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Imagine pinpointing schools of bass hugging a submerged stump or watching a walleye dart away from your jig in real time—all from a crystal-clear 12-inch display that fits seamlessly into your fishing setup. The Lowrance Elite FS 12 without transducer delivers pro-level fishfinding power tailored for serious anglers who demand clarity, responsiveness, and versatility on the water. Whether you're chasing crappie in shallow bays or trolling for salmon in deeper waters, this unit unlocks advanced sonar tools that turn guesswork into precision strikes.
What sets it apart? It's built for customization—skip the bundled transducer and pair it with your preferred setup for optimal performance in your local waters. From crystal-clear live sonar to hyper-detailed structure scans, it equips you to read the underwater world like never before, saving hours of fruitless searching.
ActiveTarget 2 transforms your screen into a live window on fish activity. Track individual fish as they swim toward your bait, hover near cover, or scatter in response to pressure changes. Forward-facing mode reveals fish ahead of your boat, Scout mode sweeps wide areas for pods, and Down mode keeps tabs directly below. Anglers report landing trophy fish faster by adjusting retrieves on the fly—watch if your spinnerbait is triggering strikes or if it's time to downsize.
Pro tip: In current-heavy rivers, combine it with drift tracking to predict fish holds behind boulders. Note that on the 12-inch model, you'll view these in dedicated screens rather than splits, keeping the focus sharp.
Ditch blurry side scans forever. Active Imaging 3-in-1 blends CHIRP sonar for precise depth and speed readings with SideScan and DownScan for jaw-dropping detail up to 300 feet per side. Spot submerged roadbeds, rock piles, or brush that hold staging fish, all overlaid with FishReveal to make targets pop against clutter.
For Active Imaging HD's ultra-refined edges on timber lines and weed edges, add the S3100 module. This combo excels in murky lakes where traditional sonar falls short, helping you target brush piles loaded with perch or bluegill.
Hit the water ready to go with 1-foot contour maps on over 19,000 U.S. lakes and 9,400 in Canada. Identify ledges, humps, and points where fish ambush prey, then zoom in with Easy Routing or Autorouting for safe paths through no-wake zones.
Customize further with Genesis Live for on-the-fly contour updates from your sonar data, or import Navionics charts via microSD. It's a game-changer for tournament anglers scouting new waters, shaving travel time and boosting catch rates.
Full multi-touch interface feels intuitive, even with gloves on, under bright sun with over 1,200 nits brightness.
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280x800 |
| Viewing Angle | 80° top/bottom, 80° left/right |
| Brightness | >1200 nits |
| Touch Screen | Multi-touch |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) |
| Compass Safe Distance | 2.1 ft (65 cm) |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +55°C (5°F to 131°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (4°F to 140°F) |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX6 & IPX7 |
| Electrical | |
| Supply Voltage | 12 V DC (10-17 V DC) |
| Recommended Fuse | 3 Amps |
| Power Consumption Max | 34.5 W (2.5 A at 13.8 V DC) |
| Interface/Connectivity | |
| NMEA 2000 | 1 port (Micro-C) |
| Data Card Reader | 1x microSD/SDXC |
| Ethernet | 1 port (5-pin, 100Base-T) |
| Sonar | 1 port (9-pin) |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g/n (no unit-to-unit networking) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 with Classic support |
| GPS | 10Hz WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS/GLONASS |
Everything you need for quick flush- or surface-mount install—add your transducer choice like HDI Skimmer or Active Imaging pod for tailored sonar coverage.
For Bass Fishing: Use SideScan to grid search flats for beds in spring, then switch to ActiveTarget Down for drop-shotting suspended fish.
Inland Lakes: Leverage 1-foot contours to hug breaklines; FishReveal shines on separating panfish from weeds.
Offshore: CHIRP tracks thermoclines where stripers stack—pair with waypoints for repeat spots.
Rugged IPX7 waterproofing handles spray and splashes, while wide viewing angles let co-anglers chime in without glare.
No, this model ships without a transducer, allowing you to select one matched to your boat and fishing style, such as for shallow water or deep structure scanning.
Yes, compatibility requires the S3100 Sonar Module for the enhanced resolution and range in structure imaging.
C-MAP Discover Onboard with high-detail 1-foot contours for thousands of U.S. and Canadian lakes, plus support for additional C-MAP, Navionics, and custom maps.
Absolutely—Ethernet ports enable sharing sonar, charts, and waypoints across multiple displays for team boating.
Rated IPX6/IPX7 waterproof, it withstands heavy rain, spray, and submersion up to 1 meter, with a tough build for daily abuse.
Yes, full touchscreen control for Lowrance Ghost motors and Power-Pole anchors via NMEA 2000 and Ethernet.
Elite FS 12 - No Transducer
The Elite Fishing System (FS) gives you access to the full line-up of Lowrance fishfinding tools – including ActiveTarget™ 2 live sonar, Active Imaging™, Active Imaging HD*, and preloaded C-MAP®Discover Onboard charts – to help you make the most of your time on the water.
Target Fish Live with ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar
Fish smarter when you know exactly what fish are doing – in real-time – with ActiveTarget™ 2 Live Sonar. Enjoy high-resolution views of fish movements, tracking them as they swim in and around the cover.
Watch their real-time response to your lure and you will know if your current technique is working or if it’s time to switch things up. Note: No ActiveTarget 2 split screen options in 10 & 12 models
Find More Fish With Active Imaging 3-In-1
See structure and cover with a new level of refined detail and at a range unmatched by any other structure imaging technology with Active Imaging™ and Active Imaging™ HD* 3-in-1 sonar featuring CHIRP, SideScan, and DownScan Imaging™ with FishReveal™.
Get the best of CHIRP sonar and DownScan Imaging™ on one screen with FishReveal, a Lowrance exclusive that helps you easily recognize fish from structure and cover on high-detailed DownScan images.
Find Key Fishing Areas With C-MAP Discover Onboard
Spend more time trying to catch fish and less time trying to find them with the high-resolution detail of C-MAP® Discover Onboard inland and coastal charts built into Elite FS displays.
From finding key fishing areas, like ledges, drop-offs, and ditches to navigating with precision to fish-holding areas, you will have more success on the water with high-resolution 1-foot contours on 19,000 lakes across the U.S. and more than 9,400 in Canada.
Features:
*Active Imaging HD requires S3100 Module
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Sep 18 - Sep 23
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