March 28, 2024

New DNR online fishing atlas available

A new online fishing atlas for desktop computers and smartphones is now available.

This mobile friendly atlas that will sync with your current GPS location contains lake contours and fish structure locations (tree piles, rock reefs, etc.) Anglers can use these features to target areas of a lake likely to hold fish. Other layers available on the atlas will help anglers using road maps, lake amenities and topography.

“This is a free app that can be used by shore, boat and ice anglers,” said Lewis Bruce, DNR fisheries technician who organized the project.

The online fishing atlas can be found by going to www.iowadnr.gov/fishing.