# FishFly: Know What to Tie On — Fly fishing spots, flies, rigs

> Personalized fly fishing recommendations for specific locations and times. (iPhone/iPad app by McKenna Holdings LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishfly-know-what-to-tie-on/id6791633224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [McKenna Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791633226)
- Category: Sports, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishfly-know-what-to-tie-on/id6791633224/reviews.md

## What is FishFly?

Stop guessing at the fly shop counter.

FishFly answers the one question that actually decides your day on the water: what should I tie on? Tell it where you're fishing and when, and it hands back a trip pack: ranked fly patterns with photos and hook sizes, the rig to fish them on, and a plan for morning, midday, and evening.

No forums. No generic national hatch chart. No standing in the parking lot with one bar trying to load a fishing report.

WHAT YOU GET

Ranked patterns, not a catalog. Every fly comes with a photo, hook size, and a one-line reason it's on the list for that water on that day, so you learn why, not just what.

THE RIG. Tippet size, dropper spacing, and how to fish it, laid out for the period you're fishing.

A day plan. Morning, midday, and evening each get their own approach, because trout don't eat the same thing at 7am and 4pm.

Live water. Current streamflow from the nearest USGS gauge, attached automatically, so you know what you're driving into.

Offline by design. Every trip pack saves to your phone. Canyon water usually means zero bars, and that's exactly when you need to look at it.

BUILT FOR COLORADO, PROPERLY

FishFly covers Colorado statewide: thousands of named waters, with hatch calendars built region by region and adjusted for elevation, because caddis on the Arkansas and caddis at 9,000 feet are not the same week. This is curated regional knowledge, not a national chart with a state filter on top.

WHO IT'S FOR

Anglers who can cast but still second-guess the fly box. People fishing new water on a trip. Anyone who has ever bought a dozen flies on someone else's guess and caught nothing on eleven of them.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Say where you're fishing
2. Get your trip pack in seconds
3. Save it and drive. It works with no service

TRY IT BEFORE YOU PAY

Your first trip pack is free: 48 hours of unlimited questions on one water. Take it fishing. If it doesn't earn its keep, you've lost nothing.

After that, FishFly Unlimited is $27.99 per year: unlimited trip packs on any covered water, unlimited follow-ups, offline access to everything you save, and every new region and pattern added while you're subscribed. Cheaper than one lost fly box.

FishFly is built and run by one angler in Castle Rock, Colorado. No ads, no accounts, no data sold. Questions? Head to fishfly.app/support. A real person answers.

A NOTE ON SAFETY AND REGULATIONS

FishFly tells you what to tie on. It is not a navigation, access, or safety tool. Streamflow readings are planning information from public gauges, not a safety signal. Always judge conditions yourself. Fishing licenses, seasons, closures, and access rules are your responsibility; check current regulations with Colorado Parks and Wildlife before you go.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

FishFly Unlimited: $27.99 per year, auto-renewing.
Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in iOS Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.

Terms of Use: https://fishfly.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://fishfly.app/privacy

## Key features

- Ranked fly patterns with photos and hook sizes
- Recommended fishing rigs with tippet size
- Daily fishing plan for morning, midday, and evening
- Live streamflow data from USGS gauges
- Offline access to trip packs
- Region-specific hatch calendars for Colorado

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FishFly Unlimited | $27.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about FishFly

### What is FishFly?

FishFly provides personalized fly fishing recommendations, including fly patterns, hook sizes, and rigs, based on your fishing location and the time of day. It aims to eliminate guesswork and help anglers catch more fish.

### Does FishFly have ads?

No, FishFly is ad-free. The developer emphasizes a clean user experience without advertisements.

### How much does FishFly cost?

Your first trip pack is free for 48 hours on one water. After that, FishFly Unlimited is $27.99 per year for unlimited access and features.

### What waters does FishFly cover?

FishFly is built for Colorado statewide, covering thousands of named waters with region-specific hatch calendars adjusted for elevation. It focuses on curated regional knowledge.

### Can I use FishFly offline?

Yes, FishFly is designed for offline use. Every trip pack saves to your phone, allowing you to access it even with no cellular service.

### What is the update frequency for FishFly?

The app was last updated on August 29, 2026, with version 1.0.2. New regions and patterns are added while you are subscribed.

### What devices does FishFly support?

Currently, FishFly supports iPhones. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How does FishFly compare to national hatch charts?

FishFly provides curated regional knowledge specific to Colorado, adjusted for elevation and local conditions, rather than generic national charts. It offers ranked patterns with reasons why they are recommended.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-29

Match the hatch without guessing.

Snap a photo of the bug on the water and FishFly names it right on your phone. No signal needed, and the photo never leaves your device. Then it shows you which fly in your box imitates it.

Not carrying a true match? It names the closest fly you do have, and tells you why it is not exact.

Also in this update:
- Every bug you identify is saved so you can get back to it
- Clearer water names throughout
- Nearby list polish and small fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-25

The map is here.

Explore every Colorado water on a full-screen map, one tap from Home. Check live flows and conditions before you commit to the drive, then star the waters you fish most. Your favorites follow you to a new phone.

"Take Me There" now routes to the actual parking area, with a walk-in note when there's a trail between the lot and the water.

Also in this update:
- Gold Medal water designations
- Closed waters called out before you drive
- A clearer picker when two waters share a name

### 1.0 — 2026-08-24

No release notes.

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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 2026-09-16.*
