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Q.Reading Water & Finding Fish

How do I use a depth finder to find fish?

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Modern sonar/depth finders show bottom contour, depth, structure (brush, timber, rocks), and fish as arches or marks suspended above bottom. Run trolling speeds (2-4 mph) along structure to map productive zones, then idle back to fish them. Side-imaging units extend the view to either side of the boat, useful for finding standing timber and ledges.

Spawn calendar and freshwater behavior pages cover structure use by season.

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