HOW FAR IS THAT FISH REALLY FROM THE BOAT ?

You spot a fish 50 feet from your boat on side imaging. But is that fish really 50 feet away?

Many anglers assume that the distance displayed on their side imaging screen represents the actual horizontal distance between the boat and the fish.

But that's not always the case!

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what is distance of fish from boat
what is distance of fish from boat

Want to Improve Your Sonar Interpretation Skills?

One fish can appear very different depending on the conditions.

Explore our sets of 30 or 15 annotated sonar images to discover more real-world examples and improve your ability to recognize fish and underwater structures.

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2D and down image sonar images
2D and down image sonar images