Abstract: A kayak fishing stringer system includes a spring-lock handle configured to retain a plurality of leashes to a watercraft. In the preferred embodiment the spring-lock handle that may be a carabiner clip is configured to retain the plurality of leashes comprising cables/rods having a first and a second loop to the watercraft by the spring-lock handle via the first loop and the second loop coupled to the double eye swiveled coupling coupled to the fish retaining safety hook. The system may be structured and arranged to provide a fishing stringer useful for culling and carrying fish caught when using a shallow water vessel.