# Fish Swami - Fishing Logbook — Fishing app to track catches

> Fishing logbook app with GPS tracking, offline maps, and social sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Hansen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-swami-fishing-logbook/id1457861289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457861288)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-swami-fishing-logbook/id1457861289/reviews.md

## What is Fish Swami?

Fish Swami is a fishing app that helps you get more out of your fishing trips. GPS tracks are automatically created while you fish, so it's easy to see where you fished.  The GPS location is saved for each fish you catch, so it's easy to see where you caught fish.  Save patterns, waypoints, weather, friends, photos and more with your fishing logs. Plus, you can take your fishing logs with you anywhere, even if you're offline.  

Fish Swami's fishing app is designed to work if you fish rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, or anything else.  While you're fishing, you can enter in fish as you catch them, wait until you're finished at a fishing hole to enter in a group of fish, or wait until the end of the trip to enter in all catches.  Whether you fly fish, lure fish, or bait fish, you'll be hooked on Fish Swami!

FISH SWAMI WEB

When you register your account through the app, you now also have access to your fishing logs and other data online at https://www.fishswami.com.  Fishing logs that you enter online will automatically be synced to your device, and vice versa.

OFFLINE MODE

Your past fishing logs, patterns, waypoints, and more are available to you in the Fish Swami app while you're fishing - even if you're offline.  Additionally, you can save new fishing logs, waypoints, and more while you're offline.

OFFLINE MAPS

When you know you will be fishing in an area without cell service, you can download maps to use when you're offline! These offline maps will be shown while you're fishing, looking at waypoints, looking at saved fishing logs, and other areas in the app where maps are displayed.

PHOTOS

Save photos of fish you caught or where you fished with your fishing log.

SHARING

You can classify each fishing log you save as public, protected, or private.  Public fishing logs are visible to anyone, protected fishing logs are visible to your friends, and private fishing logs are visible only to you.

FRIENDS

You can add other Fish Swami members as fishing friends. Once added, you are able to share your protected fishing logs with each other. They'll automatically receive notifications when you add new fishing logs.

ANALYTICS

Fish catch statistics show you how many fish you caught, how many days you fished, which patterns caught the most fish, your top fishing locations, and more.


In-App Purchases

Cancel subscription any time. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period by going to your iOS Account Settings after purchase. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account. Any unused portion of free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

For more information, please visit our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at:
https://www.fishswami.com/terms
https://www.fishswami.com/privacy

## Key features

- Automatic GPS tracking of catches
- Save waypoints and weather data
- Offline mode for logs and maps
- Photo saving for catches and locations
- Friend system for sharing logs
- Catch statistics and analytics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Membership - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-swami-fishing-logbook/id1457861289/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great platform for online logging

*2025-02-18*

I have been using and logging fishing trips using Fish Swami for almost 20 years mostly using the web portal. This app is now a handy new way to interface with prior logs. Looking forward to creating logs in the spot with the app also.  10 years ago I wanted to reach out to the owner to suggest an app. Love that it’s available. Cheers and keep up the good work adding more flexible features.

### 3/5 — It was awesome, but some features no longer work.

*2023-05-17*

When I first started using this app, it was excellent. It would download weather from a day of fishing, and even download the water levels from the gauge you selected for doing drift boat trips. It’s made it much easier to remember what was going on year to year, and know what to use during given months.  

Unfortunately, in the past couple months, the weather download feature has stopped working altogether. I have reached out to the developers to separate times and received zero response. I’m thinking since there hasn’t been an update in a year that support for the app may be going away. no other apps like this available so this is a huge bummer. Would’ve rated higher if weather download still worked and you could get through to anybody if you needed support.

## Frequently asked questions about Fish Swami

### What is Fish Swami?

Fish Swami is a fishing app designed to help you track your fishing trips. It automatically records GPS locations for your catches and fishing spots, allowing you to save detailed logs, photos, waypoints, and weather data.

### Can I use Fish Swami offline?

Yes, Fish Swami offers an offline mode. Your past fishing logs, waypoints, and downloaded maps are available even without an internet connection, and you can also save new logs and waypoints offline.

### How does Fish Swami handle privacy for fishing logs?

You can classify each fishing log as public (visible to anyone), protected (visible to friends), or private (visible only to you). This allows you to control who sees your fishing data.

### Does Fish Swami have ads?

No, Fish Swami does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for subscription plans.

### What are the subscription options for Fish Swami?

Fish Swami offers two subscription plans: Basic Membership for $9.99/year and Premium Membership for $19.99/year. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What kind of analytics does Fish Swami provide?

Fish Swami provides catch statistics that show how many fish you've caught, the number of days you've fished, which patterns were most effective, and your top fishing locations, among other insights.

### On which devices can I use Fish Swami?

Fish Swami is supported on iPhones and iPods. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Fish Swami updated?

The latest version of Fish Swami is 1.29.0, last updated on February 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31.0 — 2026-08-14

Fish Swami now supports creating pattern boxes - pattern boxes are like your individual fly boxes or compartments in your tackle box. They can be filled with flies, lures, or bait patterns that already have a size and color set, like a "#6 Black Woolly Bugger" or a "1/6 oz Firetiger Rooster Tail". Use pattern boxes to organize your commonly-used flies, lures, and bait so it's easier to enter your catches when adding a fishing log.

When you Go Fishing with the app and add a catch, your pattern boxes will show up as tabs when you select your pattern.

Bug fixes.

### 1.30.0 — 2026-07-15

Fish Swami now supports creating pattern boxes - pattern boxes are like your individual fly boxes or compartments in your tackle box. They can be filled with flies, lures, or bait patterns that already have a size and color set, like a "#6 Black Woolly Bugger" or a "1/6 oz Firetiger Rooster Tail". Use pattern boxes to organize your commonly-used flies, lures, and bait so it's easier to enter your catches when adding a fishing log.

When you Go Fishing with the app and add a catch, your pattern boxes will show up as tabs when you select your pattern.

Bug fixes.

### 1.29.4 — 2026-05-23

Fish Swami now supports creating pattern boxes - pattern boxes are like your individual fly boxes or compartments in your tackle box. They can be filled with flies, lures, or bait patterns that already have a size and color set, like a "#6 Black Woolly Bugger" or a "1/6 oz Firetiger Rooster Tail". Use pattern boxes to organize your commonly-used flies, lures, and bait so it's easier to enter your catches when adding a fishing log.

When you Go Fishing with the app and add a catch, your pattern boxes will show up as tabs when you select your pattern.

Bug fixes.

### 1.29.3 — 2026-05-15

Fish Swami now supports creating pattern boxes - pattern boxes are like your individual fly boxes or compartments in your tackle box. They can be filled with flies, lures, or bait patterns that already have a size and color set, like a "#6 Black Woolly Bugger" or a "1/6 oz Firetiger Rooster Tail". Use pattern boxes to organize your commonly-used flies, lures, and bait so it's easier to enter your catches when adding a fishing log.

When you Go Fishing with the app and add a catch, your pattern boxes will show up as tabs when you select your pattern.

Bug fixes.

### 1.29.1 — 2026-04-05

Fish Swami now supports creating pattern boxes - pattern boxes are like your individual fly boxes or compartments in your tackle box. They can be filled with flies, lures, or bait patterns that already have a size and color set, like a "#6 Black Woolly Bugger" or a "1/6 oz Firetiger Rooster Tail". Use pattern boxes to organize your commonly-used flies, lures, and bait so it's easier to enter your catches when adding a fishing log.

When you Go Fishing with the app and add a catch, your pattern boxes will show up as tabs when you select your pattern.

Bug fixes.

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