Garmin introduces new Force Pro trolling motor

Next-gen Force Pro combines legendary power with superior anchor lock performance,  innovative reverse thrust control and more to maximize anglers’ time on the water

OLATHE, Kan./March 5, 2025/PR Newswire — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced Force^® Pro – a brushless trolling motor engineered with extreme power and Garmin’s most precise GPS positioning technology. It gives anglers everything they love about Force, now with multi-band GPS for superior anchor lock performance and a built-in GT56UHD, Garmin’s latest and most powerful Ultra High-Definition scanning transducer. Force Pro also adds reverse thrust capability which adds another dimension of control, useful for anglers slowing the boat or backing up through tight quarters, like creeks or dock slips.

“Garmin Force has quickly become a trusted name in trolling motors for professional and recreational anglers all over the world. By adding premium features like our most advanced positioning technology with fishing-friendly enhancements like reverse thrust, we’re excited to offer anglers a trolling motor that’s second to none and continue to grow our presence in this market.”   

–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

See why Garmin pro anglers are fishing behind the Force Pro at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic—the world’s most renowned bass fishing tournament.

“After running the Force Pro, I can tell you that it’s everything I want in a trolling motor and more. The anchor lock and reverse thrust features are true game changers.”  

–Jason Christie, former Bassmaster Classic Champion and Garmin Pro Angler

Legendary power and reverse thrust capability  

Force Pro features a brushless motor that uses a high-efficiency propeller to produce 100 pounds of thrust¹. It can move anglers quickly from one dock or brush pile to the next, standing up to high winds and strong currents along the way. Now with reverse thrust control, anglers can quickly shift into reverse to control their boat without spinning the motor around. It’s whisper quiet, too, so the fish are less likely to notice. Thanks to its extreme efficiency, anglers can count on Force Pro to last all day while maintaining its power with minimal sonar interference.

Outstanding anchor lock performance  

Utilizing multi-band GPS signal reception and an integrated heading sensor, Force Pro delivers superior performance when in anchor lock or while following a route or heading hold, allowing anglers to position their boat more precisely near brush piles, schools of fish, channel breaks and more.

Force Pro is optimized for anchor lock—with the push of a button, anglers can automatically position the boat where they want to be. In calm conditions, the new reverse thrust feature can reduce steering activity and noise levels. In rough waters or windy conditions, Force Pro utilizes the full range of its powerful brushless motor to deliver superior anchor lock performance.

Fish with Force

• Force Pro offers built-in sonar integration with an included GT56UHD, Garmin’s premium all-in-one scanning transducer that delivers Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü sonar along with CHIRP traditional sonar for brilliant image clarity of structure and fish below and to the sides of the boat.
• Wireless integration with Garmin chartplotters allows anglers to create routes, patterns and tracks for the trolling motor to follow while they fish.
• Connect Force Pro to a compatible Garmin smartwatch to control steering, anchor lock and more, right from the wrist.
• Anglers can fish in low light and know at-a-glance what direction they’re headed thanks to the lighted indicator on the trolling motor shaft cap.
• With the included foot pedal or wireless remote, anglers can control of the Force Pro with Garmin’s simple point-and-go gesture steering.
• Rugged and durable, all Force Pro components—including the sturdy composite shaft and reinforced pull cable—are built to endure hard marine environments with advanced corrosion and saltwater protection.
• Add an optional LiveScope^™ transducer for award-winning live sonar; Force Pro is designed for easy installation of the full line of LiveScope live sonar transducers.

The Force Pro trolling motor is debuting at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic in Fort Worth, Texas, March 21-23, where it will be on display in booth #512. It’s available now with a scissor-style mount, built-in GT56UHD transducer and choice of 50- or 57-inch shaft lengths for $3999.99 and $4099.99, respectively. A weedless and high-efficiency propeller are also included and can be easily swapped as needed. The Force Pro is backed by a 3-year limited warranty and a lifetime limited warranty on the shaft, along with support through an ever-increasing servicing dealer network.