In certain areas, it is possible to utilize special charts dedicated to fishing activities. With these charts, you will have access to exclusive information such as points and areas with specific types of fish, general restrictions, special regulations concerning fishing, sea bottom details including categories of natural and artificial reefs, and much more. These resources can be invaluable aids while fishing.

Fishing charts menu

From the main Settings menu you will find the Fishing charts settings page:

Here you can view the three different types of fishing charts currently available in Aqua Map.

From this page, you can toggle the corresponding data display ON/OFF. Additionally, there is a "Settings" button (point right arrow) that opens a dedicated page with all the options available for that type of data.

Aqua Map Italy fishing charts

The entire coastline of Italy is covered by nautical charts sourced from the official publications of the IIM (Hydrographic Institute - Italian Navy), which also includes Corsica from the SHOM (French Hydrographic Institute). These charts provide depths, spot soundings, navigational aids, port plans, and all necessary information for safe navigation, along with detailed on-land information such as roads, points of interest (POIs), trails, and more.

These Fishing charts, additional to the official Nautical charts, offer valuable information for fishing, not only from the boat but also from the shore and for spearfishing, with hundreds of fishing information points and areas.

Fishing points and areas include information on types of fish, fishing techniques, types of bait (where available), as well as special instructions and restrictions.
The data also cover points and areas with special regulations related to fishing, such as Marine Protected Areas.
The charts provide general information not typically found on nautical charts, including names of shoals and locations.
You'll find the locations of all Italian Coast Guard offices, including Districts, Captaincies, Local Offices, and Beach Delegations, along with their addresses and telephone numbers.
The charts also indicate the locations of fishing equipment stores along the coasts, complete with their addresses and phone numbers.
Bathymetric lines are displayed at intervals of 1 meter to 50 meters, 5 meters to 200 meters, and 10 meters to the maximum depth. These lines are complemented by realistic coloring of the depth areas, with darker shades representing deeper waters. This detailed bathymetry makes it easy to identify sudden changes in depth, essential for identifying the best fishing areas.

Full coverage of all marine regions in Italy, including the upper Adriatic.

Italy fishing charts settings

From the dedicated settings page it is possible to:

Enable the overlay of the fishing charts.
Access Italy fishing charts store and purchase the desired chart areas.
Enable/disable some specific layers of the fishing charts.

StrikeLines HardBottomHD

StrikeLines™ HardBottomHD charts offer the most extensive mapping of fish habitat in the Florida Gulf side, featuring over a dozen categories of natural and artificial reefs labeled and color-coded by type:

• Low natural: Natural hardbottom features with minimal vertical relief. Examples include cracked or fractured limestone and Swiss cheese bottom.

• Big natural: Natural hardbottom features with significant vertical relief, such as boulders, rockpiles, ledges, and escarpments.

• Artificials: Man-made reef structures, including wrecks, reef modules, and construction materials.

• Spring/Sinks/Potholes: Naturally formed holes in the seafloor created by underground water flow and erosion. Springs typically have freshwater outflow, while sinks usually do not. Potholes are small depressions in the seafloor often formed by surface erosion or fish activity.

With these charts, you'll never have to guess if you're in the right spot. Simply navigate your boat to one of our marked hardbottom areas and drop a line. Coverage is extensive, spanning more than 130,000 marked hardbottom areas and artificial reefs from the Florida Panhandle to the Florida Keys. Many of these spots have never been published before.

These charts are produced by StrikeLines™ Tampa LLC and distributed through Aqua Map.

StrikeLines HardBottomHD settings

From the dedicated settings page it is possible to:

Enable the overlay of the HardBottom charts.
Access the StrikeLines HardBottomHD store and purchase the desired chart areas.
Enable/disable some specific layers of the HardBottom charts.

NOTE: these charts can be also purchased on the StrikeLines website.

StrikeLines 3D Charts

StrikeLines™ 3D charts offer high-resolution maps of the seafloor, providing every detail to help you locate the best fishing spots.

With these charts, you'll precisely see where potential fishing spots are located on the map, including rocks, reefs, ledges, and other structures, in real-time on your mobile device.

Crafted for serious anglers, our high-definition seafloor maps transform your GPS display into a powerful tool for pinpointing hidden fishing spots.

Discover the ocean's secrets and uncover where the biggest and most impressive fish lurk. Our maps highlight underwater habitats known to attract fish, whether it's natural hardbottom rocks, ledges, and reefs, or artificial structures like pipelines and shipwrecks.

The Aqua Map version of StrikeLines 3D Charts is continuously updated with the latest seafloor mapping data, ensuring you stay hooked for years to come. Tight lines!

These charts are produced by StrikeLines™ Tampa LLC and distributed exclusively through the StrikeLines website.