Casting in the concrete jungle: Kayak fishing grows in downtown Chicago

Kayak fishing has exploded across the country over the past decade, but few places offer a more striking backdrop than downtown Chicago.
Where skyscrapers tower above historic bridges and the river’s surface reflects a blend of steel and glass, anglers are discovering a unique and surprisingly accessible urban fishery. Chicago’s waterways, long dominated by architecture tours, commuters, and recreational paddlers, are now attracting a growing community of kayak anglers.