5 Pontoon Boats That Are Made To Fish

Not many people thing about pontoon boats for fishing, but they’re probably the hottest type of boat on the market right now.

When we’re asked to picture a fishing boat, some of us will imagine a sleek bass boat skimming across the waves. Others among us will think about a sturdy aluminum V-hull working rocky points on a peaceful northern lake. And still other people will picture a wide offshore trolling machine. But increasingly, pontoon boats get the call thanks to their incredible stability, interior space, room for gear and unmatched creature comforts.

While many pontoon manufacturers now offer fishing packages as optional accessories, others offer fishing-specific models with the basics built right in. Here are five of our current favorites.

Crest Classic LX Fish

Crest Classic LX Fish

Crest offers the best of both worlds with its Classic LX Fish. The anglers in the family appreciate its four pedestal-mount fishing seats with fold-down arm rests, along with bow and stern prep stations with integrated drink holders, while a large L-shaped lounge, overhead Bimini top and stylish helm console, along with a roomy bow bench seat appeal to the non-anglers in the group.

• Length: 19’ 2”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 2,272 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 28 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 10
• Maximum power: 250 hp

Lowe SF194

Lowe SF194

With four pedestal-mount fishing seats, rod holders, rod storage, a stern fishing station, a live well and a spacious dash with plenty of space to mount electronics, Lowe’s SG194 comes ready to fish. It’s also ready to cruise and explore, with a standard stereo, an overhead Bimini top, and a comfortable midships L-shaped lounger seat, complete with a table.

• Length: 19’ 6”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 1.305 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 24 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 11
• Maximum power: 90 hp

Starcraft CX 21 FD

Starcraft CX 21 FD 1

Starcraft’s versatile CX 21 FD provides a spacious L-shaped lounge seat amidships, twin loungers in the bow, a removable cockpit table, a Bimini top and a full fishing station in the stern with twin pedestal-mount fishing seats, a live well, rod holders, rod storage and more. Add a fishfinder, an electric motor and even a Porta-potti to make the most of this highly adaptable fishing pontoon.

• Length: 21’ 10”
• Beam: 102”
• Dry weight: 1,850 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 21 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 10
• Maximum power: 125 hp

SunChaser Geneva 24 CC Fish

SunChaser Geneva 24 CC Fish

With its unique center console layout, the remarkable SunChaser Geneva 24 CC Fish is one of the most innovative fishing pontoons on the market. Four pedestal-mount fishing seats – two in the stern and two on the extended front deck – providing plenty of castings pace for anglers, while still leaving space for twin bow lounge seats. A full stern fishing station with live well, rod storage, rod holders and more makes this one pontoon boat for serious anglers.

• Length: 25’ 10”
• Beam: 102”
• Dry weight: 2,471 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 30 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 14
• Maximum power: 150 hp

Sylvan 820 Party Fish 4.0

Sylvan 820 Party Fish 4.0

The Sylvan 820 Party Fish 4.0 takes traditional pontoon boat comfort to the weekend tournament, with four swiveling fishing chairs, a stern fishing station with live well, rod holders and rod storage, a spacious lounge seat and an all-new console for a versatile a pontoon that everyone can enjoy.

• Length: 20’ 10”
• Beam: 96”
• Dry weight: 1,875 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 21 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 9
• Maximum power: 90 hp