Best Underwater Fishing Cameras This 2021

The Eyoyo 360 is one of the best underwater fishing cameras of the brand that can offer you almost everything. Far from the common Eyoyo models such as the Eyoyo HD, Eyoyo 360 can record videos in AVI format and can connect to an outer monitor such as a TV. The LCD of the system is also upgraded which now gives you a whopping 9-inch screen. But those are not the only things to love about it.

Eyoyo 3600 also offers a 1000TVL camera with 18 IR LED lights. So far, it has the best night vision capability among all the models on the list. It also improves the ability of the camera to capture footage at longer distances even at 4 meters. And to put a cherry on top of the icing, its camera rotates 360 degrees! You can control the speed and direction of the rotation using the provided remote in the package. Using the same remote, you can also instantly activate and deactivate IR lights.

And although the camera is rather heavy at 2 pounds, it allows it to stay steady even when current is present. On the other hand, the cable is 30 meters long. Although it doesn’t offer it in 50-meter length just like in Eyoyo HD, this should be long enough to cater to your needs.

For serious individuals who want to up their fishing hobby. It is not as portable as the MOOCOR or LUCKY DVR units, but inside this bulky case are all the things you need. A treasure box. The content includes the monitor, sun shades, cables, fishing rod accessories, float, charger, and the 4500 mAh battery that can last for 8 hours of use. Most of all, the case itself boasts of a sturdy build and is even waterproof, as claimed by the manufacturer. 

The 7” LCD screen is integrated under the lid of the case. It has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and even comes with a removable sun visor. The 1000TV camera has 12 pieces of infrared LEDs placed around the lens. With such a number, it allows the camera to have a better vision range (up to 3 meters but still depends on the condition) in a low-light setting compared to others. Also, it is a huge plus that Eyoyo gives us the choice to choose the size of the cable we need; be it 15, 30, or 50 meters.

The 715C will offer all the basic functions you need for an underwater fishing camera. It is a viewing system that can be expanded with additional accessories from Aqua-Vu such as an ice pod, the Mo-Pod 3 (a remote control motorized camera positioning tripod), camera trolling fin, and more. Nonetheless, you already have all you need in the basic package of 715C.

It comes with a 7-inch monitor screen that is waterproof at the rating of IP67. The placement of the monitor is well-thought as it is integrated into the body of the system itself. Despite this, the system is relatively compact, thanks to the foldable attribute of the screen. Just below the screen is the cable station where you wrap the 50-foot cable for storage.

Attached at the end of the cable is the camera module with color CMOS optics and OptiRX lens. It has an IR system that allows it to strive even at low-light conditions. The live footage at the system monitor is fairly great; however, the conditions underwater can affect its vision. It can see 5 to 6 meters under clear waters but in a murky environment, it could only project images as far as 1 meter. It is a known issue among underwater fishing cameras under such conditions but given the fact that its vision can still reach such a distance, it is really worth considering.

On the other hand, the ‘anti-spook’ IR lighting system is a good way to aid it in low-light conditions. Users can activate it using the ‘LED’ button below the screen. It emits no visible light so you can use it without scaring any fish away. The lights, however, aren’t that powerful. Under extreme circumstances (pitch dark waters), the camera must get a good distance near the fish to see them on the screen.

Just like the MOOCOR unit, LUCKY DVR is a very portable underwater fishing camera. It is a little bigger than a regular smartphone but it can still be easily gripped with just a single hand. This makes it incredibly handy for fishermen and hobbyists looking for an on-the-go unit. It can fit into large pockets and can complement tripod stands. Most of all, working on the controls and buttons is a breeze. Just what fathers and fishing fanatics would be looking for.

The unit showcases a 4.3-inch LCD, allowing you to view the underwater world as you hold it. The best highlight about LUCKY DVR, however, is its ability not just to allow live view but to capture videos and stills, as well! You can even view them on the screen of the unit itself. The files are saved in a memory card of any size. With this, it can double as a digital underwater camera if you just want to casually get a glimpse of the fishes.

The camera, on the other hand, comes with 4 infrared LED lights which allow it to work even in low-light conditions. The camera captures 480 x 272-pixel videos and is attached to a 20-meter cable with a bearing tension of 40 kilograms. With the size and strength of its cable, it can serve as an additional attachment to your fishing rod!

If you need a portable underwater fishing camera that you can bring anywhere and anytime, this MOOCOR unit is the best choice. It is one of the smallest models on the market, but is more than capable of performing its function. It can work up to 8 hours and the good news? It is so portable that you can attach a power bank as you use it!

At 4.3 inches, the live-viewing colored LCD is way smaller than the other models which allows it to be more compact. Despite this fact, the entirety of the unit doesn’t lack the essential details you need. Under the monitor are the 6 buttons including the controls for IR, power, backlight brightness, digital zoom, and modes. At the back of the monitor is the cable-wrapping station which doesn’t consume too much space, despite the cable being 50-foot long.

The 1.3 mm diameter of the cable isn’t as thick as the one you would find in the Aqua-Vu 715C. Yet, with black PU skin and bullet-proof wires, it is one of the strongest cables available. Besides being corrosion- and weather-resistant, the wire has an incredible tensile strength that it can handle as much as 40 kilograms of weight.

On the other hand, the camera has one of the best performances despite its size. In daylight and normal lighting conditions, the details come with great clarity. For low-light fishing needs, shifting to the IR is just a single push of the button. It will instantly activate the 0.001-lux IR lights installed on the camera at the end of the cable and though it isn’t as powerful as other lighting systems of cameras, it is still pleasing to see such a feature in a small fishing camera unit.