Best Fish Finders Under $500

The cheapest Garmin with real lake maps, for small boats that want charts and down imaging in one compact unit.

A low cost GPS combo with lake maps and down imaging for kayaks and small boats.

A compact GPS and down imaging combo with maps for small boats and kayaks.

The cheapest way into Garmin down imaging, for kayaks and small boats. Step up to the 5cv for a much sharper screen.

A small GPS combo with real lake maps for kayaks and small boats. Get the DI version if you want structure pictures.

A strong small screen sonar for kayaks and small boats that want down imaging without paying for maps.

For a kayak, canoe or jon boat angler on a tight budget who wants depth, fish arches and GPS marks. Buy a Striker Vivid if you want imaging.

For small boat anglers who want a bigger down imaging screen and can live without maps or side imaging.

A simple sonar and GPS unit for small boats and kayaks. Worth it over the Striker 4 for the larger screen.

A basic depth finder for kayaks, canoes and ice holes when you only need depth and fish arches.

A bare bones depth finder for a jon boat or rental, for anglers who only need depth and fish arches.