SIMRAD Fishfinders

SIMRAD Fishfinders & Sonar for Boating & Fishing

Find fish, explore structure, and get a clearer view beneath the water with SIMRAD fishfinders and sonar at West Marine. Designed for freshwater, inshore, and offshore fishing, SIMRAD fishfinding technology helps anglers identify fish, structure, depth changes, and bottom contours. Shop SIMRAD fishfinders, sonar modules, transducers, and compatible fishfinder chartplotter systems for recreational and serious fishing.

Explore SIMRAD Fishfinder & Sonar Technology

SIMRAD CHIRP Sonar

SIMRAD CHIRP sonar uses a range of frequencies to provide detailed sonar returns and improved target separation. CHIRP technology can help anglers distinguish individual fish, bait, structure, and bottom features, making it useful for a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing applications.

SIMRAD DownScan Imaging

SIMRAD DownScan Imaging provides detailed views of structure and objects beneath your boat. When paired with compatible SIMRAD displays and transducers, DownScan can help anglers identify bottom features, submerged structure, and potential fish-holding areas.

SIMRAD SideScan Sonar

Expand your search beyond what's directly beneath the boat with SIMRAD SideScan sonar. SideScan provides views to either side of your vessel, helping anglers locate structure, bottom transitions, and potential fishing areas without having to pass directly over them.

SIMRAD FishReveal

SIMRAD FishReveal helps make fish easier to identify by combining compatible sonar information into a detailed view. This technology can help anglers distinguish fish from surrounding structure while providing additional context about the underwater environment.

SIMRAD Fishfinder & Chartplotter Combos

A SIMRAD fishfinder and chartplotter combo brings sonar, GPS navigation, and marine mapping together on one display. Navigate to fishing locations, save waypoints, monitor depth, and use compatible sonar to search for fish and underwater structure. Combining navigation and fishfinding capabilities can also reduce clutter at the helm while keeping important information within easy reach.

SIMRAD Fishfinders with GPS

A SIMRAD fishfinder with GPS allows anglers to combine sonar information with navigation and location data. Depending on your display and mapping configuration, you can navigate fishing areas, mark productive locations, save waypoints, and return to fishing spots while monitoring what's happening beneath the boat.

SIMRAD Multifunction Displays for Fishing

Compatible SIMRAD multifunction displays can serve as the center of a connected fishing electronics system. Depending on the model and installed equipment, SIMRAD displays can integrate sonar, marine charts, GPS, radar, autopilot, engine information, and other onboard electronics.

Choosing the Right SIMRAD Fishfinder

SIMRAD Fishfinders for Offshore Fishing

Offshore anglers often require powerful sonar and reliable navigation for deeper water and longer runs. When choosing a SIMRAD fishfinder for offshore fishing, consider display size, sonar capabilities, transducer compatibility, typical fishing depth, networking, and the other marine electronics you want to integrate at the helm.

SIMRAD Fishfinders for Inshore Fishing

For inshore fishing, a SIMRAD fishfinder can help identify depth changes, bottom composition, structure, bait, and potential fish-holding areas. Pairing sonar with GPS and marine mapping can also help anglers navigate flats, channels, reefs, wrecks, and coastal waters.

SIMRAD Fishfinders for Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater anglers can use SIMRAD sonar to explore lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and other inland waters. Consider your target species, fishing depth, boat type, preferred sonar views, and transducer when selecting a SIMRAD fishfinder for freshwater fishing.

SIMRAD Fishfinders for Center Consoles & Fishing Boats

Center consoles and fishing boats can benefit from a SIMRAD electronics system that combines fishfinding with navigation and other connected technologies. Choose your display, sonar, and transducer based on helm space, fishing style, typical water depth, and whether you primarily fish inshore or offshore.

How to Choose a SIMRAD Fishfinder & Transducer

Choose Your Sonar Technology

Start by considering the type of information you want from your fishfinder. Traditional CHIRP sonar provides detailed information beneath the boat, while compatible DownScan and SideScan technologies can provide additional views of structure and the surrounding underwater environment.

Choose the Right Transducer

The fishfinder transducer is an important part of your sonar system. Consider your boat type, hull material, installation method, typical fishing depth, desired frequencies, and sonar technologies when selecting a transducer. Always verify compatibility between your SIMRAD fishfinder, sonar system, and transducer.

Choose the Right Display Size

Consider available helm space, viewing distance, and how much information you want to see at once. Larger displays provide additional room for split-screen combinations of sonar and charts, while compact displays can be a practical choice for smaller boats and limited helm spaces.

Consider Your Fishing Depth

Your typical fishing depth can influence the sonar and transducer you choose. Anglers fishing shallow inshore waters may have different requirements than those searching for fish in deeper offshore water. Match your fishfinder and transducer to your fishing environment for the best system performance.

Frequently Asked Questions About SIMRAD Fishfinders

What is the best SIMRAD fishfinder?

The best SIMRAD fishfinder depends on your boat, fishing style, typical water depth, desired screen size, sonar requirements, and budget. Consider whether you fish freshwater, inshore, or offshore and which sonar technologies you want when comparing SIMRAD fishfinding systems.

Does SIMRAD make fishfinder GPS combos?

Yes. Compatible SIMRAD multifunction displays can combine fishfinding, GPS navigation, and marine mapping capabilities. These systems allow anglers to view sonar while navigating, marking waypoints, and returning to productive fishing locations.

What is SIMRAD FishReveal?

SIMRAD FishReveal is a fishfinding technology designed to make fish easier to distinguish from surrounding structure. On compatible systems, it combines sonar information to provide anglers with a clearer view of potential fish targets and the underwater environment.

What is the difference between SIMRAD DownScan and SideScan?

SIMRAD DownScan provides a detailed view of structure and objects beneath the boat, while SideScan expands the view to either side of the vessel. Using compatible sonar technologies together can provide a broader understanding of underwater structure and potential fishing areas.

Can I use a SIMRAD fishfinder for saltwater fishing?

Yes. SIMRAD offers fishfinding and sonar solutions for freshwater, inshore, and offshore saltwater fishing. Choose your display, sonar, and transducer based on your boat, fishing depth, environment, and desired fishfinding capabilities.

What transducer do I need for my SIMRAD fishfinder?

The right transducer depends on your compatible SIMRAD display or sonar system, boat type, hull material, installation requirements, fishing depth, and desired sonar technology. Always check product compatibility before selecting a transducer.

Can SIMRAD fishfinders connect to radar and autopilot?

Compatible SIMRAD multifunction displays can integrate fishfinding and sonar with other marine electronics, including radar, autopilot, GPS navigation, and vessel data. Available connectivity depends on the display and system configuration.

Shop SIMRAD Fishfinders at West Marine

Shop SIMRAD fishfinders and sonar at West Marine for freshwater, inshore, and offshore fishing. Find SIMRAD fishfinder GPS combos, CHIRP sonar, DownScan Imaging, SideScan, FishReveal, sonar modules, transducers, and compatible multifunction displays. Whether you're upgrading your current electronics or building a complete fishing system, find SIMRAD fishfinding technology for your boat at West Marine.