3 Incredible Offshore Fishing Boats

Scout makes some of the most incredible boats you can imagine. With meticulously-designed hulls, these vessels can smoothly cut through heavy, hard-hitting chop. They give you all the accessories you need for hours of comfort, while allowing you to catch the most challenging and exciting fish in the water.

We are immensely proud of our boats. Take a look at three of the most popular offshore fishing boats in our lineup, and you’ll see that this pride is certainly not misplaced.

420 LXF

420 lxf
While all of our boats make us proud, the 420 LXF is the culmination of research, dedication, and experience that we have acquired over decades of manufacturing boats. This is our masterpiece, and it’s one of the best offshore fishing boats ever crafted. When we designed this boat, we took every possible detail into consideration, designing a high quality vessel that meets the highest standards for luxury, comfort, and angling.

Just take a look at the standard features and you’ll appreciate how incredible this boat truly is. The standard model alone comes with storage areas with LED lighting, three Garmin screens, and a Fusion amplifier for the sound system. It has all the right accessories to make it the most incredible crafts on the market. Plus, you can use our Build Your Scout tool to further customize this boat and make it truly your own.

350 LXF


Using the Dual-Stepped Hull that we built in our own design office, the 350 LXF has a smooth ride that gives you greater comfort from the dock to your favorite fishing spot. When equipped with the right motors, this sleek boat can travel at 70 miles per hour, meaning you can reach your destination quickly and spend more time doing what you love most: fishing.

This boat is full of high-quality standard features, including dual swim platforms, electric trim tabs, courtesy and navigation lights, and a Garmin 7612 display. Of course, you don’t have to settle for standard, as you can choose from optional luxuries such as premium hull colors, helm master steering, a full teak cockpit, and more.

320 LXF


From trophy fishing to casual cruising, the 320 LXF is a truly great offshore fishing boat. It has all the style and grace that makes the Scout brand so unique, plus the luxury fishing features that allow you to target your favorite offshore species. You can even add an optional electric grill, allowing you to cook your catch without ever touching land. Talk about fresh seafood!

While this boat can handle deep blue waters, it has a draft that only reaches 22 inches. This means you can reach shallow fishing holes and enjoy intertidal fishing, then head out for some offshore monsters! This boat gives you versatility and convenience, enhancing your fishing no matter what the season, no matter where you travel!

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Shallow Water Fishing Boats: Considerations for Buying

Shallow Water Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

When many people think of saltwater angling, they often think of open-ocean fishing from large vessels. They think of 1,000-pound tuna being heaved out of the water by salty skippers. They think of crashing waves rocking massive boats will deep hulls. But not all saltwater fishing is deep-water fishing. Like freshwater, some of the best saltwater fishing is actually done in shallow areas. A shallow water fishing boat is essential for anyone who wants to catch feisty freshwater fish or active saltwater species. With the right vessel, you can be more successful every time you leave the docks.

Let’s take a look at what you should consider when buying one of these crafts and some of the best models that are currently available.

SHALLOW HULL

In order to reach your shallow fishing destination, you need a boat that can cruise over a few feet of water. With a shallow water fishing boat from Scout, you’ll have a vessel that is made for cruising through the shallows while staying steady and smooth. Some crafts sacrifice ride comfort for access to shallow depth, but this is not the case with Scout!

PLENTY OF FISHING FEATURES

Obviously it couldn’t be called a shallow water fishing boat if it doesn’t have the best features for anglers. Your craft should not only be able to reach the shallow honey holes, it should also allow you to fish with enhanced convenience. The vessel should have plenty of rod storage, convenient access to the water, and an aerated live well for your baits and your catch.

Scout’s Best Shallow Water Fishing Boats

175 SPORTFISH

175 Sportfish
If you are looking for a craft that can reach shallow fishing locations, the 175 Sportfish is your best option. At only 17.5 feet in length, the boat is nimble enough to traverse thin river channels and intertidal rocks. The draft, which measures the depth of the hull, is only 10 inches. With the motor up, you can cruise over areas in as little as a foot of water! If you are considering fishing the flats, the 175 Sportfish is the single best boat you could have.

Don’t let the small size fool you, however. This craft comes loaded to the brim with convenience, including an Igloo 72-quart cooler, a swim platform, and comfortable captain’s chairs.

195 SPORTFISH

195 sportfish
If you feel you need a little more space, the 195 Sportfish offers slightly greater size and room for one more person compared to the 175 Sportfish. With a draft of 13 inches, it still has the nimble profile you need for fishing shallow areas.

It comes with all the fishing features that make for an outstanding vessel, and it also has stern jump seats, a leaning back post, and Bay Star hydraulic steering.

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Scout’s Best Boats for Saltwater Fishing

When researching the best boats for saltwater fishing, Scout quickly becomes a top choice. Inside and out, front to back, top to bottom, our boats are designed and built to a higher standard. We use hulls that were created by our in-house design team. We use upholstery materials that resist staining and fading. We implement a thorough quality-control process that ensures no blemish or mistake is overlooked. All of our boats are built to excel. Let’s take a look at some of the best boats for saltwater fishing around.

420 LXF

420 lxf
With room for a large group, amazing luxury features, and plenty of storage for your fishing equipment, the 420 LXF is one of the best boats for saltwater fishing on the water. It has an overall length of over 42 feet and a fuel capacity of 500 gallons. You can count on this boat to take your entire group fishing in high style with plenty of fuel to reach the best destinations.

300 LXF

300 lxf
This is the only 300-foot saltwater fishing boat in its class that has a console berth underneath as well as an air conditioning option. This means you not only have a smaller boat that is more maneuverable and manageable, but you still get the comforts of a larger vessel.

255 LXF

255 LXF
With a smooth ride, outstanding performance, and a stunning design, the 255 LXF delivers superior fishing to all of your adventures. The best boats for saltwater fishing have the right features for angling, and this boat delivers with rod storage, a 208-liter fish box, and a recirculating bait well.

251 XS


If you want a 25-foot boat that you can use for both inshore and offshore fishing, the 251 XS is your best option. Thanks to a meticulously-crafted hull, this boat delivers a smooth ride with a shallow draft, allowing you to cruise through heavy chop while reaching shallow-water hot spots. With a T-top glass enclosure helm, this boat gets you to your fishing hole in comfort while allowing you to target a wide variety of species.

195 Sportfish


With a length of 19 feet and a width over 8 feet, the 195 Sportfish is spacious enough for relaxation yet small enough for targeting hard-to-reach fishing locations. The center-console design allows you to move freely along the rail, casting to the exact location and fighting fish from any angle. With a ski tow bar, you can turn one of the best boats for saltwater fishing into a world-class ski craft.

175 Sportfish


At 17 feet in length, this boat allows you to fish shallow lake beds, intertidal flats, narrow river channels, and every other cranny where fish might be hiding. It has a capacity for six people, allowing you to take small groups of people on highly-effective fishing adventures. Despite the smaller size, this is one of the best boats for saltwater fishing thanks to plenty of rod storage and an aerated live well.

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Buying Bay Fishing Boats: What to Look For

Bay Boats

Bay Boats

Bay fishing boats like the Scout 251 XS and 231 XS are highly-functional vessels that allow you to cruise through deeper water while fishing in shallow, tighter areas. In most cases, a bay boat will have a relatively deep hull and provide a smooth, consistent ride across the water. They have a dry ride yet allow anglers to easily access the water and usually have a casting deck for more convenient, accessible fishing. So what should you look for when buying bay fishing boats? You can start by keeping an eye out for these important features…

PLENTY OF ROD STORAGE

When buying bay fishing boats, you’ll want to ensure you have enough storage for all of your rods and reels, as well as your fishing tackle. Fortunately, a Scout bay boat will have all the equipment storage you need. The 231 XS bay boat, for example, has vertical console rod storage, lockable storage boxes, and a total of six flush mount rod holders. These features allow you to do more fishing with the perfect equipment for the fish of your choice.

CAPABLE OF DEEP AND SHALLOW WATER

Bay boats may not be designed for lengthy offshore adventures, but they should be able to handle occasional chop and waves. If you’re considering buying a bay boat, you’ll need to be aware of how it will handle a range of conditions. Bays can have some intense weather, so your boat needs to be able to handle this with smooth, reliable safety. At Scout, all of our hulls are designed specifically to fit the size of your boat, allowing you to maintain a quality ride even in rougher waters. Thanks to a shallow depth, our bay boats can also reach remote fishing areas that are unavailable to larger vessels.

PASSENGER CAPACITY

How many people will be joining you on your bay fishing boat? Is it a large group or one fishing buddy? When buying bay fishing boats, look for one that has the right capacity for your needs. You’ll be much happier with your purchase.

PLANING AND RIDE QUALITY

When a boat accelerates, the front automatically goes upward, limiting visibility while reducing speed and efficiency. A quality bay fishing boat will quickly get to plane, meaning it will level out right away and move forward smoothly. When cruising at higher speeds, you also want a boat that cuts through the water and doesn’t bounce and bump with every wave.

A QUALITY ENGINE

The best hull design in the world won’t matter if you don’t have a quality engine backing it up. Scout bay fishing boats use powerful and reliable Yamaha engines to ensure you have the finest boating experience possible. These engines deliver speed and efficiency, and they are the perfect choice when buying bay fishing boats.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMFORT FEATURES

When you are looking to buy a top-quality bay boat, you’re likely going to want something that has plenty of family-friendly features. Features like a swim platform, wave gate, stain-resistant vinyls, and cell phone chargers make the boat more enjoyable for the entire group.

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