# Fish Sorter — BC Freshwater edition

> Illustrated guide to identify BC freshwater fish species without prior knowledge. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Martone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-sorter/id1518308598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Martone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135261991)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-sorter/id1518308598/reviews.md

## What is Fish Sorter?

Fish Sorter helps users identify the almost 90 fish species found in lakes and streams of British Columbia, including 17 species that have been introduced from other areas. From the headwaters of the Yukon River to the Flathead River in southeastern BC, Fish Sorter will help you sort through the amazing diversity of our freshwater fishes. Many of these species are also found in adjacent areas of Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alaska, Alberta, Idaho, Montana, and Washington State. 

Unlike printed dichotomous keys, which use jargon and often require specialized knowledge, Fish Sorter uses easy-to-understand, illustrated questions that assume no prior knowledge and allows users to skip questions at any time.

Fish Sorter includes almost 200 photos, current and former names, taxonomic details, clear morphological and ecological descriptions, geographic distributions, lists of other fishes that “could be confused with” your specimen, and brief summaries of life history and conservation information – all curated by Dr. Eric Taylor (Professor of Zoology, UBC). Hard copy guides can be quickly out-of-date, but Fish Sorter content will be regularly updated with naming revisions, additional photos, new species, and more. Plus, content is available anytime and does not require an internet connection, making Fish Sorter an excellent companion on any trip to BC’s lakes and streams while fishing, hiking, or camping.

Great for educators, students, consultants, anglers, naturalists, and all fish enthusiasts!

Thanks to photographers who provided images and to Derek Tan (UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum) for image editing and illustrations.

## Key features

- Identify nearly 90 BC freshwater fish species
- Illustrated, jargon-free identification questions
- Detailed species information (photos, names, descriptions)
- Geographic distribution maps
- Offline content access
- Regular content updates

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-sorter/id1518308598/reviews.md

### 4/5 — English, please?

*2023-09-12*

It would be nice if there was also a species list with the english names, such as:
Salmon, chinook
Salmon, coho
Salmon, sockeye

### 5/5 — A textbook in your hand!

*2021-06-29*

This is a great resource. Terrific pics and info. You will learn lots.

## Frequently asked questions about Fish Sorter

### What fish species can Fish Sorter identify?

Fish Sorter can identify almost 90 freshwater fish species found in the lakes and streams of British Columbia, including 17 introduced species. It also covers species found in adjacent areas of Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alaska, Alberta, Idaho, Montana, and Washington State.

### How does Fish Sorter work?

Fish Sorter uses easy-to-understand, illustrated questions that do not require prior knowledge to identify fish. Users can skip questions at any time, making the identification process accessible to everyone.

### What information is provided for each fish species?

For each species, Fish Sorter includes nearly 200 photos, current and former names, taxonomic details, morphological and ecological descriptions, geographic distributions, potential look-alike species, and life history and conservation summaries.

### Does Fish Sorter require an internet connection?

No, Fish Sorter's content is available anytime and does not require an internet connection. This makes it a convenient companion for trips to BC's lakes and streams.

### How often is Fish Sorter updated?

Fish Sorter content is regularly updated to include naming revisions, additional photos, new species, and more. The latest version was released on September 3, 2024.

### What is the price of Fish Sorter?

Fish Sorter is a paid application, available for $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its identification features and information.

### Is Fish Sorter suitable for children?

Fish Sorter has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for young users. Its illustrated and jargon-free approach makes it accessible for a wide range of ages.

### Does Fish Sorter have ads?

No, Fish Sorter does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience focused on fish identification.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 24.09.01 — 2024-09-03

New photos uploaded to the App Store! Same great app!

### 24.03.06 — 2024-03-07

MAJOR UPDATE!
-- COMMON NAMES now featured in species list and species descriptions!
-- Updated genus/species names of Largemouth bass, Coastal cutthroat trout, and Westslope cutthroat trout
-- Combined Kokanee and Sockeye Salmon and improved species description
-- New photos added for Westslope cutthroat trout, Bull trout, and Green sturgeon

### 22.06.05 — 2022-06-27

In this update: Geography Matters!
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This update includes cool new pics of some species in their natural environments (white sturgeon, bull trout, sculpins, etc).

Further, there is a revised sculpin key that uses more info on geographic distribution as a key character. For instance, in no place in BC do all eight species of Cottus co-occur so sometimes it makes little sense to have to wade through characters for all eight species. In the Mackenzie River basin, the biggest in BC, only THREE species co-occur. So, a new series of questions makes use of the 'fractured' distribution of these, sometimes, morphologically perplexing species!

### 22.01.01 — 2022-01-09

Happy New Year, Fish lovers! Quick update to the app logic to keep everything running smoothly.

### 21.11.07 — 2021-11-08

Hello Fish Sorters!
-- Small update to the datafile to make the app run more smoothly.

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