Best Small Pontoon Boats for Fishing
Small pontoon boats and mini pontoon boats are the easiest way to go fishing on Arizona lakes. With these fishing boats, you'll have an easier time getting your boat on the trailer, docking, and driving than you would with a bigger pontoon boat. You'll also save money on fuel and still have comfortable seating, storage, a bimini top, and other features you need for a great day fishing.
A small pontoon boat has the capacity for you and a few buddies to a few fishing seats, fishing rods and reels, a decent amount of storage, and enough capacity for you and a few fishing buddies. These are the best small pontoon boats for fishing, trolling, and to just cruise the lake for a relaxing afternoon.
They don't need as much horsepower as larger fishing boats and most motors take less fuel. A good small pontoon boat is ideal for a beginner angler or any fisherman looking for less fuss and more fun.
Tahoe Compact Pontoon Boats
Tahoe small pontoon boats are compact, lightweight, and eco-friendly. They handle great in rough water and have a short enough hull to drive well even in shallow water. They are an easy boat to drive and have plenty of storage capacity.
Fishing with the Tahoe Sport Cruise means you’ll have 2 rotocast helm stands, comfortable seating, storage benches, a forward and starboard bow seat, and port side tables. It has double decks, aluminum seat bases, and a sleek design.
Features
Modern radius wall for a sleek design
Furniture is Matrix 50 vinyl
Aluminum seat bases
Anodized railings
2 storage benches
2 rotocast helm stand
4 speaker sound system
Multiple seating areas
Rear aluminum ladder
Engine Power
40 HP (optional performance packages)
Capacity
5 passengers
Deck Length
14’ (14 feet)
Overall Length
15’5” (15 feet 5 inches)
Weight
1150 lbs
Price
Starting at $24,820
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Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 16 XL Select Pontoon Boats
Sun Tracker is known for making good quality pontoons at an affordable price point since 1983. Each pontoon boat comes with a 10 year warranty and a ‘no haggle no hassle’ price guarantee. There are a few different packages for the Bass Buggy and 2 motor options.
Features
2 Dual bow removable / foldable fishing chairs
Easy adjusting 9’ bimini top with Quicklift deployment system
9 gallon aerated livewell with padded cushion
Wrap around tinted windscreen
Bluetooth stereo system
Forward console livewell
Rod storage
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Aluminum propeller
Under seat storage
Woven marine-grade flooring throughout
Engine Power
50 HP
Capacity
7 passengers
Deck Length
16’ (16 feet)
Overall Length
18’5” (18 feet 5 inches)
Weight
1310 lbs
Price
Starting at $17,995
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Pond King Pro Mini Pontoon Boats
The Pond King Pro is known as "The Smallest Pontoon in the World." It's a great 2-man fishing boat or starter boat for a young family. It has a small, but stable and spacious design. It's considered a mini pontoon at only 13' length.
But in that 13', there is enough deck space to maneuver around the boat. It’s designed for cruising, fishing, and any other kind of fun you can think of. It's a very basic mini pontoon boat that is perfect for beginners.
Features
All aluminum powder coated deck
2 Tempress ProBax seats with fixed pedestals
20 gallon aerated livewell
Wired trolling motor plug front and rear
2 off deck trays
Engine Power
15 HP
Capacity
4 passengers
Deck Length
13’ (13 feet)
Weight
800 lbs
Price
Starting at $9,899
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Lowe Ultra 162 Fish and Cruise Pontoon Boats
Lowe is known for quality and performance. Their pontoons are some of the best for cruising and fishing on lakes. They come with a few more features than some other small pontoon boats like folding bow fishing seats and premium accessories.
Features
Folding bow fishing seats
Mercury power options
Premium accessories
Under seat storage
Below console storage
9' Bimini top
Heavy duty boarding ladder
7 cup holders
Trolling motor
Engine
25-50HP Mercury 25 ELPT Four Stroke
Capacity
8 passengers
Deck Length
16' (16 feet)
Overall Length
17'10"
Weight
1629 lbs
Price
Starting at $18,045
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Crestliner 160 Sprint Pontoon Boats
The Sprint 160 is spacious and comfortable enough for your whole family.
“The Sprint fills a hole in the pontoon market,” said Crestliner President Eric Hendrickson. “There is a large contingent of boaters out there looking for an accessible pontoon they can hop into without hassle and use for a variety of on-water activities—from fishing to cruising and everything in between. Add to that an exceptional value, and the Sprint is exactly what a lot of families are looking for.”
Features
15 gallon livewell
2 deluxe fishing seats
Comfortable lounge bench
Bimini top
7 cup holders
Trolling motor
Engine
Mercury 50HP Four Stroke
Capacity
8 passengers
Deck Length
16'3"
Overall Length
17'10"
Weight
1640 lbs
Price
Starting at $13,469
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Bennington SV 18 Fishing 188 SVF Pontoon Boats
Bennington makes the SV series which is larger than a mini pontoon but smaller than a full size. It has nearly 17 feet of deck length with lots of features to get around the boat. For a small boat, it feels much larger than it is.
Features
Bass seat in rear
L-Bench midship
Rear fishing stations
Rod holders
2 livewells
Trolling motor connections
Storage options
Engine
Yamaha 60 HP motor
Capacity
7 passengers
Deck Length
16'11"
Overall Length
18'5"
Weight
1663 lbs
Price
Starting at $16,160
Final Thoughts
Getting the best small pontoon boats doesn't mean you have to be cramped and unhappy. Small and even mini pontoon boats still have plenty of space to maneuver around the boat looking for fish. Most come with features like a bimini top to escape the hot Arizona sun, fishing chairs, plenty of storage, livewells, and are built for comfort. A small pontoon boat might just be the perfect boat for you and your family to easily get out on Arizona lakes and catch some fish.
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