20 Best Trolling Motors [2024]

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1 Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/... Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor...
2 Newport Vessels Kayak Series 36lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED... Newport Vessels Kayak Series 36lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED...
3 Newport Vessels L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED... Newport Vessels L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED...
4 Watersnake - Shadow Bow Mount Foot Control Motor (54-Pound Thrust, 48-inch Shaft, 12-Volt) Watersnake - Shadow Bow Mount Foot Control Motor (54-Pound Thrust, 48-inch Shaft, 12-Volt)
5 Minn Kota 1358744 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital... Minn Kota 1358744 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
6 FULLWATT Trolling Motor 46/55 LBS Thrust Transom Mounted 8 Speed with Adjustable Handle for Fishing... FULLWATT Trolling Motor 46/55 LBS Thrust Transom Mounted 8 Speed with Adjustable Handle for...
7 MotorGuide 940700160 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor — 48-inch Shaft,... MotorGuide 940700160 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor — 48-inch Shaft,...
8 Minn Kota Ulterra Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 60-Inch Shaft, Universal Sonar 2, and... Minn Kota Ulterra Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 60-Inch Shaft, Universal Sonar 2, and...
9 Minn Kota 1363565 Riptide PowerDrive Saltwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital... Minn Kota 1363565 Riptide PowerDrive Saltwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with...
10 Minn Kota Terrova Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 54-Inch Shaft, and i-Pilot GPS (12-Volt,... Minn Kota Terrova Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 54-Inch Shaft, and i-Pilot GPS...
11 Newport Vessels X-Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery... Newport Vessels X-Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED...
12 Minn Kota 1358733 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital... Minn Kota 1358733 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
13 PARKHO HASWING Electric Trolling Motor – 12V 55LB 54 Inch Shaft Cayman B Bow Mount Boat Fishing... PARKHO HASWING Electric Trolling Motor – 12V 55LB 54 Inch Shaft Cayman B Bow Mount Boat Fishing...
14 AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Wireless Remote Control, Quick... AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Wireless Remote Control, Quick...
15 MotorGuide 940700190 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Trolling Motor (Xi3-70FW 54', 24-Volt) MotorGuide 940700190 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Trolling Motor (Xi3-70FW 54", 24-Volt)
16 Minn Kota 1368560 Maxxum Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heal-Toe Foot Control... Minn Kota 1368560 Maxxum Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heal-Toe Foot...
17 Minn Kota 1358790 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital... Minn Kota 1358790 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
18 Minn Kota 1355946 Edge Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heel-Toe Foot Control... Minn Kota 1355946 Edge Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heel-Toe Foot Control...
19 AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 54inch Electric Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control for... AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 54inch Electric Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control for...
20 MotorGuide MotorGuide XI3-55lb Thrust 36' Shaft 12-Volt Kayak Trolling Motor with Wireless FOB... MotorGuide MotorGuide XI3-55lb Thrust 36" Shaft 12-Volt Kayak Trolling Motor with Wireless FOB...
Bestseller No. 1
Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/...
  • Efficient Power: 55Lb Thrust - This 12V Electric Trolling Motor Provides Excellent Power And Efficiency For Any Boater. The High Quality Build Allows...
  • Features: This Motor Features A 30 Inch Shaft, A 5 Led Battery Meter, A 6 Inch Telescoping Tiller Handle, And 3 Blade Propeller. The Mount Angle,...
  • Speed: This Motor Has 8 Speeds, 5 Forward And 3 Reverse. The Motor Is Designed For Trolling, So The Top Speed Of This Motor Is About 4Mph, But Depends...
  • Battery: The Nv 55Lb Motor Requires One (1) 12V Lead-Acid Deep Cycle Or Lithium Deep Cycle Battery (Battery Not Included), 50Ah Recommended. The Motor...
Bestseller No. 2
Newport Vessels Kayak Series 36lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED...
  • Kayak Shaft: 24-Inch Fiberglass Shaft Allows For Variable Depth Placement, While Offering A Lifetime Of Dependable Performance
  • Variable Speed: 8 Speeds (5 Forward & 3 Reverse) With 6-Inch Telescoping Handle Puts You In Total Control Of Your Ride
  • Saltwater Rated: Durable All Aluminum Motor Head W/ Corrosion Resistant Magnesium, Zinc, And Stainless-Steel Hardware For Saltwater Use (Lead-Acid Dc...
  • Extra Long Cables: 5'6" Battery Cables Allow For Versatile Battery Placement For Optimal Weight Distribution (Battery Not Included)
SaleBestseller No. 3
Newport Vessels L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED...
  • EFFICIENT POWER: 62lb Thrust - this 12v electric trolling motor provides excellent power and efficiency for any boater. The high quality build allows...
  • FEATURES: This motor features a 40 inch shaft, a 10 LED battery meter, a 6 inch telescoping tiller handle, and 3 blade propeller. The mount angle,...
  • SPEED: Motor has 8 speeds, 5 forward & 3 reverse and is designed for trolling, so top speed of motor is about 4.25mph, speed depends on your boat...
  • BATTERY: 62lb motor requires one (1) 12V Lead-Acid Deep Cycle or Lithium Deep Cycle battery (battery not included), 50ah recommended. Motor includes...
  • QUALITY & WARRANTY: All Newport motors are made w/ high quality stainless steel, magnesium, & zinc hardware to withstand freshwater and saltwater...
Bestseller No. 4
Watersnake - Shadow Bow Mount Foot Control Motor (54-Pound Thrust, 48-inch Shaft, 12-Volt)
  • VARIABLE SPEED: Control the direction or speed of your boat with a touch of your foot with the variable speed foot control unit
  • CORROSION FREE: All models are fitted with stainless steel propeller shafts, propellers and corrosion free composite shafts that flex on impact
  • WEEDLESS DESIGN: The 3-blade propeller has a weedless design that can chew through the heaviest of underwater grasses and marsh
  • THRUST: Features a 54-pound thrust while running on 12-volts of power and a 48-inch shaft
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Necessity is the mother of invention. Created by anglers to be used by anglers. If you’re not satisfied with your Watersnake...
Bestseller No. 5
Minn Kota 1358744 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
  • 54" Shaft, 12v, 55 lbs Thrust
  • i-Pilot GPS Trolling System: The most-trusted GPS system in fishing. i-Pilot uses GPS to control your trolling motor with incredible features that...
  • AutoPilot: Automatically navigate your boat in any direction you choose. Just point the head of your trolling motor in the direction you want to...
  • Digital Maximizer: Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact...
  • Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is...
Bestseller No. 6
FULLWATT Trolling Motor 46/55 LBS Thrust Transom Mounted 8 Speed with Adjustable Handle for Fishing...
  • 【STURDY MATERIAL】 - Reinforced nylon bracket ensures high strength, good ablative resistance and good dimensional stability. The glass fiber...
  • 【THREE-BLADE PROPELLER】 - The unique design of Three-Blade propeller ensures smooth movement even through underwater grass and marsh.
  • 【PORTABLE CONTROL】 - 5 forward speeds and 3 reverse speeds put total control at your fingertips for a smooth and easily controlled ride.
  • 【10-POINT LED LIGHTS】 - 10 points LED lights battery indicator helps protect the batteries, it is convenient to observe how much electricity is...
  • 【APPLICATION】 - This electric trolling motor is quiet, powerful and easy to operate. And it allows you to fish all day long without overheating,...
Bestseller No. 7
MotorGuide 940700160 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor — 48-inch Shaft,...
  • Wireless remote control lets you precisely operate the motor from anywhere on the boat
  • Innovative mount features easy-to-read LED dashboard that lets you quickly check the status of four key functions in any light conditions
  • Efficient motor provides best-in-class quiet operation that’s up to 40 percent quieter than the leading competitor
  • SecureStep system lets you stow and deploy the motor safely and easily by stepping on the release lever from a comfortable standing position
  • Freshwater motor delivers 55 pounds of peak thrust and has a 48-inch-long composite shaft with a 3-blade Machete propeller
Bestseller No. 8
Minn Kota Ulterra Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 60-Inch Shaft, Universal Sonar 2, and...
  • The only trolling motor that can automatically stow and deploy itself with the push of a button, the Minn Kota Ulterra provides convenient control via...
  • Trim the Ulterra up or down at the push of a button to adjust to changing fishing conditions.
  • Using GPS to lock onto fishing spots with Spot-Lock, record paths, and command speed, the i-Pilot Link system allows you to control your motor from...
  • Offering optimal sonar performance to help you find fish, the built-in Universal Sonar 2 keeps your transducer and wiring completely concealed and...
  • This Minn Kota Ulterra has a 60-inch shaft length, features 80 pounds of thrust (24 volts), and includes a multi-function foot pedal, heading sensor,...
Bestseller No. 9
Minn Kota 1363565 Riptide PowerDrive Saltwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
  • 54" Shaft, 24v, 70 lbs Thrust
  • CoPilot: The original wireless remote gives you push-button command of speed and steering of your trolling motor
  • Advanced Corrosion Protection: Riptide motor lower unit housings are grit-blasted, then coated in aluminum to prevent oxidization and rust. Then, a...
  • Digital Maximizer: Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact...
  • Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is...
Bestseller No. 10
Minn Kota Terrova Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with 54-Inch Shaft, and i-Pilot GPS (12-Volt,...
  • The Minn Kota Terrova features an easy-to-deploy system of fallaway ramps that effortlessly slide the trolling motor into the water, plus a...
  • The i-Pilot Link system allows you to control your motor from the color touchscreen remote or from a virtual remote on your Humminbird fish finder...
  • Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they...
  • With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is one of the most trusted...
  • This Minn Kota Terrova has a 54-inch shaft length, features 55 pounds of thrust (12 volts), and includes i-Pilot remote, lanyard, heading sensor,...
Bestseller No. 11
Newport Vessels X-Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery...
  • EFFICIENT POWER: 55lb Thrust - this 12v electric trolling motor provides excellent power and efficiency for any boater. High quality components allow...
  • FEATURES: This motor features a 36 inch fiberglass shaft, a 10 LED battery meter, a 6 inch telescoping tiller handle, 30 degree adjustable head, and 3...
  • SPEED: This motor has 8 speeds, 5 forward and 3 reverse. The motor is designed for trolling, so the top speed of this motor is about 4mph, but depends...
  • BATTERY: The 55lb X Series motor requires one (1) 12V Lead-Acid Deep Cycle or Lithium Deep Cycle battery (battery not included), 50ah recommended. The...
  • USA SERVICE: Newport Vessels is based in California with a full in-house customer service team (M-F 9am-5pm PST). BUY IN CONFIDENCE
SaleBestseller No. 12
Minn Kota 1358733 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
  • 60" Shaft, 24v, 70 lbs Thrust
  • Deploy-Assist Lever: Get in and out of the water easily. Just depress the lever to deploy your trolling motor and when it's time to move, it stows...
  • Side-To-Side/Electric Foot Pedal: Control speed, steering, and momentary and constant on/off with the PowerDrive foot pedal, which is waterproof and...
  • Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is...
  • 2 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Bestseller No. 13
PARKHO HASWING Electric Trolling Motor – 12V 55LB 54 Inch Shaft Cayman B Bow Mount Boat Fishing...
  • ELECTRIC MOTOR – Our Cayman 12V 55lb Trolling Motor system is aimed at serious fisherman who require the versatility of guiding their motor via hand...
  • SPEED CONTROL – Featuring digital technology built into this motor system that provides a forward movement and reverse speed control at variable...
  • ADJUSTABLE DEPTH COLLAR – The Black Cayman has an adjustable depth collar on the 54” cast alloy aluminum shaft and a stabilizer and lift-handle...
  • MULTIFEATURED MOTOR – This motor comes with various features, including a remote controller, durable brush motor, aluminum shaft, LED battery power...
  • REMOTE CONTROL – Cayman electric trolling motor includes a remote control for easier controlling of the motor from within 164 ft distance. Control...
Bestseller No. 14
AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Wireless Remote Control, Quick...
  • AQUOS Haswing Cayman B (NOT GPS) 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor is designed and engineered to run quieter than ever before. With variable...
  • The wireless remote control fits into the palm of your hand easily or can be attached around your neck with a lanyard. Conveniently control the motor...
  • Cruise control (NOT SPOT LOCK) keeps your boat at the desired speed by using wireless remote control to press on the speed up or down button then you...
  • AQUOS Haswing Cayman 55LBS 48inch shaft bow mount trolling motor can be set up both in fresh water and salt water, it is designed to have excellent...
  • Comfortable to carry the motor with the ergonomic lifting handle, makes you take the motor off the car or boat effortless in every using time. And the...
Bestseller No. 15
MotorGuide 940700190 Xi3 Wireless Freshwater Trolling Motor (Xi3-70FW 54", 24-Volt)
  • Compact hand-held remote controls the Xi3 from anywhere on the boat
  • Large release lever triggers both stow and deploy functions from a standing position for easy and safe operation
  • Visual and audible cues indicate when the motor is locked in the stowed position
  • Whisper quiet operation
  • Easy to read LED dashboard
Bestseller No. 16
Minn Kota 1368560 Maxxum Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heal-Toe Foot Control...
  • 42" Shaft, 24v, 70 lbs Thrust
  • Bowguard 360° Breakaway Mount: Breaks away on impact, then automatically resets itself, giving you uninterrupted fishing and an extra safeguard from...
  • Heel-Toe / Cable-Steer Foot Pedal: Get heel/toe control of your motor with this ultra-responsive foot pedal that includes speed control, and momentary...
  • 5-Speed Settings: Choose from five speed settings to dial in the right speed control when you're trolling
  • Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is...
Bestseller No. 17
Minn Kota 1358790 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital...
  • 48" Shaft, 12v, 45 lbs Thrust
  • Deploy-Assist Lever: Get in and out of the water easily. Just depress the lever to deploy your trolling motor and when it's time to move, it stows...
  • Side-To-Side/Electric Foot Pedal: Control speed, steering, and momentary and constant on/off with the PowerDrive foot pedal, which is waterproof and...
  • Digital Maximizer: Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact...
  • Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge 2 is...
Bestseller No. 18
Minn Kota 1355946 Edge Freshwater Cable-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Heel-Toe Foot Control...
  • 36" Shaft, 12v, 45 lbs Thrust
  • Latch & Door Bracket: This bracket gives you a rock-solid hold while stowing your trolling motor and makes for easy removal at the end of the day
  • Heel-Toe / Cable-Steer Foot Pedal: Get heel/toe control of your motor with this ultra-responsive foot pedal that includes speed control, and momentary...
  • 5-Speed Settings: Choose from five speed settings to dial in the right speed control when you're trolling
  • Power Prop: For 3-1/4" motor diameters, this prop delivers extra power to push throw heavy vegetation. Includes prop pin, nut and washer
Bestseller No. 19
AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 54inch Electric Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control for...
  • AQUOS Haswing Cayman B (NOT GPS) 12V 55LBS 54inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor is designed and engineered to run quieter than ever before. With variable...
  • The remote control fits into the palm of your hand easily or can be attached around your neck with a lanyard. Conveniently control the motor on the...
  • Cruise control (NOT SPOT LOCK) keeps your boat at the desired speed by using remote control to press on the speed up or down button then you can focus...
  • AQUOS Haswing Cayman 55LBS 54inch shaft bow mount trolling motor can be set up both in fresh water and salt water, it is designed to have excellent...
  • Comfortable to carry the motor with the ergonomic lifting handle, makes you take the motor off the car or boat effortless in every using time. And the...
Bestseller No. 20
MotorGuide MotorGuide XI3-55lb Thrust 36" Shaft 12-Volt Kayak Trolling Motor with Wireless FOB...
  • Peak thrust: 55 lb; Shaft length: 36"; Max amp draw: 52A; Voltage: 12V DC; Speed control/Motor directions: Digital variable forward; Steering:...
  • Wireless Control: control in the palm of your hand. Intuitive remote-control steering is ready for use right out of the box. Also compatible with...
  • Easy Stow and Deploying: a large SecureStep lever allows fishermen to quickly and easily stow and deploy, saving you time and energy as you bounce...
  • LED Dashboard: easily monitor functions – even in bright conditions – with four LED notifications showing Power, Propeller Activity, Pinpoint GPS...

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After hours of searching and using all the models on the market, we have found the best trolling motors for 2023. See our ranking below!

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  1. Brand Value: Every brand of trolling motors has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an trolling motors?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your trolling motors.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade trolling motors objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their trolling motors.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an trolling motors, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an trolling motors is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

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FAQ:

Q: What to know when buying a trolling motor?

A: Checking the power needs of your electric trolling motor. … Identifying deep cycle batteries. For electric trolling motors you want a battery (or batteries) with ‘Ah’ ratings – this means they are designed to deep cycle (regularly discharge … Understanding the Ah rating of batteries. … Deciding on AGM or Gel. …

Q: What is the best engine mount trolling motor?

A: – Minn Kota Engine Mount 55 lb (12V) – for boats up to 18 feet – Minn Kota Engine Mount 80 lb (24V) – for boats up to 20 feet – Minn Kota Engine Mount 101 lb (36V) – for boats up to 22 feet

Q: What is the fastest trolling motor?

A: The fastest trolling motor is one with 55 lbs of thrust like the Newport Vessel. It will move a small boat about 4-5 mph. A trolling motor is your fishing companion that allows you to maneuver through the waters silently ensuring that the fishes are not scared away by the sound that is otherwise created if an outboard motor is used.

Q: Do I really need a trolling motor?

A: Yes, the shorelines aren’t always to best places to fish especially when in a boat without a trolling motor. Instead, I focus on areas with underwater structure and depth changes because both are used by fish like seatrout, redfish, snook, etc. to ambush prey. Reply

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