Best Garmin Lake Maps Apps

2.9😞(2.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#5in Navigation

Access detailed nautical charts and advanced boating features offline on your mobile device. Plan trips with dock-to-dock guidance, check weather and tides, and connect with a community of boaters. Ideal for cruising, fishing, sailing, and diving.

What We Love

🚀 Great navigation app
🗺️ Detailed charts and maps
⚓ Useful for boating and sailing
💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔒 Login issues and unreliable offline access
💰 Expensive subscription model
🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated map data

ActiveCaptain® by Garmin

Connect to Your GPS Plotter

Strong Contender

4.0😐(5.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#37in Navigation

This app connects your mobile device to compatible Garmin chartplotters, enabling wireless chart and map transfers, software updates, and route planning. It also provides access to a community of boaters for reviews and information on marinas and points of interest.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Seamless integration with Garmin devices
💡 Useful for planning trips and managing waypoints
🚀 Convenient for updating software and charts
👍 Great app for Garmin users

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
🔍 Limited chart and mapping functionality compared to competitors
🤔 Difficult to transfer data between devices
🤔 Confusing and not very intuitive user interface
💰 Expensive for the features provided

onX Fish: GPS Fishing Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Lake Finder, Weather, Species

Worth Considering

Lowrance: app for anglers

4.6😐(1.8K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#40in Navigation

Discover new fishing spots with detailed lake data, weather forecasts, and GPS navigation. Plan your next trip with insights on fish species, stocking history, and land ownership. Navigate hands-free and access maps offline.

What We Love

🚀 Great resource for finding new lakes
👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
🗺️ Detailed lake maps and access points
📊 Comprehensive fish data and surveys
⛅ Helpful weather integration

Room to Improve

❌ Limited coverage - only 4 states supported
🗺️ Inaccurate or low-quality lake contours
💰 Expensive subscription model
🔍 Inconsistent fish abundance/trophy data
🚫 Paywall for previously free features

More Garmin Lake Maps apps to explore

Great fishing charts

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads

This app provides detailed fishing charts and navigation tools for anglers. Manage waypoints, discover new fishing spots, and plan trips with offline maps and autorouting. Sync data with your Lowrance devices for a seamless on-water experience.

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AIS Maps: Marine & Lake charts

Detailed nautical & topo maps

Live AIS vessel trackingDetailed nautical chartsOffline map downloads

Explore detailed nautical, lake, and park maps with live vessel tracking. Offers offline map access, route planning, and weather forecasts for safe and informed navigation on water and trails.

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Explore with a Garmin device

Garmin Explore™

Off-grid navigationTrip planningOffline map downloads

Navigate off-grid with this app, which pairs with a compatible Garmin device for trip planning, mapping, and navigation even without Wi-Fi or cellular service. Plan routes, download maps for offline use, and sync data to the cloud.

(1.1K)

i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps

Lake Depth Map,Sailing Plotter

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation

Navigate waterways with detailed marine charts and GPS. Features include route planning, voice-guided navigation, tide and current predictions, and track recording. Offers extensive map coverage for various regions and inland rivers.

(15K)

Marine Navigation-USA Lake Map

by Bist LLC

$29.99

Navigate waterways with detailed NOAA charts, lake maps, and river maps. Features voice-guided route assistance, route management, and tide/current predictions. Supports offline chart downloads and GPX/KML route import/export.

Voice-guided marine navigationRoute manager for creating/importing routesOffline NOAA marine, lake, and river charts

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Lake Champlain – Boating Map

Raster Nautical Charts

$2.99

This app provides advanced marine raster nautical charts for various water activities. It offers seamless chart overlays, offline map display, and GPS tracking for easy navigation. Users can also add favorite markers and find points of interest.

Advanced marine raster nautical chartsSeamless chart overlaysOffline chart display

Fishing Points-Lake Depth Maps

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paid

Fish Finder,Gps Fishing Spots

Fishing AI for spot predictionDetailed lake depth mapsMarine charts with fishing points

This app provides detailed lake depth maps and marine charts with fishing points for various regions. It features an AI that identifies productive fishing spots based on bathymetry, local knowledge, and weather. Offers advanced GPS navigation with voice prompts, route planning, and tide/current predictions.

⚽ Sports

(2.2K)

CartoExplorer | maps | GPS

Hiking Outdoor Navigation

Extensive map library (USGS, IGN, SwissTopo, World)Route planning and savingReal-time track following

This navigation app offers a vast library of high-quality maps for outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling. Plan routes, track your progress in real-time, and mark points of interest. Offline map management ensures you stay on course without an internet connection.

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RouteBuddy Atlas - GPS Nav App for US and Worldwide Topo Maps

by RouteBuddy Ltd.

Offline topographic mapsUSGS National Park mapsThru-hiker trail maps

This GPS navigation app offers detailed offline topographic maps for various regions worldwide, including the US, UK, France, and Ireland. It caters to outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with features like national park and trail maps, with options for premium map purchases.

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CoMaps

Navigate with Privacy

Downloadable detailed mapsOffline navigationOutdoor mode with trails

Navigate your world with a free, open-source mapping application focused on privacy and offline functionality. Discover detailed maps, plan trips without cellular service, and enjoy essential navigation features. It's community-built and respects your data.

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness — eπ Maps

Go Well Prepared

Topographic maps of BWCAW and Superior National ForestOffline map accessPrivacy-focused: no location tracking or analytics

Explore topographic maps of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest. This app offers offline access to detailed maps, ensuring your privacy by not tracking your location or collecting analytics.

✈️ Travel

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Lake Genius: Boating Guide

Powell, Mead, Tahoe, Others

2000+ mapped sitesDaily water level updatesUnderwater hazard information

This app provides detailed maps and information for major western US lakes, including over 2000 mapped sites like camping, historical locations, and amenities. It offers daily updates on water levels and underwater hazards, along with navigation tools to mark locations, track routes, and estimate travel times.

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search functionality

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freemium

Loch Lomond Maps Offline

Offline OS maps viewer

$1.99

Navigate the Loch Lomond region with detailed offline maps from Ordnance Survey. Plan routes, search for locations, and track your GPS position without needing a mobile signal. Includes extensive footpath data and hill information.

Lake District Outdoor Offline

Free offline topographical map

Offline topographical mapsFootpath, track, and contour displayLandmark search (lakes, hills, cliffs)

Access detailed topographical maps of the Lake District National Park without needing a mobile signal. Ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, it displays footpaths, tracks, and contours. Search for specific landmarks and find your location using GPS.

Mapsforge offline vector maps.

View Mapsforge offline vector mapsSupport for OpenAndroMaps render themesOffline route calculation with BRouter

View and record offline vector maps with advanced features like custom themes, hill shading, and multiple layer stacking. Plan routes offline, measure distances, and sync data across devices. Supports various map formats and coordinate systems.

(3)

Text and Navigate with inReach

Earthmate

Send/receive text messagesOffline topographic mapsWaypoint and route navigation

Connect your satellite communicator to your mobile device for text messaging, navigation, and trip planning. Access offline maps, track your location, and share your adventures globally. Stay connected and safe on any outdoor expedition.

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