Best Lake Map Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 242+ lake map apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Lake Map Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Navionics® BoatingNavionics® BoatingFree2.9★ (2.3K)NoYesAug 2026
2onX Fish: Midwest Fishing MapsonX Fish: Midwest Fishing MapsFree4.6★ (1.6K)YesYesAug 2026
3Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartWavve Boating: GPS, Map, ChartFree4.7★ (6K)NoYesAug 2026
4i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gpsi-Boating: Marine Charts & GpsFree4.5★ (15K)NoYesAug 2026
5Lowrance: app for anglersLowrance: app for anglersFree4.6★ (2.7K)NoYesAug 2026
6Lake Genius: Boating GuideLake Genius: Boating GuideFree4.8★ (81)NoYesAug 2026
7Fishing Points - Lake MapsFishing Points - Lake MapsFree4.4★ (2.2K)NoYesAug 2026
8Lake Tahoe Pocket MapsLake Tahoe Pocket MapsFree4.8★ (4)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Lake Map

Navionics® Boating#1

Navionics® Boating by Garmin

Nautical and fishing charts
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
2.9😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in Navigation
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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
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps#2

onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Lake Finder, Weather, Species
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in Navigation
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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

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Limited coverage - only 4 states supported
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or low-quality lake contours
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart#3

Wavve Boating: GPS, Map, Chart by Wavve Boating INC

Marine Navigation, Depth, Tide
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in Navigation
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Navigate waterways with detailed nautical charts, tide predictions, and weather forecasts. Connect with a community of boaters to share points of interest and track friends on the water. Enjoy simplified GPS navigation tailored to your boat's draft.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful features like weather and wave data
  • 🚢 Great for new and experienced boaters

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate depth charts
  • 🚫 Limited coverage for certain areas
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

More Lake Map apps to explore

4
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
i-Boating: Marine Charts & Gps
Lake Maps & Fishing Spots
Free

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.

Detailed vector marine chartsRoute planning and editingVoice-guided navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Lowrance: app for anglers
Lowrance: app for anglers
Lowrance: app for anglers
Great fishing charts
Free

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.

Detailed C-MAP fishing chartsWaypoint managementOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Lake Genius: Boating Guide
Lake Genius: Boating Guide
Lake Genius: Boating Guide
Powell, Mead, Tahoe, Others
Free

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.

2000+ mapped sitesDaily water level updatesUnderwater hazard information
🗺️ Navigation
(81)
freemium
7
Fishing Points - Lake Maps
Fishing Points - Lake Maps
Fishing Points - Lake Maps
Marine Navigation/Fishing Spot
Free

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.

Fishing AI for spot predictionDetailed lake depth mapsMarine charts with fishing points
⚽ Sports
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Lake Tahoe Pocket Maps
Lake Tahoe Pocket Maps
Lake Tahoe Pocket Maps
Outdoor Guides & Maps
Free

Plan your Lake Tahoe adventures with offline maps and detailed guides. Discover national forests, state parks, trails, and points of interest. Utilize GPS features for navigation and stay informed with weather alerts.

Offline map downloadsNational forest and state park coverage1,800+ campgrounds and campsites
✈️ Travel
(4)
free with in-app purchases
9
Squam Lake Map
Squam Lake Map
Squam Lake Map
Easy navigation for Squam Lake
$4.99

Navigate Squam Lake with offline maps and a built-in compass. Find buoys and access a list of important phone numbers. Ideal for boaters and visitors to the area.

Offline map functionalityBuoy locations displayedIntegrated compass
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
paid
10
Salt Lake City Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Salt Lake City Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
Salt Lake City Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide
by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
11
Fishing Maps: Lake & River GPS
Fishing Maps: Lake & River GPS
Fishing Maps: Lake & River GPS
GPS Fishing Navigation & Maps
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
12
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Spots Map, Lures, Baits, Knots
Free

This app is your ultimate fishing companion, offering interactive maps, real-time forecasts, and AI-powered insights to help you catch more fish. Discover optimal spots, learn expert techniques, and get personalized recommendations for baits and lures.

Interactive fishing mapsReal-time weather and bite forecastsAI-powered bait and lure recommendations
⚽ Sports
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Lake District Maps Offline
Lake District Maps Offline
Lake District Maps Offline
Offline OS maps viewer
$1.99

Navigate the Lake District with detailed offline maps and powerful search. Plan and manage routes, track your GPS location, and share your whereabouts. Access worldwide online maps for broader context.

Offline Ordnance Survey mapsRoute and waypoint managementOffline search for places and roads
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
14
MyLake Live
MyLake Live
MyLake Live
by Michael Wayne Kay
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Lake Geneva Passport
Lake Geneva Passport
Lake Geneva Passport
by Lowell Thompson
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
16
RoadWatch — Offline Map Geo
RoadWatch — Offline Map Geo
RoadWatch — Offline Map Geo
by MIRABEN KALANT
Free

Discover and save community-curated places like cafes, parks, and scenic roads. Browse a full map, save favorites, read reviews, and add your own recommendations with photos and notes to build a personal guide to local spots.

Discover community-curated placesSave favorite locationsBrowse full map by category
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported
17
LakeCrew
LakeCrew
LakeCrew
Lake Life Together!
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
18
Big Bay Lake
Big Bay Lake
Big Bay Lake
by Big Bay Lake Development, LLC
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
LakeStats
LakeStats
LakeStats
Depth Map & Live Water Stats
Free

Access real-time water levels, boat ramp status, and historical lake data. Plan your next outing with detailed information on access points and water conditions. Features offline functionality for convenient use.

Real-time water levelsHistorical trends and comparisonsInteractive water level graphs
✈️ Travel
(16)
free
20
Sloan's Lake
Sloan's Lake
Sloan's Lake
Welcome to Sloan's Lake!
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about Lake Map

What are the best lake map apps for iPhone?
Navionics® Boating tops our lake map apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.9-star average from 2.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top lake map apps we rank are free to download, including Navionics® Boating and onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps.
Navionics® Boating has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ lake map apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides detailed nautical charts that can be used offline, along with a suite of tools for boating activities. It includes features for navigation, trip planning, weather forecasting, and community-based local knowledge.
Key features include internationally renowned Navionics charts, SonarChart HD bathymetry maps, U.S. Government charts, overlays like relief shading, Auto Guidance+ for route planning, real-time weather and tides, and community edits from other boaters.

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