LiTime 36V 50Ah Battery Review - Wired2Fish

Jul 01, 2025

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There are more lithium battery brands in the fishing world these days than Bayer has aspirin. Some are excellent, others are average, and a few fall short. One brand I’ve had extensive experience with over the past couple of years—and believe truly delivers the complete package—is LiTime. From product quality and performance to marketing, packaging, and price, LiTime checks all the boxes.

Consumer response to LiTime has been overwhelmingly positive. I’ve actively looked for negative reviews or complaints, and so far, I haven’t found any. Of course, no product is perfect for everyone, but in both my personal experience and from what I’ve heard in the fishing community, the feedback has been nothing but praise.

This includes their battery chargers as well. I currently run a Power Pole Charge on one of my boats paired with a LiTime battery, but I’ve also installed LiTime’s 4-bank charger on another rig and will review that separately.

I’m currently using the LiTime 36V 50Ah (actually 38.4V nominal) battery to power my Minn Kota trolling motor. I initially thought I might need a larger battery, but the 50Ah has proven to be more than sufficient. It’s efficient, recharges in under two hours, and delivers very clean power through a direct wiring harness to the trolling motor.

For those who like to get technical, I meter my batteries before and after use. The LiTime battery registers a full charge at 14.39V. Their Bluetooth app is a great tool for real-time monitoring, but I still like to confirm everything with a standard multimeter — it’s a good way to double-check and really understand what your battery is doing.

At a price of $419, the performance-to-value ratio is hard to beat.

When I received my first LiTime battery, the packaging blew me away. Heavy-duty foam surrounds the battery, and all documentation comes sealed in a waterproof bag. That may seem like a small detail, but to me, it speaks volumes about the company’s pride in their product. If they care that much about packaging, it usually means they care about what’s inside, too.

Many lithium batteries I’ve tested tend to lose charge or go into sleep mode after sitting unused for a few days. Not this one. With my busy schedule, I often get on the water just once a week. Even after sitting idle, the voltage on the LiTime stays consistent. That kind of reliability is critical, especially when you’re out fishing all day and can’t afford power issues.

As fishing season ramps up, my confidence in this battery continues to grow. It’s proven to be dependable even during periods of infrequent use.

If you’re shopping for a lithium battery, do your research. Read user reviews, both positive and negative, and look beyond just price. Warranty, customer service, ease of return, and product support all matter.

There are plenty of good lithium battery brands out there—but based on my experience, LiTime stands out. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend LiTime to anyone looking to upgrade their marine power setup. Their lithium batteries are efficient, reliable, and thoughtfully engineered. Whether you’re fishing weekly or daily, you’ll appreciate the consistency and peace of mind.

With a BS in Radio/Television from Illinois State University, Terry Brown had the vision for Wired2fish. He currently serves as the President of Sales for Wired2fish. Prior to that he was director of sales at Bassfan.Brown is not only the best connector in the fishing industry, but he’s also the handiest man around a boat. He can fix just about anything on a boat from electronics to motors and everything in between, and the other team members always rely on him for answers on boat issues.He’s also an accomplished angler, radio host and writer. Another jack of all trades on this avid angling team.