Best Freshwater Trolling Motors Updated July 2025
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Best Freshwater Trolling Motors
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Newport NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30" Shaft (...
Works great
Motor quality
Build quality
Value for money
Power
Noise level
Picked by 116 people this month!
Picked by 116 people this month!
Picked by 116 people this month!
Best Overall
Popular

10.0

1
Newport NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30" Shaft (...
Works great
Motor quality
Build quality
Value for money
Power
Noise level
Picked by 116 people this month!

9.8

2

9.8

Black Haswing Cayman 12V 55lbs 48 inch Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor Lightweight, Variable Speed, with Foot Control/Quick R...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Motor power
Value for money
Remote control
Maneuverability

9.8

2
Black Haswing Cayman 12V 55lbs 48 inch Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor Lightweight, Variable Speed, with Foot Control/Quick R...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Motor power
Value for money
Remote control
Maneuverability

9.6

3

9.6

Newport L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (40" Shaft)
Motor performance
Power
Value for money
Quietness
Looks

9.6

3
Newport L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (40" Shaft)
Motor performance
Power
Value for money
Quietness
Looks
Premium Pick

9.3

4

9.3

Minn Kota Terrova Bow-Mount Electric Trolling Motor with GPS, Spot-Lock, 55 Lb. Thrust, 54 In. Shaft, Freshwater
Lock functionality
Motor power
Ease of installation
Quality
Value for money
Premium Pick

9.3

4
Minn Kota Terrova Bow-Mount Electric Trolling Motor with GPS, Spot-Lock, 55 Lb. Thrust, 54 In. Shaft, Freshwater
Lock functionality
Motor power
Ease of installation
Quality
Value for money

9.1

5

9.1

AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with 2.4G Remote Control, Quick Release Bracket for Inflatable Bo...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Battery life
Noise level

9.1

5
AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with 2.4G Remote Control, Quick Release Bracket for Inflatable Bo...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Battery life
Noise level

9.0

6

9.0

Minn Kota Endura C2 Transom-Mount Electric Trolling Motor, 50 Lb. Thrust, 36 in. Shaft, Freshwater
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9.0

6
Minn Kota Endura C2 Transom-Mount Electric Trolling Motor, 50 Lb. Thrust, 36 in. Shaft, Freshwater
Save 5%

8.9

7

8.9

Minn Kota Edge Bow-Mount Electric Trolling Motor with Hand/Tiller Control, 55 Lb. Thrust, 52 In. Shaft, Freshwater
Motor quality
Ease of installation
Save 7%
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8.9

7
Minn Kota Edge Bow-Mount Electric Trolling Motor with Hand/Tiller Control, 55 Lb. Thrust, 52 In. Shaft, Freshwater
Motor quality
Ease of installation
Save 7%
Best Value

8.7

8

8.7

Minn Kota Endura C2 Transom-Mount Electric Trolling Motor, 30 Lb. Thrust, 30 in. Shaft, Freshwater
Motor quality
Build quality
Works well
Value for money
Quietness
Speed
Best Value

8.7

8
Minn Kota Endura C2 Transom-Mount Electric Trolling Motor, 30 Lb. Thrust, 30 in. Shaft, Freshwater
Motor quality
Build quality
Works well
Value for money
Quietness
Speed

8.6

9

8.6

AQUOS Haswing 12V 55LBS 26inch Shaft 2.4 G Remote Trolling Motor Freshwater and Saltwater Use Fishing Boat Kayak
Functionality
Speed
Ease of installation

8.6

9
AQUOS Haswing 12V 55LBS 26inch Shaft 2.4 G Remote Trolling Motor Freshwater and Saltwater Use Fishing Boat Kayak
Functionality
Speed
Ease of installation

8.5

10

8.5

Watersnake Tracer Transom Mount Trolling Freshwater Motor (30-Pound Thrust, 30-Inch Shaft, 12-Volt)
Functionality
Motor quality
Power
Ease of use
Noise level
Size

8.5

10
Watersnake Tracer Transom Mount Trolling Freshwater Motor (30-Pound Thrust, 30-Inch Shaft, 12-Volt)
Functionality
Motor quality
Power
Ease of use
Noise level
Size

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Best Overall
Popular

10.0

1

10.0

Newport NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30" Shaft (...
Works great
Motor quality
Build quality
Value for money
Power
Noise level
Picked by 116 people this month!
Picked by 116 people this month!
Picked by 116 people this month!
Best Overall
Popular

10.0

1
Newport NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30" Shaft (...
Works great
Motor quality
Build quality
Value for money
Power
Noise level
Picked by 116 people this month!
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