# Fishbums — The essential fly fishing app

> Fly fishing companion with weather, hatch charts, fly recipes, and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Fishbums, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbums/id6472605425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fishbums, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794666427)
- Category: Sports, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 68 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbums/id6472605425/reviews.md

## What is Fishbums?

Fishbums: Your Ultimate Fly Fishing Companion

Embark on your fly fishing adventures with Fishbums, the innovative app specifically crafted for the passionate fly fishing community. Whether you're planning your next excursion or gearing up for a day on the water, Fishbums has everything you need.

Key Features:  (All free)

Explore with "Waters" Tab: Dive into a wealth of information for various rivers. Here’s what you can find:
Real-Time Weather & Water Levels: Stay ahead with up-to-date environmental conditions.
Detailed Hatch Charts: Monthly insights for each river, helping you choose the perfect time to fish.
Flies tab: Select your fly materials to get fly pattern recipe recommendations or browse our fly list with recipes. 
Personalized Fly Favorites: Bookmark your go-to flies for each river for quick access or share your new favorite fly with the community. 
Community Contributions: Share and discover new flies with fellow enthusiasts.
Interactive Discussion Boards: Get the latest updates on fishing conditions and tips from local anglers.

Comprehensive Maps & Resources: Locate nearby fly shops, guides, and other essential points of interest.
In-App Messaging: Connect with friends to plan your fishing trips seamlessly.
Photo Sharing: Capture and share your best fishing moments, building a log of your successful catches.
Current & Upcoming Coverage:

Now Featuring a wide range of rivers and fishing spots in: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Utah & Pennsylvania.
Join the Fishbums community today and transform your fly fishing experience!

## Key features

- Real-time weather and water levels
- Detailed hatch charts
- Fly pattern recipe recommendations
- Community fly sharing
- Interactive discussion boards
- Maps of fly shops and guides
- In-app messaging for trip planning
- Photo sharing of catches

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishbums/id6472605425/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t get this app

*2024-03-21*

This app just steals your information and tells you that your login failed. Evidently is bad enough that apple sent me a email about it.

**Developer response:** We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience logging in.  Please use the "Forgot password" option to reset your password if needed.  
The only information we collect is the user's name and email, we do not share this information with anyone.  If you would like to delete your account and information you can do this through the account settings in the app or email us at contact@fishbums.com from the email account you used to create your Fishbums account and we can manually delete it for you.

### 5/5 — Finally a super useful fly fishing app!

*2024-02-12*

I used the Fishbum app this past weekend to get info on river levels at the Deschutes and get recommendations on best flies for the time of year. I really love that all the info is in one place. This is a great app for the fly fishing community.

## Frequently asked questions about Fishbums

### What fly fishing information does Fishbums provide for rivers?

Fishbums offers real-time weather and water levels for rivers, along with detailed monthly hatch charts. This helps anglers choose the best times to fish and select appropriate flies.

### How does Fishbums help with fly selection?

You can select your fly materials to receive fly pattern recipe recommendations. The app also allows you to browse a fly list with recipes and bookmark your favorite flies for specific rivers.

### Can I connect with other anglers on Fishbums?

Yes, Fishbums features interactive discussion boards for the latest fishing conditions and tips from local anglers. You can also share and discover new flies with fellow enthusiasts.

### What regions does Fishbums currently cover?

Fishbums currently features a wide range of rivers and fishing spots in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Coverage is expanding to include more locations.

### Does Fishbums have ads?

No, Fishbums does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use and does not display any ads to its users.

### What devices is Fishbums available on?

Fishbums is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices. Future updates may expand compatibility to other platforms.

### How often is Fishbums updated?

The latest version of Fishbums is 1.7.1, last updated on April 4, 2025. Updates are released regularly to improve features and add new content.

### What is the age rating for Fishbums?

Fishbums has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of outdoor activities and community interaction features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-10

- New fly tying and maps features! 
- Track your fly tying recommendations
- See our recipe catalog for ideas 
- AI fly pattern recommendations based on you materials

- New mapping features
- Save your secret spots (private by default)
- Better map quality and preloaded points of interest

### 1.7.1 — 2025-04-04

- minor login redirect fix

### 1.7.0 — 2025-02-20

New "Flies" tab! 
- View the Materials catalog to select the tying materials you have
- Check "My Materials" to view your current fly tying materials
- Use the Matcher to get recommendations on fly patterns you can tie with your current materials!
- Explore the Patterns tab to view all the fly patterns and recipes
- Submit your own creations to Fishbums!

### 1.6.0 — 2025-01-02

- Fly View Modal: On the hatch chart, click on a fly to get more info on that fly.
- Multiple river level gauges: For rivers with multiple gauges you can tap the tabs to see the levels for that specific site.

### 1.5.0 — 2024-12-19

- Minor bug and styling fixes
- Added push optional push notifications
- Added notifications user preference menu

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