Map for GTB?

[6 lb Smallmouth]

What's the best map you've found for GTB?  Anything on the internet you'd recommend?  Thanks for any info. 

[motocross269]

I use the Lakemaster Software for up there.....If memory serves me right it is in one foot intervals...

I think their website is lakemaps.com

[Genie]

Unfortunately, they don't have a paper map.  They do rock though for their detail.  The software route may be the only solution.  Same thing with the Navionics one - nice software, but no so so for the paper map.

[Skulley]

Navionics will probably be your best bet.  I have yet to see something better but lakemaps is very close. 


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[6 lb Smallmouth]

Thanks guys for the tips.  Probably just go with the Hotspot map since spending over $100 for the chip is not in the cards right now.  Good fishing.

[thedude]

http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/14913.shtml

[Waterfoul]

Thanks guys for the tips.  Probably just go with the Hotspot map since spending over $100 for the chip is not in the cards right now.  Good fishing.

You won't like the hotspot map... very little detail.

[djkimmel]

Are you looking only for a paper map? The Hot Spots map will help some with that. I always suggest you get a NOAA chart. You can order printed charts from MUCC. thedude provided a good link to an online zoomable version.

If you want to buy the chart, you will probably want #14913, Grand Traverse Bay to Little Traverse Bay - the same one that thedude linked to live above.

[6 lb Smallmouth]

Thanks Mike for the offer but that's a little more than I want to spend.

Hotspot maps have always worked for me in Door County so I bet it will work for me on GTB.  Thanks Dude and DJ for the advice and link. 

[Firefighter Jeff]

Thanks Mike for the offer but that's a little more than I want to spend.

Hotspot maps have always worked for me in Door County so I bet it will work for me on GTB.  Thanks Dude and DJ for the advice and link. 

  Hey Jerkbait,  Have you purchased a map yet??  I have an old one you can have, if you want it.  Just message me with your address.      Jeff

[6 lb Smallmouth]

Thanks for the offer Jeff but I already ordered one. 

By the way, if anyone has any tips for me I'll be staying in Elk Rapids with the family from 6-16 to 6-23.  Never fished the area or actually a Great Lakes smallmouth spawn before so I'll be pretty green.  I've been told to focus on Traverse City rather than Elk Rapids.  Any help is appreciated. 

[TheFishinPollock]

 I live in Elk Rapids I can take ya out and show ya  around a bit when your here . Long as it isnt a tuesday night or weekday when im working .

[6 lb Smallmouth]

I live in Elk Rapids I can take ya out and show ya  around a bit when your here . Long as it isnt a tuesday night or weekday when im working .

Sounds good Pollock.  We'll be up sometime Saturday.   If you wanted to go out Sunday that would be great.  I'll be in touch. 

[TheFishinPollock]

I have a NBAA out on east bay the 19th. So the weekend before woudl be perfect for me. I'll turn ya on to some inland lakes too with spots.  I can get out on EB ,but if the wind is way up my 16 footer  stays off . It's too old to go pounding around, but I will definatly need to get out there  with ya .