# FishTales - A Fishing Log Book and Journal > Fishing logbook and journal for tracking catches, lures, and fishing locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Sullivan.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishtales-a-fishing-log-book-and-journal/id530981320 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aaron Sullivan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590674637) - Category: Lifestyle, Sports - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.71/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-06-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishtales-a-fishing-log-book-and-journal/id530981320/reviews.md ## What is FishTales? **** Named favorite fishing journal app for iPhone by iMore.com - March 11, 2014 **** FishTales is the fishing journal and log book you've been waiting for. There is an old saying that says, “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat the failures of the past.” FishTales enables you to recall the past and take maximum advantage of your own historical record. Over time you will create a database of caught fish sortable by lure, location, date or a combination of key factors. FishTales is far more than a diary. It is a powerful tool to guide current methods based on past performance!! Put this app on any of your iOS devices and head out to the water. As you catch fish, use FishTales to log each catch. Date, time, location, and the current weather conditions are automatically recorded each time you add a new entry. From there you can take a photo of the fish and log any information you think is important – the water temperature, the depth of the water, or the depth of the catch. Naturally you'll want to log what lure you caught the fish with. We've expanded on a simple text field to try and describe your lure. We've included a virtual tackle box to catalog all your lures. Take a photo of every lure in your box, then name it how you like. We've included three different fields along with the picture to catalog your baits. As you catch fish, simply pick the lure you've used from the wheel and the fish is automatically logged against that bait. We keep track of every fish caught by every bait in your virtual tackle box. Whenever you look inside your tackle box, you will instantly see which baits have caught you the most fish. Another valuable feature of FishTales is the ability to visually see all of the fish you've caught on any given body of water that you've fished. With our Quick Pick feature, select the Location tab at the bottom to bring up all of the waters you've fished. Tap any specific location listed to bring up every catch you've made there in table form. Tap the map icon at the bottom to bring up the map of the location along with a pin for every fish you've caught there. If you've got an iPhone, the GPS coordinates for every catch are automatically generated whenever you enter the catch. If you have an iPad or iPod Touch, the device will grab the best available location from either the cell towers or nearby WiFi. If you're fishing out in the sticks, you can manually enter the location of your catches when you get back to civilization. Just jot down a note in the notes section to remind yourself where the fish was caught (ex. - by the old stump off the point) then go back to the catch, find your lake on the map, hold your finger on the spot where you caught the fish. A pin will drop on your finger and automatically generate the GPS coordinates for you. If you have a separate handheld GPS device, you can also manually enter the coordinates if that suits you. We also have a powerful search feature built in to let you find any catches you're interested in. Enter specific dates, location, lure, or fisherman in any combination you want then search away. FishTales will find your catches for you, so you can brag or research. Speaking of bragging, we've included Facebook and Email sharing directly from the app. Find any catch you're particularly proud of, then share it with your friends. We think we've got the most complete fishing log on the market today for iOS, so give us a try. If there's a feature or suggestion you'd like to see put into the next version of FishTales, drop us a line over email and we're happy to try and make it happen. Thanks for supporting us and good fishing!! ## Key features - Log fishing catches with details - Automatic location and weather recording - Virtual tackle box for lures - Analyze catch data by lure and location - Map view of catches - Manual GPS coordinate entry ## Recent user reviews (10 of 48) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishtales-a-fishing-log-book-and-journal/id530981320/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Just about perfect *2018-12-08, version 1.4.96* Best fishing app I’ve used to date. Just wish there was the option to add multiple fish for one GPS location for when your anchored up and reeling them in. Maybe in the next update? ### 5/5 — Very Good App and support! *2018-10-11* It would be helpful to have ability to add multiple fish caught at approx. same time with same conditions, lures, or a way to duplicate the next fish with similar conditions. It would also de very helpful to log trolling line out and leader length in feet. ### 4/5 — Pretty Good *2018-03-10* App is great for keeping track. I think my biggest suggestion would be to have an option to track quantity of fish caught. If you catch 30 fish on one lure it would be nice to be able to track that instead of entering 30 entries. ### 5/5 — Perfect way to track fishing history *2017-12-02* I’ve been using the app for our annual Canada fishing trip since 2015 and will continue indefinitely. The ability to document any detail of our catches has been invaluable in how we adapt and ensure continued success. ### 4/5 — Fish tale *2017-09-13* Customer response was good when I was having problems. It had one little quirk but they worked me around it. **Developer response:** Lakepenn - We've recently helped someone with an issue similar to the one you've described. If that person was not you and you are still having issues, please send us an email and we will get it resolved. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Best fishing log *2017-06-17, version 1.4.95* Full featured fishing log with all the detail fields you need and great search tools did find the best catches again. Just keeps getting better with all the updates. ### 2/5 — Lost info *2017-05-29, version 1.4.95* All the info added last season disappeared. Waste of time. ### 3/5 — Features Needed *2016-12-27* I imagine most people update this after fishing. It would be nice to add multiple fish at a time and/or copy a fish. I caught four fish today at roughly the same spot. Two on each of two rigs. I entered one of each and would like to copy them or be able to show a quantity for the day. Would be nice to have a daily diary or trip diary where we can note in generalities how the day was. Who we may have fished with. How many we missed, etc. then drill in to see specifics for each fish. Would be nice to be able to turn off some of the fields we never use. ### 5/5 — Very useful app *2016-06-25* I've been using my own database for years and this is so much easier. The app automatically stores waypoints for each fish or fishing spot and can record just about anything else you want including, depth, structure/cover type, water temp, air temp, weather, bait type, bait size, etc. It's searchable so you can see a quick overhead shot of any lake and where you caught all your fish under specific conditions. Can't recommend it enough and I would pay 10x what it cost without hesitating. ### 4/5 — Nice app to keep a log of catches *2016-04-03* Fairly comprehensive app on keeping all the details of my catches. The lure list is a bit wonky though and the list similar to the lure list could be redesigned, but overall worth the investment. I echo another reviewer that requests iCloud syncing between devices. It's almost a de facto feature in apps these days. ## Frequently asked questions about FishTales ### What does FishTales do? FishTales is a fishing journal and logbook that helps you record and analyze your fishing trips. It allows you to log details about each fish you catch, including date, time, location, weather, and the lure used. The app also features a virtual tackle box to manage your lures and provides insights into which baits are most effective. ### What are the key features of FishTales? Key features include automatic logging of date, time, and weather conditions, manual entry for water temperature and depth, a virtual tackle box to catalog lures with photos, and the ability to see all your catches on a map for specific locations. It also offers powerful search and sorting capabilities for your catch data. ### How much does FishTales cost? Based on the provided information, FishTales is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What devices is FishTales compatible with? FishTales is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It utilizes GPS coordinates for catch logging on iPhones and can use cell tower or WiFi location data on iPads and iPod Touches. Manual location entry is also supported. ### How can FishTales help me improve my fishing? By creating a historical record of your catches, FishTales allows you to analyze which lures, locations, and conditions have been most successful for you. This data-driven approach helps you understand your past performance and make informed decisions to improve your current fishing methods and catch more fish. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.96 — 2017-06-18 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. * Changed weather to another provider to eliminate weather error. ### 1.4.95 — 2016-11-28 * Per customer request added ability to change map type from satellite to standard in the settings. * Fixed bug where the notes for a catch weren't properly scrolling for lengthy notes. * Fixed bug where calendar view under Quick Pick was partially hidden. * Fixed some formatting issues on 12.9" iPad screens. ### 1.4.94 — 2016-06-21 Bug fix for occasional crash on weather retrieval. ### 1.4.93 — 2016-04-08 Bug fix for using address book contacts in catch entry. Bug fix for crashing problem when adding entry without internet connection (either cellular or WiFi). Thanks, Dan!! ### 1.4.92 — 2015-10-27 * As of this version (1.4.92) FishTales only supports iOS 8 and 9. * Fixed editing bug where share button stays on toolbar. * Multiple other bug fixes and better compatibility with all devices. ## Apps similar to FishTales | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SpotOn GPS Fence](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoton-gps-fence/id1598410473) | 4.9 (9,287) | Free | Lifestyle | | [RV+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-plus/id6680200763) | 2.0 (10) | Free | Lifestyle | | [LiTime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litime/id6472779872) | 2.8 (199) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Walleye Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walleye-now/id1558198544) | 4.0 (52) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Sight & Sound TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-and-sound-tv/id1551784231) | 4.9 (884) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Sub-Zero Group Owner’s App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-zero-group-owners-app/id1248991284) | 4.5 (768) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Aaron Sullivan - [Wardrobe Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wardrobe-journal/id389988586) - [SimpleHR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplehr/id1423380197) All apps by Aaron Sullivan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1590674637 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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