Here’s my first Garmin LakeVu g3 Inland Map Review.
Garmin LakeVu Features
- Over 18,000 Lakes
- Up to 1′ Contours with Integrated Garmin and Navionics Data
- Auto Guidance Technology
- Calculates Routes and Show Suggested Path to Follow
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 Depth Ranges
- Shallow Water Shading
- Displays Points of Interest
- More than 160 Garmin Elite Surveyed Lakes
- Access ActiveCaptain App to Use OneChart
First Impressions
I have recently started using Garmin LakeVu, and I have been impressed with it so far, however, I was curious if one of the lakes I go to a lot in Southwest Colorado would show additional data from LakeVu. Well, it is not included in one of the 18,000 lakes on these maps.
I then panned over in the map to the Blue Mesa Reservoir, west of Gunnison, Colorado, and that lake does show up in LakeVu.
It’s great to be able to see the contours in the lake and see the deeper parts, especially in the summer when the trout will stay lower in the cooler water.
The bottom line is to check to see if the lakes you visit will be included in LakeVu, as not all lakes will be there.
Check out this YouTube video below for additional information.
- Provides exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with inland maps that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data
- Auto Guidance technology uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and show a suggested path to follow
- High-resolution relief shading combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone
- Sonar imagery shows bottom hardness in vivid color so you can easily identify transition areas on 115 U.S. lakes
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- Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail on the water
- LakeVü g3 Ultra inland water maps provide exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data, Auto Guidance technology1 and high-resolution relief shading
- Auto Guidance technology uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and show
- Provides exceptional coverage, clarity and detail for inland maps that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data
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- Auto Guidance (1600+ HD Lakes) - A Garmin exclusive, Auto Guidance directs you to your hot spots quickly by instantly creating an on-screen path for your boat to follow that avoids shallow water and other charted obstructions. Shown with Mariner Eye view.
- High Resolution Relief Shading adds visual depth to the 2-D map making it easier to interpret contours and find fish holding structure.
- Dynamic Lake Level (1600+ HD Lakes) - Allows you to adjust your maps to the lake's current water levels giving you a better idea of spots that are either accessible or too shallow to explore.
- Fisheye View (1600+ HD Lakes) - Underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of lake bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for customized view.
- COMPATIBLE UNITS - GPSMAP 527, 547, 721, 741, 820, 840, 1020, 1040, 7400, 7600, 8000, echo MAP 40, 50, 70 and 90 series
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- Large 3” sunlight-readable color display for easy viewing
- Enable two-way messaging and location tracking via the 100% global Iridium satellite network, and trigger an interactive SOS to Garmin Response℠, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices)
- Access preloaded TopoActive mapping from Garmin, view satellite imagery, and navigate with multi-band GNSS support and sensors
- When paired with your compatible smartphone, you can access active weather forecasts and Geocaching Live
- Use with the Garmin Explore website or app on your compatible smartphone to help you plan trips and more
- Get access to a wide variety of premium mapping content delivered directly to your device via Wi-Fi technology with an Outdoor Maps+ subscription
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