# FishHunter - Fish Finder/Sonar — Kayak, Ice & All Fishing Types

> Fishing companion app for mapping, logging catches, and weather forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Navico Norway AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhunter-fish-findersonar/id742636886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Navico Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153)
- Category: Sports, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 767 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2013-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhunter-fish-findersonar/id742636886/reviews.md

## What is FishHunter?

From America’s Number One Fishfinder, Lowrance FishHunter is your perfect fishing companion and the key to unlocking your best day out on the water.
Map Your Favourite Fishing Spots
With FishHunter, you can now make a record of all your favourite fishing spots and catch sites with our Maps feature. Simply place pins on the map and add any important information to be able to share with other anglers or find the location again yourself in seconds.

Never Forget a Catch
Remember every catch in your personal FishHunter logbook. Record species, weight, length, bait and even add photos to each catch log. Never forget a battle with a fish again, nor the spot where it was caught.

Your Sun and Stars
Use FishHunter to prepare for your next fishing trip. Get access to fish databases as well as weather and moon forecasts and make the most of your time out on the water. 

Prove it really was ‘THIS BIG!’
Share your catch log and photos instantly on Facebook, Twitter or email via FishHunter and back up your fishing stories to friends and family! Follow other FishHunters through the app and share as much (or as little!) information as you like.
 
**AND TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE FISHHUNTER APP, USE ALONGSIDE FISHHUNTER PRO OR FISHHUNTER 3D TO GET SONAR VIEWS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE!
To find out more and purchase, visit www.lowrance.com/fishhunter
 
Sonar technology the size of a tennis ball
Just because you don’t have a boat, doesn’t mean you can’t fish like the pros. FishHunter is pocket-sized technology that floats on the surface of the water and sends Sonar view via the FishHunter app. It tracks bottom depth, water temperature, fish location and lures to help you find and catch more fish. Even if you have conventional sonar technology, FishHunter gives you access to shallow and vegetative areas you could not reach by boat.

## Key features

- Map favorite fishing spots
- Log catches with details and photos
- Access fish databases
- View weather and moon forecasts
- Share catch logs and photos
- Sonar view integration (with Pro/3D)

## What do users think of FishHunter?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great product, great app
- 👍 User friendly, easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for ice fishing and locating fish

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, unable to connect to WiFi or sonar
- 🐛 App crashes, freezes, or has bugs
- 🔒 Difficult to create account or login
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login/signup page issues with missing text fields
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Sonar not responding or disconnecting

**Most requested features**

- Allow use without account login
- Improve UI/UX for larger screens
- Add more mapping and data export features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishhunter-fish-findersonar/id742636886/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 升级后3D小红球就不能用了

*2025-01-18*

软件升级后探鱼器就无法使用了，连接不上了

### 1/5 — No Wifi connection, no support

*2025-01-14*

I got no support from Lowrance. Apple told me to contact the third party Navico. Well, nobody cares.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2024-11-03, version 2.0*

For some reason I can not get it to connect to my phone. It tells me to connect and nothing. I have even tried to get help from the app and it says I have no internet service I have no idea what is wrong

### 5/5 — 中文

*2024-10-31*

看到朋友有中文版的，下载这个没有，啥情况？

### 1/5 — 注册

*2024-10-06*

以前用不需要注册，现在为什么要注册，我的iphone6.现在为什么用不了，

### 1/5 — 中文版本呢

*2024-09-12*

哪里下载中文版本？

### 1/5 — 怎么没有中文了，之前都有

*2024-05-15*

怎么没有中文了，之前都有

### 1/5 — Wifi doesn’t connect

*2024-02-20*

This app is no longer supported and Navco is no longer providing support for it. I am not able to connect to the wifi. I can see it but the App doesn’t recognize the device.

### 4/5 — 怎么没有中文了

*2024-02-14*

怎么没有中文

### 5/5 — Problem connecting original fish hunter

*2023-12-27*

Why can’t I connect my original fish hunter 96E6 to this app. Hoping to find away still use it cause it still worked great

## Frequently asked questions about FishHunter

### What does the FishHunter app do?

This app acts as a comprehensive fishing companion. It allows you to map and save your favorite fishing spots, log every catch with details like species, weight, length, bait, and photos, and access valuable information such as fish databases, weather forecasts, and moon phases to plan your trips.

### What are the key features of the FishHunter app?

Key features include the ability to map and record your favorite fishing locations, maintain a personal logbook of all your catches with detailed information and photos, access fish databases, and view weather and moon forecasts. It also facilitates sharing your catch logs and photos on social media.

### How does the sonar functionality work with this app?

The app integrates with FishHunter Pro or FishHunter 3D sonar devices, which are small, floating units. These devices send sonar views directly to your smartphone via the app, tracking bottom depth, water temperature, fish location, and lures to help you find and catch more fish, even in shallow or vegetated areas.

### Is the FishHunter app free to use?

The core FishHunter app is free to download and use for its mapping, logging, and forecasting features. However, to utilize the advanced sonar views, you will need to purchase the accompanying FishHunter Pro or FishHunter 3D sonar devices, which are sold separately.

### Who is the target audience for the FishHunter app?

The app is designed for all types of anglers, from casual fishermen to serious enthusiasts, including those who enjoy kayak fishing and ice fishing. It's ideal for anyone looking to improve their fishing success by better understanding their environment and meticulously recording their achievements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-05-30

We have updated our FishHunter app and removed the connected and social features to deliver a more secure experience to our users.
The connectivity between the FishHunter App and your FishHunter Unit remains unaffected. 
We apologise for the inconvenience and we hope that you will keep having fun with FishHunter.

### 1.2.7 — 2020-04-20

This version has legal requirements updated for some countries.

### 1.2.6 — 2020-02-17

In this version, we have updated the moon cycles for 2020 and improved the moon calendar.

### 1.2.5 — 2019-11-17

This versions fixes a bug blocking the Fishing view.

### 1.2.4 — 2019-11-08

In this version, we fixed a critical bug that impacted iOS 13 phones.

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All apps by Navico Norway AS: https://appshunter.io/developer/842162153

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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 2026-08-17.*