Four Livewell Upgrades

Live bait is great if it stays healthy for the entire fishing trip. Here are four livewell upgrades anglers should consider.
Livewell with live bait on a fishing boat
Livewell upgrades will keep your bait fresh. Courtesy Contender

Here are four ways to improve life for your live bait.

Install a Clear Lid

By replacing a fiberglass or plastic lid with a clear one, anglers can monitor baitfish health at a glance. It gives your liveys some daylight, too

Upgrade the Aerator

Aerators like the PowerJet Plus by Flow-Rite use a Venturi aeration system that requires no additional wiring and delivers a soft plume of water into the livewell, reducing baitfish stress while doubling oxygen levels.

Add a Recirculating System

When fishing in shallow water, this system works by closing the intake and recirculating the water already in the well, preventing debris or contaminated water from entering. 

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Install a Livewell Light

A low-draw LED light makes it easy for anglers to see into the livewell during low-light hours, and once again gives your live bait some welcome illumination.