Offline Maps Guide for Baitboat Autopilot

Table of Contents

Introduction

This guide will help you understand how to use offline maps in your Baitboats app. Offline maps are very useful when you’re fishing in areas with poor internet connection or when you want to save on mobile data.

Types of Offline Maps

Region Maps Google Maps
Can be downloaded for whole provinces and countries Can be downloaded for small areas
Work completely offline Is made up of many pictures called ‘tiles’
Show terrain features like hills, rivers, and lakes Includes satellite view option
Are usually smaller in file size than Google Maps Cover the entire world
Usually contain more details in the shape of waters Are larger in file size than region maps

Downloading Offline Maps

How to Download Region Maps

  1. Go to the Settings tab (gear icon)
  2. Tap on “Offline Maps”
  3. Select “Region Maps”
  4. Browse the list of available maps
  5. Tap on the map you want to download
  6. Wait for the download to complete

How to Download Google Maps

  1. Go to the Settings tab (gear icon)
  2. Tap on “Offline Maps”
  3. Select “Google Maps”
  4. Navigate to the area you want to download
  5. Tap the download button
  6. Give your map area a name
  7. Tap “Save” to start the download
    • A progress dialog will show you how many tiles have been downloaded
    • The app will return to the main screen when the download is complete

Checking Download Progress

For Region Maps

  • You’ll see a circular progress indicator showing how much of the map has been downloaded
  • We recommend waiting until the download is complete before navigating away
  • Once complete, an X will be shown which allows deletion of the map
  • You can continue using the app while maps download

For Google Maps

  • A progress dialog shows the number of tiles downloaded and the total number of tiles
  • You must keep the download screen open until the download completes
  • You can view your downloaded areas by tapping the menu icon in the Google Maps download screen

When to Use Which Map Type

Use Region Maps When:

  • You need detailed water information
  • You have limited storage space on your device
  • You’re fishing in inland waters, lakes, or rivers
  • You want faster map loading
  • You don’t want to worry about location and rather just want to download a whole country or province

Use Google Maps When:

  • You want to use satellite view to see actual photos of the area
  • You’re more familiar with Google Maps’ appearance
  • You know exactly where your water is located when you download the map

Changing Map Order

The app can use both map types and will automatically choose which one to display based on your settings.

How to Change Map Order:

  1. Go to the Settings tab
  2. Tap on “Offline Maps”
  3. In front of each option you’ll see a small handle
  4. Drag the handle to change the order

What Map Order Means:

  • The first map in the order is tried first when displaying a location
  • If the first map doesn’t have data for that area, the second map is used
  • Setting Region Maps first means the app will prefer to use them when available
  • Setting Google Maps first means the app will prefer to use them when available

Important Notes

About Satellite View:

Important: Satellite view is available only with Google Maps and is not currently supported for depth maps

Tips for Best Performance:

  • Download maps for your fishing areas before you leave home
  • Keep both types of maps for important areas to ensure coverage
  • Delete maps you no longer need to save storage space
  • For depth information, use standard map view rather than satellite view

We hope this guide helps you make the most of the offline maps feature in your Baitboats app. Happy fishing!