The use of GPS technology by fishermen is increasing rapidly. Listed below are a few of the ways that it has been used or might be used in the future. If you would like to share additional ideas on how GPS can be used please email them to:
GPS Use in Fishing:
Marking
Hotspots: When fishing in a large lake it can
be difficult to return to the exact location where
you have had success in the past. However, with
GPS you can mark a waypoint at each of your productive
areas and easily return to them the next time out.
Map
Your Trolling Success: Each time you catch a
fish, mark a waypoint with your GPS. Then when you
return home you can upload those waypoints to a
computer database. Now you have a powerful tool
that can be used to map the most productive areas
in the lake, where you have caught certain species
of fish and where you have found success at different
times of day.
Mooching
Hotspots from Fishing Guides: A number of charter
fishing fleets have banned the possession of GPS
units on their boats. They are concerned that clients
will waypoint the locations of their "secret"
spots and then return on their own - thus eliminating
the need for guide services.
