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onX Fish: Midwest Lake Finder App Review - GPS Navigation for Anglers

by onXmaps, Inc.

4.0
IOSNavigation
Specialized fishing app providing detailed lake data, ownership information, and GPS navigation for Midwest anglers. Combines satellite imagery with fisheries data to help users discover and access new fishing locations.

Detailed Review

onX Fish: Midwest Lake Finder represents a specialized digital tool for freshwater anglers operating across five Midwestern states. Developed by onXmaps, Inc., the application leverages the company's established expertise in GPS mapping and land ownership data, now tailored specifically for fishing enthusiasts seeking to explore unfamiliar waters with confidence. The application's core functionality centers on integrating high-resolution satellite imagery with comprehensive fisheries databases. Users can identify water bodies, access detailed species information, and determine optimal entry points through public access areas or private land requiring permission. The GPS navigation system provides real-time positioning data, while land ownership layers help anglers navigate complex property boundaries and avoid trespassing situations. Offline map capabilities ensure functionality in remote areas with limited cellular service. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design for outdoor usage, with intuitive map controls and clearly organized data layers. The interface prioritizes quick access to essential fishing information while maintaining the robust mapping tools onX is known for. Real-world usage patterns show anglers primarily utilizing the app for pre-trip planning—scouting potential lakes, identifying fish species present, and determining access points—before switching to navigation mode during actual fishing expeditions. User feedback consistently praises the app's data comprehensiveness and practical utility. Knoc320 (June 26, 2025) noted its effectiveness for 'finding access's on the lakes and who to get permission from,' while Pfrasier (June 25, 2025) found it 'eye opening to see all the data on lakes in northern Wisconsin.' Some users, including Chiefs and football (July 6, 2025), have requested expanded state coverage and improved topographic mapping for certain lakes. The application demonstrates significant strengths in data integration and practical field utility, though its regional limitation to five states represents a notable constraint for anglers outside the coverage area. The subscription model provides ongoing value through updated data, but requires financial commitment beyond initial download. Ideal for serious Midwest anglers seeking to expand their fishing locations while maintaining proper land access protocols and regulatory compliance.

Key Features

  • Land ownership mapping identifies property boundaries and ownership details to help anglers secure proper access permissions before fishing
  • Species database provides current fisheries information showing what types of fish inhabit specific lakes across the Midwest region
  • GPS navigation with offline maps enables reliable positioning and route tracking even in remote areas without cellular service
  • Satellite imagery overlay combines high-resolution aerial views with fishing data for comprehensive visual scouting of potential locations
  • Public access identification pinpoints boat launches, shore fishing spots, and other legally accessible entry points to water bodies
  • Trip planning tools allow anglers to mark waypoints, save favorite locations, and prepare fishing strategies before reaching the water

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive land ownership data
Detailed fisheries information

Perfect for: Midwest anglers seeking new fishing locations with proper access information

Screenshots

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User Reviews

hsiaoendosnanK
Jun 5, 2025

This app turned what used to be hours worth of research into minutes at your fingertips. So easy to navigate and find new bodies of water with exactly what you’re looking for! Great app! This app turned what used to be hours worth of research into minutes at your fingertips. So easy to navigate and find new bodies of water with exactly what you’re looking for!

Chiefs and football
Jul 7, 2025

I love it but I would want them to add Nebraska and the lake hybrid and topo maps need to be improved and added on some public lakes Improve lake map I love it but I would want them to add Nebraska and the lake hybrid and topo maps need to be improved and added on some public lakes

Yhsifem
Jul 4, 2025

I’ve been looking for an App that gives me easy means to obtaining information about Northern Wisconsin Lakes and Onyx Fish more than does the job. Five stars from me! Wisconsin Angler I’ve been looking for an App that gives me easy means to obtaining information about Northern Wisconsin Lakes and Onyx Fish more than does the job. Five stars from me!

Knoc320
Jun 27, 2025

This app works greats for finding new lakes, finding access’s on the lakes and who to get permission from if their is no public access. Also use it a lot to find out what species of fish are in lakes. Great for finding new lakes This app works greats for finding new lakes, finding access’s on the lakes and who to get permission from if their is no public access. Also use it a lot to find out what species of fish are in lakes.

Pfrasier
Jun 26, 2025

This app has been very eye opening to see all the data on lakes in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. I’m enjoying exploring some bodies of water that I would not have gone to without seeing all the fish data. Thank you onX Fish! Eye opening This app has been very eye opening to see all the data on lakes in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. I’m enjoying exploring some bodies of water that I would not have gone to without seeing all the fish data. Thank you onX Fish!

App Details

Developer

onXmaps, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.0

Last Updated

9/6/2025