Fish Rules: Local Fishing Laws

Fish Rules: Local Fishing Laws

License Regulations & Limits

191 ratings
85 reviews
#164 in top-grossing Sports
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 5, 2013
  • July 17, 2026
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This app simplifies recreational saltwater fishing regulations across various states and federal waters. It provides up-to-date information on seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions, with location-based or manual input options. Offline functionality ensures you can access rules anywhere, helping you fish with confidence.

Location-based fishing regulations
Season, bag, and size limits
Offline access to rules
Species identification with photos
Artificial reef locations
Prohibited species information
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What's New in Fish Rules

6.85.18

July 17, 2026

Fix prohibited area description issues

Subscription plans

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Reef locations, species ID, & remove ads

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This app dropped -8 positions in Sports chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Latest update with add crashes and laggy.

Please fix the app since you had to ad ads into the app. Freezes and crashes despite deleting and redownloading. Was great app now trash with the ads update.
UPDATE: Developer has fixed issues. Running smoother with ads not locking up App.

Used to be good

They just put full screen ads in this app that block you from scrolling down to see the fish list to get to the fish you are looking for. I understand ads to monetize an app, but if the app isn’t functional because of the ads, it won’t monetize you at all. If they don’t fix this quickly, I will be deleting this app.
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Buggy upgrade

Was great, now tries to play 50 ads at once. Can’t get past the g’s before locking my phone.

Latest update with add crashes and laggy.

Please fix the app since you had to ad ads into the app. Freezes and crashes despite deleting and redownloading. Was great app now trash with the ads update.

Don’t bother contact them, they won’t respond

I installed this app because a friend highly recommended it and spoke very well about it. At first, I was excited to try it out. However, my experience has been nothing but frustrating.

I tried to log in through Gmail and followed all the instructions. According to the FAQs, I needed to enable two-factor authentication, which I already have. I even tried registering with my regular email, and while I was able to create the account successfully, I simply cannot log in on the iS app. I'm using an iPhone, and no matter what I do, it just won't let me in.

I reached out to support by email, created a ticket, and even sent them screenshots and videos explaining the issue. Up until now, I haven't received a single response. It really feels like unless you pay for a membership, a subscription, or some other service, they just ignore you completely.

The app itself seems to provide good information, but what's the point if I can't even unlock its potential because I'm not able to log in? Honestly, this has been a very disappointing experience.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your review and feedback! We're sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered in the app. Please allow us to further check on this for you, kindly send us a message at fishrules-support@fishbrain.com or via the contact form in the FishRules app. Regards, Riz

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes and freezes after ad update

Bug

Multiple ads playing simultaneously

Bug

Login loop - stuck on 'signed in' screen

Bug

Map displays blank black screen on iPad and iPhone

Bug

Unable to set location manually

Bug

Location detection fails for Michigan

Bug

Premium features not unlocking after purchase

Bug

Fish species not appearing in search results

Bug

Close button cutoff on fish photo display

Bug

Regulations not loading after app update

Bug

GPS location jumping unexpectedly

Bug

App won't load state regulations

Bug

Requested Features

10 requests

Apple Watch app version

Feature

Show open seasons instead of closed dates

Feature

Expand coverage to western states (MT, WY, CO, SD, ND, ID)

Feature

Add more freshwater fish species

Feature

Improve map functionality and location selection

Feature

Add donation feature for free users

Feature

Expand fish species database

Feature

Better support for migratory species regulations

Feature

Faster fish identification response times

Feature

Easier manual location setting interface

Feature

FAQ

What does the Fish Rules app do?

The Fish Rules app provides clear, up-to-date recreational saltwater fishing regulations for state and federal waters from Maine to Texas, California, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. It helps anglers determine if a fish is in season, how many they can keep, and the required size limits.

How does the app determine fishing regulations?

The app uses your device's GPS to automatically provide location-based regulations. You can also manually set your location or enter latitude and longitude coordinates to check the rules for a specific area.

Can I use Fish Rules offline?

Yes, the app works offline, allowing you to check fishing rules and regulations even when you don't have an internet connection. This ensures you can always fish with confidence, regardless of your location.

What kind of information is available for fish species?

The app includes species illustrations and photos for accurate identification. It also answers common questions about bag limits, prohibited species, season openings and closings, and requirements for specific gear like circle hooks, dehooking devices, and venting tools.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, providing access to essential fishing regulations. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.