Designed for streams, wetlands, backwaters, and other shallow-water habitats, the Recon provides
a stable, efficient sampling platform that can be easily transported, deployed, and operated in
environments where larger electrofishing boats are impractical.
The Recon Mini-Boat Tote Barge Electrofishing System is engineered for fisheries professionals working in streams, wetlands, and shallow water habitats where traditional electrofishing boats are impractical. Lightweight, durable, and highly maneuverable, the Recon provides professional electrofishing performance in a compact, field-ready platform.
The Recon was developed to provide fisheries biologists with a rugged yet lightweight electrofishing platform capable of handling demanding field conditions while remaining easy to transport and deploy.
The hull is constructed from reinforced fiberglass with a premium gel coat finish, delivering excellent durability while significantly reducing weight compared to aluminum alternatives. Reinforced gunwales and corners provide additional structural strength in high-impact areas commonly exposed to rough field use.
Its tapered design allows the Recon to fit easily into the bed of most short-bed trucks, simplifying transportation between sampling locations.
Lightweight fiberglass construction, shallow-water accessibility, professional-grade electrofishing platform, weather-resistant electrical systems, IP68-rated connectors and receptacles, stainless steel hardware throughout, multiple anode configurations, designed by fisheries professionals, easy transport and deployment.
HULL CONSTRUCTION Reinforced fiberglass hull, premium gel coat finish, molded bottom strakes, recessed cathode plate protection. DIMENSIONS Length: 76", stern beam width: 47", stern bottom width: 38", height to gunwales: 12.5". WEIGHT & DRAFT Empty boat weight: 75 lbs, equipped weight: 111 lbs, fully loaded draft: 2–3". ELECTRICAL FEATURES IP68-rated plugs and receptacles, waterproof junction boxes, heavy-duty waterproof cabling, integrated safety switch system. CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 2-anode configuration, 3-anode configuration (standard), 4-anode configuration.
Designed for streams, wetlands, shallow shorelines, and backwaters, the Recon provides exceptional maneuverability and stability in environments where larger electrofishing boats cannot operate effectively. With a fully loaded draft of just 2–3 inches, it allows fisheries professionals to access challenging habitats while maintaining efficient sampling performance. Integrated hull strakes improve handling, add structural strength, and help protect the recessed stainless steel cathode plate. Features such as an adjustable push handle with integrated safety switch, floating waterproof anode cables, convenient grab handles, and customizable anode configurations further enhance safety, transportability, and field efficiency.
Contact Midwest Lake Electrofishing Systems to learn more about the Recon and build a lightweight electrofishing platform tailored to your fisheries sampling applications.
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