12 best fishing apps
Sometimes you need more thansteadfast weather appsto fish with the best, something to keep track of the mitigating factors that irritate pros and scare newbies away. Fishing apps can assist with the tasks that anglers deal with, from competitions to record-keeping, all fromnifty portable Android phones. But, when there are so many to choose from on the Play Store, it can be challenging to knowwhich apps are worthy of your time. So if you’re looking to take to the water with confidence as we inch toward summer, AP has collected these great fishing apps in today’s roundup to help everyone get started.
12Fishbrain
Crowdsourcing is a useful tool for something like reporting awesome fishing spots, which is why Fishbrain is one of the most popular fishing apps on Android. You can use the community’s reporting to find quality places to fish and to dive into what bait works well in those spots and at what times during the day. Heck, you can even chat with other anglers to pick up a few tips. If you’re short on equipment, there’s a store built in that carries more than 350 fishing brands (an app has to make money somehow, amirite) that you can order directly through the app.
Fishbrain is a one-stop shop for all your fishing needs, whether that’s general information, community discussion, or equipment purchases. The app is available for free, though you could pick upa few perksif you choose to subscribe to Pro for $10 a month.
11Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time
Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time is a nifty weather tracking and navigation app designed specifically for Angler needs. You can quickly get information about weather forecasts and general weather knowledge in your favorite fishing spots. Effortlessly keep track of optimal fishing times with an intuitive calendar function, and pinpoint popular hunting spots for future excursions. Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time is great if you love fishing but need help with the planning side to find the best locations.
10iAngler Tournament
If you fish competitively, iAngler Tournament will quickly grow to be your best friend. The app provides vital fishing competition resources, including dates, locations, parameters, and rules. Get suggestions for future championships and log all prospective catches, all from your Android phone or tablet. iAngler Tournament is a premier app for competition regularsandnewbies dipping their toes in the water for the first time.
9Anglers' Log - Fishing Journal
If you find many of the apps on today’s list too complicated or too stuffed with features, maybe Anglers' Log is more your speed. This is a simple yet useful journaling app to catalog your catches while also keeping track of the location, bait, and size of the fish. This information can then be shared with friends in the app, and you could even store photos of your catches to show off.
Anglers' Log is free to use and is open source, which means you can contribute to its development. While the Play Store states there are Pro features, there no longer appears to be any way to pay. So it seems the app has gone free in the buildup to its 2.0 release, which means it’s a perfect time to check it out.
8Fish Angler
Fish Angler is a crowdsourced tracking app where users can report their catches while marking them on the map to ensure other anglers can profit from this shared info. Open the GPS map, and dive into the catches logged to get an idea of the better spots to go fishing for your next outing. Fishing forecasts are also part of this info and give a better read on the best spots and times to fish, which is handy for planning a weekend trip.
The app acts as a personal log of your best catches and spots. Like social media apps, you can share your logs with your followers or follow others you admire. The most impressive bit is that this app is free. If you’re looking for something comparable to Fishbrain but don’t want to pay for a subscription, Fish Angler will float your boat.
7BassForecast
This app is for all you bass fanatics. Powered by AccuWeather, BassForecast combines weather and bass data, such as the times fish feed, and suggests the best times to fish. You can plan your bass fishing trips to increase your odds of catches and plan extended trips with the app’s 10-day forecast.
Much like a weather app, a subscription is required if you want to unlock 10-day forecasts, the cover selector, and other premium features. A monthly sub is $2.99, and you can snag a yearly sub for $9.99.
6Fish Deeper
Now that we’ve covered a few crowdsourced apps and a forecast app, it’s time to check out one of the better depth map apps. Fish Deeper offers detailed weather forecasts and more than 50,000 global lake depth maps. The combination of depth maps and weather patterns can help you uncover the best spots to plan fishing trips.
What’s great is the app isn’t limited to people with boats. If you use aDeeper castable sonarwith the app, you’re covered on the shore, on the ice, or in the middle of your favorite lake. The Fish Deeper app, combined with sonar, lets you uncover what’s going on in the water. Heck, you could use a castable sonar to build your own depth/fishing maps, which is about as hands-on as it gets.
So whether you require forecasts and depth maps or are looking to create your own with a third-party castable sonar, Fish Deeper will get you where you need to go.
5Fish Rules
Those interested in saltwater fishing will want to check out Fish Rules. The app lists each state’s regulations, ensuring you stay on the law’s good side by understanding which fish are in season and how many you’re allowed to keep. This wouldn’t be a fishing app if it didn’t offer data on thousands of fishing posts, so you’re able to perfectly plan your next seaworthy outing.
The app is free to use, though there’s a yearly Pro subscription that’s $29.99. This sub unlocks many features, like the ability to save location spots while removing the app’s s. you may trial the Pro plan for seven days to make sure you enjoy what’s available before committing to the full price.
ANGLR is another all-in-one app, like Fishbrain and Fish Angler, and it can hold its own with its wide selection of features. The app was recently overhauled with a fresh UI, so it is actively developed, alleviating any worries that the money spent won’t be worth it. All the tools you need to plan and research are included, with tons of maps to explore with GPS route planning. You can record your catches while sharing your tips with users, and just about every style of fishing is covered, from fly to deep sea.
You can use the app for free, but a monthly or yearly subscription is required to unlock the complete feature set, like 14 premium map layers. The monthly sub is $2.50 a month, with the annual rate clocking in at $29.99. More or less, you can use the app as much as you want, and if you like what you see or require a few extra features, then the subscription will come in handy.
3Fishing Knots
There’s an art to tying knots, and with so many options that are bait and hook dependent, carrying a helpful guide to tying knots might be the cheat sheet you need for your next fishing trip. The app even offers tips that cover how to tie knots with different types of lines, whether it’s a braided line or a heavy-duty offshore line. Best of all, the app scales well on tablets and phones, which means you can pull it up on your boat’s tablet display (if it’s running Android) or your phone.
The app is free to use with s. If you’d like to remove the ads, you can pay $3.49 through an in-app purchase. So whether you need a premium app, or something free, both options are available.
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