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Hey guys Ive done a couple of searches and was wondering what types or where do you find the best maps for learning/scouting new water. I fish tn and mostly the tn river but have several area lakes around that I would like to get some basic topography and start putting together some game plans. Thanks in advance.
If you are talking about "hard copy" maps, I get mine at Walmart.
The majority of my "hard copy" maps come from here : Fishing Hot Spots- America's Fishing Map and Topographic Lake Maps ... but, were purchased at Wal-Mart or from a local tackle outlet.
Many people use these types of maps in conjunction with Google Earth ... comparing them for a better understanding of the visible terrain vs the underwater topography. It also shows the locations of marinas, bridges, and the roadways leading to those places. Plus, if you dial back the "history" menu dial ... you can see a lot of the exposed shoreline structure & cover, when the lake is pulled down to Winter Pool.
... cp :kewl
can I get it on my desktop or online so that I can do searches and print my own stuff or how does that work? I don't have the high end electronics on my boat. I want to be able to mark and print spots and also plan future drops and such.
I need kentucky lake south to be exact!!!
I bought a Kentucky Lake South at Grizzly Jig.
I think you can only get hard copy lake maps & digital (SD card) topo lake maps .... but, you might do a search for an online version, and see what you come up with. (I did, but only found free topo maps of LAND, not any of water)Quote:
Originally Posted by slickwater1
If you have a printer w/scanner .... you could always mark your maps and then scan a picture into your computer's picture files. Then print out a paper copy.
OR ... copy the appropriate section of the map, then make your "marks" on the paper copy, and then scan them back into your computer's picture files.
... cp :kewl
Can't you get the lake cards (for fish finders - Navionics, etc) and just view them on your computer? Also, another option for you might be the Navionics app if you have a smartphone.
The navionics app for tablets and smartphones is what I use.
Check out Angling Technologies online.
Just checked and Kentucky Lake is on there with depth contours. To get contours you have to subscribe, but it has helpful information.