Differences between the Fishing Chart and Navigation Chart on a BlueChart g2 or g2 Vision card

BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision maps (SD card or download only) will provide various chart views to display the mapping. The two map views that are shared between g2 and g2 Vision are the Fishing Chart and Navigation Chart.

Fishing Charts provide a detailed view of the bottom contours and depth soundings on the chart. The Fishing Chart uses detailed bathymetric data and is best for offshore deep-sea fishing. This will not provide any navigational aids like the Navigation Chart.

Navigation Charts are used to plan a course, view map information, and as a navigational aid. This chart view will display detailed navaids like buoy markers, spot soundings, safe water passages, marine services, exposed wrecks, and light beacons; among others. This mapping will provide limited contour lines as opposed to the Fishing Charts.