Do I need a Garmin display to use it?

Yes. The kit is a transducer and sonar module only. You need a compatible Garmin chartplotter or fish finder to see the sonar image.

How far ahead can Forward mode see?

Garmin rates Forward mode at up to about 200 feet, depending on water clarity and conditions. Down mode looks straight beneath your hole.

Is it better than the original LiveScope?

Owners say the Plus version gives a sharper picture with less noise and better target separation. The original still works well if clarity is less critical to you.

Can I use it from a boat in summer?

The LVS34-IF is set up for ice use with the pole mount, but the same LiveScope system is used on open water with the right mount and power setup.

What power does it need?

It runs on 12V DC through the included power cable, so plan on a battery in your sled or shelter.

Where is the Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System cheapest?

At Scheels, for $1,299.99, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings.

Where can I buy the Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Mauripro Sailing, Anchor Express, WMJ Marine, OutdoorAlphas, Thorne Bros.

Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System

Q: What comes in the box?

The LVS34-IF transducer, GLS 10 sonar module, 0-degree pole mount, lithium-ion four-in-one power cable, hardware and documentation.

Best price now

$1,299.99at ScheelsChecked Nov 5

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 524 ratings

Owners rate it highly and call it a game changer on the ice. They praise how clearly it shows fish and jig response, and note the improved clarity over the original LiveScope. Complaints center on the learning curve and the extra gear needed to run it.

What people mention

ClarityPraisedOwners say fish, structure and jig movement are easy to read on screen.
NoisePraisedUsers report a cleaner image with less interference than the original LiveScope.
Learning curveMixedMany say it takes several trips to learn to aim the transducer and interpret the screen.
SetupCriticisedReviewers mention wiring the module, battery and pole mount adds time and bulk on the ice.
Cold weatherPraisedOwners report the module and transducer hold up in freezing conditions.

About the Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System

The Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing System is a live-scanning sonar that shows fish, structure and lure movement beneath the ice in real time. It has improved resolution, reduced noise and strong target separation.

Forward mode scans ahead up to 200 feet. Down mode shows the area directly beneath the hole and tracks how fish react to a jig. The GLS 10 sonar module is built to be rugged and ready for cold weather. Vivid color palettes and customizable sonar settings are available.

Color

Black

Forward range

Scans ahead up to 200 feet

Modes

Forward and Down

Transducer

LiveScope Plus LVS34-IF

Sonar module

GLS 10

In the box

LVS34-IF transducer, GLS 10 sonar module, 0-degree pole mount, lithium ion four-in-one power cable, hardware, documentation