Find the Best Fishing Lakes With Lake and Species Filtering
Lake and Species Filtering is one of the most powerful tools in onX Fish. Anglers can identify their target species, select between Trophy Potential, Keeper Potential, and/or High Abundance, and then quickly see lakes displayed on the map that meet their search criteria.
Lake and Species Filtering is one of the most powerful tools in onX Fish. Anglers can identify their target species, select between Trophy Potential, Keeper Potential, and/or High Abundance, and then quickly see lakes displayed on the map that meet their search criteria.
Filter by Species and See Matching Lakes
Choose a target fish species (including walleye, bass, muskie, and more) to see lakes in your area with that specific fish species.
Refine Your Search With Filters
Available lake filters include:
- Species Presence
- Trophy fish potential (Premium filter)
- Keeper potential (Premium filter)
- Abundance levels (Premium filter)
- Lake size
- Trailer ramps & boat access
- Amenities (campgrounds, marinas, docks)
Unlock More Data With Premium Filters
Premium users have the ability to filter in detail. Premium data includes:
- Trophy Fish: Shows the lakes in your area where trophy fish have been sampled, including the year they were caught.
- Keeper Potential: Shows lakes with a substantial portion of the population select species within a “keeper” or “eater” size.
- High Abundance: Shows lakes where fisheries data indicate an above average abundance of your selected species.
Joel Nelson
Owner/Operator of Joel Nelson Outdoors
“Lake and Species Filtering could be the single most important angler feature in onX Fish. I can select a species of interest, or several of them, and quickly see what lakes contain what I’m interested in catching. Then by selecting High Abundance, Keeper, or Trophy Potential, I can find what I want to catch in the numbers and size that I want to catch them. No other app or information source can tell me if I’m fishing the right water like onX Fish.“
Fish More Effectively with onX Fish
Search for places to fish by filtering from popular species, boat launch details, and access & amenities information.
How To Use the Lake and Species Filtering Feature
In App
- Open the App: Launch the onX Fish app on your mobile device.
- Navigate to “Fishing Spots”: Tap “All” or “Filters” just to the upper right of the “Nearby Fishing Spots” card.
- Select your criteria for search filters:
- Select Species
- Select Any of the Fish Species-specific Filters
- Trophy Potential
- High Abundance
- Keeper Potential
- Select Boat Launch Type(s) (optional)
- Select Surface Type(s) (optional)
- Select Amenities Type(s) (optional)
- Select Lake Size Range (optional)
On Desktop
- Log in to your account.
- Navigate to “Fishing Spots,” then tap “All” or “Filters” just to the upper right of the “Nearby Fishing Spots” card.
- Select your criteria for search filters:
- Select Species
- Select Any of the Fish Species-specific Filters
- Trophy Potential
- High Abundance
- Keeper Potential
- Select Boat Launch Type(s) (optional)
- Select Surface Type(s) (optional)
- Select Amenities Type(s) (optional)
- Select Lake Size Range (optional)
FAQs
The Lake and Species Filter in onX Fish helps you narrow lakes by the fish you want to target, so you can quickly find water that matches your goals instead of manually checking lake after lake.
onX Fish lets you filter lakes by popular target species including walleye, bass, muskie, and more, making it easier to focus on lakes that match the type of fishing you want to do.
Premium filters include Trophy Fish potential, Keeper Potential, and High Abundance, helping you sort lakes by the size and quantity of fish you want to target.
Species filters help anglers eliminate water that does not fit their target species, saving time on trip planning and making it easier to focus on lakes with the best potential for the bite they want.
When choosing a lake by species, anglers often consider whether that species is present, how abundant it is, whether the lake has trophy or keeper potential, and whether the lake also fits practical needs like access, boat launches, and nearby amenities.
See other onX Fish App features, like Recent Imagery or Species Abundance Insights.