2017 Manitou Aurora Angler

Step aboard this Aurora Angler and you can tell it was owned by someone who actually fished and cruised, not just talked about it. The layout gives you room to move, cast, and rig without climbing over guests, and the rail height feels secure when the water gets a little confused. Manitou’s fencing and gates are solid, so you don’t get the rattles and squeaks common on lesser pontoons. The helm is simple and intuitive, with clear sightlines forward for picking your way through no‑wake zones or stump-filled coves. Multiple entry points make it easy to board from the dock or the beach, and the generous seating means you can bring the whole crew without feeling crowded.

This Aurora Angler shines on the smaller, quieter lakes and winding rivers common in the region. Its pontoon platform has the stability you want when guests shift to one side for a sunset photo or when you’re leaning into the net for a big fish. The open deck and easy access to the water make it perfect for sandbar days, lazy shoreline cruises, or trolling along weedlines. Shallow-draft pontoons let you nose into coves where heavier V-hulls won’t risk going. Between its comfortable seating and fishing-friendly layout, it’s equally at home on an early-morning bite or an evening cocktail cruise close to shore.