Finding spots

How to search, filter, and evaluate fishing spots in DontDieFishing.

Search and filters

Use the search bar or filter panel to narrow spots:

• Species — bass, trout, catfish, salmon, panfish, surf species, etc.
• Water type — river, lake, pond, pier, jetty, surf, creek
• Distance — radius from your location (1–200 miles)
• Safety status — show only green (safe) spots, or include yellow
• Access — boat launch, shore access, wheelchair-accessible, walk-in only

Spot detail

Every spot page shows:

Conditions panel

• Water level and trend (rising / falling / stable)
• Flow rate (cfs) for rivers and streams
• Water temperature
• Visibility / clarity
• Last updated timestamp

Weather panel

• Current conditions and 24-hour forecast
• Wind speed and direction
• Lightning risk index
• Precipitation probability

Hazard warnings

• Active warnings (flood stage, strong current, debris, algae bloom)
• Seasonal closures (spawning season, dam operations)
• Community-reported hazards with timestamps

Species and access

• Fish species commonly caught at this spot
• Best seasons and times of day
• Access notes: parking, walk-in distance, boat launch, fees

Community reports

Signed-in users can submit condition reports:

• Water clarity and level observations
• Fish activity (biting, surface activity)
• Hazard sightings (debris, erosion, dangerous access)
• Access issues (locked gates, construction, flooding)

Reports are timestamped and attributed. Community reports supplement — but do not replace — official data sources.