Mark & Save Your Favorite Spots
You finally found it – that perfect cove with calm water, a sandy beach, and shade from the canyon walls. The kids are already asking to come back next year. But when next year rolls around, you’re squinting at the map, trying to remember which arm of the lake it was in.
Sound familiar? It happens to just about every boater who visits these lakes more than once. Water levels shift, landmarks change, and that “unforgettable” spot quietly becomes impossible to find.
Lake Genius fixes that. Drop a custom marker on any spot you want to remember, name it whatever makes sense to you, and it’s saved on your map – ready for next time.
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Unlimited Custom Markers
There’s no cap on how many spots you can save. Whether you’re marking one favorite beach or building a collection of go-to spots across the entire lake, every marker stays on your map for as long as you want it there.
Beaches and coves
Found a stretch of sand that’s perfect for anchoring? Mark it. Next trip, you’ll drive straight to it instead of spending an hour searching.
Fishing spots
That deep pocket where the stripers were biting? Drop a marker so you can come back to the exact coordinates – not “somewhere around that bend.”
Camping and anchoring areas
If you houseboat or overnight on the water, save the spots where you had great anchoring, good protection from wind, or easy access to hiking.
Hazards and no-go zones
Noticed a shallow area or submerged obstacle? Mark it as a personal warning so you don’t make the same mistake twice.
Choose Your Icon & Name
Every marker you create is yours to customize. Pick from a set of icons to categorize your spots – fishing, swimming, anchoring, camping, hazard, or general – and give each one a name that means something to you.
Call it “The Kids’ Beach,” “Striper Hole – July 2025,” or “DON’T ANCHOR HERE” – whatever helps you remember why you saved it. When you’re scanning your map during trip planning or out on the water, those custom names make all the difference.
SHARE SPOTS
Share Spots via Text Message
Found a spot your buddy needs to see? Share it in a few taps. Lake Genius lets you send any custom marker to another person via SMS text message.
Here’s how it works: tap the marker you want to share, hit share, and send the text. The recipient gets a link – they tap it, Lake Genius opens on their device, and the marker appears on their map automatically. No manual coordinates, no “it’s kind of near the third canyon on the left.”
Planning a group trip?
Share a set of key spots with everyone heading out so the whole crew has the same map before you even leave the dock.
UPDATED DAILY – NOT LAST MONTH’S DATA
Saved Until You Delete Them
Your custom markers aren’t temporary. They stay on your map permanently – through app updates, through the off-season, through years of return visits. The only way a marker disappears is if you choose to delete it.
That means the spots you save this summer are waiting for you next summer, exactly where you left them. No re-entering coordinates, no guessing, no starting from scratch.
A Note on Cancellation
If you cancel your Lake Genius subscription, your saved custom markers and personal data will no longer be accessible. This is something to keep in mind if you’ve built up a collection of spots over time – keeping your subscription active means all your markers, routes, and personal data stay right where you left them.
Even Better With Photo Marker & Trip Planning
Save Spots is powerful on its own, but it really clicks when you combine it with other Lake Genius features.
Photo Marker
See a cove you want to remember but you’re cruising past? Snap a photo with Photo Marker and the app pins it to the map instantly – complete with a visual reference so you know exactly what you’re looking at when you come back.
Trip Planning
Use your saved markers as waypoints when you plan your next route from home. String together your favorite spots into a full day on the water before you even leave the driveway.
Offline Maps
All your saved markers are available offline, so you can navigate to them even in areas with zero cell service – which is most of Lake Powell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save unlimited markers?
Can I save unlimited markers?
Yes. There’s no limit on the number of custom markers you can create. Save as many beaches, fishing spots, coves, and personal waypoints as you want.
How do I share a marker with a friend?
How do I share a marker with a friend?
Tap any custom marker on your map, hit the share button, and send it via SMS text message. Your friend taps the link, Lake Genius opens, and the marker appears on their map automatically.
What happens to my markers if I cancel my subscription?
What happens to my markers if I cancel my subscription?
If you cancel your Lake Genius subscription, your saved custom markers and personal data will no longer be accessible. Keeping your subscription active ensures all your saved spots stay on your map.
Can I customize what my markers look like?
Can I customize what my markers look like?
Yes. When you create a marker, you can choose from a set of icons (fishing, swimming, anchoring, camping, hazard, and more) and give each one a custom name.
Do my saved markers work offline?
Do my saved markers work offline?
Yes. Once you’ve downloaded your maps, all your custom markers are accessible offline – perfect for remote areas with no cell coverage.
Never Lose Your Favorite Spot Again
Every boater has a story about a spot they can’t find anymore. Lake Genius makes sure that doesn’t happen again. Save every beach, cove, and fishing hole that matters to you – and come back to them year after year.
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