Lowrance Elite FS 7 With Active Imaging 3-In-1

🐟 Entry Elite FS 7" touchscreen. Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 (CHIRP + Active Imaging Down + Active Imaging Side). Touchscreen + network capability. The Lowrance step up from Eagle tier.

Lowrance Elite FS 7 with Active Imaging 3-in-1

The Lowrance Elite FS 7 with Active Imaging 3-in-1 is the entry-tier Elite FS, priced in this tier Elite FS is Lowrance's mid-premium tier between Eagle and HDS PRO. Features a 7" touchscreen, Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP + Active Imaging Down + Active Imaging Side), built-in GPS, NMEA 2000 networking, and ActiveTarget live sonar readiness.

Elite FS is where Lowrance gets serious. Active Imaging HD is Lowrance's premium imaging technology, comparable to Humminbird MEGA Imaging and Garmin ClearVü/SideVü Ultra. Touchscreen UI is a significant upgrade from button-controlled Eagle. Network capability (NMEA 2000) enables integration with Lowrance Ghost trolling motors, radar, autopilot, and other Elite FS / HDS PRO units. ActiveTarget ready means you can add Lowrance's live sonar transducer later.

Lowrance fishfinder line context: Eagle (this price range) is the entry tier. Eagle Eye (this price range) is the premium Eagle variant. Elite FS (this price range) is the mid-premium touchscreen tier with Active Imaging HD and network capability. HDS PRO (this price range) is the flagship tier with premium processor, Active Imaging HD, and full network capability. Lowrance transducer naming: Bullet Skimmer (entry CHIRP), Splitshot (CHIRP + Down Scan), Tripleshot (CHIRP + Down Scan + Side Scan), Active Imaging 3-in-1 (CHIRP + AI Down + AI Side), Active Imaging HD (premium AI), and ActiveTarget (live sonar, Lowrance equivalent to Garmin LiveScope and Humminbird MEGA Live 2).

Key Features

• ✅ 7" Color Touchscreen. Multi-touch IPS display
• ✅ Dual-Frequency CHIRP Sonar
• ✅ Active Imaging HD Down. Lowrance premium down imaging
• ✅ Active Imaging HD Side. Lowrance premium side imaging
• ✅ Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transducer Included. CHIRP + AI Down + AI Side
• ✅ Built-In GPS
• ✅ ActiveTarget Live Sonar Ready. Add ActiveTarget transducer separately
• ✅ NMEA 2000 Network Capability. Integrates with Lowrance radar, autopilot, Ghost trolling motor
• ✅ MicroSD Card Slot. C-MAP, Navionics, C-MAP Genesis Edge compatible
• ✅ Touchscreen + Keypad Combo. Unique Elite FS feature
• ❌ No C-MAP DISCOVER OnBoard Pre-Loaded. For pre-loaded DISCOVER, see Elite FS 10 DISCOVER OnBoard bundle

Who This Is For

This unit is best for serious bass anglers upgrading from Eagle tier, tournament anglers on small bass boats, multi-species anglers wanting touchscreen, kayak anglers at premium tier, and anglers planning to add ActiveTarget live sonar. Step down: Eagle 9 Tripleshot saves money but steps back to button UI, loses Active Imaging HD, loses network capability. Step up: Elite FS 9 with AI 3-in-1 adds 9" screen for Two steps up: HDS PRO 9 adds flagship processor and premium Active Imaging HD transducer.

Choose This If...

• You want a Lowrance fishfinder in the this price range tier. This is the right price bracket.
• You fish kayaks, jon boats, bass boats, or small center consoles. Application fits this size class.
• You prefer Lowrance ecosystem. If you run Lowrance Ghost trolling motor, have existing Lowrance rig, or plan to add ActiveTarget live sonar, stay in Lowrance.
• Your fishing style matches the feature set. Review Key Features above to confirm you need what this unit offers and don't need features it lacks.

Specifications

• Display: 7" color multi-touch IPS touchscreen with keypad backup
• Sonar: Dual-Frequency CHIRP + Active Imaging HD Down + Active Imaging HD Side
• Transducer: Active Imaging 3-in-1 transom-mount (included)
• GPS: Built-in, C-MAP / Navionics chip compatible via microSD
• Networking: NMEA 2000 compatible
• Waterproof: IPX7
• SKU: 000-15688-001

Warranty

Covered by Lowrance's 2-year limited warranty. Carolina Sportsman Outfitters provides post-purchase setup guidance by phone. Call 252-431-6001 with setup questions, transducer mounting advice, or upgrade recommendations if this unit is not the right fit for your fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Eagle, Elite FS, and HDS PRO?

Eagle is entry tier with button UI. Elite FS is mid-premium with touchscreen, Active Imaging HD, and network capability. HDS PRO is flagship with premium processor, Active Imaging HD premium transducer, and full network capability. Eagle maxes out at around (Eagle 9 Tripleshot), Elite FS spans -an HDS PRO spans this price range

What does Active Imaging HD mean?

Active Imaging HD is Lowrance's premium imaging technology. Sharper detail on structure, cover, and fish than standard Down Scan / Side Scan. Comparable to Humminbird MEGA Imaging and Garmin ClearVü/SideVü Ultra. Active Imaging HD requires a compatible transducer and is standard on Elite FS and HDS PRO units.

What is ActiveTarget?

ActiveTarget is Lowrance's forward-scan live sonar system. Direct competitor to Garmin LiveScope Plus and Humminbird MEGA Live 2. Shows real-time sonar imagery of fish swimming toward lures. Requires ActiveTarget transducer (sold separately) and a compatible head unit (Elite FS or HDS PRO). Eagle tier is not ActiveTarget compatible.

What is C-MAP DISCOVER / Contour+ / Genesis Edge?

Lowrance cartography options. C-MAP DISCOVER is premium HD bathymetric cartography (DISCOVER US Inland, DISCOVER US/CA, DISCOVER OnBoard variants). C-MAP Contour+ is premium US freshwater contour mapping. C-MAP Genesis Edge is the Lowrance equivalent to Humminbird AutoChart Live and Garmin Quickdraw Contours, letting you record custom 1-foot contour maps as you fish.

Does this work with Lowrance Ghost trolling motor?

Elite FS and HDS PRO units integrate with Lowrance Ghost trolling motors via NMEA 2000 networking. Features include waypoint steering, GPS coordinates display, and unified fishfinder + trolling motor control. Eagle tier is standalone and does not integrate with Lowrance Ghost or any trolling motor.

How does Lowrance compare to Humminbird and Garmin?

At comparable tiers, Lowrance, Humminbird, and Garmin offer similar feature sets. Lowrance strengths include Active Imaging HD clarity, C-MAP Genesis Edge custom mapping, ActiveTarget live sonar, and Ghost trolling motor integration. Humminbird strengths include MEGA Imaging, One-Boat Network with Minn Kota, MEGA Live 2, and AutoChart Live. Garmin strengths include LiveScope live sonar, Panoptix, Garmin Force trolling motor, and BlueChart cartography. Choice is usually driven by ecosystem preference, specifically which trolling motor brand you run.

Is this used in tournaments?

Elite FS is common on bass and crappie tournament boats at club and BFL levels, sometimes B.A.S.S. Opens. HDS PRO is common at top circuits (B.A.S.S. Elite, MLF Pro Tour). Eagle tier is typically recreational/beginner and not common in competitive tournament settings.

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Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting anglers with Lowrance fishfinders since 2015. We know the tier differences across Eagle, Elite FS, and HDS PRO, and which features matter for specific fishing styles. Call 252-431-6001 for pre-purchase tier questions or post-purchase setup help.

Need help with fit, compatibility, or networking? Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting Carolina bass, striper, and crappie anglers since 2015, we know the Lowrance HDS PRO, Elite FS, and Eagle lineups and can verify compatibility, transducer pairings, and network expansion before you order. Call 252-431-6001.

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