Fish Finder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 319 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 95 posts to rank the best Fish Finder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/kayakfishing, r/Fishing, r/Fishing_Gear, r/IceFishing, r/bassfishing. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.4/5), Humminbird (4.3/5), Lowrance (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews319
Subreddits14
Posts95
Brands24
Products78
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#1
Garmin
4.4
(180)
"Under $200 garmin striker 4. I used it for boat/kayak and ice fishing and never had a problem."
"Out of all of the ones I own my garmin striker 4 and hummingbird ice 35 are by far my absolute favorites"
"Livescope!!!!"
"I got a Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv and its great. Has side and down imaging."
"If you can spend up to $1000 I’d consider a Garmin 73SV or CV."
"Can't beat a Garmin striker.. i started with the striker 4 ice bundle kit."
"Can't go wrong with the striker 4. I recommend the plus for the larger screen size."
"Garmin striker 4 hands down the Best Buy get the portable bundle and you will be all set for a long time."
"Garmin all the way. I've run a striker 4 for years with no issue."
"Just like a few other guys are saying, the Garmin Striker 4 ice bundle."
#2
Humminbird
4.3
(61)
"I went with the helix 7 with the side scan imaging. Then I bought a ice transducer for the winter. I couldn’t be happier with it."
"Helix 5 or 7."
"I’d say a used Helix 5. I’ve had both Vexilar fl-8 and Helix 7 and I will choose the Helix every time."
"Hummingbird5 g2 chirp is night and day difference from my vexlar."
"I personally use Humminbird 1199s (bow for non-MEGA 360 and console for side imaging; both for navigation and iPilot Link/Advanced GPS control of my Ultrex)"
"Definitely Helix 7."
"I’m a hummingbird fan. Love the one boat network capability’s with the minn kota motors."
"I've got a helix 7 with side scan on my jackson coosa. Love it."
"I have a Helix 9 with sidescan on my Outback. I love it."
"Humminbird Helix 5 or 7. Buy extra transducer(s) for the boat(s)."
#3
Lowrance
4.4
(28)
"Hello, I got lowrance hds live 16."
"I actually ended up purchasing the a Lowrance Hook Reveal 9. It’s on sale right now at bass pro for 299 from 499."
"I ended up picking up a Lowrance Hook Reveal 9. On sale from 500 to 299."
"Lowrance. Went from humminbird to Lowrance. What an upgrade"
"There’s like a $7000 Lowrance from Cabelas that is absolutely fucking insane, that’s probably the best if your budget is endless"
"I use this one on my kayak and I love it. One of my friends has the little $100 garmin and it’s just not as accurate as this lowerance."
"I have a Lawrence elite 7. It's absolutely amazing."
"It's absolutely amazing"
"I have Lowrance HDS Pro 10" on my PA14... it's awesome."
"I prefer the HDS live over Garmin but honestly it’s kinda splitting hairs."
#4
Deeper
4.2
(10)
"Have you looked at the castable fish finders like deeper?"
"I also own the Deeper+ little fish finder ball. Pretty cool little gadget."
"I’m much happier in that I don’t have to lug a battery and the thing is tiny, cheap, and works great, for $100…"
"Users liked: Deeper pro+ provides accurate sonar data."
"Deeper works pretty good"
"Maybe look into the Deeper Sonar?"
"I've used the deeper sonar and have liked it."
"I quite like it."
"Check out the Deeper Chirp if you want something simple to setup and use."
"I have gotten two deeper sonar. They do function but they are much more of a toy than a piece of equipment."
#5
Vexilar
4.7
(7)
"Find a used Vexilar Fl-18. All you will ever need!"
"Vexilar fl18"
"A vexilar is a cool choice that's what I use and I love it."
"You can literally watch the fish come off the bottom and swarm your bait."
"Can't go wrong with a Vexilar...I fished for years without one, they are a game changer."
"Used vexilar or a used striker 4 with a drill battery is about as cheap as it gets."
"Vexilar FL-8. Classic but still great."
#6
Raymarine
3.5
(6)
"I have 2, a Simrad EVO and a Raymarine."
"The raymarine dragonfly series is really good for their price."
"Raymarine dragonfly."
"Give Raymarine’s line a look."
"When I upgrade and retire my dragonfly from Raymarine I’ll be switching to an Element."
"I'd avoid Raymarine unless they've stopped combining the transducer and power cables into one single cable."
#7
Simrad
4.0
(5)
"I have 2, a Simrad EVO and a Raymarine."
"Try and get a Simrad/lowrance with some network capability for motor guide."
"Try a simrad evo 3s with activeimaging transducer."
"I like my Simrad Go9."
"Great products and they’re accurate."
#8
Striker 4
3.3
(3)
"The striker 4 is miles ahead of those castable units."
"I use a striker 4. But I use it mainly for contour and depth, temperature."
"A striker4 is pretty low-end for someone who wants things like sidescan."
#9
LiveScope
5.0
(2)
"Just get livesope. U could win Bassmaster next year."
"Livescope is the best, but a couple thousand for a system."
#10
Striker
4.5
(2)
"Just got it and I love it."
"Does all that I need on my kayak, I’m happy with it."
#11
Venterior Portable Rechargeable Fishfinder
4.0
(2)
"Is this one any good?"
"I’d try it for the price."
#12
Arkie Crankbaits
4.0
(1)
"My favorite are Arkie brand crappie crankbaits that I get from W"
#13
Hawkeye
4.0
(1)
"Hawkeye"
#14
Deeper Fish Finder
4.0
(1)
"I had a Deeper fish finder back in the day, at least a generation of two ago of their product. I think I bought it in around 2015. It always worked great; I loved it."
#15
Lowrance Elite FS 9
4.0
(1)
"Is an example of what 1000 will buy, 7 inch display or hook triple shot is less."
#16
Garmin 73sv
4.0
(1)
"I would honestly try to find a used 73sv or similar."
#17
Garmin 93sv
4.0
(1)
"I move a Garmin 93 SV from my boat to the kayak often."
#18
Furuno
4.0
(1)
"Furuno units are very good for deep sea stuff."
#19
Tekcoplus
4.0
(1)
"Check this one out from Tekcoplus."
#20
CHIRP
4.0
(1)
"CHIRP is definitely worth it."
#21
Fishin Buddy
4.0
(1)
"I have a fishin buddy that works pretty well."
#22
iBobber
4.0
(1)
"IBobber or Deeper Smart."
#23
Deeper Sonar Chirp+
3.0
(1)
"I have a deeper sonar chirp+ and it's great when casting, attaching to a bait boat, or attaching to a kayak."
#24
Striker 4cv
3.0
(1)
"I use the striker 4cv and was able to just do a single screw into the shield to hold it."
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