2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy Review, Speed Test, Prices, Specifications

Sea-Doo has given its flagship fishing model – the Fish Pro Trophy – a major overhaul for 2026.

While it retains the same ‘shark grey’ and orange colour scheme as before – and still includes a dual battery set-up, cooler box with live bait well system, and a pop-up swivel seat – there are subtle but important upgrades that improve its capability even further.

It now comes standard with Sea-Doo’s new 10.25-inch touchscreen – the largest in the Jet Ski market to date – which unlocks a raft of new features including embedded maps, and real-time updates to track friends on a Sea-Doo equipped with the same screen.

It also gains a new 9-inch Garmin touchscreen navigation unit and fish finder.

Plus there are new toggle switches on the handlebars that are a lot easier to use.

And there’s a new handlebar riser to make it easier to ride while standing up, or find the most comfortable position when sitting down.

In this review we will go through all the key features, tell you what the 2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is like to ride – including top speed and acceleration tests – and go through the prices in Australian and US dollars.

Plus we will explain why we reckon the updated Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is one of the best leisure skis on the market today.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy versus Fish Pro Sport

The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is the flagship of Sea-Doo’s fishing range, sitting above the mid-size Fish Pro Scout and full-size Fish Pro Sport.

There was a limited edition Fish Pro Apex edition in 2025 – with a 300hp supercharged engine, plus a windshield and other accessories from the Explorer Pro – but that model was a one-time deal.

That leaves the Fish Pro Trophy as the beacon of Sea-Doo’s fishing line-up – and a brilliant, well-equipped all-rounder even if you don’t want to go fishing, and instead plan to use the cooler box to store ice cold drinks and snacks.

The Trophy is based on Sea-Doo’s large ST3 platform – which also forms the basis of the RXT-X performance ski, GTX Limited luxury model, and the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport, among other variants.

Can’t decide between the Fish Pro Sport or Fish Pro Trophy?

Both are great options, it just depends on your budget.

They are essentially identical except for their colour schemes and the luxury add-ons fitted to the Trophy.

The engine, top deck, rear deck extension and the hull on the Fish Pro Sport are identical to the Fish Pro Trophy.

But the Trophy gains a host of extra features that take it to the next level.

The Fish Pro Sport comes with a standard 7.6-inch instrument cluster – while the Fish Pro Trophy comes with the new 10.25-inch touchscreen digital display (pictured below).

The Sport has tilt adjustment on the handlebars, the Trophy has tilt and height adjustment.

The Sport has Sea-Doo’s old school toggle switches on the handlebars, the Trophy has the latest design which is a lot easier to use.

The Sport has a 7-inch Garmin navigation unit and fish finder, but it is not a touchscreen and is operated by toggle switches.

The Trophy has a 9-inch touchscreen Garmin that is faster and easier to use, all at your fingertips, a claw anchor and holster alongside the left footwell, and a pop-up swivel seat that can be used for fishing when the vessel is stopped.

Other features that are out of view: the Trophy has a twin battery set-up (rather than a single battery on the Sport) so you don’t run out of charge after a long day on the water with the engine switched off while the audio system and other accessories are running.

While both the Fish Pro Sport and Fish Pro Trophy come with a 51-litre (or 13.5 US gallon) cooler box, the Trophy’s cooler box doubles as a live bait well thanks to some clever plumbing built into the unit from the factory.

Other features in common: the Sport and Trophy both come with Sea-Doo’s clever reverse-thrust debris removal system called IDF.

Both models come with scuff guards to protect the edges of the top deck, and are available with the same premium audio speakers.

And both come with five detachable and relocatable fishing rod holders, plus the same flat-top seat design to make it easy to move from side to side.

There are two dock tie points either side of the bow, plus the rear seat hand rails can be used as dock tie points in calm waters.

Sea-Doo sells a bungee-style dock tie rope that is easy to use as you don’t need to tie it in a knot.

And the extra stretch helps keep the craft stable when tied to a dock.

Meanwhile, both models share the same rear deck extension and Linq accessory attachment points to accomodate extra-cost options such as a Sea-Doo fuel caddy or a Sea-Doo dry bag.

Both the Fish Pro Sport and Fish Pro Trophy have adjustable trim – to bring the nose of the craft up or down when on the move, to adjust to different riding conditions.

And both come with low speed cruise control trolling modes, ideal for fishing in rivers and lakes.

So the Fish Pro Sport and Fish Pro Trophy are essentially twins, it just depends how far your budget stretches and how many features you prefer.

Below are the prices of the 2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport and Trophy in Australian dollars:

Below are the prices in US dollars:

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Design

One of the best features of the Fish Pro Trophy is the easy access front storage compartment, which is at the core of all Sea-Doo ST3-based models.

Simply release two tabs, and the handlebars and centre console lid lift up as one.

This makes it easier to lean into the bow storage area.

On Yamaha and Kawasaki models you need to lean precariously over the handlebars to access bow storage.

While the Sea-Doo has slightly less bow storage compared to the equivalent Yamaha FX and Kawasaki Ultra series – and has a modest 14kg or 30 pound weight limit – it is far more useful, especially on the water.

There’s a mesh pocket for quick go-to items such as drinks, sunscreen, a portable marine radio, and a GoPro, while the main storage area is ideal for beach towels, a spare life vest, and a couple of dock ties.

Embedded in the top of the hood cover is a small console with a waterproof compartment to store a phone.

There is a piece of foam to protect the device from being bumped around in choppy conditions, and the USB charge port now has a cap to prevent corrosion.

As we have reported previously, the USB charging cable can be a tight fit – especially if the cable has a large plastic shroud, and you’re trying to store a large phone.

A minor update worth mentioning, the console lid is no longer a gloss finish, it has a textured matte design to prevent scratches – a simple but nice improvement.

Under the hood cover are recesses for an emergency beacon and fire extinguisher (pictured below), a requirement in some regions.

However, the rubber straps can stretch or snap over time so be sure to check they’re in good condition before heading out on an offshore journey.

Another update for 2026: the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy gets wider mats in the foot wells, with a more upmarket design and better grip. The previous floor mats were slippery when wet.

These new premium floor mats are standard on the Trophy in Australia and optional in other markets, so be sure to check.

As with the Fish Pro Sport, the Fish Pro Trophy comes with a factory-fitted rear deck extension and rear boarding rail.

The Linq attachment points mean optional accessories such as a Sea-Doo fuel caddy or Sea-Doo dry bag can clip into place securely.

You can also remove the cooler box if it’s not needed.

Be patient when doing this, because the levers under the cooler box that lock and unlock it into position (pictured below) can be stubborn.

When refitting the cooler box, make sure it is properly secured to the Linq accessory tabs and sitting correctly on the rear deck before you set off.

Take care with the retractable plastic tabs on the rear deck because they can snap if you use too much force when attaching and removing accessories, or if the accessories are not properly clamped down and you hit rough water.

Consider buying a couple of Linq accessory tabs from the Sea-Doo store and keep them as spares.

However, if you snap one of these on the water you’ll need to replace them when you’re back on dry land, because swapping them out is not a simple exercise.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Pop-Up Swivel Seat

When the post for the pop-up swivel seat is attached to its holster on the cooler box, it can be difficult to also attach a fuel caddy on the rear deck.

So move the post to the front storage compartment (where the seat-back is also kept), or leave it at home if you’re not going to use it.

It’s worth noting it’s easier to assemble and use the pop-up swivel seat in calm waters such as rivers and lakes – and may not be suitable for use in rough swell or ocean conditions.

To install the pop-up swivel seat, unclip the rear seat, detach the seat post from the holster on the cooler box and insert it into the locator hole, fit the rear seat onto the post, and then grab the seat-back from the front storage compartment and slot it into position.

Reverse the process when packing it away.

There is a lock-out built-in to the craft to ensure it can only be operated at low speeds – no more than 30kmh or 19mph – when the pop-up swivel seat is in position.

However warning labels – and the owners manual – recommend riders only use the pop-up swivel seat when the vessel is stationary.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Live Bait Well

When it comes to turning the cooler box into a live bait well, simply fit one end of the hose to the bottom corner of the cooler box, and the other end to the dedicated nozzle at the rear of the top deck.

The live bait well system draws water from an inlet just under the bond line, at the rear of the craft (see below).

Flick the switch on the console and watch the cooler box fill with water.

There are three options: system on, system off, or a timer (see below).

When on timer mode, water is pumped into the cooler box for 30 seconds every three minutes.

This is designed to minimise the drain on the battery when the engine is turned off.

This is one of the reasons the Trophy has a dual battery set-up, to make sure you have enough battery power to restart the engine after a day on the water.

Two pieces of advice: it’s best not to ride with the hose attached, in case it gets damaged or detaches from the craft at high speed.

And, in our experience, the cooler box fills faster when the engine is switched off.

With the engine running – even when the craft is stationary – the live bait well intake point struggles with the disturbance and aeration in the water caused by the jet pump, and the amount of water being pumped into the cooler box can slow to a trickle.

Using the live bait well when travelling at idle speeds also significantly slows the rate of water being ingested into the cooler box.

Our advice, especially if you want to the fill the cooler box quickly: use the live bait well when the engine is switched off (as shown above).

As with the cooler boxes on all Sea-Doo Fish Pro models, there are measurements on the lid to check the size of your catch – and there is a rubber mat with a raised border to stop hooks and weights sliding off.

And 24 locator holes on the cooler box (six each side and 12 across the back) for fishing rod holders (see below).

Plus two rod holders up front near the audio speakers (see below).

This is the better location if you prefer to minimise the amount of water spray on your fishing reel.

When fishing rods are stored in the holders on the cooler box, they can cop a bit of a spray when you’re travelling at speed.

There is a drain hole on the right rear corner of the cooler box, to make it easy to empty and clean after a ride (see below).

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Comfort And Convenience

The Sea-Doo ST3 platform is one of the most comfortable personal watercraft on the market today.

It has the widest footwells in the segment, so you can better position your feet. And the narrowest seat design – which prevents chafing on your legs.

The handlebars on the 2026 Fish Pro Trophy now have height adjustment – after adopting the handlebar riser from the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro – as well as tilt adjustment.

This makes it easy to find the perfect riding position whether sitting or standing.

Only two models across the entire personal watercraft market today have tilt and height adjustable handlebars: the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro and Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy.

It may not sound like a big deal but it’s a welcome upgrade to the 2026 model.

The toggle switches are another subtle but significant upgrade.

They are easy to operate on the move, without taking your eyes off the water.

A first for the Fish Pro Trophy – it now comes with an adjustable steering damper, previously reserved for Sea-Doo’s high-performance models.

The damper means you can choose between heavy or light steering – or something in between.

The new handlebars have a thicker post and a more sturdy design, and there’s a new centre pad.

However, the contoured hand grips carry over from before, which means the webbing of your hands can chafe against the plastic handlebar shrouds – even when wearing gloves.

Consider replacing the standard hand grips with Sea-Doo’s round performance hand grips, which tend not to push your hands into the plastic shroud – or be diligent about positioning your hands away from the inside edge of the handgrips.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: 10.25-inch Touchscreen

The 10.25-inch touchscreen – which also comes with a new housing – is the largest touchscreen in the personal watercraft class to date, and has more capability than any other touchscreen in the segment.

This screen debuted on the 2025 Sea-Doo GTX Limited, but for 2026 it has found its way onto seven of Sea-Doo’s top-line models.

It’s especially helpful on the Fish Pro Trophy because the screen has map integration.

The Trophy comes standard with a basic map layout.

But if you really want to get the best out of the system – and get a lot more detail – subscribe to Navionics Maps and access them via the BRP Go app on your smartphone.

First, download the BRP Go app to your phone, then through the app store subscribe to the Navionics map in your region – which costs approximately $30 to $40 per year.

Once that’s installed you have access to detailed marine maps, which a choice of 3D view as well as nautical maps or sonar maps.

You can plot a course, trace your steps, and even leave breadcrumbs (so to speak) to find your way back to where you started.

When using the Navionics app via your phone, it downloads the relevant section of your journey so it still works accurately when you’re out of mobile phone range.

The 10.25 inch screen also has a buddy system that allows you to see the location of other riders on Sea-Doos with the same screen – once you all sign into a group.

However, it’s worth noting the find a friend function only works when there is mobile phone cell coverage.

Many of the functions on the touchscreen can be operated by the toggle switches, such as sport mode, normal mode or eco mode for the engine.

Likewise trim adjustment can be changed via the touchscreen or the toggle switches, whichever is easier.

A long press in the middle of the display gives you a choice of a compass, a distance to empty gauge, or a time to empty gauge, based on your current riding style.

The screen also has the choice of a white background or a black background, and you can split the screen to show speed and engine revs, or speed and maps, or speed and music.

You can select these modes by touching the screen.

Or, two switches on the handlebars allow you to toggle through various modes quickly and easily – or pause music with a long press of a button.

The touchscreen works with gloves most of the time, but it is more responsive using bare fingertips.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Audio System

The sound system is epic – and is still the benchmark in the Jet Ski segment today – with plenty of bass and volume.

For 2026, the factory-fitted 50 watt audio system can be upgraded to 80 watts with a dealer-fitted Sea-Doo Platinum Audio package.

Upgrading the existing speakers to the 80 watt system costs about $AU1300 in Australia and about $US800 in the US.

If you bought a Sea-Doo ST3 model without audio and wanted to install an 80 watt system from scratch, it costs about $AU2400 in Australia and about $US1500 in the US.

We haven’t tried the 80 watt system but are already impressed by the 50 watt speakers, which are probably loud enough for most tastes.

The image below shows the new cap to minimise corrosion of the USB charging port.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Engine

As with the Fish Pro Sport and the majority of other Sea-Doo models, the Fish Pro Trophy is powered by Sea-Doo’s super efficient 1630cc three cylinder Rotax engine putting out 170hp.

Although it’s not supercharged it still has plenty of performance.

Part of the reason the acceleration is so responsive is Sea-Doo’s decision to equip most of its models – including the Fish Pro series – with a high performance scoop grate, which has a foil behind it that redirects water straight into the jet pump.

The reduces cavitation on take off and improves throttle response.

The only downside to this design in our experience is that the Sea-Doo is more inclined to ingest debris in shallow water, so be sure to stay in at least three feet or about 1 metre of water when stopped.

The Trophy has incredible fuel efficiency for a full size ski.

In normal riding conditions it’s possible to travel about 100km (or 60 miles) on the 70 litre or (18.5 US gallon) fuel tank.

In our testing, we found the Trophy is at least 10 per cent more fuel-efficient than the equivalent Yamaha FX and Kawasaki Ultra models.

The Trophy used about 45 litres per 100km – or 5 miles per gallon – compared to about 52 litres per 100km (or 4.5 miles per gallon) for the Yamaha and Kawasaki.

Riding style, rider weight, acceleration and top speed runs all impact fuel consumption.

If you cruise along in the Trophy at 50 or 60kmh (which is about 30 to 40mph) in calm water such as rivers and lakes, and you don’t apply wide open throttle or accelerate harshly, you might get up to 120km (or 75 miles) out of a single tank.

However that would not leave much room for error – and not much fuel in reserve.

If you plan to travel further than 100km (or 60 miles) – or you are carrying passengers, which also increases consumption because of the increased weight – consider one of Sea-Doo’s optional accessory fuel caddys, available in 15 litre or 20 litre capacity.

That’s a choice of 3.8 US gallon or 5 US gallon designs.

The example above is the new 20 litre or 5 US gallon option.

Just remember to remove the seat post and leave it at home, or stow it elsewhere on the craft, if you want to fit the fuel caddy and the cooler box on the rear deck at the same time.

Helpfully, the fuel filler on the Sea-Doo is up high near the centre console – not down low on the bow near the water’s edge, as is the case on the Yamaha FX – which makes it a lot easier to refuel the Trophy when you’re on the water.

When refuelling from a fuel caddy, we recommend using a jiggle hose or a battery powered fuel transfer pump, as the cap filler nozzle that comes with the fuel caddy can be fiddly and spill fuel.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Servicing And Maintenance

Service intervals are recommended every 12 months or every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes first, and usually includes an oil, filter and spark plug change.

Check service pricing with your local Sea-Doo dealer.

After each ride flush the exhaust system with fresh water to remove salt or other particles in water jackets and/or hoses to prevent corrosion or salt build up.

Turn on the engine first, then immediately connect the hose, make sure there is good water pressure, and ensure water flows out of the jet pump during the flushing process.

Because Sea-Doos have a closed loop cooling system it is important to not idle the engine for longer than 90 seconds when the vessel is out of the water.

If the engine is operated out of water for longer than 90 seconds, the driveline seal – also known as the carbon seal – could overheat and deteriorate.

A deteriorated carbon seal could leak water into the engine compartment on your next ride.

However, if you stay within these time limits – as advised by Sea-Doo – your carbon seal will remain in good condition.

At the end of the flushing process, disconnect the hose first (so you don’t flood the system), then run the engine up to 5000rpm for five seconds before shutting it off (according to the Sea-Doo owner’s manual).

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: What’s It Like To Ride?

What’s the 2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy like to ride?

Although the platform on which it is based is nine years old – which is the average time between major redesigns for Sea-Doo – the ST3 is one of the most successful platforms Sea-Doo has ever made.

The top deck – with narrow seats, wide footwells, and easy access bow storage – is class leading in terms of comfort and practicality. It is a triumph of industrial design.

However, the hull has some good points and some bad points.

On the plus side it delivers a relatively dry ride because the bow is so effective at deflecting water spray (as shown below).

The concave shape of the bow (compared the convex bow designs on the Yamaha FX and Kawasaki Ultra) diverts much of the water spray away from the craft.

To be clear, you will still get wet – it is a Jet Ski not a boat – but if you are getting wet on a Sea-Doo you would be getting soaked on a Yamaha or Kawasaki.

Another plus, the hull tracks well in calm waters and is largely predictable to ride. Rivers and lakes are the ideal environment for this ski, which makes it perfect for most waterways in the US.

In Australia, where ocean riding is more popular, there is a downside to the bow design.

Once the nose gets a little lighter – for example once you’ve used about one third of a tank of fuel – the bow starts to get light and then it is easily pushed around by cross-chop.

The hull tracks well in mild wind chop in rivers and lakes.

But when the going gets rough in open ocean, the Sea-Doo tends to bow hunt and follow the force of the wave, no matter which way you point it.

The hull design is not a deal breaker – most people don’t ride in open ocean conditions – but we mention it because it is a point of difference between the Sea-Doo and the equivalent Yamaha FX and Kawasaki Ultra models.

While the Yamaha and the Kawasaki will spray more water in your face, they are better at carving through rough water.

On balance, we reckon all the benefits of the Sea-Doo far outweigh the minor drawbacks of the bow – especially if you don’t plan on venturing into the ocean.

Our advice, leave the trim in the neutral setting, no matter what waterway you’re riding in and no matter what the fuel level is.

This is how the craft was set up to be at its optimum across a range of conditions.

We also like the new steering damper set-up.

We have previously tried it on Sea-Doo performance models (where it was designed to make sure the steering is not too twitchy at high speeds) and believe this is a nice addition to the Trophy.

Although we experimented with lighter and heavier settings by turning the dial, the middle setting feels the most natural.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Acceleration And Top Speed

How fast is the 2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy?

It’s not a performance ski but we wanted to see how it compares to similar models.

As always we took an average of four runs – two in each direction – to account for wind direction and water current.

We used a VBox that uses satellite signals to measure speed.

We started timing acceleration from 5kmh or 3mph because the slightest movement on the water triggers the device.

The ski had more than three hours on the clock, so it had just been run in.

We started with a full tank of fuel, the trim in neutral, and unlocked sport mode. The rider weighed 100kg (or 220 pounds).

Water conditions and rider weight can affect the results. This is what we got on the day using the stretch of water we conduct most of our tests.

Below are the acceleration numbers in kilometres per hour:

Below are the acceleration numbers in miles per hour:

These acceleration numbers make the Fish Pro Trophy slightly slower than the 1.9-litre four-cylinder Yamaha FX HO and slightly faster than the 1.5-litre four-cylinder Kawasaki Ultra 160.

In terms of top speed, the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is about 10kmh (6mph) slower than a Yamaha FX HO and about 10kmh (6mph) faster than a Kawasaki Ultra 160, according to our testing.

We also did a couple of runs with trim up and trim down, to satisfy our curiosity.

With the trim all the way up we hit 80kmh (or 50mph) only 0.1 of a second quicker than with the trim in neutral.

With the trim all the way down, we hit 80kmh (or 50mph) half a second slower – as the bow sat deeper in the water, pushing more water out of the way.

Regardless of what the numbers say, the Fish Pro Trophy does not feel slow – in fact it feels quite responsive – and has more than enough performance for this application.

Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy: Verdict

At first glance, the upgrades to the 2026 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy may seem minor.

But they are in fact significant improvements to what was already one of the best leisure skis on the market today.

The new 10.25-inch touchscreen brings a new level of capability and convenience.

The steering damper and handlebar riser deliver new levels of rider comfort.

And the new 9-inch Garmin touchscreen will be appreciated by fishing enthusiasts and explorers alike.

These upgrades are in addition to all the other features that make the Trophy so special.

The pop up swivel seat, dual battery set up, live bait well, cooler box, accessory attachment points, scuff guards, claw anchor, easy access bow storage, and the high-end audio system all make the Sea-Doo Fish Pro trophy a compelling proposition.

Plus it has one of the most fuel efficient engines in the segment.

Whether you’re into fishing, or just want to use the cooler box to keep food and drinks on ice, the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is one of the best thought out skis on sale today – appealing to experienced and first time riders alike.