Abstract: The invention is a light housing with a switch that holds an LED light that shines directly on the depth meter of a standard downrigger. In the present embodiment the housing is molded plastic shaped to conform to the particular downrigger that it is to be deployed on. Other embodiments are manufactured to specific downriggers and are comprised of a light housing and switch housing. The invention shines the light directly on the depth meter for the deployment of the downrigger in low or no light conditions to allow the user to deploy the downrigger using both hands for deployment while providing a light source to shine on the depth meter allowing for precise depth positioning and avoiding damage or loss of equipment. This lighted depth meter allows the user to quickly deploy fishing equipment.

Abstract: The invention is a light housing with a switch that holds an LED light that shines directly on the depth meter of a standard downrigger. In the present embodiment the housing is molded plastic shaped to conform to the particular downrigger that it is to be deployed on. Other embodiments are manufactured to specific downriggers and are comprised of a light housing and switch housing. The invention shines the light directly on the depth meter for the deployment of the downrigger in low or no light conditions to allow the user to deploy the downrigger using both hands for deployment while providing a light source to shine on the depth meter allowing for precise depth positioning and avoiding damage or loss of equipment. This lighted depth meter allows the user to quickly deploy fishing equipment.