| Highest Rated Fishfinders | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G2 | 4.8/5 |
 | Lowrance HDS 7 Gen3 | 4.7/5 |
 | Garmin Striker 7sv | 4.6/5 |
 | Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 73sv | 4.6/5 |
 | Raymarine Dragonfly 7 PRO | 4.4/5 |
| Rating | 3/5 |
While Garmin Echo 150 qualifies as one of the budget models, appealing to the cost-sensible fisherman, it has numerous features and qualities which make it feel like a top of the line system. For starters, there are its excellent dual beam capabilities.
| Rating | 3.8/5 |
When it comes to selecting the perfect fishfinder for all your fishing needs, value is everything. This is where the Garmin Echo 100 comes into play, as a strong fishfinder packed with all the important functionality but nevertheless light on both the frills and your wallet.
| Rating | 3.7/5 |
The standalone Garmin GPSMAP 740S outperforms most fish trackers. It has preloaded coastal data for all US coastal locations including Alaska and Hawaii. It has a simple and intuitive touch screen that most users can figure out within minutes.
| Rating | 2.3/5 |
I use the Garmin GPSMAP 720S as the marine chart plotter on my boat. It is designed with a touch screen that allows me to navigate the device options quickly. The 8.8 inch by 3.1 inch by 5.6 inch housing of the fishfinder at a weight of 13 pounds, allows me to place the device anywhere on my boat without having to compromise with any other pieces of equipment. The 7 inch diagonal touch screen provides all of the data I need to plot my potential fishing spots.
| Rating | 4.2/5 |
The Garmin Echo 200 offers you a device that is both affordable and able to increase the success of your angling experience. The ease of use becomes apparent from the moment of installation with the quick-release tilt mount. You will have the fishfinder and the included transom mount transducer set up and ready for action in no time at all.
| Rating | 3.8/5 |
Brand new for 2011 is the Garmin Echo 500c. The unit is perfectly designed for those looking for a fully capable and powerful sounder with a very small and space efficient footprint. Its easy on the eyes as well; the 5 inch full color QVGA monitor boasts 256 colors, high resolution, and provides plenty of brightness for direct sunlight viewing.
| Rating | 4.5/5 |
The Garmin Echo 550C has set the bar high for those anglers who want to step up their game. Everything about this fishfinder exudes user-friendly from the set-up to the operation. Installation of the unit and the included transom-mount transducer occurs in minutes using the quick release tilt mount. The interface is simple for even a beginner to navigate with easy to understand buttons and a trouble-free menu.
| Rating | 3.5/5 |
Designed with absolute simplicity in mind, Garmin Echo 300c is one of the most perceptive and affordable fishfinders on the market. It features Garmins exclusive HD-ID tracking technology which allows you to see flawlessly through the water on a 3.5 inch sunlight readable color display.
| Rating | No Ratings |
With the 400c fishfinder, Garmin gets down to the basics: finding fish. The 400c is versatile, powerful and expandable. The control unit is outfitted with a 4 inch full color QVGA display that boasts a 320×240 pixel resolution. The 400c is as easy to read and operate at night and low light conditions as it is in broad daylight thanks to a backlit keypad and the monitor’s night mode function.
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The GPSMAP 421 is a chartplotter from Garmin that offers many features and an easy to use interface. Maps are rendered beautifully on the full color 4 inch QVGA monitor. Garmin has invested heavily in the overall design of the unit as well. A simplified interface with a minimal number of buttons to push allow for easy navigation to critical menu options.
| Rating | No Ratings |
The Garmin 160c is a compact fishfinder that is perfectly suited for the freshwater fisherman. The 3.2 inch full color QVGA monitor provides bright and clear graphics and can be maneuvered into various positions using the attached adjustment bar. And dont worry about it getting wet; the 160c is absolutely IPX7 grade waterproof and can easily stand up to water splashes and rain storms. At just over one pound in weight, the 160c packs a lot of punch in a small and lightweight package.