Reading Contour Line Maps

  • Icefreak55
    Posts: 38
    #1305225

    You guys know of any links to show what to look for using these maps ?

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3867
    #1146727

    It depends on a few factors.

    What type of fish are you looking for?

    Time of year?

    What lake can also play a role.

    Can you provide more info on fish species and maybe a region of the state?

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    #1146765

    Like he said, there are many factors which will determine what to look for.

    Here are some links

    The one tip I can give you is generally the closer the lines, the harder the bottom.

    IceAsylum
    Wisconsin Dells WI
    Posts: 956
    #1147155

    Quote:


    The one tip I can give you is generally the closer the lines, the harder the bottom.


    The closer the lines. the steeper the the grade(break line). I fish Castle Rock in central WI. It has allot of fast break lines some are rock some are sand and some are muck.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    #1147179

    Quote:


    Quote:


    The one tip I can give you is generally the closer the lines, the harder the bottom.


    The closer the lines. the steeper the the grade(break line). I fish Castle Rock in central WI. It has allot of fast break lines some are rock some are sand and some are muck.


    Obviously it is a steeper break, but it can also tip you off to the bottom composition, although, yes, you can have muddy breaks.

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