We’ve got your Father’s Day gift ideas right here, especially if dear old dad is a fisherman. After all, among other things, we at Sport Fishing are fishermen and fathers. We know the gear dads need, because we want this stuff also. We’ve even had the opportunity to try out a bunch of this gear, and all of it passes the “well-received gift” test.
In 2025, Father’s Day falls on June 15. It’s always the third Sunday in June. If you order something from this list now, you can scratch it off your to-do list. Here are 20 Father’s Day gift ideas. From expensive and impressive to inexpensive and functional, all these items are from quality brands and most are new to the market. This year, get something great for your dad, grandfather, husband or any man you want to recognize on Father’s Day.
Plano StowAway
Dad needs more tackle storage, and Plano has reinvented its iconic StowAway boxes. A crystal clear lid allows easy viewing of the box contents. The StowAway comes in a standard and water-resistant model with a sealed lid. Inside the box, rigid dividers keep tackle in place. The box includes Plano’s Ruststrictor anti corrosion treatment to prevent rust. The new one-hand latch is easy to open and secures the lid against accidental opening.
Muck Boots Muckster Lite EVA Clog
Just because dad wears EVA foam clogs doesn’t mean he has to look like a goof. Your kids have ten pairs of crocs. These are crocs for anglers. Muck Boots Muckster Lite EVA Clogs provide the comfort and convenience of a one-piece injection-molded clog with modern camo and aggressive tread to look cool. Inside, a textured insole provides comfortable grip with ventilation ports to drain water and ventilate. The sole is slip resistant on wet surfaces. Muck Boot’s BioLite foam is super light and biodegradable.
Columbia PFG Pro Sport Boot
Every angler needs lightweight ankle deck boots. Columbia’s PFG Pro Sport Boot focuses on comfort, with extra thick foam soles that absorb shock and provide support. A neoprene collar is comfortable around the ankle. Large loops on the front and back make it easy to slip the boots on. A thick traction pad in the heel makes it easy to kick them off. For traction on wet surfaces, Columbia’s Omni Grip tread increases surface area and channels away water.
Shimano Tranx 300B
The top of my father’s day list is Shimano’s Tranx 300B low-profile casting reel. Shimano updated its workhorse saltwater casting reel to increase big fish performance. First, the sideplates, level-wind guard and frame are integrated for increased strength and rigidity. A reengineered spool and gears reduce friction and increase durability. The casting brake is infinitely tunable. The new Tranx is ready for Dad’s next trophy catch.
XTRATUF Men’s Auna
Dad probably has a pair of XTRATUF boots, now he can get the same quality and comfort in XTRATUF’s Auna flip-flops. The topside features cushy polyurethane footbed and abrasion resistant straps. Underneath, the Auna uses XTRATUF’s versatile and grippy traction similar to the sole on their boots. Now Dad can wear his boots in winter and use the Auna flip-flops all summer.
Huk Pro Series Jacket
Rain and wind can’t keep Dad from fishing if he’s got the Huk Pro Series Jacket. The shell is made of three-way stretch nylon that is highly rain resistant and breathable. All seams are taped, and double cuffs are secured with Velcro. Chest, hand and interior pockets provide ample storage. Shoulder straps inside the jacket allow Dad to remove the jacket and keep it draped over his shoulders. This high-performance rain jacket will keep Dad fishing in the worst weather.
Humminbird XPLORE
Even if Dad isn’t a tech wiz, he can operate Humminbird’s new XPLORE fish finder and GPS. Featuring Humminbird’s advanced sonar and navigation tools, the XPLORE has improved user interface to access features like side-scan and forward facing sonar. The XPLORE connects with trolling motors, anchor systems and a smartphone app to control all electronics from one device. The XPLORE includes detailed charts for thousands of lakes and the U.S. coast.
Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Turbo Shrimp
Sportfish can’t resist fresh shrimp, and Berkley’s new Gulp! Saltwater Turbo Shrimp is the best imitation of the real thing. In addition to 11 colors and unique oscillating legs, the Turbo Shrimp includes Gulp! attractant scientifically designed to draw fish and encourage them to bite. Dad can use the Gulp! Turbo Shrimp on a jighead or weedless hook and he can fish it like natural bait on a bottom rig or popping cork.
Minn Kota Kayak Terrova
MinnKota’s new Kayak Terrova packs features into a 36-inch shaft for kayaks and micro skiffs. It has 55 pounds of thrust, and a hand-held remote controls all trolling functions. The Terrova also connects to Humminbird’s smartphone app to control the motor with a phone or through a Humminbird MFD. The Terrova maneuvers through the tightest cover and Spotlock holds the boat in place. Terrova’s efficient brushless motor sips juice and still provides maximum power.
Toadfish Stowaway Fish Grip
Fish grippers are good for the fisherman and the fish. Toadfish’s new Stowaway Fish Grip takes safety on the road, the beach and the water. The Stowaway features powerful jaws to hold a fish without touching the fish’s slime coat or gills. The long, aluminum handle keeps the fish from thrashing and harming itself and the angler. To make the Stowaway portable, the machined aluminium handle collapses down to 4 inches long.
Bajio Greenland Sunglasses
Dad needs tough sunglasses for tough conditions. Bright sun, glaring water, blazing sand, brilliant snow, these call for Bajio’s Greenland sunglasses. The full-wrap frame and sun shield encase eyes like goggles. Nose and temple padding and spring hinges keep them comfortably planted. Greenlands come in seven lens and three frame combos for any conditions. Bajio’s lenses offer the highest level of bad-light blocking tint and the clearest polarization available.
Titan Pro 55 Quart Cooler
A 55 quart cooler is perfect for the day’s catch or a weekend camping. Titan Pro 55 Quart Cooler is roto-molded with tough rubber cam-latches and molded-in lid hinge for years of hard use. Inside, the cooler is antimicrobial with high-performance insulation, and an insulated pad blocks warm air. When the sun goes down, Dad can see the contents with a removable, waterproof LED light mounted inside the lid. Bungees across the lid provide space to carry gear.
NORSK Lithium Portable Sonar Battery
The NORSK Lithium Portable Sonar Battery provides power for forward facing sonar in an ice-fishing shuttle or on a kayak. NORSK 14.8-volt 30 and 50 amp-hour batteries provide constant power through the charge period. Lithium batteries are lightweight and options for vertical or horizontal installation. To monitor charge and range, the NORSK Lithium Portable Sonar Battery connects to a smartphone app.
Knog Bilby 400 Head Lamp
Knog’s Bilby 400 is one of the smartest headlamps we’ve tested, with up to eight customizable light modes including flood, spot, red and super bright. A silicone band keeps the Bilby 400 secure on the head without stretching out or slipping. To charge the battery, plug it directly into a standard USB charging block. Dad won’t have to rely on a cheap headlamp or clench a flashlight in his teeth, the Bilby 400 provides just the right light to bring day into night.
Ombraz Leggero Sunglasses
If Dad has ever crushed a pair of sunglasses or lost them overboard, he needs Ombraz Leggero sunglasses. Instead of the traditional hard-plastic arms, Ombraz sunglasses use an adjustable marine-grade nylon cord to hold them securely on Dad’s face. For maximum glare reduction, Ombraz added a blue mirror finish to their high-tech Zeiss polarized lenses. The TR-90 frame and armless design make the glasses virtually unbreakable.
Simms Double Haul Rope Cap
Dad needs a new fishing hat, and the Simms Double Haul Rope Cap performs on the water and looks good all the time. Replace the old man’s out-of-date trucker cap with a stylish mid-crown five panel hat. The full coverage and weather resistant material make a great hat for cool weather fishing. A large Simms logo and throw-back rope accent combine a modern and classic look.
Quantum Strive Spinning Reel
There was a time when a fully sealed saltwater spinning reel was too expensive for most anglers. Now, the Quantum Strive Spinning Reel features a fully sealed aluminum body and sealed rotor housing at an affordable price. The stainless-steel and carbon-fiber drag system improves power and durability whether feathering in a speckled trout or cranking down on a redfish. With high-dollar features at a great value, the Strive spinning reel makes a great gift.
AFTCO All Day Pants
AFTCO’s All Day Pants will take Dad from the water to the soccer match to the backyard barbecue. When he pulls on these two-way stretch pants with elastic waistband, he’ll never go back to his beaters. All Day Pants are coated with DWR stain-resistance and UPF 50. A low-profile zippered pocket on the leg fits a smartphone. If Dad carries his pocket knife in the corner of his front pocket, he’ll appreciate the reinforced pad.
Bonafide XTR 130
The Bonafide XTR 130 is the Father’s Day gift that screams “I love you!” It’s Bonafide’s flagship kayak with capacity and rigging for a trolling motor in the bow, an electric outboard in the stern and full electronics. The 12-foot, 7-inch kayak has a 40-inch beam making it stable for stand-up fishing. Bonafide’s extra-large seat swivels 360 degrees. It can be rigged with a second seat to create a tandem. The XTR 130 has all the fishability of a full-size boat, without the hassle.
Magellan Outdoors Men’s Coastal Conservation Association Artist Series
Dad can wear his feelings on his sleeves with the Magellan Outdoors Men’s Coastal Conservation Association Artist Series Long Sleeve Hoodie. The sunshirt is packed with features including UPF 50 sun-protection and moisture-wicking material. The recycled fabric is lightweight and stretchy with a soft feel that doesn’t get clammy when wet. The graphic on the back recognizes Dad’s support for conservation and his passion for chasing tarpon.
