While it’s true that pontoons and deck boats are widely known for their versatile use in everything from water sports to entertaining to fishing, not every boat is specifically designed with fishing in mind. We’ve brought you the latest and greatest in fishing models that were intentionally crafted to take your fishing game to a new level. For all you dyed-in-the-wool fishing fans, this one’s for you.
Angler Qwest 818 XRE Cruise L
Ready for a full day of activities all from the same boat, the Qwest XRE has a multi-functional layout perfect for early morning fishing, midday water sports, and an evening sunset cruise.
Extend comfort to all of your passengers with forward and mid-ship lounges and a padded chaise seat at the front of the helm. The XRE Fish has four pedestal fishing seats, one in each corner; all are removable so anglers have the option to open up the deck for fishing from the stern and the bow, or both.
Ample storage areas for all of your gear are available in the rear fishing station with livewell, fish ruler, corner rod holders, and seat base tackle storage. Add the optional half gate, high-pressure wash down, and Garmin trolling motor to help you chase even the most elusive fish.
Standard features include a Bimini top with quick release fittings, a playpen cover, and lift and lock gates. The rich upholstery has seat base ventilation, and luxury woven vinyl flooring will be easy on your feet and easy to clean up. Captaining the ship will be comfortable thanks to the low-back captain’s seat at the helm, tilt steering, Clarion Bluetooth stereo with dual speakers, USB charging, and a helm stand LED courtesy light. Easily find your way with the 7-inch Garmin fishfinder, hand’s-free phone holder, and LED navigation lights.
LOA: 22’ 1” (Triple)
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 115hp (Triple)
Starting Price: $40,579 w/75hp Outboard
www.qwestpontoons.com
Bentley FISH 200 4-PT
For the ultimate fishing experience combined with the comfort of pontoon cruising, the Bentley Fish is filled with innovation and practical amenities. To satisfy the needs of every angler, this series comes equipped with rod holders, a premium fish helm chair, rod locker, and a rear bait station with livewell and fish ruler, as well as a forward port livewell. A range of available floorplans means you can choose the boat that will best suit your needs, but all come standard with a heavy-duty Bimini, SeaStar extreme mechanical steering, and a bow half gate. If desired, you can add on the Humminbird Helix 5, trolling motor, double Bimini, heavy duty splash fins, a woodgrain table, and an accent panel.
Bring along your friends for a day of fishing with a seating capacity of 12 passengers. Move comfortably around the boat with the open floor plan and cushy seating. By crafting many of their own components such as furniture, canvas work, tubes, and fence railings, Bentley offers superior quality, craftsmanship, and customer service with exceptional style and comfort. Choose from panel options in a range of colors including red, indigo blue, and charcoal, and accent colors such as matte black, Aruba blue, and champagne.
LOA: 20’ 8”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 115hp
Price: Under $35,000 w/90hp Mercury Outboard
www.bentleypontoons.com
Berkshire LE
Bring home the catch of the day with the Berkshire LE from Forest River Marine. While the price point will feel like an entry-level model, all of the luxurious touches such as reinforced splash fins, stainless steel mid-back reclining helm chairs, and the v-lite performance deck will have you convinced otherwise.
With a capacity for 11 people, the Berkshire comes with two Centric II Fishing Chairs—one in the bow and one in stern. Standard fishing amenities include a livewell, tackle trays, and rod holders. Enjoy a full day on the water with a 28-gallon fuel tank, and cruise while listening to tunes on the Clarion stereo with four speakers, each with a protective inside cover. Add-on options include a trolling motor outlet and half gate, Lowrance Hook 5 with GPS, and LED docking lights.
Streamlined choices mean you’ll spend less time making decisions when ordering the affordable Berkshire and more time on the water. An electric Bimini comes standard, with a mooring cover offered in coal, light gray, or navy. The premium polymer helm has a steel frame reclining helm chair and integrated stainless steel cup holders. Also ready for water sports, the telescoping ladder makes boarding from the water easy. The ski tow bar comes on RFX models.
LOA: 20’ 10”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 115hp
Starting price: $38,111
www.forestriverinc.com
Hurricane FunDeck 2360
Built for both a laid-back day of fishing and a speedy cruise on the water, the Hurricane FunDeck is ready for any boating experience, though anglers will be especially pleased with all of the fishing amenities. With a highly efficient hull, the low draft will get you closer to the fish or better able to beach at your family’s favorite picnic spot.
The FunDeck’s open floor plan delivers optimal space for fishing with two integrated bow fish seats, a built-in livewell with pump, rod storage clips, and a trolling motor harness with plug. Optional features include a stern wash down station, changing room with curtain, boat cover, fish finder, and a dual battery switch. A variety of chaise insert accessories are available, such as a folding table unit, a tilt out trash can, a dog bowl insert, or a tackle storage unit.
Combining the space and entertainment capabilities of a pontoon with the performance of Hurricane’s fiberglass deck boat hull, you can fish, lounge, or explore the water on your terms. Standard options include an electric power canopy, a four-speaker Fusion Audio system, and a stern telescoping ladder. Enjoy the comfort of captain and co-captain’s chairs that swivel, recline, and have folding armrests. Storage is plentiful with both bow anchor storage and a toy box storage bench. Entertain up to 12 people and have fun with wave cutting performance, a water sport wake, and wide-body stability.
LOA: 23’ 3”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 300hp
Starting price: $73,176 w/ Yamaha 150hp Outboard
www.hurricaneboats.com
JC TriToon SportAngler 26TT HTH
Be ready for anything in the JC TriToon Sport Angler that combines the ultimate in fishing features with the versatility of a loaded pontoon. This `toon is packed with fishing-specific amenities through its partnership with Teak Isle (www.boatoutfitters.com) who specializes in creating and maximizing space on board.
Highlights include tackle tray storage, bait bucket, lockable rod storage, and an in-floor insulated fish box. With the look of a traditional fishing boat, a custom raised platform in the center console helm has rocket launcher rod holders, an upper cabinet, Bimini, dual 9-inch Garmin touchscreens linked to the 6-speaker stereo system, and Shadow Caster RGB lighting.
Four custom fishing stations utilize the Traxstech XS system, including two deluxe fishing seats mounted on heavy-duty adjustable pedestals along with an in-floor insulated fish box with a bilge pump and light. The bow also has a raised deck with compartments for a bait bucket, anchor locker, and additional storage.
The new thruster system makes docking and tight maneuvering a breeze with a 360-degree joystick. And the Mist-er Comfort floor misting system and interior courtesy lighting are included as standard features, along with a slide-out 54-quart cooler below the captain's bench seat and a unique swing-back seat with a filtered wash down station.
Anglers are going to be delighted by this masterpiece loaded with every imaginable fishing feature possible, but all boaters will appreciate other thoughtful amenities such as the 100-gallon fuel tank, massive ski/tow bar, Marinco spotlight, and a handy 15-minute timer that automatically shuts down your lights with a switch near the side gate and also powers everything back on when re-entering.
LOA: 26’ 7”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 350hp
Starting price: $113,721
www.jcpontoon.com
Lowe SF 232
This 24-footer from Lowe combines fishing and recreation opportunities aboard a pontoon package that includes wraparound bow lounges topped with ultra-comfortable, durable upholstery. At the stern you'll find dual fishing stations with rod and tackle storage plus a large livewell and two secure gates that lead to the aft swim platform and a four-step boarding ladder.
Underfoot is a solid foundation of full-length keels and heavy-duty, edge-to-edge cross members supporting a marine plywood deck that carries a transferable limited lifetime warranty. Overhead is a heavy-duty 9-foot Bimini top with boot and quick disconnects to allow it to be quickly removed for even more casting space on deck. A large, in-floor storage locker is available for fishing rods, water skis or other bulk items of gear.
Fishing options include a factory-installed MotorGuide X3-55FW FB (50-inch/55#/12V) or MotorGuide Xi3 (70#,54-inch 24V W/6ga Harness) trolling motor, Simrad NSX7 Chart Plotter with Sonar, or a Lowrance Hook Revel 5X Fishfinder. A standard KICKER KMC45 stereo is an added plus.
Also, Lowe provides a limited lifetime warranty on its hulls and plywood decking and a 3-year limited warranty on components covers you bow to stern. As an added bonus, the warranties are also transferrable to a second owner.
LOA: 24’ 3”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 250hp
Starting price: $42,444 w/ Mercury 115hp Outboard
www.loweboats.com
Premier 230 Sunsation Angler
With a revolutionary trolling system, intelligently designed angler stations, and open water panels that stow out of the way, the new Sunsation Angler will thrill fishermen by offering so many levels of comfort and convenience for fishing gear.
This intelligent, fish-ready pontoon is packed with angler-exclusive designs, including built-in rod holders, tackle holders or integrated tackle boxes, and cup holders. Open water panels easily swing open and stow out of the way to give you direct access to the water. With your choice of dedicated two-point, four-point, or six-point layouts, each angler station puts everything you need to cast, troll, and land more fish easily within reach. Two all-new tower designs offer aluminum towers with powered operation, signature back-lit acrylic accent panels, and integrated speaker mounts with available RGB lighted speakers.
More than just a redesign of trolling motor mounts, the new Troll & Stow available on the PTX 28 Angler will change your fishing game. Eliminating the mess and clutter of traditional trolling systems, the Troll & Stow deploys quickly and stows completely below deck, leaving the space clear and trip-hazard free.
LOA: 24’ 5”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 250hp
Starting price: $78,508 w/ Toll & Stow & Mercury 75hp Outboard
www.pontoons.com
Sylvan L3 Party Fish
No matter how you like to spend your time on the water, Sylvan’s versatile Party Fish is ready for fishing, waterskiing, cruising, or hanging out at the sandbar. With high back helm chairs and a rear fishing station, which includes a livewell, rod holders, and a lockable rod locker, fishing from your pontoon is easier than ever. Add the optional trolling motor and GPS fish finder and you’ll successfully hook your favorite catch. The optional Port Fish Packages replace the port bow lounge with a fishing seat if you have more anglers on board.
Customers love the versatility that the L3 Party Fish offers: the stern fish station allows a true fishing experience, the mid-ship and bow lounge area maintains ample entertainment space, and the standard SPX Third Tube Performance Package ensures that there is no lack of performance and handling.
Customize your Party Fish with panel color options of burgundy, champagne, emerald, white, wave blue, or electric blue accent, and flooring options of woven or marine vinyl in gray, taupe, tan, or teak. Coordinate the Bimini in blue, burgundy, champagne, or black. With seating for 12 people and a fuel tank with a 60-gallon capacity, you’ll be able to spend your day comfortably on the water.
LOA: 24’ 8”
Beam: 8' 6”
Max HP: 300hp
Starting price: $67,763 w/ Mercury 115hp Outboard
www.sylvanmarine.com
Tahoe Pontoons Geofish
With a goal to create the ultimate fishing platform, Tahoe took advice from serious sport fishermen to create the completely customizable Tahoe Geofish. Instead of offering set layouts, component locations can be chosen by the buyer—locating the bench seating to the front and the storage cabinet to the back, for example. Build the boat you want with the convenience of mix-and-match modules.
Made of robust polyethylene, the pontoon’s shell can withstand crashing ocean waves or large swells from the great lakes without bending. The helm has a Garmin 73SV Fishfinder, a windshield, a sound package with a Fusion stereo and four speakers, and enough extra space to fit a 12-inch screen.
Designed for the sport fisherman, the Geofish has abundant storage, tackle trays, rod holders, and a self-contained livewell system. Comfortable suspension seating includes fishing chairs with locking seat bases and an adjustable sliding helm bench.
You’ll have plenty of space with the extended rear deck and tapered front deck. The stainless steel telescoping ladder will ensure you can easily board from the water, and vinyl non-skid strips at the port and starboard gates will keep your footing sure. Glide through the water with SeaStar hydraulic steering, triple 25-inch diameter pontoons, and four lifting fins.
LOA: 25’ 6”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 400hp
Starting price: $TBD
www.tahoepontoons.com
Viaggio Lago X-20R
Gone are the days of needing a separate pontoon for fishing and boating with friends. With all of the comforts and amenities needed for both water activities, the versatile Viaggio Lago offers the best of both worlds.
Anglers will love this well-featured fishing boat with two fishing chairs, an aerated livewell, and rod holders. If desired, you can upgrade the fish seats to high back recliners for additional comfort, or add on a raw water washdown station, digital depth finder, and trolling motor outlet.
Standard seating is plentiful with an open layout, a high back captain’s chair, and hands-free hinges on the flip-up seat cushions for maximum storage. Guests will appreciate the two-foot extended swim deck and four-step stainless steel retractable ladder, making it easy to board after a swim. Enjoy your favorite music on the four-speaker Clarion sound system. The Simrad touch screen provides all the key information you need at the helm.
With the perfect blend of affordability and customization, the Viaggio Lago offers a high-end look and feel while priced to compete with most mid-line brands. Customize the exterior with a variety of color combinations, including crimson red, matte blue, and bronze, and black rails with a silver, white, or sandcastle stripe. Choose from luxurious interior furniture colors such as cognac, grey, and truffle. A premium crib cover with snaps and a 10-foot black anodized Bimini are included.
LOA: 22’ 4”
Beam: 8’ 6”
Max HP: 150hp
Starting price: $49,439 w/Suzuki 90hp Outboard
www.viaggiopontoonboats.com
