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Navigate Anywhere - No Cell Service Required

Download high-resolution NOAA charts and relief shading for true offline navigation when you're offshore

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Why Offline Capability Matters

When you're 50 miles offshore targeting Grouper, cell service is non-existent. Most fishing apps become useless the moment you lose signal - leaving you blind without charts, waypoints, or navigation. That's dangerous and frustrating.

Fish Fathom was built by offshore anglers who understand this problem intimately. Our app works 100% offline with downloaded maps. Every feature - NOAA charts, relief shading, waypoints, routes, navigation - functions perfectly without any internet connection whatsoever.

You're not streaming maps from a server. You're not hoping for a weak signal. You download the charts you need before leaving the dock, and then Fish Fathom works flawlessly all day, every day, anywhere in the world. That's the way a serious fishing app should work.

How to Download Maps for Offline Use

1

Select Your Region

Pan and zoom to the area where you'll be fishing. Draw a box around your fishing grounds or select from predefined regions.

2

Choose Map Layers

Select which layers to download: NOAA ENC charts, relief shading, fish surveys, or all layers. More layers = more storage.

3

Download & Go

Tap download and wait for the maps to save to your device. Once complete, you're ready to navigate 100% offline.

What Works Offline

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NOAA ENC Charts

Official electronic navigation charts with depth contours, navigation aids, and hazards - fully offline.

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HD Relief Shading

High-definition underwater terrain visualization shows bottom structure without any internet connection.

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Waypoints & Routes

Create, edit, and navigate to waypoints and routes completely offline. All your spots are always accessible.

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GPS Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation, course tracking, and distance monitoring - all offline using device GPS only.

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Unlimited Regions

Download as many regions as you want. Florida Keys this weekend, Alaska next month - no limits.

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Hyper Performance

Offline maps render instantly with zero lag. No waiting for tiles to load or dealing with spotty connections.

Storage Requirements

Small Region (10 sq mi)

Approximately 50-100 MB

Example: Local reef area, nearshore fishing grounds

Medium Region (100 sq mi)

Approximately 500 MB - 1 GB

Example: Entire bay system, offshore ledge area

Large Region (1,000 sq mi)

Approximately 5-10 GB

Example: Entire coastline section, major fishing region

Tip: Download only the specific areas you fish to save storage space. You can always download additional regions later when connected to WiFi.

Offline Coverage Area

  • US Coastal Waters: East Coast, West Coast, Gulf of America - complete NOAA ENC coverage
  • Hawaii: All Hawaiian islands with NOAA charts and relief shading
  • Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario - full navigation charts
  • Alaska: Comprehensive coverage of Alaskan waters and fishing grounds
  • Offshore: Deep water charts for offshore fishing - no more worrying about cell service

Benefits of True Offline Navigation

  • Fish Anywhere: No cell service? No problem. Navigate confidently 100 miles offshore.
  • Battery Savings: No cellular radio means longer battery life when you're on the water all day.
  • Instant Performance: Maps load instantly without waiting for network requests or tile downloads.
  • Save Data Costs: No cellular data usage while navigating - perfect for limited data plans.
  • Peace of Mind: Know your navigation app will work no matter what - even if you lose your phone signal.

Ready for True Offline Navigation?

Fish with confidence - anywhere, anytime, without cell service.