Small portable fish finder (depth finders) for freshwater and saltwater are easy to install and easy to use on your kayak, canoe or on another marine boat. water depth can be shown either in feet or meter. They are good for offshore fishing, kayak fishing, ice fishing, lake fishing, sea fishing and so on. You can also use handheld fish finder on the moving boat with speed below 5mph.
These versatile, wireless, castable fish finders have special fish identifier technology and can readout bottom contour, detect and show you more of what is in the water around your boat β fish location, short & tall weeds, sand & rocks on the bottom, etc. High-frequency GPS sonars enable you to create bathymetric maps from the shore and get near-photographic images with detailed representations of objects, structure, and fish. Watch fish location, their size and suspended depth as well as underwater structure, vegetation, bottom contour and hardness. Define water depth and temperature. Built-in flashers help you to view your sonar data in the classic flasher format; ideal for ice fishing or vertical jigging.
Use the waypoint map to easily view, mark and navigate to locations such as brush piles, stumps, and docks, find fish and hot-spots faster.
Depth readout can reach to 100m (328ft) below fishing sonar transducer. minimal depth for these deeper portable depth finders is about 1m (3ft). They generate its own Wi-Fi signal to sync with your smartphone, anytime, anywhere.
Sonar is able to create crisper fish arches with better target separation and sends a continuous sweep of frequencies which provides a wider range of information. Fish finder portable design gives you another option to hang it around your neck. These devices have powerful functions β backlight mode, battery save mode, alarms, some modes of sensitivity. Open battery save mode can be working for more than 10 hours. battery supports 3-5 working hours. Some of them have snap swivel connections for use as bobber or as a remote fish finder. Trip log help to specify the date, time, location, water temp, conditions, type of fishing, lure, number and species of fish caught. These depth finders are compatible with Google Watch and iWatch and have free apps on iOS and Android.
The Best Depth/Fish Finder β Top Rated Test Winner 2019
Editor’s pickGPS Fishfinder for Canoe/Kayak/Boat
Why it’s better?
- Excellent quality
- High-frequency sonar
- Good interface
- Maximum depth 1,600 feet freshwater, 750 feet saltwater
Deep reviews
1. GPS Fishfinder for Canoe/Kayak/Boat
2. Handheld (Portable) Fishing Kayak Fishfinder (Depth Finder) with Sonar Transducer and LCD Display
3. Helix 5 Fish Finder [Humminbird] for Kayak/Boat/Canoe
4. Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder [ReelSonar iBobber] for Canoe/Kayak/Boat
5. GPS Fishfinder with Scanning Sonar Transducer and Built-In Quickdraw Contours Mapping [Garmin]
6. Smart Sonar, PS Portable Wireless Wi-Fi Fish Finder for Shore and Ice Fishing PRO [Deeper]
7. PiranhaMAX 4 Fish Finder [Humminbird] for Boat/Canoe/Kayak
8. Mega Fishfinder GPS Combo G3 with Transom Mount Transducer [Humminbird]
9. Portable (Handheld) Kayak Fish Finder (Wired Depth Finder, Sonar Sensor, Transducer)
10. Portable Boat/Canoe/Kayak Fish Finder (Wired Transducer, Depth Finder) with LCD Display for Ice Fishing
Table of Contents
TOP 10 Best Fish Finders and Depth Finders (Deeper Portable) Comparison Chart
1. The Best GPS Fishfinder for Canoe/Kayak/Boat
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Durability95%
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Features95%
Pros
- High-frequency sonar
- Good interface
- Maximum depth 1,600 feet freshwater, 750 feet saltwater
Cons
- If you plan to use it in a kayak, canoe or boat you need to plan for a power source
2. The Best Handheld (Portable) Fishing Kayak Fishfinder (Depth Finder) with Sonar Transducer and LCD Display
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Durability95%
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Features80%
Pros
- 5 modes of sensitivity options, battery save mode, backlight mode, etc
- detection of depth range is 3ft(1m) β328ft(100m)
- Extended warranty
Cons
- Reads in meters
3. The Best Helix 5 Fish Finder [Humminbird] for Kayak/Boat/Canoe
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Durability90%
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Features80%
Pros
- Micro SD card slot for optional maps or for saving waypoints
- Precision Internal GPS Chart plotting with built-in cartography
Cons
- Clips that hold the cables down on the transom are made of plastic
4. The Best Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder [ReelSonar iBobber] for Canoe/Kayak/Boat
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Durability80%
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Features95%
Pros
- Rechargeable battery and charge status indicator light 10+ hrs battery life
- Accurate sonar readings down to a depth of 135′
Cons
- Rapid battery discharge
5. The Best GPS Fishfinder with Scanning Sonar Transducer and Built-In Quickdraw Contours Mapping [Garmin]
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Durability90%
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Features95%
Pros
- Built-in GPS
- bright, sunlight-readable display
- Rugged design for every fishing environment
Cons
- Not for shallow water
6. The Best Smart Sonar, PS Portable Wireless Wi-Fi Fish Finder for Shore and Ice Fishing PRO [Deeper]
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Durability90%
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Features80%
Pros
- Versatile, wireless, castable
- Built-in GPS
- Casts up to 330ft and scans down to 260ft
Cons
- Take care in casting to shallows
7. The Best PiranhaMAX 4 Fish Finder [Humminbird] for Boat/Canoe/Kayak
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Durability80%
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Features80%
Pros
- Dual Beam Sonar
- Sharper image
- Depth Capability – 320′ (DI) & 600′
Cons
- No option to mark spots and see your true boat speed
8. The Best Mega Fishfinder GPS Combo G3 with Transom Mount Transducer [Humminbird]
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Durability90%
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Features80%
Pros
- Wide mode for maximum coverage and narrow mode for maximum detail
- Mounting hardware included
Cons
- No sim card options
9. The Best Portable (Handheld) Kayak Fish Finder (Wired Depth Finder, Sonar Sensor, Transducer)
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Durability80%
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Features80%
Pros
Cons
10. The Best Portable Boat/Canoe/Kayak Fish Finder (Wired Transducer, Depth Finder) with LCD Display for Ice Fishing
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Durability80%
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Features80%
Pros
Cons
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have been using the LUCKY fish finder for a few months now because I got it as a present. Honestly, the meter’s measurements bothered me at first but once I got used to them it really didn’t make any difference.