Freedom Hawk Kayaks - Born out of a passion for the outdoors.

Growing up in Michigan, I’ve spent a fair amount of time in a canoe chasing fish. In the mid 1980’s I started kayak fishing from sea kayaks and quickly realized their advantage over a canoe in windy conditions and for the solo fisherman.

Being a design engineer by trade, I am always trying to build “the perfect mouse trap”; and in the early 90's I set out to design a better fishing craft — a stable kayak with performance. I enthusiastically converted my garage into a boat building shop. Pulling from my fishing, kayaking and mechanical design experience, I began designing prototype after prototype until my first kayak company (Blue Heron Kayak LLC.) was shaped.

...from paddling to stand up fishing in seconds - a perfect marriage of stability and performance. — the Ultimate Fishing Kayak.

I saw the benefits going well beyond that…I envisioned myself exploring the endless bays and shoals of the Great Lakes in quest of salmon, pike and walleye. I could also envision myself quietly poling along in shallow rivers fishing for smallmouth bass and trout in full stealth mode. The simple pleasure of fly casting to largemouth on a small secluded inland lake would be a wonderful way to bask in the warm summer sun.

From that inspiration, Freedom Hawk and the Freedom 14 were born. A boat that can take you from paddling to stand-up fishing in seconds — a perfect marriage of stability and performance — the Ultimate Fishing Kayak.

The journey to this point has been pleasing and I love that my energies are helping fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy their dreams and hobbies.

—Dave Cameron, founder and President of Freedom Hawk Kayaks

Owner, Dave Cameron