Anybody else use Google Maps to find new spots to try out? I have found a bunch this way- you can see how isolated they are, get a good idea of how far you'll have to hoof a kayak to get there and even get a decent idea of how much weed cover there is which tells you a lot about depth too.
I love finding a great spot well off the beaten path that nobody fishes. They often have the most abundant and clueless fish populations and are a blast to explore on a yak. If you use it already I want to hear about the spots you found- if you don't try it and find one!
It's often tough to use for shore fishing, since you get very little if any info on shoreline conditions, but if you have a small boat or kayak it's a great way to find new places.
These are a couple of my most recent finds. Can't wait to get out there and see what lurks...
This one looks great because it's a decent enough distance from the road to dissuade most fishermen, nobody is nearby and it's a few miles from a bigger lake that sees a lot of traffic. Also the ring of weed cover bodes well for fish populations and it sounds totally fkn cool.
These look great because they're all a connected waterway, and the southernmost area looks like a perfect incubator and food source for some bigger fish. It's also miles and miles and miles away from ANYTHING so I'm guessing there isn't too much traffic out there.
This is such a great time killer, so what hidden gems are around your neck of the woods?
