Fishing Shorts Built for the Backwater

Looking to stay cool while pursuing your next catch? Today's fishing shorts blend comfort with functionality to help maximize your fishing fun.

If you’re spending long days, and sometimes nights, fishing the backwater, you want to be as comfortable as possible. This collection of fishing shorts offers comfort and style mixed with performance.

Gill UV Stretch Pro shorts
Gill UV Stretch Pro Jon Whittle

Gill UV Stretch Pro

Quick-dry, UV-protected, stretch fabric with a reinforced seat makes these shorts comfortable and durable. They also have an adjustable waistband, five pockets and a water-repellant treatment. $99.95

AFTCO Pinnacle shorts
AFTCO Pinnacle Jon Whittle

AFTCO Pinnacle

The belt-loop bottle opener is the cherry on top for these feature-rich performance fishing shorts. Stain resistance, reinforced pliers pocket, invisible zippered phone pocket, Pinnacle has it all. $79

Columbia PFG Rambler shorts
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Columbia PFG Rambler Bentley

Printed PFG Rambler shorts draw eyes to work by Florida artist Bentley. With interior mesh briefs, a drawstring, stain resistance and pockets, these fishing shorts double as a swimsuit. $37.50

Huk A1A Pro shorts
Huk A1A Pro Jon Whittle

Huk A1A Pro

Lightweight and breathable with sun protection and stretch, A1As are made to beat the heat. Stealth storage details include a zippered thigh pocket, a secure back pocket and a drop-in pocket for easy access. $75