Lowrance Elite FS 12 Active Imaging 3-in-1 Sonar

The Lowrance Elite FS 12 Active Imaging bundle is a 12-inch fishfinder and GPS chartplotter with a high-bright multi-touch display, included Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer, and C-MAP Contour+ US and Canada charts. Its 1kW CHIRP module, SideScan, DownScan, and ActiveTarget 2 compatibility make it suited to freshwater multi-species boats, tournament bass rigs, and coastal bay boats.

Key Features

- 12.1-inch high-bright multi-touch display – Provides a large workspace for charts, sonar, and split-screen fishing data.
- 1280 x 800 resolution – Shows detailed mapping and sonar information across the screen.
- Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer included – Provides SideScan, DownScan, and conventional CHIRP sonar.
- 1kW high-power CHIRP module – Supports detailed fishfinding when paired with the supplied transducer.
- ActiveTarget and ActiveTarget 2 compatibility – Allows expansion with compatible live sonar modules.

Who Is This For?

This bundle suits mid-to-large freshwater multi-species boats, tournament bass boats, and 18- to 28-foot bay boats tracking weedbeds and structure. The included transducer and regional charts make it suitable for a new installation.

It is not ideal for a compact helm or buyers who want Garmin LiveScope Plus specifically. The system uses Lowrance ActiveTarget compatibility instead, and the 12-inch display needs more mounting space than a 10-inch unit.

Compatibility

Confirmed components include the Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer, ActiveTarget and ActiveTarget 2 live sonar module compatibility, C-MAP Contour+ US/Canada charts, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Ethernet, and wireless connectivity. The supplied information does not identify radar, autopilot, or third-party transducer compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided; verify Lowrance network and power requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: Lowrance
- Model: Elite FS 12 Active Imaging Bundle, 000-15707-001
- Display: 12.1-inch high-bright multi-touch screen
- Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
- Sonar output: 1,000 watts RMS high-power CHIRP module
- Transducer: Active Imaging 3-in-1 transom mount with 25-foot cable
- Scanning sonar: SideScan, DownScan, CHIRP at 455kHz and 800kHz
- Live sonar: ActiveTarget and ActiveTarget 2 compatible
- Preloaded charts: C-MAP Contour+ US/Canada
- Warranty: 2-year standard warranty

Warranty & Support

Lowrance provides a 2-year standard warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The Elite FS 12 Active Imaging bundle is the larger-screen alternative to the Garmin 10-inch LiveScope package, with a supplied 3-in-1 transducer and Lowrance ActiveTarget expansion. It offers more room for split-screen chart and sonar views, but the trade-off is greater helm space and a different live sonar ecosystem. Choose it for SideScan, DownScan, and Lowrance ActiveTarget compatibility.