Kneel in your canoe, providing a lower center of gravity and paddle from just aft of the center of the canoe. I used only a canoe for my lake boat for about 22 years, catching many types of fish, using every method. I also hunted ducks out of it, shooting at every odd angle.

Give it a try, and if your knees get sore, bring one of those pads for gardening.

We also used our kayaks for some bottom fishing, and have even used them for salmon fishing in the San Juans.

If it floats, you can fish from it. Best of luck.