07/07/2026
Garmin launches LiveScope 2, its clearest live sonar yet
Next-generation LiveScope 2 and LiveScope 2 HD deliver live sonar images
with unprecedented clarity, improved range and simplified installation
OLATHE, Kan./July 7, 2026/PR Newswire — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today 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.
“LiveScope revolutionized 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.”
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Improved detail and expanded coverage
In addition to improved image clarity, the LiveScope 2 Series offers Garmin’s smoothest LiveScope sonar with integrated image stabilization, 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 optimized 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 combability 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.
The LiveScope 2 Series is available now with suggested retail prices ranging from of $1,999.99 to $2,199.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the 11th consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with Garmin Fish & Hunt on social, or follow the Garmin blog.
