Humminbird offers a suite of advanced mapping products tailored to both freshwater and saltwater anglers. Whether you're fishing inland lakes or navigating coastal waters, there's a mapping solution designed to give you the edge.
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LakeMaster® with VX Technology (Freshwater)
LakeMaster provides high-definition freshwater maps with 1-foot depth contours on thousands of lakes across the U.S. and Canada. Designed exclusively for Humminbird fish finders, LakeMaster maps are compatible with HELIX (G3/G3N and newer), SOLIX, and APEX models.
Key Features:
- VX Technology: Delivers enhanced clarity, detail, and map performance.
- SmartStrike™: Suggests the best fishing spots based on season, time, and species. (Watch Video Demonstration)
- Depth Highlighting: Customize up to four depth ranges for targeted fishing.
- Shallow Water Highlight: Highlight shallow areas (0–60 ft) for navigation and safety.
- Water Level Offset: Adjust contours to match current water levels.
- Chart Presets: Quickly switch between custom map views.
- One-Boat Network™ Integration: Enables “Follow the Contour” and other advanced features with Minn Kota trolling motors via i-Pilot Link.
Learn more about our LakeMaster® products and explore purchasing options here.
LakeMaster® Premium (Freshwater)
Formerly known as LakeMaster PLUS, LakeMaster Premium includes all standard LakeMaster (VX) features, plus:
- 2D Shaded Relief: Enhanced bottom detail for identifying structure and fish-holding areas.
- Aerial Imagery: Satellite overlays of shorelines and terrain for better situational awareness.
CoastMaster® with VX Technology (Saltwater)
CoastMaster is built for saltwater anglers, offering detailed marine charts for the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf of Mexico. It includes both nearshore and offshore coverage with features tailored for tidal and current conditions.
Key Features:
- VX Technology: Fast map rendering and five customizable color palettes.
- Tides & Currents: Predictive data for planning around tidal movement and current speed.
- Depth Highlighting: Up to four user-defined ranges.
- Shallow Water Highlight: Adjustable red shading for depths up to 30 feet.
- Water Level Offset: Sync contours with actual water levels.
- Drying Areas: Highlights zones that dry out at low tide.
- Navigation Aids: Includes markers, reefs, marinas, and Waterway Guide data.
- One-Boat Network™ Integration: Enables trolling motor control and contour following.
Learn more about our CoastMaster® products and explore purchasing options here.
CoastMaster® Premium (Saltwater)
For an added angling advantage, opt for Humminbird CoastMaster Premium Marine Charts. These charts include region-specific coverage and all the features of CoastMaster, with a few key additions: 2D Shaded Relief, Enhanced Aerial Imaging, Auxiliary Contours and Bottom Hardness Layers.
CoastMaster Premium includes all standard CoastMaster (VX) features, plus:
- 2D Shaded Relief - Makes bottom detail and depth changes easy to spot
- Enhanced Aerial Imagery - Navigate confidently and find new fishing spots
- Auxiliary Contours - Provides additional contours in shallow water areas
- Bottom Hardness - Helps anglers identify bottom composition and key fish-holding areas
How Does Humminbird Basemap Compare?
The Humminbird Basemap is preloaded on most Humminbird units and includes:
- Coverage of 10,000+ lakes
- Depth contours in 10' or 20' increments
- Basic navigation and fishing information
While useful for general navigation, the Basemap lacks the precision, customization, and advanced fishing tools found in LakeMaster and CoastMaster products.
Learn more about the Humminbird Basemap and view coverage area here.
Mapping Compatibility Tool
We also have an interactive tool for mapping compatibility that will allow you to select a Humminbird Fish Finder and see what LakeMaster, CoastMaster and ChartSelect mapping products it is compatible with.
