Best All-Around Battery & Hybrid Bowfishing Light Bar
The Swamp Eye® Gen 2.X Bowfishing Light Bar is the best all-around adjustable-color light bar for anglers running battery, alternator, or hybrid power systems. Designed to balance performance, efficiency, and mounting flexibility, it delivers wide, even flood coverage without the power demands or bulk of generator-focused systems.
Built for low-profile decks, platforms, and tight mounting spaces, the Gen 2.X keeps usable light on the water—not the shoreline—making it ideal for bowfishing and flounder gigging in muddy, stained, or clear water. Adjustable color output allows anglers to fine-tune visibility as conditions change throughout the night, improving contrast while reducing glare.
If you want one light bar that performs across changing water conditions and power setups, the Swamp Eye® Gen 2.X offers the best balance of output, efficiency, and versatility in the Swamp Eye lineup.
Quick Overview
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Best For: Battery, alternator, or hybrid boats
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Output: 20,000+ lumens
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Beam: Wide flood for broad coverage
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Adjustability: Full on-the-fly color tuning
Not sure which Swamp Eye® system fits your boat and power setup best? See our full breakdown in Which Swamp Eye® Light System Is Right for You?
Key Features
120-Watt High-Performance LED Light Bar
Delivers 20,000+ lumens—more than double the output of the first-generation Swamp Eye Light Bar—while maintaining efficient power draw.
Adjustable Color Output
Gradually adjust from deep warm white (ideal for muddy water) to bright cool white (for clearer conditions), with precise control anywhere in between. Tune visibility on the fly as water clarity, depth, and bottom composition change.
Optimized for Battery & Hybrid Power Systems
Designed for 12V / 24V DC battery, alternator, or hybrid setups, with optional generator compatibility when needed. Ideal for anglers who want strong performance without committing to a generator-only system.
Wide, Efficient Flood Coverage
A 23" purpose-built reflector delivers wide, even illumination across the water surface while minimizing wasted light and shoreline spill.
Low-Profile, Space-Saving Design
Slim aluminum housing fits cleanly on bows and platforms of all sizes—perfect for boats with limited mounting space or low-profile setups.
Building-Block Wire Harness Compatible
Control multiple lights with a single dial using Swamp Eye’s plug-and-play building-block wiring system—no custom wiring required.
New in Gen 2.X (Compared to Gen 1)
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More than 2× brighter while remaining at only 120 watts
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Building-block wire harness compatibility with Swamp Eye® HD and Silent Series
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Plug-and-play expandability for multi-light setups
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Improved efficiency without sacrificing usable output
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Versatile mounting options (side-mount brackets included; bottom and under-mount options available)
Optional Bluetooth controller available for use with the OutriggerGO™ App, allowing color, brightness, and advanced control directly from your phone.
If looking to outfit your boat - check out our Swamp Eye Gen 2.X Light Bar Kits
Why the Gen 2.X Exists
The Swamp Eye® Gen 2.X was designed for anglers who want strong, reliable bowfishing light without the weight, draw, or complexity of a generator-focused system. It fills the gap between maximum-output generator lights and battery-only systems by delivering wide flood coverage, adjustable color control, and efficient power use in a compact light bar.
Why It Matters
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Deliver wide, even flood coverage with efficient power draw
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Adjust color output to match changing water conditions
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Reduce glare and wasted light along the shoreline
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Run confidently on battery, alternator, or hybrid setups
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Fit tight or low-profile bowfishing decks
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Expand easily with plug-and-play wiring components
Who Is the Swamp Eye® Gen 2.X Built For?
The Swamp Eye® Gen 2.X is built for anglers who want the best all-around bowfishing light bar for battery-powered or hybrid boats.
It’s ideal for:
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Battery or alternator-powered setups
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Hybrid power systems
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Low-profile bows and tight mounting spaces
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Bowfishing and flounder gigging boats
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Anglers who want wide coverage without excessive draw
If you want one adjustable-color light bar that performs across mixed conditions and power setups, the Gen 2.X delivers the most balanced solution in the Swamp Eye lineup.
Need mounting ideas? Check out our Mounting Ideas for Your Swamp Eye Bowfishing Light Bars
Building Block Wire Harness
Want to control multiple lights at once, with one single dial? The building block wire harness is the fast and easy solution.
The building block wire harness is made of a waterproof plug and play system that makes wiring a breeze. You can forget about the days of crimping and soldering wires; this system is user friendly and easy to adjust in the middle of the night.
Here's a Complete Guide to Building Block Wire Harness to learn more about the different components and how they operate our lights.
7 Components:
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Control Dial
Turns connected lights on and off, adjusts color tone from warm white to cool white. Each 110v LED light bar comes standard with 1 control dial. Additional dials are sold separately.
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Foot Control Switch
Works great for targeting light sensitive or highly pressured fish.
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Control Dial Extension Lead
Use these to put the control dial wherever you want, or space your lights however far apart you want. This item is sold separately.
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Tee Connector for Control Dial
Used for connecting multiple lights to one single control dial. This item is sold separately.
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Power Cord Extension Lead
Easily extend the power cord of the lights with these, making mounting and wiring much easier. This item is sold separately.
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Power Cord Lead with Battery Terminals
Planning to run on 24V DC batteries? Includes a power cord lead wire with waterproof plug on one end and battery terminal ends on the other, making it quick and easy to switch from battery to generator. This item is sold separately.
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Bluetooth Controller for OutriggerGO App
This Bluetooth controller gives you an edge to put more fish in the boat. It allows tons of customizable options to set your lights up for specific species and water conditions. A few options include but are not limited to 9 quick color output selection buttons, an even more precise color wheel for dialing your color down to the detail, the ability to increase and decrease brightness of your lights, the ability to set your lights up on different banks for controlling them separately or together, and a custom strobe feature for targeting light sensitive fish such as silver carp. There are tons more options you can find in the OutriggerGO App: Complete Guide.
Specifications
Power Draw: 120W
Amp Draw:
• 12V DC – 10A
• 24V DC – 5A
• 110/120V AC – 1A
Lumen Output: 20,000+ lumens
Dimensions: 23" L × 4.5" H × 3.5" D
Weight: 4 lb 2 oz
Waterproof Rating: Marine-grade IP68
Beam Pattern: 130° wide flood
Mounting: 360° adjustable with included brackets; compatible with bottom-, back-, or top-mount options
Estimated Runtime:
• ~10 hours on a typical deep-cycle battery
• ~9 hours running six Gen 2.X bars on a 2000W generator
Need a full comparison?
See our guide to the 3 best bowfishing lights based on real-world performance to compare the Gen 2.X with Swamp Eye® HD and Silent Series.
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