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The DIY Fly Fishing Map has many built-in functions and map controls to make exploring and finding places to fish easy. Below is a guide on how to use the DIY Fly Fishing Map.
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Map Marker Legend
The map legend is located in the upper-left hand corner of the map. Map markers are color coded.
Orange – Walk-in Access point
Blue – USGS stream gauge
Green – Boat Access
Purple – Point of Interest (POI)
How to Select Map Locations
- To select a map location simply click on the location with your mouse or tap the location with your finger if you have a touch screen or are on a mobile device.
- A location pop-up window will open
- Tap ‘Click for more information‘ to open the location information detail box
Tip: It helps to zoom into the location to make it easier to select the location.
How to Get Driving Directions
- Tap any map location to open the location pop-up window
- Tap ‘Click for more information‘ and the location information detail box will open
- Tap on the ‘Get Directions‘ link
- Location will open in Google Maps
- Tap Directions link
Get Directions on Google Maps
How to Use Search Function
The map Search Function is located in the upper-left hand corner of the map. You can search the map for fishing locations by name, or by city, state, park, etc.
Search for Fishing Location by Name
Search by City or State
Search by National Park
Search by State Park
Search by State Forest or Recreation Area
How to Filter Map Locations
The map filter function is located in the upper-left hand corner. Click the check box next to each location type to turn map markers on or off.
How to Switch Base Maps
The base map toggle is located in the upper-left hand corner. There are two base maps to select from:
- Topo Map
- 3D Satellite Map
Topo Map
3D Satellite Map
How to Locate Yourself on the Map
The geolocate button is located in the upper-right corner of the map.
- Click the button to zoom to your current location.
- The geolocate button turns blue when geolocation is enabled.
- Your location is shown with a blue dot on the map.
Geolocation Enabled
How to Move Around the Map
You can move around the map using a mouse or standard hand gestures on touch screen devices.
Computer / Laptop
- Hover over map with mouse pointer
- Press and hold the left mouse button
- Move mouse in any direction to reposition the map
Touch Screen Device (Laptop, Tablet, Phone)
- Touch and hold one finger on screen
- Move finger in any direction to reposition the map
Hand Touchscreen Gestures
How to Zoom Map In / Out
The map zoom controls are located in the upper-right hand corner of the map.
Computer / Laptop
- Click +/- to zoom in or out on the map, or
- Hover over map with mouse pointer and use scroll wheel
Touch Screen Device (Laptop, Tablet, Phone)
- Tap +/- to zoom in or out, or
- Double tap screen to zoom in, or
- Touch screen with two fingers and pinch together to zoom in
- Touch screen with two finger and push fingers apart to zoom out
How to Tilt and View Map in 3D
To view the map in 3D, first select the Satellite 3D mode and then tilt the map view as discussed below.
Computer / Laptop
- Hold down Ctrl key
- Click and hold the left mouse button
- Move mouse up to increase tilt, or down to decrease
Touch Screen Device (Laptop, Tablet, Phone)
- Touch and hold two fingers on screen
- Swipe fingers up to increase tilt
- Swipe fingers down to decrease tilt
3D Satellite Map View
How to Get Stream Flow Data
The blue map markers (dots) on the map indicate the location of a USGS stream gauge.
- Tap the blue dot to pull up a graph of stream flow data for that location for the past 7-days.
- Tap the stream flow graph to go to the USGS website for additional information such as water height and temperature.
USGS Stream Gauge Location
Real-time USGS Streamflow Data
Tap Graph to view more stream condition information on USGS website
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