Garmin (EUROPE) Ltd has announced the LiveScope™ 2 Series, the next evolution of its award-winning live-scanning sonar lineup.
Widely considered one of the most influential innovations in modern fishing electronics, LiveScope lets anglers see real-time views of fish, bait and structure around the boat—now with three new transducer models that offer 20% greater resolution, improved noise reduction and expanded sonar coverage over the previous generation.
Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing, said: “LiveScope revolutionised the way anglers approach the water by giving them a real-time view of what’s happening below the surface. LiveScope 2 builds on that foundation with clearer target separation at both short and long ranges, up to 50% more detail, broader sonar coverage and a streamlined setup that eliminates the need for a black box. Better performance and fewer components give anglers a cleaner setup and more space on the boat, so they can spend less time rigging and more time fishing.”
Improved detail and expanded coverage
In addition to improved image clarity, the LiveScope 2 Series offers Garmin’s smoothest LiveScope sonar with integrated image stabilisation, reduced noise and better target separation to help anglers see fish and lures more clearly as they move through the sonar beam in real time. Wider sonar angles improve the coverage in all three modes – Forward, Down and Perspective – and fast processing speeds and low latency help anglers see fish react and time their hookset accordingly.
Designed to give anglers flexibility based on how they fish, the series features three new transducers:
- LiveScope 2 (LVS44) builds on the proven technology of LiveScope Plus and delivers 20% more resolution and 25% more range—out to 250 feet—for anglers who want to cover more water and find fish farther from the boat.
- LiveScope 2 HD (LVS42HD) is optimised for castable distances out to 125 feet with Garmin’s clearest live sonar ever, offering 50% more detail at closer ranges compared to the previous model.
- For hardwater anglers, the LiveScope 2 HD Ice Fishing Transducer delivers the same high-definition sonar with a shorter, flexible cold-water cable and convenient all-in-one power/network cable packaged with the 0-degree shaft mount in the box.
Simplified, all-in-one installation
All LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD transducers connect directly to a compatible Garmin multi-function display (MFD) and power source, eliminating the need for a black box and simplifying installation. Integrated sensors enhance usability, including the built-in water sensor, which automatically turns off the sonar when the transducer gets lifted out of the water, and the onboard water temperature sensor for accurate readings. LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD come with a trolling motor barrel mount and adjustable Perspective mode mount so the transducers can be easily adjusted to fit an angler’s fishing techniques and preferences on the water, no tools required.
For a fully connected fishing system, the LiveScope 2 Series integrates seamlessly across the Garmin marine ecosystem, with compability for accessories like the Spy™ Pole mount for independent sonar control and the GT360UHD transducer for a combined live and 360-degree view around the boat.
Available to purchase on Garmin.com starting July 10, LiveScope 2 has a suggested retail price of £1,899.99/ €2199,99, and both LiveScope 2 HD and the LiveScope 2 HD Ice Fishing Transducer are £1,989.99/ €2299,99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.
