Humminbird Mapping Solutions: LakeMaster, CoastMaster, and Basemap

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 Cards, Item Number, and Chart/Lake List

 US LakeMaster Card, Item Number, Chart List, and Compatibility 

LakeMaster - Dakotas + Nebraska V1
 

 

LakeMaster - Dakotas + Nebraska V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster - Great Lakes V1

LakeMaster - Great Lakes V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Great Plains V1

LakeMaster - Great Plains V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Mid-Atlantic V1
 

 

LakeMaster - Mid-Atlantic V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Midsouth States V1

LakeMaster - Midsouth States V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Minnesota V1

LakeMaster - Minnesota V1 V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Northeast V1

LakeMaster - Northeast V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Southeast States V1

LakeMaster - Southeast States V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Western States V1

LakeMaster - Western States V1 V1 Compatible With: 

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Wisconsin V1

LakeMaster - Wisconsin V1 V1 V1 Compatible With: 

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster and CoastMaster Included with XPLORE and select APEX models Only

LakeMaster and CoastMaster Included with XPLORE and select APEX models Only

Canada LakeMaster Card, Item Number, Chart List, and Compatibility

LakeMaster Alberta and Saskatchewan V1

LakeMaster Alberta and Saskatchewan V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Manitoba V2

LakeMaster Manitoba V2 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Quebec V1

LakeMaster - Quebec V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster - Ontario V1

LakeMaster - Ontario V1

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

Learn more about our LakeMaster® products and explore purchasing options here.

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.

LakeMaster Premium Cards, Item Number, and Chart/Lake List

US LakeMaster Premium Card, Item Number, and Chart / Lake List, and Compatibility

LakeMaster Premium - Dakotas + Nebraska V1

LakeMaster Premium - Dakotas + Nebraska V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium - Great Lakes V1

LakeMaster Premium - Great Lakes V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium - Great Plains V1

LakeMaster Premium - Great Plains V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Mid-Atlantic V1

LakeMaster Premium - Mid-Atlantic V1  Compatible With: 

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Midsouth States V1

LakeMaster Premium - Midsouth States V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Minnesota V1

LakeMaster Premium - Minnesota V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Northeast V1
 

LakeMaster Premium - Northeast V1  Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium Southeast States V1 

LakeMaster Premium Southeast States V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Western States V1

LakeMaster Premium - Western States V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium - Wisconsin V1

LakeMaster Premium - Wisconsin V1 Compatible With:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

Canada LakeMaster Premium Card, Item Number, and Chart / Lake List, and Compatibility

LakeMaster Premium Alberta and Saskatchewan V1

LakeMaster Premium Alberta and Saskatchewan V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

LakeMaster Premium Manitoba V2

LakeMaster Premium Manitoba V2 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium - Quebec V1

LakeMaster Premium - Quebec V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium - Ontario V1

LakeMaster Premium - Ontario V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

 

International LakeMaster Premium Card, Item Number, and Chart / Body of Water List, and Compatibility

LakeMaster Premium, Australia

 

 

LakeMaster Premium, Australia Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium France V2

LakeMaster Premium France V2 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

LakeMaster Premium - Sweden V1
 

LakeMaster Premium - Sweden V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

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.

 CoastMaster Card, Item Number, and Chart / Body of Water List, and Compatibility

CoastMaster, Australia

CoastMaster, Australia Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

CoastMaster U.S. Coastal V1

CoastMaster U.S. Coastal V1 Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

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.

 CoastMaster Premium Card, Item Number, and Chart / Body of Water List, Compatibility

CoastMaster Premium, Australia East

CoastMaster Premium, Australia East Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

CoastMaster Premium, Australia West

CoastMaster Premium, Australia West Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

CoastMaster Premium Florida V2 with Bahamas

CoastMaster Premium Florida V2 with Bahamas Compatible with:

  • SOLIX G3
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

CoastMaster Premium, France

CoastMaster Premium, France Compatible with:

  • HELIX G3/G3N and G4/G4N
  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

CoastMaster Premium Northeast Coastal V1

 

CoastMaster Premium, France Compatible with: 

  • SOLIX Series
  • APEX Series
  • XPLORE Series

 

 

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. 

 

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