Abstract: A portable foot pedestal is provided for supporting a foot switch trolling motor controller for a boat. The portable foot pedestal includes a substantially planar member having an upper surface and a bottom surface for supporting the foot switch controller. A plurality of adjustable support members is provided for supporting the planar member. The support members include substantially spherical end portions for contacting a bottom surface of the boat. A plurality of fastening members is provided for coupling the planar member to the support members. The substantially planar member includes apertures for receiving the support members. The support members are individually adjustable for adjusting the height and angle of the planar member with respect to the bottom surface of the boat.