Navigate Lake Norman with routes that follow marked channels. Explore historical aerial imagery, check current water conditions, and discover local points of interest. This app works offline and provides emergency information.
1.2.2
September 1, 2026
Bug fixes. • Fixed a system dialog that could interrupt boat navigation. On the water, the motion of the boat could trigger iOS's "Undo Typing" prompt over the map while you were following a route. • Improved how algal bloom advisories are shown. The advisory no longer overlaps the Conditions header, long reports from NC DEQ can now be scrolled and expanded rather than taking over the screen, and tapping a report on the map shows its full details.
MoreNo, LKN Life is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience on the water.
LKN Life provides routes that follow marked channel buoys and estimates distance and time. It is important to note that it is not a navigation aid and does not show depth, shoals, or no-wake zones.
Yes, LKN Life is designed to work without a signal. The map, saved places, and boat details are kept on the device for offline access.
LKN Life allows you to switch to satellite view and use a year slider to view state aerial imagery from 1993 to the present, showing changes in coves, marinas, and the shoreline over decades.
LKN Life displays the current lake level and water surface temperature, alongside hourly and ten-day forecasts. It also provides algal bloom advisories from NC DEQ when active.
The app lists marinas, boat ramps, gas docks, waterfront dining, ship's stores, boat rentals, charters, lessons, anchor spots, sandbars, and coves with local insights.
No, an account is not needed to use LKN Life. The map, routing, conditions, and destinations all function when signed out. An account is only necessary for saving places and boat details.
In case of an emergency, LKN Life provides your location, an option for an emergency call, and essential details that a tow captain or insurer might require, all accessible offline on a single screen.