What is a fishing locator?

A fishing locator is an electronic device that can display information such as water depth, bottom contours, GPS coordinates, and underwater structures to help anglers plan their time on the water.

What features should I look for in a fishing locator?

Common features include GPS navigation, chartplotting, sonar views, digital mapping, waypoint marking, touchscreen or button controls, and wireless connectivity.

What is a transducer used for with a fishing locator?

A transducer sends and receives sonar signals. It is typically mounted on a boat, trolling motor, or through the hull and connects to the fishing locator to provide underwater readings.

Can fishing locators mark waypoints?

Many fishing locators let you save waypoints for locations such as boat ramps, fishing spots, docks, submerged structures, and navigation points.

Do fishing locators support GPS maps?

Many models include built-in GPS and mapping features. Depending on the model, they may also support chart cards, downloadable maps, route planning, and map updates.