Master Your Sonar & Catch More Fish

Learn how to read your fish finder, identify fish, and understand underwater structure with real sonar examples.

SECTION 1 — START HERE (BEGINNERS)

Start Here: Learn the Basics

How to Read Sonar

Understand what your sonar is really showing.

sonar 2D and down imaging
sonar 2D and down imaging
Beginner Sonar Settings

Dial in the right settings for clear images.

Stop guessing what you’re seeing.

Fish vs Structure vs Weeds
side imaging, 2D CHRIP and down imaging
side imaging, 2D CHRIP and down imaging
Garmin sonar images of branches and rocks on side view and down view
Garmin sonar images of branches and rocks on side view and down view

SECTION 2 — SONAR TYPES

Learn each type of sonar

Side Imaging (SideVü)

Scan wide areas and locate fish fast.

Down Imaging (ClearVü)

Get detailed images directly under your boat.

Understand fish arches and depth readings.

2D / CHIRP Sonar
2D sonar garmin image for bass
2D sonar garmin image for bass
Garmin down imaging of bass in lake . shows as small dots
Garmin down imaging of bass in lake . shows as small dots
side imaging of rocks and bolders on Garmin sonar
side imaging of rocks and bolders on Garmin sonar

SECTION 3 — ADVANCED SKILLS

Advanced Sonar Skills

Reading Sonar Shadows

Estimate fish size and structure height.

side imaging of rocks and shadow on Garmin
side imaging of rocks and shadow on Garmin
Suspended Fish

Identify fish in open water.

Find drop-offs, humps, and key areas.

Mapping
suspended trout in lake in Outaouais on 2D and down imaging
suspended trout in lake in Outaouais on 2D and down imaging
2d and side imaging of cliffs and drop off
2d and side imaging of cliffs and drop off