weight: 116 lb | 52 kg
  • Hatch: Bow

Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Features

  • Award-winning low maintenance, instant forward/reverse PDL™ Drive with a patent-pending easy-docking system and best-in-class 5 year warranty
  • Ultra-stable DoubleU™ 12’ Hull Design offers unmatched stability and precision handling in a compact easy-to-transport size.
  • Revolutionary universal transducer mounting system makes mounting your favorite fish finder easier than ever before
  • An oversized stern tank well coupled with impressive hull capacity, provides one of the roomiest fishing kayaks on the market
  • Adjustable and breathable ElementAir™ seat
  • Stay organized and easily access gear with three molded-in rod holders and thoughtfully-placed onboard rod and tackle storage
  • EVA foam deck pads for traction and all-day stand-up fishing comfort

Frequently Asked Questions About the Old Town Topwater 120 PDL

Who is the Topwater 120 PDL best suited to?

Anglers who want a 12 ft pedal hull with 500 lb total capacity and the Topwater deck layout. The extra length over the 106 PDL buys tracking and glide.

It suits lakes, slower rivers and protected inshore water where you cover some distance between spots.

Conditions decide what this boat can do far more than the numbers do. Wind, current, chop, cold water and your own fitness all matter, so build up from easy days rather than starting at the limit.

How much weight can the Old Town Topwater 120 PDL carry?

Total capacity is 500 lb and usable capacity is 384 lb. Those are different numbers and the second one is the one that matters to you.

Total capacity includes the assembled kayak itself. Usable capacity is what is left for people, gear, pets and any equipment you add, after the 116 lb assembled weight is accounted for. Never treat the total figure as the amount you can load aboard.

Aim comfortably under the usable number. A heavily loaded hull sits deeper, turns lazily and gives you less room for error when the wind gets up.

How does the PDL drive work?

It is a propeller drive worked with your legs, and it gives you forward and instant reverse without shifting or fiddling — you pedal backwards and the boat goes backwards.

The point of it is that your hands stay free. You can hold position along a bank, back off a snag or reposition on a fish without putting the rod down, which is difficult to appreciate until you have fished a day without a paddle in the way.

The drive is mechanical. There is no battery, nothing to charge and nothing to run flat.

Can I take the drive out, and how shallow can I go?

Yes. The drive lifts out of its well, which is how you handle shallow water, weed and loading. Pull it before you drag over anything and you will not be replacing parts.

No minimum operating depth is published for this model, so we are not going to state one. Judge it on the water: if the propeller is close to touching, pull the drive and paddle through.

Rinse the drive after every trip and check the propeller for line and weed. Most drive problems start as something wrapped around the prop that nobody looked at.

Can I paddle it as well as pedal it?

Yes, and you should carry a paddle on every trip. Pedal kayaks get used in shallows, around timber and in weed, and all three are situations where the drive comes up and the paddle goes to work.

A paddle is also your backup if the drive fouls. That is not a common event, but it is a bad one to meet without a paddle aboard.

A paddle is not included with the kayak. Neither is a PFD, and you need one aboard for every person on every trip. If you tell us how tall you are and how wide the boat is, we can point you at a sensible paddle length rather than guessing at the counter.

Can I use it in saltwater?

No saltwater rating is published for this model. That is not the same as being told to keep it out of salt — it means the claim does not exist and we will not manufacture it. Care is what decides how it holds up.

Rinse the whole boat, and the drive in particular, with fresh water at the end of every saltwater trip. Salt corrodes as it dries rather than while you are fishing, so the hose is the single most effective thing you can do. Work the drive through its range while you rinse, and let it dry.

How do I transport and store it?

Length is 12 ft, width is 36 in, and the assembled weight is 116 lb.

For transport, take off the PDL drive (19 lb) and the seat (5 lb). That is the difference between moving an awkward assembled boat and moving a hull.

The number that decides whether you can car-top this safely is not the kayak weight — it is the lowest of your vehicle's roof rating, your crossbar rating and your rack's rating. Confirm all three first. A trailer or a cart sidesteps the question entirely and is worth pricing.

What warranty applies?

Coverage is split by component, and the periods are different. The hull and deck carry limited lifetime coverage for the original retail purchaser, subject to the published terms. The PDL drive carries five years of coverage, which is longer than the two years that applies to electric drives and motors. Accessories are generally covered for one year.

Warranty service does not go through the retailer. Retailers are not authorized to perform warranty repairs on these kayaks, so the claim is opened directly with Old Town customer service rather than with us. We can help you identify the component and the right support path, but we do not decide coverage. If you want us to check a specific setup before you order, call 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com.

How should I look after it?

Hose the boat and the drive down after every trip and check the propeller for line and weed while you are there. Two minutes at the ramp prevents most of what goes wrong with a pedal drive.

Store it shaded and evenly supported. Sun is what ages polyethylene, and a hull resting on one hard point for months will take the shape of that point.

Still have questions? Message our Chat, call us at 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com. Shipping, delivery and other questions can be answered on our FAQs page.

Your Satisfaction with Old Town Kayaks is Guaranteed:

  • Made in the USA
  • Lifetime Warranty: The hull and deck of any Old Town watercraft are covered for the lifetime of the boat from the consumer’s original purchase date
  • 1 Year Accessories Warranty: Including Paddles & Life Jackets Warranty coverage is (1) one year from consumer’s original purchase date.
  • Free Shipping and Lowest Price Guaranteed
  • 5-Year PDL warranty: Our award-winning PDL Drive is backed by a 5 Year limited warranty. This warranty covers material defects in workmanship and materials on the PDL Drive for a period of five years from date of purchase. Please contact customer service for all warranty claimes related to the PDL Drive.
  • *Colors may vary slightly from those shown as each kayak that we produce is unique. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.