Quick release kayak anchor for shallow water

Apparatus and system are disclosed for anchoring the kayak to the bottom of a body of shallow water. The apparatus includes a receiver tube attached to the kayak into which a guide sleeve and stake are held vertically. A tether line is attached to the stake at one end and to the kayak at the other locking it in the up position for paddling. The stake drops to anchor the kayak by releasing the tether line using an attachment device at a contact point proximate the seat. Pulling the tether line and re-attaching the attachment device retrieves the anchor and returns it to the locked up position for resuming paddling.