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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > August 2019 > How to Find a Fishing Place Near You
The gear is packed up, the rods are rigged, and the weather is perfect. You’re ready for a fun-filled day of fishing, but you’re not sure where to go. Maybe you’re looking to try somewhere new or you’re visiting a new city, but you’ve found yourself frantically wondering how to find a fishing place near you.
No matter what the scenario, there’s an easy tool that will teach you how to find a fishing place near you: the TakeMeFishing.org fishing map powered by FishBrain.
This dynamic map will help you easily find the best places to fish near you. To use the map, zoom in on the area or waterbody you’re interested in fishing or search for it by name. You can see what fellow anglers are catching in real time plus what methods they’re using to catch the fish. You can also filter the map by a certain species of fish to view logged catches across the country.
The Places To Fish Map includes fishing intelligence features that showcase recent catches, prominent fish species in the area, and local knowledge sourced from expert anglers. Tap into the fishing forecasts feature that shows you the best times and tides to target a fish species. You can even locate U.S. Fish & Wildlife refuges and hatcheries for expanded fishing opportunities and other nearby points of interest such as boat ramps and places to get a fishing license. Easily uncheck the places of interest to clear the map and just view fishing spots and catches.
You no longer need to worry about how to find a fishing place near you; with this powerful fishing map, all the best places to fish near you are in the palm of your hand! Give it a try and discover what new possibilities unfold. Happy fishing!
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Alycia Downs is a freelance content creator and avid sportsman who contributes to numerous publications promoting tourism, fishing, and outdoors. Alycia is a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and is actively involved with conservation and fishing non-profit organizations. Visit her personal blog at tideandtale.com or on Instagram @tideandtale.
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