SIMRAD Sonar

SIMRAD Sonar for Fishing & Boating

See more beneath and around your boat with SIMRAD sonar at West Marine. Designed for freshwater, inshore, and offshore fishing, SIMRAD sonar technology helps anglers identify fish, bait, structure, depth changes, and bottom contours. Shop SIMRAD sonar modules, CHIRP sonar, scanning sonar, transducers, and compatible fishfinding equipment to build the right sonar system for your boat.

Explore SIMRAD Sonar & Fishfinding 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 fish, bait, structure, and bottom features, making it useful for a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fishing applications.

SIMRAD DownScan Imaging

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

SIMRAD SideScan Sonar

Search beyond what's directly beneath your boat with SIMRAD SideScan sonar. Compatible SideScan systems provide views to either side of the 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. FishReveal can help anglers distinguish fish targets from surrounding structure while providing additional information about the underwater environment.

SIMRAD Active Imaging Sonar

SIMRAD Active Imaging technology provides detailed sonar views for anglers searching for fish and structure. When paired with compatible displays and transducers, Active Imaging can combine multiple sonar perspectives to help you better understand what's happening beneath and alongside your boat.

SIMRAD Sonar Modules

Expand the fishfinding capabilities of your marine electronics system with a SIMRAD sonar module. Compatible sonar modules add processing and sonar capabilities to supported SIMRAD multifunction displays, helping anglers build systems designed for their fishing environment, target species, and typical water depth.

Sonar for SIMRAD Multifunction Displays

Compatible SIMRAD multifunction displays and sonar can work together as part of an integrated fishing electronics system. View sonar alongside marine charts, GPS navigation, radar, and other vessel information to keep important fishing and navigation data available from your helm.

SIMRAD Sonar & Transducers

Your transducer is a critical part of your sonar system. Pair compatible SIMRAD sonar and transducers based on your boat, hull type, installation requirements, fishing depth, and desired sonar frequencies and technologies. Always verify compatibility between your display, sonar module, and transducer when building or upgrading a system.

SIMRAD Sonar for Freshwater, Inshore & Offshore Fishing

SIMRAD Sonar for Offshore Fishing

Offshore anglers often require sonar capable of providing useful information at greater depths. When selecting SIMRAD sonar for offshore fishing, consider typical fishing depth, transducer frequency, power requirements, target species, display compatibility, and the type of sonar information you need.

SIMRAD Sonar for Inshore Fishing

Inshore anglers can use SIMRAD sonar to locate fish and explore channels, reefs, wrecks, ledges, bottom transitions, and other structure. Combining traditional sonar with compatible DownScan and SideScan views can provide additional information about productive fishing areas.

SIMRAD Sonar for Freshwater Fishing

Use SIMRAD sonar to explore lakes, rivers, and reservoirs while searching for fish, bait, structure, and depth changes. Choose your sonar system and transducer based on your boat, target species, typical water depth, and preferred fishfinding techniques.

SIMRAD Sonar for Deep-Water Fishing

Deep-water fishing can require different sonar and transducer capabilities than shallow-water applications. Consider frequency, transducer selection, sonar performance, and compatibility when building a SIMRAD deep-water sonar system for offshore and deep-water fishing.

How to Choose SIMRAD Sonar

Choose the Right Sonar Technology

Different sonar technologies provide different views of the underwater environment. Traditional CHIRP sonar can provide detailed returns beneath the boat, while compatible DownScan and SideScan technologies provide additional views of structure below and alongside your vessel. Consider how and where you fish when selecting sonar technology.

Choose the Right Sonar Frequency

Sonar frequency can affect depth capability, target detail, and coverage. Higher frequencies can provide detailed returns, while lower frequencies can be useful when fishing deeper water. The appropriate frequency depends on your fishing environment, water depth, and compatible transducer.

Choose the Right SIMRAD Transducer

Select a SIMRAD-compatible transducer based on your hull, mounting method, fishing depth, sonar technology, and frequency requirements. Transom-mount, through-hull, and other transducer configurations are available for different boats and installations.

Consider Your Fishing Depth

Your typical fishing depth is one of the most important factors when selecting sonar. Shallow-water anglers may prioritize detailed scanning views, while offshore and deep-water anglers may require sonar and transducers designed to provide performance at greater depths.

Frequently Asked Questions About SIMRAD Sonar

What is SIMRAD sonar?

SIMRAD sonar uses sound waves to provide information about what's beneath and around your boat. Depending on the system, sonar can help display water depth, fish, bait, structure, bottom contours, and other underwater features.

What is SIMRAD CHIRP sonar?

SIMRAD CHIRP sonar transmits across a range of frequencies to provide detailed sonar returns and target separation. It can help anglers distinguish fish and other targets from surrounding structure and bottom features.

What is the difference between SIMRAD DownScan and SideScan?

SIMRAD DownScan provides detailed sonar views beneath the boat, while SideScan provides views extending outward to the sides. Using compatible technologies together can give anglers a broader understanding of fish and structure around the vessel.

What is SIMRAD FishReveal?

SIMRAD FishReveal is designed to help make fish targets easier to identify against detailed sonar imagery. On compatible systems, it combines sonar information to provide additional clarity when searching for fish around structure.

What transducer do I need for SIMRAD sonar?

The right transducer depends on your SIMRAD display or sonar module, boat type, hull material, mounting requirements, typical fishing depth, and desired sonar technology. Always confirm compatibility between your sonar equipment and transducer before purchasing.

Is SIMRAD sonar good for offshore fishing?

SIMRAD offers sonar solutions for offshore and deep-water fishing. The appropriate system depends on your fishing depth, target species, transducer, display, and desired sonar capabilities.

Can SIMRAD sonar connect to a chartplotter?

Compatible SIMRAD sonar systems can integrate with supported SIMRAD chartplotters and multifunction displays. This allows anglers to view sonar alongside GPS navigation, marine charts, radar, and other connected vessel information.

Shop SIMRAD Sonar at West Marine

Shop SIMRAD sonar at West Marine for freshwater, inshore, offshore, and deep-water fishing. Find SIMRAD CHIRP sonar, DownScan Imaging, SideScan, FishReveal, Active Imaging, sonar modules, transducers, and compatible fishfinding electronics. Whether you're upgrading your current sonar or building a complete SIMRAD fishing electronics system, find the technology you need for your boat at West Marine.