The ultimate close-range live sonar experience. See fish, structure and your lure like never before

The next generation of live sonar has arrived. The Garmin LiveScope™ 2 HD LVS42HD Transducer delivers Garmin’s clearest live sonar imagery ever, giving Australian anglers an unmatched view of what is happening beneath the surface.

Designed for anglers who demand maximum detail and precision, the LVS42HD delivers up to 50% more detail and up to 20% higher resolution, allowing you to clearly identify fish, bait, structure and your lure in real time. Whether you are casting at a suspended Murray cod holding beside timber, tracking golden perch around deep weed edges, or watching a bass follow your lure before committing, the LVS42HD provides the visual feedback needed to make better decisions on the water.

The LVS42HD has been engineered for close-to-medium range fishing where detail matters most. With improved sonar processing, reduced sonar artefacts, smoother images and wider viewing angles, you can confidently interpret what is happening below your boat even in challenging conditions.

Featuring expanded coverage in Forward, Down and Perspective modes, the LVS42HD gives you a wider picture of the underwater environment. This makes it ideal for Australian impoundments, rivers and freshwater systems where accurately locating fish holding tight to structure can be the difference between a quiet day and a successful session.

Unlike previous LiveScope systems, the LiveScope 2 HD LVS42HD connects directly to compatible Garmin chartplotters and your boat’s power supply, removing the need for a separate black box. This creates a cleaner installation while delivering faster processing speeds and improved reliability.

For anglers chasing trophy Murray Cod, Barra, Jewfish, Golden Perch, Bass and other iconic Australian species, the Garmin LiveScope 2 HD LVS42HD sets a new standard in real-time fish finding technology.

Features

Up to 50% More Detail & Up to 20% Higher Resolution

Experience Garmin’s clearest live sonar imagery ever. Improved resolution and processing provide sharper target separation, making it easier to identify fish, bait and lure movement.

Perfect for situations where precision matters — such as casting accurately to individual fish holding near timber, rock walls, weed beds or structure.

Expanded Sonar Coverage

The LVS42HD provides wider sonar angles across all LiveScope modes:

Forward Mode — 165° Coverage

Scan ahead of your boat to locate fish, structure and activity before making a cast.

Down Mode — 180° Coverage

See a wider live view directly below your boat, ideal for vertical presentations, deep water fishing and tracking fish beneath you.

Perspective Mode — 180° Coverage

Gain a broader shallow-water view, perfect for scanning flats, edges and fish-holding areas.

LiveScope 2 HD Without a Black Box

The LVS42HD connects directly to compatible Garmin chartplotters and power, simplifying installation and reducing the number of components required in your boat setup.

Integrated Image Stabilisation

Built-in sensors improve image stability, helping you accurately interpret sonar returns when fishing in wind, current, waves or changing boat positions.

Real-Time Fish & Lure Tracking

Fast processing speeds allow you to watch fish respond to your lure presentation in real time — helping you adjust retrieve speed, depth and technique instantly.

Water Detection Technology

The transducer automatically detects when it is out of the water and stops sonar transmission to help protect the unit.

Multiple LiveScope Viewing Modes

Choose the ideal view for your fishing style:

• LiveScope Forward
• LiveScope Down
• LiveScope Perspective

Customisable Colour Palettes

When paired with compatible Garmin chartplotters, LiveScope 2 HD offers more than 15 vivid colour options to enhance contrast and improve target identification.

OneVü™ Sonar Compatibility

Combine LiveScope 2 HD with compatible Garmin GT360UHD sonar technology to overlay live sonar onto a 360-degree sonar image for an advanced 3D-style underwater view.

Included Mounting Options

The LVS42HD includes:

• Adjustable perspective shaft mount
• Trolling motor barrel mount
• Adapter disc for Force® Kraken trolling motor LiveScope mount
• Power/network cable with adapter
• Hardware and documentation

Specifications

Sonar Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications