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The Old Town Loon 120, Lava packs a stated 375 lb capacity and a 12 ft hull into one fishing kayak. Think of it for ponds, lakes and slow rivers: 7.3/10 on what its listing documents.
The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.
| Brand | Old Town |
|---|---|
| Category | Paddle fishing kayaks |
| Stated maximum capacity | 375 lb |
| Stated length | 12 ft |
| Hatch or tank well | Stated in the listing |
| ASIN | B0DR716NRM |
Full listing title: Old Town Loon 120 Solo Sit-Inside Recreational Paddle Kayak, 12 ft, Lava
| Stated maximum capacity | 375-pound total weight capacityManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Stated length | 12 ftManufacturer documentation |
Built for ponds, lakes and slow rivers. Our score: 7.3/10, “good”. Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet).
The Old Town Loon 120, Lava next to two paddle fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.
The maximum the listing states for paddler plus gear. It is a seller figure, not a stability result: add your own load in our <a href="/kayak-capacity-planner/">capacity planner</a> and keep a real margin below it.
Add your own weight, the crate, the cooler and the PFD, then keep a margin: our capacity planner does that sum in ten seconds.
Longer hulls track straighter and glide further on open water, but they need a longer roof rack and more storage space.
A hatch or tank well keeps the crate, the cooler and the dry bag out of the way of your casting.
You slip into shallow coves and weed beds that bigger boats never reach, and you hear the fish rising.
Check the listing: it does not say sit-on-top, so read the layout carefully.
A sit-inside keeps you drier and warmer on cold water but holds less tackle.
These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.
Getting to the water. A roof rack or a trailer, then a cart or a friend for the walk to the water.
On the water. Paddle to the spot, rest the paddle, fish. Simple, quiet, nothing to maintain.
After the trip. A rinse with the hose, then store it on its side or on a rack, out of the sun.
Listed at $1,199.95 on Sep 30, 2026. Kayak prices move with the season and the seller, so take it as a ballpark: the button always shows today's price and stock.
Want your hands free for the rod? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive is our top-rated pedal kayak (9.1/10).
Fishing with a partner or a kid? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 seats two (9.4/10).
The Old Town Loon 120, Lava earns its place with a stated 375 lb capacity and a 12 ft hull. No buyer reviews yet, so this Old Town fishing kayak has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Old Town: no rod holders mentioned, while most of this list has them. We'd pick it if you want a fishing kayak for ponds, lakes and slow rivers; otherwise, put it next to the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo first.
Before the Old Town Loon 120, Lava lands on your driveway, check your roof rack and garage: a 12 ft hull needs the rack, the lift and the storage space to match.
Your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD. Compare it with the stated 375 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum.
12 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.
Ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most.
A PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
How the Old Town Loon 120, Lava stacks up against the closest alternative, the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo.
| Criterion | Old Town Loon 120, Lava | BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Stated capacity | 375 lb | 600 lb |
| Length | 12 ft | 12.5 ft |
| Rod holders | Not stated | 6 |
| Paddle included | Not stated | Stated in the listing |
| Buyer reviews | None captured | 123 · 4.1/5 |
Both score 7.3/10. The BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo adds 6 rod holders and a paddle in the box.
We rate it 7.3/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
The listing mentions a 375 lb capacity and a 12 ft hull. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.
Your full load: your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD. Compare it with the stated 375 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum. Transport and storage: 12 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. Your water: ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most. Life jacket and rules: a PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
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