Free tools

Free tools from Angling Hubs

Scout the map, time the seasons, and plan your route. Every tool here is free, works on the web and in the Angling Hubs app, and needs no account to get started.

Layers
Guide businesses1,742
Fishing spots3,061
Rivers & creeks884
River gauges212
4 layers on
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything Map
Search lakes & creeks…
Cedar Lake
Rainbow trout · 1,200 stocked
Stocked
Fishing Spots
Browse 24,783 named waters, then read the state stocking record: species, size, and when.
Open Fishing Spots
AllFlatwaterWhitewater
Boulder Fork
18 mi · run by 2 outfitters
Class IV
River Explorer
Explore named rivers from the USGS hydrography dataset. Filter by water type or whitewater class.
Open River Explorer
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Add a stop…
84mi1h 52m
4 stops · GPX ready
Export GPXShare
Route Planner
Drop stops on a map and watch distance and drive time add up. Export a GPX or share the link.
Open Route Planner
Clubs near you
6 groups · meet locally
Within 25 mi
ARMKJL
Cedar Fly Fishers
Meets Thu 6pm · 48 members
Join
SPDT
Rod & Reel Club
Meets 1st Sat · 132 members
Claim free
RVGHNK
Riverkeepers
Meets weekly · 26 members
Member
Don’t see yours? Start a club+ New
Fishing Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Fishing Clubs
Photo ID
Point. Snap. Identified.
Scanning
Match found
Name plus key details
94%
Photo ID
Point your camera at whatever you found and get a structured identification. No signup.
Open Photo ID
Packing checklist
3 of 4 packed
75%
Essentials
Water & snacks
Layers & rain shell
Safety
First-aid kit
Emergency contacts
Gear Checklists
Printable, save-as-you-go packing lists. Tick items off and pull them up on your phone.
Open Gear Checklists
Outboard
186 hours · in service 2021
2 due
Water pump impeller
100 h or 12 mo
Overdue
Lower unit oil
100 h or 12 mo
Nov
Spark plugs
300 h
214 h
Maintenance Schedules
Pick your machine and get its full service schedule. Add your hours to turn intervals into dates.
Open Maintenance Schedules

Free to use, no paywall
No signup to get started
Built into the free Angling Hubs app

Fishing Clubs

Your crew deserves a home base

A free fishing club page in the directory, plus real member tools in the app. Set up in about a minute.

Roster & link invites: Share one link and your crew joins in a tap.
Group chat: Keep the planning out of the group text.
Events & RSVPs: A shared calendar that knows who’s in.
Live outing map: See the whole group on the map during meetups.

Start your fishing club Find your fishing club

Common questions

Yes. Every tool listed here is free to use. There's no subscription and no paywall. They're part of how Angling Hubs stays useful whether or not you ever sign up.

No account is needed to start using the tools. A free account only adds syncing, so your saved spots and plans follow you across the web and the app.

Yes, every tool works in a mobile browser, and they're all built into the free Angling Hubs app too, so you can pull them up in the field.

Many of the tools are community-sourced, so the more locals add, the better they get. Look for the "add" option inside a tool, or get the app to contribute from the field.

Resources

More to explore

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.

All videos

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Simple Way to Cast a Fishing Rod
Take Me Fishing
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Beginners Techniques for Casting
SCNaturalResources
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How to cast for the Beginner
Roland Martin Outdoors
YouTube
Casting Techniques - 5 Styles and Methods of Casting with your Fishing Rod
Thundermist Lure Company
YouTube
Casting - Fishing 101
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
YouTube
How to Cast a Baitcaster: Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Captain Billy