Explore the map
Choose a state, then zoom and pan to find lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers near you. Tap any water to open its page, where you will find the shoreline from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset, stocking records published by state fish and wildlife agencies, likely species based on USGS range maps and a forecast from the National Weather Service. The base map is built from OpenStreetMap data.
A pin marks the middle of each water for directions, which is not always where the access point or boat ramp is. A water appearing on the map does not mean it is open to the public, so respect posted signs and private property, and judge ice, weather and water conditions for yourself before heading out.
Zooming in reveals smaller ponds and streams that are hidden at state level. Stocked waters list recent stocking dates, species and numbers on their pages, which helps when choosing between two nearby spots. On a phone, use two fingers to zoom, and use Expand map on any water page for a larger view of bays, inlets and coves. From any water page you can also open gear guides for the species stocked there or browse other waters in the same county.