Topographic Maps 2024
Cast_And_Blast reply :
First I would like to say sorry if this is in the wrong section!
Where do you all find your topographic maps? I have searched and searched and just can't seem to find some that I can access without paying that are actually good or maybe I'm just searching for the wrong things? Maybe I'll have to pay,but I would prefer not to. Any help you all had would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines!
-Slater
Jar11591 reply :
I know here in NYS, you can find topo-maps on the DEC website. They aren't very detailed, but they're pretty accurate. I print out maps of all the lakes I fish and keep them in a binder.
Long Mike reply :
Here's a good start,
http://www.navionics.com/en/webapp
Catt reply :
Acme Mapper has Topo & Satellite at the click of a button.
00 mod reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 11:34 PM, Catt said:Acme Mapper has Topo & Satellite at the click of a button.
Ok, explain to me how to use it then. every body of water I searched was just blue!
Jeff
WRB reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 1:56 PM, Cast_And_Blast said:First I would like to say sorry if this is in the wrong section!
Where do you all find your topographic maps? I have searched and searched and just can't seem to find some that I can access without paying that are actually good or maybe I'm just searching for the wrong things? Maybe I'll have to pay,but I would prefer not to. Any help you all had would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines!
How many different lakes do you plan on studing and fishing ?
Do you use a sonar unit with GPS?
Unless you have a photographic memory, the map needs to be with you on the water to be you on the water.
Tom
-Slater
Smokinal reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 11:42 PM, 00 mod said:Ok, explain to me how to use it then. every body of water I searched was just blue!
Jeff
same here please...
SCangler91 reply :
Just downloaded the Navionics app for my iPhone since I don't have a built in GPS on my fish finder and it works well. Has all the main lakes, but not going to have reservoirs or smaller bodies of water like that.
Cast_And_Blast reply :
On 3/9/2014 at 12:18 AM, WRB said:
On 3/8/2014 at 1:56 PM, Cast_And_Blast said:First I would like to say sorry if this is in the wrong section!
Where do you all find your topographic maps? I have searched and searched and just can't seem to find some that I can access without paying that are actually good or maybe I'm just searching for the wrong things? Maybe I'll have to pay,but I would prefer not to. Any help you all had would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines!
How many different lakes do you plan on studing and fishing ?
Do you use a sonar unit with GPS?
Unless you have a photographic memory, the map needs to be with you on the water to be you on the water.
Tom
-Slater
There are only maybe 3 or four lakes i plan on fishing that i would like to have a topo map for. I was planning on maybe printing it out somehow since our unit does not have a built in gps.
I couldn't figure out how to use the mapper.acme.com but the navionics one has helped a good bit. Thanks for the help guys!
mnbassman23 reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 11:42 PM, 00 mod said:Ok, explain to me how to use it then. every body of water I searched was just blue!
Jeff
On 3/9/2014 at 12:40 AM, Smokinal said:same here please...
Did you guys click Topo in the top right corner when you are in the program? It is set standard on "Map" which will have all the lakes blue in color. Satelite is also in the top right corner.
WRB reply :
The Navonics Premium paper maps are $20 each, not all lakes are available. If one of the lakes has a lot of topo features and the bass relate to isolated or off shore deep structure or channel bends, topo maps are essential. Try 1 map if available, well worth $20.On 3/9/2014 at 3:11 AM, Cast_And_Blast said:On 3/9/2014 at 12:18 AM, WRB said:There are only maybe 3 or four lakes i plan on fishing that i would like to have a topo map for. I was planning on maybe printing it out somehow since our unit does not have a built in gps.On 3/8/2014 at 1:56 PM, Cast_And_Blast said:First I would like to say sorry if this is in the wrong section!
Where do you all find your topographic maps? I have searched and searched and just can't seem to find some that I can access without paying that are actually good or maybe I'm just searching for the wrong things? Maybe I'll have to pay,but I would prefer not to. Any help you all had would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines!
How many different lakes do you plan on studing and fishing ?
Do you use a sonar unit with GPS?
Unless you have a photographic memory, the map needs to be with you on the water to be you on the water.
Tom
-Slater
I couldn't figure out how to use the mapper.acme.com but the navionics one has helped a good bit. Thanks for the help guys!
Tom
Wayne P. reply :
The Web App on the Navionics web site has current topo maps for the US and is updated daily.
It is viewable only.
It is the same data that is downloaded when updating a Navionics map card with Freshest Data.
00 mod reply :
On 3/9/2014 at 4:09 AM, mnbassman23 said:Did you guys click Topo in the top right corner when you are in the program? It is set standard on "Map" which will have all the lakes blue in color. Satelite is also in the top right corner.
Tried that. Looking at Pickwick and Lake Baccarac. Pickwick stays blue and Baccarac so no info.
Jeff
MDH713 reply :
On 3/9/2014 at 6:38 AM, 00 mod said:Tried that. Looking at Pickwick and Lake Baccarac. Pickwick stays blue and Baccarac so no info.
Jeff
Same thing happened when I clicked topo for my local waters. Just all blue water.
Smokinal reply :
On 3/9/2014 at 8:08 AM, MDH713 said:Same thing happened when I clicked topo for my local waters. Just all blue water.
same here. I have bought maps from these guys, though, and really like them.
http://www.fishinghotspots.com/
00 mod reply :
Will. Check it out. Thanks
Jeff
Catt reply :
It appears someone wants to make money off their state/county lake maps!
Topo on the land is fine but no lake!
WIGuide reply :
You can view Navionics maps on their website. I know here in Wisconsin the DNR has topo maps on their website that you can download and print. They aren't super detailed, but they'll give you an idea, Maybe your state DNR has something similar. Otherwise, if you're not looking for a ton of different maps, hotmaps make pretty decent paper charts for $10 to $15 a piece.
Long Mike reply :
One other good source for maps is Atlanticmapping.com. Their maps (hard copy only) are some of the best I've ever seen, but they only include major water bodies.
Cast_And_Blast reply :
Thanks for the all the help guys! I really appreciate it!
Catt reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 11:42 PM, 00 mod said:Ok, explain to me how to use it then. every body of water I searched was just blue!
Jeff
Sorry Jeff don't know whats up, it was there last year!
00 mod reply :
No biggie. There are plenty of other maps out there. Just always on the lookout for other maps. Thanks
Jeff
tbone1993 reply :
On 3/9/2014 at 5:18 AM, WRB said:The Navonics Premium paper maps are $20 each, not all lakes are available. If one of the lakes has a lot of topo features and the bass relate to isolated or off shore deep structure or channel bends, topo maps are essential. Try 1 map if available, well worth $20.
Tom
where do i buy paper navionics maps?
WRB reply :
Try Navoinics direct, Amazon or Cabelas depending on the lake.
Tom
volchuck reply :
navionics.com and click on the webapps at the top right of the page. you can zoom in on most big lakes, pickwick and most (if not all in may area) of the TN river impoundments once you zoom in fully will load the full topo of the lake with roadbeds, creeks, etc noted...
SudburyBasser reply :
Are you asking for maps of land or water? Topographic maps are for land, bathymetric maps/nautical charts are for water.
At any rate, for charts you may want to try http://www.anglersatlas.com/. It's got gaps but it might be of some help to you.
stratoliner92 reply :
Regarding Navionic WebApps is it possible to see the lat/lon of areas with the Free maps?
volchuck reply :
On 3/12/2014 at 10:21 PM, deadadrift89 said:Regarding Navionic WebApps is it possible to see the lat/lon of areas with the Free maps?
no, I havent found a way to view the lat/lon on the free webapps, acmemapper has the lat/lon, if you have it open in another window you could fairly accurately get to the general lat/lon but not sure how accurate it would be...
Smokinal reply :
Ya, about those Navionics web maps. Uhh, not too accurate. I know my home lake pretty well and the spots I do know, I know very well. I looked at my lake on their website and it's missing quite a bit; like rock piles that I know are there. They give general depths but don't look at them for any structure off the bank.
EDIT: And that's my 300th post tip.
fwiw....
Wayne P. reply :
On 3/12/2014 at 10:21 PM, deadadrift89 said:Regarding Navionic WebApps is it possible to see the lat/lon of areas with the Free maps?
That feature has not been added yet. It is a work in progress.
geo g reply :
Florida guys there is a free site put out by the u. of Florida with topo maps on 100 of the states most popular bass fishing lakes. I always go there when fishing a new lake.
jkroosz reply :
On 3/8/2014 at 11:23 PM, Long Mike said:Here's a good start,
http://www.navionics.com/en/webapp
x2
Maybe you can print them off?
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