Electric-Only Lakes: What They Are, the Rules, and Whether Your Gas Boat Can Go
Electric-only lakes ban running gas engines, not boats with them. Here is how the rules vary, what you can bring, and what you still need to register.
Guides & reviews
Battery guides
How Much Battery Do You Need for an Electric-Only Lake?
With no gas motor to fall back on, your battery has to cover the whole day. Runtime tables, capacity targets and the reserve to plan for.
The Best Trolling Motor Batteries of 2026
Our top lithium and AGM picks for 12V, 24V and 36V trolling motors, compared on weight, BMS rating, cold charging and warranty.
Best 36V Trolling Motor Batteries: Which Can Handle a QUEST?
Ten 36V batteries compared, with the BMS rating check every QUEST and Terrova 112 owner needs.
Best 24V Trolling Motor Batteries: Single-Battery Lithium Compared
Replace two 12V batteries with one. Ten 24V options compared, plus which BMS rating your motor needs.
Best 12V Trolling Motor Batteries: Lithium and AGM Compared
13 lithium and AGM 12V batteries side by side, with our picks for value, warranty, cold weather and kayaks.
What Battery Does My Minn Kota Need? Battery Guide by Model
Voltage, max amp draw, BMS rating and runtime for every Minn Kota, plus how much capacity a full day takes.
Minn Kota QUEST vs. Brushed Terrova: Is Brushless Worth It?
What the extra $800 to $1,100 buys you, and what QUEST means for your batteries and wiring.
Terrova vs. Ultrex vs. Ulterra QUEST: Which Minn Kota Bow Mount?
Same brushless motor, three very different ways to steer and stow. Here is which one fits how you fish.
Minn Kota Trolling Motors Compared: Every Model Explained
Every current Minn Kota family side by side, with thrust, voltage, amp draw and price, plus which one fits your boat.