LiveScope and Musky Fishing: Does Forward Facing Sonar Help or Hurt Anglers?

Written on 06/02/2026
Steven Paul

Forward facing sonar, led by systems like Garmin LiveScope and Lowrance ActiveTarget, remains one of the most divisive topics in musky fishing. It has already reshaped professional bass fishing, influencing tournament strategies, viewership of events like the Bassmaster Classic, and overall fan engagement. The fact that the bass community still has not reached consensus after years of debate tells us musky fishing is nowhere close to common ground. As a guide who was on the water long before...