# Charted Waters

> Fishing companion app with detailed maps, offline access, and catch logging. (iPhone/iPad app by Kim Ratcliffe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charted-waters/id770297316 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kim Ratcliffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/770297319)
- Category: Lifestyle, Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charted-waters/id770297316/reviews.md

## What is Charted Waters?

Smarter Fishing: Your companion on the water. Whether you're trolling, casting or bait fishing our app is a valuable tool for any Charted Waters member.

Get this free app as part of your Charted Waters membership and access detailed maps of popular NSW and Victorian lakes and estuary's...

Online or Offline: Save Charted Waters maps for offline access, so you can find great fishing spots even when you're off the grid.

Depth Contours: View 2D Contours or 3D Bottom Mapping, each are colour coded to help you find your targeted water depth.

Deep Water: Deep, Intermediate and Shallow Waters are marked to help you easily identify areas you want to fish or travel through.

Markers/Structures: We provide locations of navigation aids, ramps, hazards, rivers, creeks, lagoons, islands & more.

Your Waypoints: Keep a log of all your catches and mark your favourite fishing spots. Go back anytime, no more guessing where that hot spot was!

Handy Tools: Control map layers, add waypoints, view real-time weather. All you need for a successful fishing trip.

Sync: Sync your data to your online account. View your waypoints on any device

Current maps include:
Batemans Bay
Bega River, Tathra
Blowering Dam
Brisbane Waters
Brogo Dam
Burrinjuck Dam
Copeton Dam
Corunna
Georges River
Glenbawn Dam
Lake Eildon
Lake Eppalock
Lake Hume
Lake Illawarra
Lake Macquarie
Lake Mulwala
Lake Windamere
Mallacoota Inlet
Manning River
Merimbula
Myall River & Lake
Narooma
Pambula
Port Stephens (East) 
Shoalhaven
Smith’s Lake
St Georges Basin
Talbingo Dam
Tamboon Inlet
Tuross Lakes
Wallaga Lake
Wallis Lake
Wonboyn Lake
Wyangala

We’re expanding our map data all the time and look to have charted waters for the majority of Australia and beyond. Stay tuned.

All maps and charts are for reference purposes only. Not for navigation.

## Key features

- Detailed fishing maps
- Offline map access
- Depth contours (2D/3D)
- Marker and structure locations
- Waypoint logging
- Real-time weather

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charted-waters/id770297316/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Charted water

*2018-07-07*

Won’t allow you to log in or create a password to log in. Weird. Can’t give it a good rating if it doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Re App

*2018-03-12, version 2.0*

Downloaded your app, won't allow access. Had to go to web page. Web page states 2 prices and only allows access to 1 price.....at $30 don't think so.  Rip off!!

### 2/5 — Useful, but not at $30 annual subscription

*2016-03-22, version 1.0.4*

These measurements are readily available online from the government as maritime maps with all of the data points. The only advantage of this app is to display your GPS location on the current map. For $30 per annum this a particularly steep and the developer should really rethink that strategy. Especially given that it applies a repeating debit to the bank account being used for automatic withdrawal of the next years fee without you being aware of this. Sounds dodgy to me.

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2016-02-02, version 1.0.4*

After buying this app you have to pay $30 per annum to use....
Lemmon !

### 5/5 — Cod Chaser

*2014-06-16, version 1.0.1*

Unbelievable app!  Mulwala map,is super impressive and a must have for all half serious fishos!  
The constantly added new maps save a lot of hassle when deciding where to go for a trip away, can't wait to get over to the coast and try out a few saltwater maps!
A real help for the visiting angler.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2014-05-23, version 1.0.1*

Awesome app for the keen Fisho!

Will be much better when more maps are completed, hopefully not to far in the distant future. 
Be good to see some NSW dams like burrinjuck, blowering, talbingo and rivers/creeks too! Here's hoping

## Frequently asked questions about Charted Waters

### What fishing maps are available on Charted Waters?

Charted Waters offers detailed maps for popular NSW and Victorian lakes and estuaries, including Batemans Bay, Georges River, Lake Eildon, and Port Stephens. The app is continuously expanding its map data to cover more of Australia.

### Can I use Charted Waters offline?

Yes, you can save Charted Waters maps for offline access. This allows you to find great fishing spots even when you are off the grid without an internet connection.

### What kind of mapping features does Charted Waters offer?

Charted Waters provides 2D depth contours and 3D bottom mapping, both color-coded to help you identify target water depths. It also marks deep, intermediate, and shallow waters for easier navigation.

### Does Charted Waters help me remember my fishing spots?

Yes, Charted Waters allows you to log all your catches and mark your favorite fishing spots as waypoints. You can revisit these locations anytime, eliminating the guesswork of finding productive fishing areas.

### What other tools are included in Charted Waters?

Charted Waters includes handy tools such as map layer control, waypoint addition, and real-time weather viewing. These features are designed to help you have a successful fishing trip.

### How often is Charted Waters updated?

The app was last updated on February 26, 2020, with version 2.5.1. The developers are continuously expanding map data and plan to cover the majority of Australia and beyond.

### Is Charted Waters suitable for navigation?

All maps and charts provided by Charted Waters are for reference purposes only and are not intended for navigation.

### What devices does Charted Waters support?

Charted Waters is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on March 27, 2014.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2020-02-26

- Improved user interface
- Improved maps
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2016-08-15

- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Ability to add Maps to Favourites
- Ability to add Temporary Waypoints
- Ability to get distance to selected Waypoint
- Improved User Location tracking
- Ability to view Maps fullscreen
- Ability to change base map
- Improved user interface
- Improved iPad compatibility

### 1.0.4 — 2015-02-26

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2014-10-29

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2014-10-14

Minor bug fixes

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