Finding the BEST Fishing Ponds - Google Earth Tricks

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
  • Switching it up today with an informational video.. Going out on the boat today so a more typical vlog style will be up tomorrow! Figured this video wouldn't knock it out of the park, but if it can help a few of you find bigger and more fish in the ponds around you then it has served it's purpose. Thanks for watching!!
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Komentáře • 306

  • @texaspeat1606
    @texaspeat1606 Před 7 lety +114

    Brilliant!!! Tell a man where to fish...he will catch some fish for a little while but teach a man how to use Google Earth to explore his environment, he will catch fish for a lifetime. Bravo. Thank you for this great tutorial!

  • @FloydOutdoors
    @FloydOutdoors Před 8 lety +11

    I can't believe nobody's made a video like this before, very helpful tips

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety +1

      That's why I figured I'd make it, glad they're of use to you!

  • @kevinashley478
    @kevinashley478 Před 3 lety +9

    Small ponds can surprise you too. I grew up with a pond next to my house. It was obvious a waterhole from back when it was farmland. It was about a quarter of an acre in size. I cut my teeth on fishing at that pond. I have pulled out 6-8 lb bass from it and the same size or larger catfish. It had bream, minnows, muskrats, snapping turtles, mud turtles, painted turtles, bullfrogs, and of course water moccasins. But during the summer it would dry out to about half the size of when it is full. It was fantastic. It literally broke my heart when the owner died and his grandson came in and cut into the side to drain the pond completely. Now it's just a grassy/wooded area. What a loss. Anyways, the point of my story is, small ponds can hold large fish too.

    • @Catfish.Knudsen
      @Catfish.Knudsen Před rokem +1

      People don’t believe me when I tell them I caught 8 flathead catfish ranging from 3lbs to the biggest I caught was abt 8lb. They were trapped in a little pond that connects to a creek but still. A guy driving by yelled “ain’t gon catch any fish there”. Only if he saw what I pulled out by the end of the couple hours. Fished em all out cuz I assume they’ll die when winter comes. Not like it’s gonna rain anymore so they’re stuck

  • @pedrolawrence1945
    @pedrolawrence1945 Před 8 lety +41

    thank you so much I just marked 23 ponds by my house I only knew about 2 :}

  • @emanueleagle1939
    @emanueleagle1939 Před 8 lety

    This is one of the most helpful fishing videos i've watched, no joke. I downloaded Google Earth and i'm doing this stuff as I watch and I bookmarked this video.

    • @emanueleagle1939
      @emanueleagle1939 Před 8 lety

      Also if you don't mind answering this question, if the water isn't super clear on Google Earth and it doesn't come up on Navionics is there any other way to tell the depth of the water? Thank you again for this video!

  • @brianburns2080
    @brianburns2080 Před 8 lety

    Most helpful fishing video i have ever seen.

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      I was hoping some would find it useful, it has helped me tremendously in finding honey holes!

  • @discodancingdingo5776
    @discodancingdingo5776 Před 8 lety +1

    I watch a lot of CZcams fishing videos and this is going in my top 10 folder. very informative and a different angle than I have seen before. nice work

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      Thanks so much my man!! So glad to hear you enjoyed, hope it's of use to you!

  • @ThomasTMA
    @ThomasTMA Před 8 lety +1

    this is an awesome video man. Haven't seen anything like this before. super helpful!

  • @briangierke1389
    @briangierke1389 Před 8 lety +2

    Great vid man. Appreciate that you're teaching and not just vlogging.

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      Thanks my man, figured this info could help a lot of people out

  • @griffordp9
    @griffordp9 Před 7 lety

    I grew up skating at the skatepark next to the first pond you went to, nice video!

  • @camosnurr1317
    @camosnurr1317 Před 8 lety

    this video is actually really helpful, and something different than other youtubers!

  • @digitaldreamssr253
    @digitaldreamssr253 Před 7 lety +2

    I just started fishing this year, and I thought to use google earth to find places to fish. Doing that, I realized an added bonus of using street side view to find open areas to get to the water, and to know where to park if there is any. Its great. Been finding lots of bass.

  • @finnafishfl
    @finnafishfl Před 7 lety

    One of the most helpful videos on CZcams for fish

  • @ucantpkme2
    @ucantpkme2 Před 8 lety

    awesome I use Google earth but only on my phone had no idea I could do some of the things you showed. i will be sharing this with a few fishing groups to help you out

  • @jesikagomez6312
    @jesikagomez6312 Před rokem

    Thank you! So much.. you were a big help.. " YOUR THE BEST!" 😀

  • @pondahassport
    @pondahassport Před 7 lety

    Sweet vid bud. Been using google earth like this for a while. I'm in the area too. Fished everything around here starting to move north toward my parents property. Lakes everywhere

  • @centergrovefishing4285

    Resourceful and changing video.. I'm liking you more than Jon, peric, and rob. I can just tell you're more experienced and that you know what you're doing. Stick with this material and be you and you'll be on top soon!

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      Wow thank you so much for your support dude, truly appreciated!!

  • @galgamex1703
    @galgamex1703 Před 7 lety

    I live in the chicago suburbs-god i wish I had this video in high school
    tight lines man

  • @radzoutdoors
    @radzoutdoors Před 8 lety

    great and original video idea with tons of awesome tips!!

  • @deepiper6529
    @deepiper6529 Před 7 lety

    Good material Chris! Thank you for the help.

  • @babygotbass2005
    @babygotbass2005 Před 7 lety

    Great video Chris. I gained a lot of respect for you after watching this video. I do tons of research like you have here. Its nice to see that you actually spent time hunting this stuff down instead of just being born into some rich family full of fisherman and boats that show you every little thing since you were young. Props brother keep up the great vids!

  • @cpittard1863
    @cpittard1863 Před 7 lety

    I just want to say this was a great video that really helped find some great ponds in my area. The video was super informative and I really appreciate the advice.

  • @debloisdogs9993
    @debloisdogs9993 Před 8 lety

    I use Google Earth on my phone daily to locate ponds. I had no idea that you could do all of this on the computer! Thanks for the tips!

  • @deansample3690
    @deansample3690 Před 7 lety

    Awesome video. I use google earth some but never in this much detail. Thank you for all the info so glad i snapped on the link to this particular video. I really enjoy all of your videos easily in my top 3 favorite channels.

  • @ericj8046
    @ericj8046 Před 7 lety +4

    Great Video , Keep it up your doing Great.. Impressed with your knowledge..

  • @barrycrawford5144
    @barrycrawford5144 Před 8 lety +1

    EXCELLENT job of breaking down Google Earth.
    Keep up the great work

  • @kenstevens7343
    @kenstevens7343 Před 5 lety

    This video alone got you a new subscriber. Mind blown!!

  • @Jonathan-lf2br
    @Jonathan-lf2br Před 8 lety

    Great video Chris 👍🏼😊

  • @FishingTheOdds
    @FishingTheOdds Před 6 lety

    Nice video! i do this all the time and it usually ends up well!

  • @patrickbauer2598
    @patrickbauer2598 Před 8 lety

    awesome video!! helped me find some great spots! keep up the great work, love your channel!!!

  • @coreycoley72
    @coreycoley72 Před 6 lety

    hey man i really thank you for posting this i use this all the time now to find lakes and ponds!

  • @harveyt7
    @harveyt7 Před 7 lety

    Wow this really helps me out! You just made me go fishing way more easier. Thank you.

  • @AlexL660828
    @AlexL660828 Před 8 lety

    Dude you need to get Jon and them to advertise your channel, cuz you need thousands of subs. This is awesome

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety +1

      Thanks my man! Hoping the channel grows, show your friends :)

  • @1977JohnJ
    @1977JohnJ Před 8 lety +1

    Thumbs up for the tip about Navionics. Awesome site! Thanks!

  • @fishhead2323
    @fishhead2323 Před 8 lety

    Great tips Chris. Thanks for the info!

  • @brennyhedderman8993
    @brennyhedderman8993 Před 8 lety

    Keep pumpin out the great vids man!

  • @BradWyatt
    @BradWyatt Před 8 lety

    Really great video! Great work helping folks out, i am a huge fan of imagery recon of lakes and areas. Keep it up, i clicked that sub button! Go Easy!

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      Thanks dude, much appreciated! Doing your research always puts you a step ahead

  • @Tap_in_rn
    @Tap_in_rn Před 7 lety

    great video!!! very in depth

  • @andrewzulli9281
    @andrewzulli9281 Před 8 lety +8

    one of the best video ever

  • @austinohlinger3834
    @austinohlinger3834 Před 8 lety

    awesome information dude keep up the good work. I will definitely be subscribing

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      +Austin Ohlinger thanks my man!! Really appreciate it

  • @bucksbassfishing6459
    @bucksbassfishing6459 Před 7 lety

    Amazing video! You really taught me a lot thanks!

  • @drewdempsey8324
    @drewdempsey8324 Před 8 lety

    Great video
    Very informative

  • @jaketrudeau7936
    @jaketrudeau7936 Před 8 lety

    Dude I love it this helped me so much

  • @BILLHENRY239
    @BILLHENRY239 Před 7 lety

    Great topic!

  • @derekrogers5858
    @derekrogers5858 Před 7 lety +24

    Great I found a bunch of ponds around me. Now how do I get permission? Maybe do a video on that. Because I usually ask for forgiveness if I get caught.

    • @Brunnen_Gee
      @Brunnen_Gee Před 7 lety +9

      Same issue around me. Tons of ponds, I look them up and they say public, but when I go to them they have signs everywhere saying private property. It's disappointing.

    • @survivalmanejk5974
      @survivalmanejk5974 Před 7 lety +5

      Correct me if I'm wrong but can't you ask the land lord?

    • @jonathonhopkins5025
      @jonathonhopkins5025 Před 7 lety +1

      I normally look to see if it's at a park, or close to the road

    • @soevasive
      @soevasive Před 5 lety +7

      Walk in and fish til you get kicked out. Give no fucks. I sneak into ponds all the time.

    • @backyardbassin7213
      @backyardbassin7213 Před 5 lety

      soevasive same bro😂

  • @danleuze8860
    @danleuze8860 Před 7 lety

    Great video!! I see your up in Michigan a lot

  • @dakotaballfishing3018
    @dakotaballfishing3018 Před 7 lety

    Love your vids man!!

  • @mattatherton1323
    @mattatherton1323 Před 7 lety +12

    i wish you spent more time in ponds. I live in plainfield right next to Joliet so I was trying to snatch some spots. gimme some OG locations?

  • @jordanlear1757
    @jordanlear1757 Před 6 lety

    Nice one dude u should do some more!

  • @CD-zg4tj
    @CD-zg4tj Před 7 lety

    Incredible video my man. Keep it up.

  • @urbanbassslayers
    @urbanbassslayers Před 8 lety

    I find most of my pond spots this way. Great Vid.

  • @joshgold1985
    @joshgold1985 Před 7 lety

    this is awesome i live in norther cali now but I'm from buffalo grove

  • @FISHFANATIC95
    @FISHFANATIC95 Před 8 lety

    First time on your channel, I learned a lot in that video! Thanks for the tips! I don't use google earth too often which clearly is a mistake. I had no idea you could change the time! Thanks! Keep making great vids! Subscribed.

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      +FISHFANATIC95 thanks my man!! Hope you continue to enjoy!

  • @AxeManandOldGuyFishing

    glad to see im not not only one with a google earth pond folder. ( im right under lake ontario so thats real close to. )

  • @sampequeno6318
    @sampequeno6318 Před 8 lety

    Good video thanks for the tips

  • @quien2yooo
    @quien2yooo Před 8 lety

    Hey Chris, great video. Thanks!

  • @MCatwar
    @MCatwar Před 7 lety

    there's this pond from the 60s right in my neighborhood. bass but mostly sunfish. possibly a catfish too. lots of beavers as well.

  • @limited40
    @limited40 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips, since I don't have a boat (yet) i'm stuck with pond fishing.

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety +2

      Ponds are still one of the best ways to learn and catch big ones, get out and explore!

  • @6ordon6
    @6ordon6 Před 8 lety

    This is a great video. I can't tell you how much time I waste looking on Google Earth for spots.

  • @royroth5310
    @royroth5310 Před 6 lety

    WOW I HAD NO IDEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @panteradime5150
    @panteradime5150 Před 7 lety

    Wow that was pretty clever brilliant!

  • @robertclemons9185
    @robertclemons9185 Před 8 lety

    solid video man. I am a fellow northern IL resident as well. thanks for the tip

  • @Tuttifrutti1980
    @Tuttifrutti1980 Před 6 lety

    Nice video Chris - i've found a lot of lakes and ponds around my area to explore - tried one so far with good results - thanks

  • @connorrose4380
    @connorrose4380 Před 8 lety

    This is very helpful!

  • @JakeDombroski
    @JakeDombroski Před 7 lety

    Tysm for this video I was watching the frog technique vid and I went here

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 7 lety

      +Jake Dombroski thanks my man, hope you can put it to use!

  • @bluewidow1734
    @bluewidow1734 Před 7 lety

    Good lookin dude

  • @codywaite5418
    @codywaite5418 Před 7 lety

    Just got a boat and live in Traverse City thanks for the tips on Torch.

  • @PlaneButcher
    @PlaneButcher Před 7 lety

    Wow i can fish there tomorrow if i wanted too, i live close by

  • @daltonperry2252
    @daltonperry2252 Před 8 lety

    Awesome vid, thanks for the tip

  • @hoopla3329
    @hoopla3329 Před 5 lety

    nice
    this was the vid i was searching for

  • @richardknoxfishing4933

    i really find this vid helpfull thanks chris

  • @johntipp8108
    @johntipp8108 Před 8 lety

    Loved the vid man

  • @andrewyangfishing8450
    @andrewyangfishing8450 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the tip!!

  • @chrisogletree883
    @chrisogletree883 Před 8 lety

    Great information thanks!!

  • @kent7525
    @kent7525 Před rokem

    Really cool vid bro

  • @crawlin2vgt
    @crawlin2vgt Před 8 lety

    lol i live right next to taht first pond you picked in aurora. its got 6+s in there!

  • @mattdaily2482
    @mattdaily2482 Před 7 lety

    Appreciate the new spots in Aurora! How about Lisle, IL?

  • @martinl2930
    @martinl2930 Před 7 lety

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @TeamWagy
    @TeamWagy Před 8 lety +7

    Geez bro your videos are better than flairs bro good stuff!

  • @pattyliftsx
    @pattyliftsx Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve found a pond created in 1960 and I’ve been there twice, BOTH times I broke my PB the first time I caught a 7.5 the next time a 7.8

  • @JudMaxMcGrath
    @JudMaxMcGrath Před 8 lety

    Really good video!

  • @julianreynolds9467
    @julianreynolds9467 Před 7 lety

    Haha im going to traverse city to visit family thanks for showing me torch lake

  • @hebahmustafa1163
    @hebahmustafa1163 Před 7 lety

    This is the single most useful fishing video I have seen on CZcams...atleast for me. Instant sub!

  • @mtumbie4
    @mtumbie4 Před 8 lety

    Great Video!

  • @matteoaguilar5076
    @matteoaguilar5076 Před 8 lety

    your luck you got a lot of ponds I live in Merced county and only have a canal where me and my friend ride our bikes to and only catch carp and once in a while large mouth bass and the nearby rivers aren't good fishing spots. But I never thought of using Google Earth lol thanks for the good video.

  • @BLO0DBATHnBEOND
    @BLO0DBATHnBEOND Před 7 lety

    Thank you!

  • @ashleyyjump
    @ashleyyjump Před 6 lety

    U need to do a video for different lures to use for different season and river to lakes are ponds

  • @outdoorschannelwithty4125

    I think that is a very good tool to use for ponds

  • @wilsonbakke8691
    @wilsonbakke8691 Před 7 lety

    I'm using these tips to find ponds but still can't seem to find a good one. Most of the ponds around me have houses that surround them so they're very hard to fish. Any other tips you would give?

  • @dv9579
    @dv9579 Před 8 lety

    Thanks Chris

  • @TylerrFTW
    @TylerrFTW Před 7 lety +2

    Great video, dude. The only problem for me is literally every single body of water within 30 miles is private property, no trespassing, etc. Like why do people care so much about people fishing?

    • @bigmarv6514
      @bigmarv6514 Před 6 lety +1

      TylerrFTW because they are communists. Only explanation

  • @jaimeastin
    @jaimeastin Před 7 lety

    good video. I have use Google Earth for years to do the same.

  • @mikeyh3514
    @mikeyh3514 Před 6 lety

    You’re from Chicagoland area? SUBSCRIBED

  • @joshquain4474
    @joshquain4474 Před 8 lety

    high quality ponds there chris

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  Před 8 lety

      There's many around you just gotta get out and find em!

  • @jakeverschoor2065
    @jakeverschoor2065 Před 7 lety

    Whats up dude found this video randomly, didn't expect you to pull up a spot half an hour away from me hahaha. I live in Mt. Prospect I fish everyday. Let's fish sometime!

    • @jakeverschoor2065
      @jakeverschoor2065 Před 7 lety

      PS. how do I get all these features on my google earth? is it for mac only? im only getting the regular maps shit but im on Earth

  • @timquade5773
    @timquade5773 Před 7 lety

    awsome used it found a new pond right away

  • @Pie1183Games
    @Pie1183Games Před 7 lety

    Hey man, any chance you could post your pins somehow on the chicagoland area? I'd love to give some of those ponds a shot

  • @williambannister1127
    @williambannister1127 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @ethanjohnsonmusic4151
    @ethanjohnsonmusic4151 Před 7 lety

    To add to this I would get apps like fish brain and look in your area to see what the pond might hold

  • @calebprod
    @calebprod Před 7 lety +1

    In my area there are no public ponds. Everyone owns them. There's a golf course with 7 pound bass, and it's not allowed to be fished. There's also 3 nice ponds too.