onX Fish helps anglers build a better plan with Wind on Map. * The Fishing Wire Industry News * October 22, 2026 * Gear, Industry, The Lead Wire Brief * onX Fish's Wind on Map feature shows animated wind conditions directly on the lake map * Anglers can review the previous 72 hours of wind and view forecasts up to five days ahead * Helps identify windblown shorelines, points, reefs, weed edges, islands, protected water, and drift direction * Available to all paid onX Fish members on iOS and Android Animated wind patterns and historical conditions help anglers better understand the lake they want to fish, from windblown shorelines to offshore structure. onX Fish has introduced Wind on Map, bringing animated wind conditions directly onto the lake map to help anglers better understand the conditions before heading out. With wind patterns displayed alongside shorelines and structure, anglers can connect weather conditions with the places they're considering fishing and build a more informed plan for their day. "Planning a fishing trip starts with understanding the water, whether you're exploring a new lake or returning to one you've fished for years," said Joel Nelson, Head of Midwest Marketing for onX Fish. "Wind adds another piece to that picture. Seeing where it's blowing, and where it's been blowing, helps anglers ask better questions about the lake, narrow down the areas they want to explore, and head to the launch with a plan." Understand How Wind Shapes the Lake Wind influences water movement and food distribution, which can affect where fish feed and position themselves. Wind on Map helps anglers visualize those patterns across a lake and identify shorelines, points, reefs, weed edges, and islands exposed to wind. For anglers studying unfamiliar water, that context provides another way to evaluate potential fishing areas. A promising point on the map becomes a place to investigate based on both its structure and the conditions affecting it. Look Back to Plan Ahead Wind on Map lets anglers review the previous 72 hours of wind conditions and look up to five days ahead, helping them understand where wind has been shaping the lake and anticipate changes before their trip. That perspective helps anglers identify shorelines and offshore structures that have experienced sustained wind, then consider how forecasted shifts could influence where they launch, the areas they explore, and their approach throughout the day. Put Conditions Into Your Fishing Plan Anglers can also use Wind on Map to consider drift direction, identify protected water, and evaluate exposure along potential routes. Together, those details help turn map research into a practical plan: where to launch, which areas to investigate first, and what alternatives to consider as conditions change. Anglers bring their own experience and on-the-water observations to each decision. Availability Wind on Map is available to all paid members on both iOS and Android. To learn more, visit onxmaps.com/fish/app/features/animated-wind. About onX. Founded in 2009, onX is a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, developing software that helps inform, inspire, and empower outdoor recreationists. onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry, and onX Fish make up the company's suite of apps and are built by explorers for explorers. Because off-the-beaten-path experiences are at the heart of what onX does, the company also leads initiatives to protect and expand access to public land. Since 2018, onX has worked with partners to secure and improve public land access through direct funding and by supporting key legislation with data analysis and research. For more information, visit onXmaps.com. Keep your finger on the fishing industry pulse. The Definititive News Source of the Fishing & Marine Industry

onX Hunt has expanded its safety and navigation tools for the hunting season. The leading navigation app introduced Location Sharing, which allows hunters to view their party's live locations on one map, with updates every five seconds. The app also launched offline onX Navigation for iOS and Android, enabling hunters to navigate without cell service. An onX analysis found that more than 646 million acres — roughly 28% of US land area — lack cellular coverage. Additionally, onX Hunt offers onX SOS, a $49.99-per-year add-on powered by Overwatch x Rescue. The service connects subscribers with trained coordinators and provides financial coverage for eligible rescue and evacuation costs, with no claims process or deductible. Location Sharing is available to all paid onX Hunt members.

Three ways to celebrate National Public Lands Day. This Saturday, September 26, is National Public Lands Day, a chance to celebrate the crags, trails, powder stashes, and outdoor places that make your favorite adventures possible across America. Here are three ways to make the most of the holiday. Get Outside Make the most of its public lands. Go for a hike, bag a few pitches, or just find a place to slow down and enjoy being outside. Public lands don't take care of themselves. National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to help restore and improve the lands. Getting involved is easy - head to Volunteer.gov and filter opportunities by city, state, or land management agency to find a project near you. When federal agencies propose changes to how public lands are managed, they often provide opportunities for the public to review those proposals and submit comments before decisions are finalized. Finding those opportunities hasn't always been easy, but onX built a new Public Land Comment Hub that pulls every open federal public land comment period, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, onto one interactive map. They did the digging so you don't have to. It's a one-stop shop to find when and where your voice can actually make a difference on land management decisions that affect the places you care about.