Fish finders that scan out to each side of the boat, to find structure and fish you would drive past.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Best Side Imaging Fish Finders: Up to 7 in
- Humminbird Helix 7 CHIRP SI GPS G4#1 of 7Full review
A well priced side imaging GPS combo for small and mid size boats that will not add live sonar.
Amazon $523.40$523.407 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Garmin Echomap UHD2 63sv#2 of 7Full review
A compact do everything chartplotter for kayaks and small boats that may add LiveScope later.
Amazon $849.99$849.996.2 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Humminbird Helix 7 MEGA SI GPS G4#3 of 7Full review
For anglers who want the clearest imaging in a 7 in unit and will not add live sonar or network gear.
Amazon $649.98$649.987 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Elite FS 7#4 of 7Full review
A compact networked touchscreen for small boats and kayaks that plan to add live sonar.
Amazon $969.99$969.997 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Garmin Echomap UHD2 73sv#5 of 7Full review
For small and mid size boats that want maps, side imaging and a path to live sonar on one 7 in display.
Amazon $999.99$999.997 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Eagle 7 TripleShot HD#6 of 7Full review
One of the cheapest ways to get side imaging with maps on a 7 in screen, for small boat anglers.
Amazon $599.99$599.997 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Garmin Striker Vivid 7sv#7 of 7Full review
The value pick for side imaging on a 7 in screen, for anglers who make their own maps with Quickdraw.
Amazon $519.99$519.997 inCHIRP, Down, SideNone
Best Side Imaging Fish Finders: Over 7 in
- Humminbird Xplore 9 CMSI+#1 of 12Full review
A networked 9 in touchscreen with top tier imaging for bass and multi species boats planning on MEGA Live.
Amazon $1,399.99$1,399.999 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Elite FS 9#2 of 12Full review
The value route to a networked 9 in Lowrance with side imaging and room for live sonar.
Amazon $1,099$1,0999 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Garmin Echomap UHD2 93sv#3 of 12Full review
A full featured 9 in chartplotter for bass and multi species boats that want maps, side imaging and room for live sonar.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.999 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Eagle 9 TripleShot HD#4 of 12Full review
A large screen side imaging combo at a mid range price, for boats that do not need networking.
Amazon $764.99$764.999 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance HDS PRO 9#5 of 12Full review
For serious anglers building a networked Lowrance system around a 9 in display.
Amazon $1,899$1,8999 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Elite FS 10#6 of 12Full review
For anglers who want a big, sharp Lowrance touchscreen with live sonar support for less than HDS PRO money.
Amazon $1,999$1,99910 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Humminbird Xplore 10 CMSI+#7 of 12Full review
For boats that want a bigger Humminbird touchscreen at the console with MEGA imaging and room to grow.
Amazon $2,049.99$2,049.9910 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance HDS PRO 10#8 of 12Full review
A flagship 10 in Lowrance for boats that need radar, autopilot or digital switching on the same network.
Amazon $2,399$2,39910 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance Elite FS 12#9 of 12Full review
A large networked display for bass and multi species boats that want a 12 in screen below HDS PRO pricing.
Amazon $2,599.99$2,599.9912 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv#10 of 12Full review
A big side imaging screen for the money, for bass and walleye boats that care more about sonar than charts.
Amazon $649.99$649.999 inCHIRP, Down, SideNone - Humminbird Xplore 12 CMSI+#11 of 12Full review
A large networked chartplotter for bass boats and bay boats running a full Humminbird and Minn Kota system.
Amazon $2,705.74$2,705.7412 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded - Lowrance HDS PRO 12#12 of 12Full review
For larger bass and offshore boats that want a big flagship display as the hub of a full Lowrance system.
Amazon $3,299$3,29912 inCHIRP, Down, SidePreloaded