A compact fishing equipment cart having foldable support trays capable of supporting various types of fishing related equipment. The cart includes a substantially rectangular upright frame having front and rear walls, opposing side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall forming an enclosure. At least a portion of the front wall of the enclosure includes one or more substantially planar support trays. Each tray is pivotably connected to the front of the frame and is configurable from an open position where objects can be placed on the top of the tray, to a closed position where each tray forms a port of the front wall of the frame. Attachment fins may be removably mounted to a side of the frame and is each adapted to hold one or more fishing poles. The cart further includes various pouches, pockets, and compartments on the exterior of the frame, in which to store objects such as folding chairs, cups, and the like, and includes one or more shelves within the enclosure to provide additional storage space.