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How do I Use Top Spots?

Learn how to access and use Top Spots to find the best fishing locations near you

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Top Spots highlight proven fishing areas, including target species, lure/bait recommendations, relevant regulations, and tips for the location.

Heads-up: Top Spots requires a subscription and is currently limited to the USA, Australia, and Canada.

  1. Where to find

    • iOS: Open Map (bottom-left), then tap Top Spots (top-right).

    • Android: Open the Top Spots tab (bottom-left).

  2. To locate what fish species are in the specific spot, please tap on the spot you're interested in and scroll down.

  3. To discover the regulations and lures or baits recommended for a specific fish, simply tap on the desired fish.

Don’t see your spot? Contact [email protected] or use in-app chat (Profile→ Contact Us) to request adding that waterway.


New: You can now sort and filter Top Spots to match your preferences.

Follow the steps below to customize your results.

  1. Open Top Spots, then tap the Sort & Filter icon in the upper-right to set your preferences.

  2. Choose how you want to view Top Spots:

    Sort by

    • Alphabetical

    • Distance

    • Rating

    Filter

    • State

    • Fish species

    • Distance range

    • Water type (lake, river, etc.)

    • Fee (spots with/without an access fee)

Tip: You can combine multiple filters to narrow results to exactly what you need.


Locate a Top Spot on your own map using coordinates

  1. Open the Top Spot you want to visit.

  2. Tap the Route icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Pick a maps app, or copy the coordinates to check them manually in the map you prefer.


At Fishbox, we are committed to your satisfaction and are always ready to assist. For any questions or support, please contact us at [email protected] or via our live chat. Rest assured, we will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours.

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