This guide shows you how to find a lake, a bay, a town or one of your own spots on the map.

## Steps

1. On the **Map** tab, tap the magnifying glass in the top left corner.
2. Type in the field **Search locations or spots**.
3. Tap a result.

What opens:

- **one of your spots** — the map moves there and the spot opens;
- **a place** — the map moves there and drops a pin on it. From the pin you can open the **Forecast**, save a **New spot** or **Log a catch**: [Drop a pin on any point](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/drop-a-pin)

To leave the search without choosing, tap **✕** next to the field.

## What you see before typing

- **Recent** — the places you opened last. Tap the heading to see all of them.
- **Nearby spots** — your saved spots, the nearest first when the app knows your position.

## Good to know

- Your own spots match from the first letter and are listed first, with the line "Your saved spot". Places appear once you have typed two letters.
- The search looks first around the part of the map you were viewing.
- Recent places are kept on your phone only.
- The search finds places and your own spots. It does not search your catches: [Find your catches and spots](https://help.blacklabr.com/hc/blacklabr/articles/find-catches-and-spots)

## If it does not work

| The app says | What it means |
|---|---|
| No locations or spots found. | Nothing matches. Try a shorter or different name. |
| Location search is unavailable. Your saved spots still work offline. | Searching for places needs a connection. Your own spots can still be found. |
| You're offline. Opening this place needs a connection - your saved spots still work. | The place cannot be opened without a connection. |
| That took too long. Tap Try again. | The connection is slow. Tap **Try again**. |