Finding the BEST Fishing Ponds - Google Earth Tricks

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 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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  • @texaspeat1606
    @texaspeat1606 7 років тому +115

    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!

  • @kevinashley478
    @kevinashley478 3 роки тому +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 Рік тому +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

  • @FloydOutdoors
    @FloydOutdoors 8 років тому +11

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +1

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

  • @pedrolawrence1945
    @pedrolawrence1945 8 років тому +41

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

  • @discodancingdingo5776
    @discodancingdingo5776 8 років тому +1

    I watch a lot of UA-cam 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  8 років тому

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

  • @emanueleagle1939
    @emanueleagle1939 8 років тому

    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 8 років тому

      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!

  • @digitaldreamssr253
    @digitaldreamssr253 7 років тому +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.

  • @griffordp9
    @griffordp9 7 років тому

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

  • @ucantpkme2
    @ucantpkme2 8 років тому

    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

  • @briangierke1389
    @briangierke1389 8 років тому +2

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому

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

  • @ThomasTMA
    @ThomasTMA 8 років тому +1

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

  • @finnafishfl
    @finnafishfl 7 років тому

    One of the most helpful videos on UA-cam for fish

  • @pondahassport
    @pondahassport 7 років тому

    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

  • @galgamex1703
    @galgamex1703 7 років тому

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

  • @deepiper6529
    @deepiper6529 7 років тому

    Good material Chris! Thank you for the help.

  • @brianburns2080
    @brianburns2080 8 років тому

    Most helpful fishing video i have ever seen.

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому

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

  • @jesikagomez6312
    @jesikagomez6312 2 роки тому

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

  • @derekrogers5858
    @derekrogers5858 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +5

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

    • @jonathonhopkins5025
      @jonathonhopkins5025 7 років тому +1

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

    • @soevasive
      @soevasive 5 років тому +7

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

    • @backyardbassin7213
      @backyardbassin7213 5 років тому

      soevasive same bro😂

  • @babygotbass2005
    @babygotbass2005 7 років тому

    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!

  • @debloisdogs9993
    @debloisdogs9993 8 років тому

    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!

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +1

      I was surprised when I first learned this too!

  • @deansample3690
    @deansample3690 7 років тому

    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.

  • @centergrovefishing4285
    @centergrovefishing4285 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @ericj8046
    @ericj8046 7 років тому +4

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

  • @cpittard1863
    @cpittard1863 8 років тому

    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.

  • @mattatherton1323
    @mattatherton1323 7 років тому +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?

  • @1977JohnJ
    @1977JohnJ 8 років тому +1

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

  • @coreycoley72
    @coreycoley72 6 років тому

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

  • @camosnurr1317
    @camosnurr1317 8 років тому

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

  • @radzoutdoors
    @radzoutdoors 8 років тому

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

  • @fishhead2323
    @fishhead2323 8 років тому

    Great tips Chris. Thanks for the info!

  • @barrycrawford5144
    @barrycrawford5144 8 років тому +1

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

  • @harveyt7
    @harveyt7 7 років тому

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

  • @MCatwar
    @MCatwar 7 років тому

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

  • @AlexL660828
    @AlexL660828 8 років тому

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +1

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

  • @limited40
    @limited40 8 років тому +1

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +2

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

  • @AxeManandOldGuyFishing
    @AxeManandOldGuyFishing 6 років тому

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

  • @patrickbauer2598
    @patrickbauer2598 8 років тому

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

  • @andrewzulli9281
    @andrewzulli9281 8 років тому +8

    one of the best video ever

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +4

      Thanks my man!! Glad you found the tips useful

  • @robertclemons9185
    @robertclemons9185 8 років тому

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

  • @FishingTheOdds
    @FishingTheOdds 7 років тому

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

  • @Tuttifrutti1980
    @Tuttifrutti1980 6 років тому

    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

  • @codywaite5418
    @codywaite5418 7 років тому

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

  • @brennyhedderman8993
    @brennyhedderman8993 8 років тому

    Keep pumpin out the great vids man!

  • @joshgold1985
    @joshgold1985 7 років тому

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

  • @BILLHENRY239
    @BILLHENRY239 7 років тому

    Great topic!

  • @urbanbassslayers
    @urbanbassslayers 8 років тому

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

  • @jordanlear1757
    @jordanlear1757 6 років тому

    Nice one dude u should do some more!

  • @kenstevens7343
    @kenstevens7343 6 років тому

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

  • @royroth5310
    @royroth5310 6 років тому

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

  • @Tap_in_rn
    @Tap_in_rn 7 років тому

    great video!!! very in depth

  • @BradWyatt
    @BradWyatt 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @bucksbassfishing6459
    @bucksbassfishing6459 7 років тому

    Amazing video! You really taught me a lot thanks!

  • @danleuze8860
    @danleuze8860 7 років тому

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

  • @FISHFANATIC95
    @FISHFANATIC95 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @Jonathan-lf2br
    @Jonathan-lf2br 8 років тому

    Great video Chris 👍🏼😊

  • @drewdempsey8324
    @drewdempsey8324 8 років тому

    Great video
    Very informative

  • @quien2yooo
    @quien2yooo 8 років тому

    Hey Chris, great video. Thanks!

  • @austinohlinger3834
    @austinohlinger3834 8 років тому

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому

      +Austin Ohlinger thanks my man!! Really appreciate it

  • @MRFLIP
    @MRFLIP 8 років тому +18

    this is how I find golf course ponds

  • @6ordon6
    @6ordon6 8 років тому

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

  • @CD-zg4tj
    @CD-zg4tj 7 років тому

    Incredible video my man. Keep it up.

  • @TylerrFTW
    @TylerrFTW 7 років тому +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 6 років тому +1

      TylerrFTW because they are communists. Only explanation

  • @pattyliftsx
    @pattyliftsx 4 роки тому +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

  • @sampequeno6318
    @sampequeno6318 8 років тому

    Good video thanks for the tips

  • @PlaneButcher
    @PlaneButcher 7 років тому

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

  • @andrewyangfishing8450
    @andrewyangfishing8450 8 років тому

    Thanks for the tip!!

  • @panteradime5150
    @panteradime5150 7 років тому

    Wow that was pretty clever brilliant!

  • @calebprod
    @calebprod 7 років тому +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.

  • @JakeDombroski
    @JakeDombroski 7 років тому

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

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  7 років тому

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

  • @crawlin2vgt
    @crawlin2vgt 8 років тому

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

  • @TeamWagy
    @TeamWagy 8 років тому +7

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

  • @mattdaily2482
    @mattdaily2482 7 років тому

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

  • @carterwijangco
    @carterwijangco 7 років тому +8

    he went right over my house lol

  • @matteoaguilar5076
    @matteoaguilar5076 8 років тому

    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.

  • @IntrepidFisherman
    @IntrepidFisherman 8 років тому

    Great tips also use BING and use /mapspreview and select BIRDS EYE View in the upper right and that is done by airplane not satellite. Some areas are all blocky and strange but it is a great way to see really up to date views of the area you are planning on going to. I use it to find cuts and guts in the ocean so I can find the place that fish are holding up.

  • @jaimeastin
    @jaimeastin 7 років тому

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

  • @daltonperry2252
    @daltonperry2252 8 років тому

    Awesome vid, thanks for the tip

  • @julianreynolds9467
    @julianreynolds9467 7 років тому

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

  • @chrisogletree883
    @chrisogletree883 8 років тому

    Great information thanks!!

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  8 років тому +1

      +Chris Ogletree glad it can be of use to you!!

  • @ashleyyjump
    @ashleyyjump 7 років тому

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

  • @connorrose4380
    @connorrose4380 8 років тому

    This is very helpful!

  • @jaketrudeau7936
    @jaketrudeau7936 8 років тому

    Dude I love it this helped me so much

  • @dakotaballfishing3018
    @dakotaballfishing3018 7 років тому

    Love your vids man!!

  • @ethanjohnsonmusic4151
    @ethanjohnsonmusic4151 7 років тому

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

  • @williambannister1127
    @williambannister1127 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @hoopla3329
    @hoopla3329 5 років тому

    nice
    this was the vid i was searching for

  • @wilsonbakke8691
    @wilsonbakke8691 7 років тому

    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?

  • @jakeverschoor2065
    @jakeverschoor2065 7 років тому

    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 7 років тому

      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

  • @richardknoxfishing4933
    @richardknoxfishing4933 7 років тому

    i really find this vid helpfull thanks chris

  • @bluewidow1734
    @bluewidow1734 7 років тому

    Good lookin dude

  • @outdoorschannelwithty4125
    @outdoorschannelwithty4125 8 років тому

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

  • @RockMonger
    @RockMonger 7 років тому +13

    "I'm blessed to live in a place like Chicago." what? lol

    • @chrisbulaw7270
      @chrisbulaw7270  7 років тому +12

      +Dorian Payne quote the whole sentence and it makes sense, Chicago is also a great city!

    • @UGotTheFunk
      @UGotTheFunk 4 роки тому

      @@chrisbulaw7270 still think the same thing? Lol

    • @davycornell8715
      @davycornell8715 4 роки тому +1

      @@UGotTheFunk I imagine as long as you dont live in South Side your good lol.

    • @kurtpennell5532
      @kurtpennell5532 4 роки тому +1

      @@davycornell8715 I also live in the northwestern suburbs its rly a good place

    • @speedbird1598
      @speedbird1598 4 роки тому

      Just go to Indiana a few minutes away

  • @timquade5773
    @timquade5773 7 років тому

    awsome used it found a new pond right away

  • @keenanmoore264
    @keenanmoore264 7 років тому

    CHRIS! this video is amazing! Could you posted the full name of the app? I'm also on a mac and I see a few different ones that cost. I'm completely capable of paying for it, just want to make sure I get the right one. Please & thanks!!

  • @martinl2930
    @martinl2930 7 років тому

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @Pie1183Games
    @Pie1183Games 7 років тому

    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

  • @BLO0DBATHnBEOND
    @BLO0DBATHnBEOND 7 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @hebahmustafa1163
    @hebahmustafa1163 7 років тому

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

  • @kent7525
    @kent7525 2 роки тому

    Really cool vid bro

  • @rayslover8526
    @rayslover8526 7 років тому

    Unless I'm on the wrong page, it looks like navionics is really expensive now.