[kayachapi]

I use Google Earth to get a general view of the bottom structure. Everyone probably knows this, but when your over your area you are planning to fish, if you keep zooming past the surface of the water until you hit the bottom you level out at the ocean floor. Use the arrow keys to explore areas for drop offs, structure, flats next to drop offs. It's like diving around on your computer and when you see an area that looks interesting, exit ground level for coordinates. "Eye alt level" at the bottom right of the screen gives a negative # for approximate depth. It helps me develop a plan for an area I've never fished before.