Laurel Highlands PA

Hello and welcome to Kayak Anglers Laurel Highlands chapter! Our tournament director is Keaton Voeghtly, returning for his second year as TD. Tyler Rupert and Matthew Seifert are our assistant directors. We would like to thank you for stopping by and checking out our chapter.

Kayak Anglers is a community of men and women who love the sport of kayak bass fishing. We are a 501©(3) charitable organization focused on providing a fun, competitive tournament trail while also giving back to the communities we call home. Our guiding motto is “Human Powered, Purpose Driven.”

Our chapter is located in the heart of the beautiful Laural Highlands. You will enjoy a diverse schedule of fisheries including mountain rivers, deep highland reservoirs, and shallow grassy lakes. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just got your first rod and reel, we are excited to welcome you to our chapter.

Keaton Voeghtly grew up in the Laurel Highlands where he spent the majority of his free time fishing. He joined Kayak Anglers in 2015. After graduating college, he traveled the country for work from 2016-2021. In 2020 he rejoined the competitive kayak fishing scene when he was relocated to Missouri. He joined the MoYak Kayak Fishing tournament series for two seasons. Keaton moved back to PA in 2022 where he re-joined Kayak Anglers and proceeded to win KALH AOY in 2022 and 2023. In 2024 Keaton became the KALH tournament director and shifted his focus from competitive fishing to more of a leadership role with an emphasis on wanting to give local anglers the best possible experience.

Tyler Rupert has been a member of Kayak Anglers since 2018. He cut his teeth early on chasing river smallies in the Raystown Branch of the Juniata with his father who is also an avid fisherman. Tyler took that love of fishing and transitioned into the competitive world of kayak tournaments. Whether it be a big national trail or the small, local trails, Tyler can be found chasing bass in his Native Kayak. Tyler’s love of fishing does not stop at bass as you can also find him chasing Steelhead on Erie, crappie through the ice, or down at the beach wetting a line in the saltwater. Tyler is a longtime member of the KALH leadership team and is excited to continue building the chapter.

Matt Seifert grew up thinking fishing was one of the most boring things you could do. After catching his first river smallie in high school, that all changed. He would spend the better part of high school and college fishing any time he got the chance. Matt decided to dip his toes into the tournament scene in 2021, fishing his first KALH event. Not only did he fall in love with the competition but also the camaraderie. This is Matt’s first year on the leadership team. He looks forward to giving back to the organization that started his love for tournament angling.

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