What Garmin Fish Finders are Compatible with Livescope

To use Garmin LiveScope (including the LiveScope Plus/LVS34 and LiveScope XR/LVS62 systems), you need a chartplotter that can network with the GLS 10 Sonar Black Box, which acts as the "brains" of the live sonar system.

Garmin’s entry-level, standalone fishfinders (like the STRIKER or STRIKER Vivid series) and smaller, non-networkable ECHOMAP units are not compatible with LiveScope because they lack the required marine network ports.

The Garmin fishfinders and chartplotters that are compatible with LiveScope, broken down by series, include:

1. ECHOMAP Series (Most Popular & Cost-Effective)

The ECHOMAP line is the go-to choice for most freshwater and bass anglers looking to run LiveScope without paying premium commercial-grade prices.

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 Series (10" and 12" models — Recommended for optimal resolution)

  • ECHOMAP Ultra Series (Original 102sv, 122sv, etc.)

  • ECHOMAP UHD2 "sv" (SideVü) Series (7" and 9" models only; Note: The 5" and 6" UHD2 models, and the "cv" models, do not support full LiveScope networking.)

  • ECHOMAP UHD Series (7" and 9" models, such as the popular 73sv and 93sv)

  • ECHOMAP Plus Series (7" and 9" models only)

⚠️ Important ECHOMAP Note: Smaller 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch ECHOMAP units, as well as any older "CHIRP" (non-Plus) models, are not compatible.

2. GPSMAP Series (Premium & Advanced Networking)

The GPSMAP series offers higher processing power, superior screen resolutions (up to 4K), and extensive networking capabilities. These are ideal if you want the absolute sharpest LiveScope picture or are building a complex multi-display marine system.

  • GPSMAP 9000 Series (The flagship 4K premium series)

  • GPSMAP 8400 / 8600 Series (and the 8700 Black Box)

  • GPSMAP x3 Series (e.g., 7x3, 9x3, 12x3, 16x3 models)

  • GPSMAP x2 Plus Series (e.g., 10x2 Plus, 12x2 Plus)

  • GPSMAP 7400 / 7600 Series

  • GPSMAP 7x2 / 9x2 / 12x2 Plus Series

Quick Buyer’s Advice: Screen Size & Resolution

While a 7-inch compatible screen (like the ECHOMAP UHD 73sv) will run LiveScope, it can be difficult to track small jigs or see fine target separation from the bow of a boat.

For the best experience:

  • The Sweet Spot: A 9-inch or 10-inch screen (like the ECHOMAP UHD2 9-inch or Ultra 2 10-inch) is widely considered the baseline for comfortably watching live sonar in real-time.

  • Wiring Counts: LiveScope and larger screens draw heavy power. It is highly recommended to run dedicated 10-gauge marine wiring directly from your battery to the graph to prevent screen dimming or voltage drops.

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