# Buggin: Fly Fishing App — Conditions, Hatches & Maps

> Fly fishing forecasts based on real-time environmental data for US waters. (iPhone/iPad app by Riggs Gorby.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggin-fly-fishing-app/id6759596891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Riggs Gorby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879456700)
- Category: Sports, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggin-fly-fishing-app/id6759596891/reviews.md

## What is Buggin?

Buggin reads the river so you don't have to guess.

Every time you head out, conditions are different. Water levels shift, temperatures change, hatches come and go. Buggin pulls those signals together and tells you what's actually happening and how to fish it.

We are trying to keep things simple. Drop a pin, get a forecast. See how fish are likely feeding, what bugs are active, which flies to reach for, and how to approach the water. Whether you're planning a trip or standing on the bank at 6am, Buggin gives you a clear picture of what the river is doing and what to do about it.

Fly Fishing Forecasts
Forecasts built around real environmental signals not generic advice. See feeding activity outlooks, recommended tactics, hatch expectations, and fly suggestions tailored to current conditions. 

Understand the Conditions
Dive into the data behind the forecast. River flow, water temperature, weather patterns, barometric pressure, and seasonal hatch activity — all in one place.

Save Your Water
Pin your favorite rivers, runs, and access points. Pull up a forecast for saved locations in seconds and keep track of the water you fish most.

Built for Fly Anglers
Buggin isn't a weather app with a fishing skin. It's designed around the way fly anglers think — hatches, presentations, reading water, and making the right call before the first cast.

Stop piecing together flow charts, weather apps, and hatch guides. Buggin puts it all together.

Know before you go.

Currently available for US waters. More regions coming soon.

Privacy Policy: https://www.bugginfishing.com/privacy 
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- River condition analysis
- Fishing strategy recommendations
- Active insect hatch predictions
- Fly suggestions
- Water flow and temperature data
- Save favorite fishing spots

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggin Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Buggin Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggin-fly-fishing-app/id6759596891/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2026-04-26*

Could not recommend more

### 5/5 — Amazing App for Fisher

*2026-04-16*

This app is insane. For a beginner fly fisher this app has been so helpful on what to use and finding the right spots to fish. Highly recommend to anyone trying to get more into fly fishing!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Buggin

### What is Buggin's main purpose?

Buggin analyzes real-time river conditions such as water levels, temperature, and weather patterns to provide specific fly fishing forecasts. It helps anglers understand what's hatching, how fish are feeding, and what flies to use.

### What kind of data does Buggin use for its forecasts?

Buggin uses environmental signals including river flow, water temperature, weather patterns, barometric pressure, and seasonal hatch activity to generate its forecasts.

### Can I save my favorite fishing spots in Buggin?

Yes, you can save your favorite rivers, runs, and access points within Buggin. This allows you to quickly pull up a forecast for the waters you fish most often.

### Is Buggin available for waters outside the US?

Currently, Buggin is available for US waters only. The developers plan to expand to more regions in the future.

### What is the age rating for Buggin?

Buggin has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Buggin updated?

The latest version of Buggin is 1.0.10, and it was last updated on June 18, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What devices does Buggin support?

Buggin is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Does Buggin have ads?

No, Buggin does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2026-08-24

What’s New in 1.0.13
- Smarter Hatch Forecasts with improved insect activity, fly recommendations, presentation tactics, and weather-aware predictions.
- More accurate river and tailwater conditions using upgraded USGS data and improved monitoring-station selection.
- Enhanced water-clarity estimates that account for turbidity, recent sediment events, and upstream burn areas.
- Improved weather and saved-water screens, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### 1.0.12 — 2026-08-06

A fresh look and clearer forecasts.

• Saved spots are easier to name, color, and recognize
• Pro users can now see estimated water clarity
• Fishing Outlooks notify you when conditions look best

Plus additional improvements and fixes throughout the app.

### 1.0.11 — 2026-07-14

Our biggest update yet.

• Save your favorite waters and get notified when fishing looks best
• Try Pro forecasts for free
• Improved Pro forecasts with more useful detail
• Better tracking and warnings for dangerously warm rivers
• A smoother onboarding experience

Plus additional improvements and fixes throughout the app.

### 1.0.10 — 2026-06-18

Buggin just got a major update.

You can now turn on notifications for saved spots, making it easier to keep up with good fishing windows before they pass. The weather experience has been rebuilt with clearer hourly conditions, better forecasts, and more useful details for planning time on the water. We also overhauled statistics, giving you a better way to understand your trips, catches, and patterns over time.

Plus, we cleaned up bugs and polished the app across the board.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-06-03

Improved forecasts with more specific bug activity, stronger tailwater logic, and better support for tailwater-specific fishing patterns. This update also includes minor bug fixes and adds an annual subscription option.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*
