August 25, 2025

Whether you are a kayak angler prepping for a tournament or enjoying the simplicity of fishing the calm lakes and reservoirs in various regions, having a kayak trolling motor that helps you make the most of your fishing trip is essential.

You need a motor with unrivaled maneuverability and hands-free control to make fishing your favorite spots much easier. So, if you have a fishing kayak and are ready to upgrade yours with new marine electronics, look no further. Allow us to introduce you to our revolutionary kayak trolling motor, the Force® Current from Garmin.

1. Hands-free control

You might not have been able to kayak and fish simultaneously before, but now you can thanks to the Force Current’s entirely wireless ecosystem. When you use the power steer foot pedals, you’ll be able to enjoy hands-free control of throttle and steering. That way you can focus on fishing while maneuvering with complete control using your feet. Find a bite and want to hold tight, trigger anchor lock with a simple tap of your toe. Use Garmin chartplotter integration to map a route along the bank and let Force Current move you along that exact path.   

If you prefer to steer with your handheld device, you can use a Garmin wireless remote with point-and-go gesture steering. With a Garmin handheld device, you can fish from any point on your boat while still having control while you’re navigating. If you’re fishing for sport or for leisure, casting your line and reeling in a catch becomes much more promising with the Force Current trolling motor.

2. Speed and maneuverability

Speed is the name of the game when it comes to kayak fishing. Kayakers know better than anyone that being able to maneuver through the water quickly allows you to cover more water and improves your positioning and control to catch more fish. Force Current comes with a dual-voltage, efficient brushless motor that delivers 50 pounds of thrust with 24-volt power or 30 pounds with 12-volt power. Speaking of moving, Force Current helps anglers navigate tight spots in any direction with full forward and reverse thrust, so it’s no problem to weave through tight timber, make tight turns, and creep along shorelines or through weed beds. Best of all, the whisper-quiet motor won’t spook the fish.

3. Easy installation

The Force Current is easy to install and lightweight — making it easy to get on and off the water quickly. Once you’ve bolted your mount into the 4-hole mounting pattern on your kayak, you’ll be able to smoothly insert and lock your motor into place. Weighing in at less than 25 pounds, the motor is easy to carry to and from your vehicle when you’re getting on or off your kayak for the day.

There’s no need to mess around with wires and cables. Once you mount the foot pedals to the side of your kayak, they will pair to your trolling motor when you turn it on. If you prefer to use the wireless handheld remote, turning it on will automatically pair with your trolling motor as well. With both electronics, you’ll be able to easily switch between the two depending on how you prefer to fish.

It’s really that simple. And if you need more proof, check out our video.

4. Chartplotter integration

As you can tell, the Force Current’s technology is heavily integrated into other Garmin products and has many unique features all in one package. Beyond just foot pedal and remote control, you can also create and navigate routes from your compatible chartplotter. By clicking on a waypoint that’s been previously marked, your trolling motor will automatically lead you in that direction. You’ll also be able to control steering, throttle and anchor lock with your chartplotter.

A marine electronic like this is too difficult to pass up. So if you’re an angler who enjoys reeling in a catch from your kayak, upgrade with a Force Current trolling motor for even better time on the water.