onX Fish: Midwest Lake Finder

This App is fantastic, and will only get better as more information is added to the database. That said, There’s a few things. One, need to be able to add data as a user. Not sure where the actual data is coming from. There’s also a good amount of lakes with datapoints and fish locations. There’s also a LOT of lakes with nothing. My two biggest complaints are this: 1. You need to make an iPad version. That, at this point, there isn’t one with the ease of porting an iOS app to iPadOS in 2025 is kind of shocking. 2. I subscribed on my phone, and I get the “you should subscribe” notifications, but I already do. For such a well designed app, these are the kinds of things we see on rookie apps. Especially the every open notification to subscribe even when I already have. You guys are like 85% of the way there.. The last 15% is what sets you over the top.

At this point, the app is in beta, so hopefully most of the wrinkles will be ironed out. But if they don’t make some major changes, I wouldn’t pay for it. The interface, which is the same as the other onX apps, is great. The mapping is not very good. Contour lines on lake maps are low resolution and not very accurate. The property lines are not as well defined as onX hunt. The area insights are basic, but in my experience, quite accurate. While being able to search for fishing spots is great, the search does not seem to be very good. It misses some lakes that fit your criteria but includes others that don’t. My biggest problem with the app is that the fish survey data is not well presented. It doesn’t match lengths to abundance data, and just presents the best data available. This makes lakes with unstable fish populations look way better than they actually are. Hopefully they improve this app, because it is definitely unique in its approach, but it needs some major work yet before I pay for it.

This app has completely transformed how I plan my fishing adventures. With the ability to filter by species, trophy potential, and abundance, finding the perfect fishing spot has never been easier. One of the standout features is the access to DNR survey data, right at your fingertips, making research seamless and efficient. I also love the built-in weather reports and radar overlays, which are invaluable for keeping an eye on changing conditions while on the water. It’s practical, intuitive, and incredibly detailed. Honestly, this is the only fishing app I rely on now. It’s an all-in-one tool that just keeps getting better with every update. If you’re serious about fishing, this app isn’t just A game-changer it is THE game-changer!