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The 10 Best Walleye Fishing Boats Worth the Money in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
620xFS Pro
Direct answer

The Ranger Boats 620xFS Pro is the best walleye boat, with the Yar-Craft 219 TFX and Alumacraft Competitor 205X Sport right behind it. The ranking weighs big-water seaworthiness, fuel and livewell capacity for all-day trolling, purpose-built walleye features, and price/value.

At a glance

#PickLengthBest for
1620xFS Pro20'7"Serious tournament trollers who run big open water all day
2219 TFX21'6"Dedicated multi-species anglers who want a boat built only for fishing
3Competitor 205X Sport22'2"Anglers who want the highest HP ceiling in an aluminum deep-V
4V198 Dual Console19'8"Anglers who want fiberglass durability and a lifetime hull warranty
5202 Rebel Hardtop22'5" incl. bracketBig-water anglers who want a full hardtop for weather protection
6Fishmaster 196 DC19'9"Anglers who want a compact big-water boat that's easier to tow/store
71875 Tyee18'10"Families who want to fish walleye and still ski/cruise on weekends
81850 Fish Hawk18'7"Anglers who want big rod storage (8-foot lockers) at a mid-range price
9Pro Angler XL 18218'2"Budget-minded anglers who still want a large total livewell
10FM 187518'10"First-time walleye boat buyers on the tightest budget

Pick by what you want

Best overall
620xFS Pro
Best for a fishing-only hull
219 TFX
Best aluminum power ceiling
Competitor 205X Sport
Best livewell volume
V198 Dual Console
Best weather protection
202 Rebel Hardtop

The ranking

1

620xFS Pro

620xFS Pro
Answrs VerdictThe tournament-proven benchmark for big-water walleye.
Length: 20'7"Max HP: 300 HPStarting price: $101,995 (w/ Mercury 250 XL Pro XS, boat/motor/trailer)Fuel capacity: 57 galLivewell capacity: 28 gal

The 620xFS Pro runs 20'7" with a 300 HP max and a 57-gallon fuel tank, so it covers big open water all day. Its 28-gallon livewell and $101,995 starting price (with a Mercury 250 XL Pro XS, boat/motor/trailer) put it at the top for serious tournament trollers.

Go ifSerious tournament trollers who run big open water all day
Skip ifYou fish small lakes and don't need 300 HP or a 57-gallon tank
Why #1 over #2: It beats the Yar-Craft 219 TFX with a 300 HP max and a tournament-proven big-water record.
2

219 TFX

219 TFX
Answrs VerdictA purpose-built, walleye-first big-water hull.
Length: 21'6"Beam: 97"Max HP range: 250-400 HPFuel capacity: 60 galLivewell: 42" x 16" dual-pickup livewell with twin spray bars

The 219 TFX is 21'6" with a 97" beam and a 250-400 HP range. Its 60-gallon tank and 42" x 16" dual-pickup livewell with twin spray bars make it a purpose-built, walleye-first big-water hull.

Go ifDedicated multi-species anglers who want a boat built only for fishing
Skip ifYou also want family/ski use — this is fishing-only
Why #2 over #3: It beats the Alumacraft Competitor 205X Sport with a 60-gallon tank vs 48 gallons.
3

Competitor 205X Sport

Competitor 205X Sport
Answrs VerdictTop-end power and livewell capacity in aluminum.
Length (LOA): 22'2"Max HP: 400 HPBeam: 98"Fuel capacity: 48 galLivewell options: Dual aerated livewells, aft configurations up to 50 gal

The Competitor 205X Sport is 22'2" with a 98" beam and the highest HP ceiling here at 400 HP. Dual aerated livewells go up to 50 gallons, and the 48-gallon tank supports long runs in aluminum.

Go ifAnglers who want the highest HP ceiling in an aluminum deep-V
Skip ifYou want a published starting price before visiting a dealer
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Warrior V198 Dual Console with a 400 HP max vs 225 XL.
4

V198 Dual Console

V198 Dual Console
Answrs VerdictFiberglass toughness with class-leading livewell volume.
Length: 19'8"Beam: 100"Max HP: 225 XLFuel capacity: 48 galLivewells: 33-gal stern + 16-gal bow (49 gal total)

The V198 Dual Console is 19'8" with a 100" beam and a 225 XL max. Its 33-gallon stern plus 16-gallon bow livewells total 49 gallons, and the 48-gallon tank backs fiberglass durability and a lifetime hull warranty.

Go ifAnglers who want fiberglass durability and a lifetime hull warranty
Skip ifYou want the lowest possible HP cap
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Weldcraft 202 Rebel Hardtop with a 49-gallon total livewell vs no listed livewell.
5

202 Rebel Hardtop

202 Rebel Hardtop
Answrs VerdictThe most weatherproof big-water option here.
Length: 22'5" incl. bracketBeam: 92"Max HP: 200 HPFuel capacity: 42 gal

The 202 Rebel Hardtop runs 22'5" including the bracket with a 92" beam and a 200 HP max. The full hardtop makes it the most weatherproof big-water option here, with a 42-gallon tank.

Go ifBig-water anglers who want a full hardtop for weather protection
Skip ifYou want a dedicated walleye livewell layout over an SUV-style cockpit
Why #5 over #6: It beats the Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DC with a full hardtop for weather protection.
6

Fishmaster 196 DC

Fishmaster 196 DC
Answrs VerdictA balanced, right-sized big-water fishing boat.
Length: 19'9"Max HP: 200 HPStarting price: $78,271 (incl. 150 HP motor & trailer)Fuel capacity: 48 gal

The Fishmaster 196 DC is 19'9" with a 200 HP max and a 48-gallon tank. At $78,271 starting (including a 150 HP motor and trailer), it's a compact big-water boat that's easier to tow and store.

Go ifAnglers who want a compact big-water boat that's easier to tow/store
Skip ifYou need maximum fuel range or livewell size
Why #6 over #7: It beats the Lund 1875 Tyee with a 48-gallon tank vs 40 gallons.
7

1875 Tyee

1875 Tyee
Answrs VerdictThe iconic walleye name, built as a fish-and-ski.
Length: 18'10"Max HP: 200 HPBeam: 98"Starting price: $64,880 (w/ Mercury 150XL 4-stroke)Fuel capacity: 40 gal

The 1875 Tyee is 18'10" with a 98" beam and a 200 HP max. At $64,880 starting (with a Mercury 150XL 4-stroke) and a 40-gallon tank, it's built as a fish-and-ski for families, though the front livewell is 9 gallons.

Go ifFamilies who want to fish walleye and still ski/cruise on weekends
Skip ifYou want a livewell built for tournament-size catches (front well is 9 gal)
Why #7 over #8: It beats the Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk with a 200 HP max vs a 115-200 HP range.
8

1850 Fish Hawk

1850 Fish Hawk
Answrs VerdictCrestliner's best-selling walleye boat, priced to match.
Length: 18'7"HP range: 115-200 HPBeam: 96"Starting price: $50,458Fuel capacity: 32 gal

The 1850 Fish Hawk is 18'7" with a 96" beam and a 115-200 HP range. At $50,458 starting, it offers 8-foot rod lockers at a mid-range price, with a 32-gallon tank.

Go ifAnglers who want big rod storage (8-foot lockers) at a mid-range price
Skip ifYou need over 200 HP for long runs on big lakes
Why #8 over #9: It beats the Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182 with a 200 HP max vs 175 HP.
9

Pro Angler XL 182

Pro Angler XL 182
Answrs VerdictBest livewell-per-dollar in the budget class.
Length: 18'2"Max HP: 175 HPStarting price: $54,204Livewells: 15-gal bow + 25-gal stern (40 gal total)

The Pro Angler XL 182 is 18'2" with a 175 HP max. At $54,204 starting, its 15-gallon bow plus 25-gallon stern livewells total 40 gallons, the best livewell-per-dollar in the budget class.

Go ifBudget-minded anglers who still want a large total livewell
Skip ifYou want 200+ HP or a longer hull for big open water
Why #9 over #10: It beats the Lowe FM 1875 with a 40-gallon total livewell vs a 12-gallon recirculating plus 18-gallon aerated.
10

FM 1875

FM 1875
Answrs VerdictThe lowest entry price into a true walleye deep-V.
Length: 18'10"HP range: 115-200 HPStarting price: $39,945 (w/ Mercury 115 EXLPT)Fuel capacity: 32 galLivewells: 12-gal recirculating + 18-gal aerated

The FM 1875 is 18'10" with a 115-200 HP range. At $39,945 starting (with a Mercury 115 EXLPT), it's the lowest entry price into a true walleye deep-V, with a 32-gallon tank and 12-gallon recirculating plus 18-gallon aerated livewells.

Go ifFirst-time walleye boat buyers on the tightest budget
Skip ifYou want the biggest livewell or highest HP cap here

How we ranked these

The order weighs big-water seaworthiness, fuel and livewell capacity for all-day trolling, and purpose-built walleye features, then price/value. Higher-ranked boats combine more of those traits at their price. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What's the best all-around walleye boat for 2027?

The Ranger 620xFS Pro leads for big-water trolling, with a 57-gallon fuel tank, 28-gallon livewell, and a 300 HP rating built specifically for the Fisherman series.

How much does a walleye fishing boat cost?

Starting prices among current 2027-model-year walleye boats range from $39,945 for the Lowe FM 1875 to $101,995 for the Ranger 620xFS Pro.

Is aluminum or fiberglass better for a walleye boat?

Both are represented at the top: the Warrior V198 is a fiberglass deep-V with a lifetime hull warranty, while aluminum boats like the Alumacraft Competitor 205X Sport offer up to 400 HP and lighter towing weight.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Lowe FM 1875$39,945
Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk$50,458
Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 182$54,204
Lund 1875 Tyee$64,880
Starcraft Fishmaster 196 DC$78,271
Ranger 620xFS Pro$101,995
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.