Click here or the image above for the GPS map.

Global Positioning System

Background
Lake Jennings is a drinking water reservoir making it's water level susceptible to water usage and management. There are times when the lake water level will drop 20 to 25 feet. This low water period usually occurs yearly. In 2005 lake management personnel decided to take advantage of these low water conditions and build artificial structures and fish habitats in areas of the exposed lake bed. Rock piles and artificial structures were placed in key areas of the lake. Fish habitats designed to encourage fish spawning and foraging were built. Lake personnel documented all the structures and habitats by marking them on a map of the lake. GPS coordinates were recorded for each area . Lake customers could then make use of this information to find more fish.

Once the project was completed, a decision was made to refine a map documenting the best fishing areas on Lake Jennings. The map would include GPS coordinates to each area along with photographs and narratives to form a fishing guide. This project was then incorporated into the Lake Jennings website under the title of GPS Fishing Guide. As a result of the fine efforts of our lake personnel and volunteers, Lake Jennings now has the distinction of being one of two lakes in the country to have a complete GPS Fishing Guide. The many hours of time and effort invested in this project will give our customers an extra tool to be successful.

Global Positioning System (GPS)
GPS stands for the Global Positioning System. It is a navigational system that can accurately locate your position anywhere on the Earth. This technology is available to everyone, everywhere, day and night, and best of all, at no cost for use of the navigational data. GPS uses 24 satellites which are located 11,000 miles above the Earth. These satellites transmit data back to Earth and by locking onto this data, a GPS receiver can identify its precise location anywhere in the world. GPS operates 24 hours a day, in all weather conditions, and can be used worldwide for precise naviagtion on land, on water and even in the air. Some of its many uses include: boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping, as well as, a host of other activities where accurate positioning is required.

How GPS Determines Your Position
Every point on Earth can be identified by a specific address. By using two sets of numbers, referred to as coordinates, which represent the exact spot where a horizontal line (latitude) crosses a vertical line (longitude), you can represent any location precisely. GPS receivers report and record your current position or the position of any place you've been or would like to be with latitude/longitude coordinates. GPS receivers also produce other critical navigation information, including heading, bearing, distance-to-go, time-to-go, and more. This information can be used anytime, anywhere, and in any weather conditions. Quality GPS receivers cost less then $200.00.

HELP!
The Main Lake Map is a full view of Lake Jennings. A rotating compass shows an accurate orientation of the map.
Contained within the map are circled numbers representing the following specific lake areas:

1 Siesta Cove & Shoreline
2 Hermit Cove
3 Eagle Cove & Point
4 Half Moon Cove
5 Sentry Cove & Point
6 Shadow Cove
7 Eggert Point
8 Cloister Cove

Simply use your mouse to hover over a number closest to the area you are interesting in fishing. Graphics and text will appear identifying
the numbered area. If you choose to, click the number and a detailed map of the selected area will appear showing it's best fishing spots.

Now that you know how the map works, give it a try.