# Fly Fishing Simulator HD

> Realistic first-person fly fishing simulation with custom fly tying and extensive river environments. (iPhone/iPad app by Pishtech LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-fishing-simulator-hd/id1187773953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pishtech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502142612)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 372 App Store ratings · 155 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 151 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-fishing-simulator-hd/id1187773953/reviews.md

## What is Fly Fishing Simulator HD?

Realistic fly fishing on hundreds of rivers and streams:

Fly Fishing Simulator HD brings sharper graphics, custom flies and all new fishing locations to the highly popular Fly Fishing Simulator  This is a first-person, photographic simulation of the sport of fly fishing.  This fishing game features:

- Realistic casting with direct rod and line control
- Detailed 3D fly tying feature, letting you create your own fly patterns
- Download flies and publish your own creations in the community
- Realistic current, fish feeding behavior, and fish fighting physics
- Start with some basic gear, then unlock more rods, leaders and flies by catching fish
- More than 160 fly patterns including modern and classic dry flies, nymphs, streamers, terrestrials and more
- Hatch check feature lets you examine insects and other food items the fish may be feeding on
- A wide variety of realistic prey to match including mayflies, caddis flies, stoneflies, nymphs, midges, crayfish, etc
- Various species of trout, plus steelhead, bass and panfish
- A virtual fishing guide offering advice on casting, fly selection and more
- A variety of rods and leaders
- A great collection of photos shows you the fish you catch
- Realistic feeding patterns and dry fly action
- Strike indicators and split shot for subsurface fishing with nymphs, streamers, etc.
- River creation system to shoot, map and publish more fishing waters

The app includes the practice pond and six fishing sites on one trout stream.

Over 200 rivers are available, each including 6 more fishing sites.  You can purchase some rivers individually, in packs, or all with a single purchase of the Complete Package.  The Complete Package immediately gives you access to all the rivers already published, including many exclusive to the Complete Package, plus any new rivers that may be released in the future.

We respect the privacy of our customers.  Our privacy policy is available at http://www.pishtech.com/privacy.html

## Key features

- Realistic casting with rod and line control
- 3D fly tying and custom pattern creation
- Download and publish fly patterns
- Realistic fish behavior and fighting physics
- Unlockable gear and fishing locations
- Extensive fly patterns and prey matching
- River creation and publishing system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FFSHD Complete Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Upper Iowa River, IA | $1.49 | one-time |
| Yellowstone River, MT | $1.49 | one-time |
| Current River, MO | $1.49 | one-time |
| Green River, UT | $1.49 | one-time |
| Lamar River, WY | $1.49 | one-time |
| River Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| River Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| River Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| River Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cedar River, IA | $1.49 | one-time |
| Pine Creek, PA | $1.49 | one-time |
| River pack 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| East Fork Chulitna River, AK | $1.49 | one-time |
| Columbia River, OR | $1.49 | one-time |
| Deep Creek, AK | $1.49 | one-time |
| FFSHD Complete Package Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Anchor River, AK | $1.49 | one-time |
| Sandy River, OR | $1.49 | one-time |
| River Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fly Fishing Simulator HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Realistic and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Excellent fly tying feature
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Beautiful and immersive visuals
- 👍 Helpful tips and guidance

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Paywall for additional rivers and content
- 🔍 Limited free fishing locations
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific fish species

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when catching large fish
- Difficulty restoring purchases on new devices
- Upside-down screen orientation on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More free fishing locations
- Ability to create and share custom rivers
- Addition of more fish species (e.g. pike, bass, carp)
- Improved fish fighting mechanics
- Vibration feedback when fighting fish
- Metric unit support for international users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 155)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-fishing-simulator-hd/id1187773953/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So nice.

*2026-06-11*

Lately real fishing has been hard to do with my busy schedule and this app is incredibly relaxing and fun. The only thing I would change is I would love a way to favorite certain fishing locations so that I can find them easier. Just a little heart to tap and a list to go to. Also there is an issue when creating your own locations, if you edit one thing everything else goes back to default mode and you have to re-edit everything. That's something that could be fixed. Otherwise this app is my favorite.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review! Please email me at support at pishtech dot com about the issue in the river creation system. I haven't seen that happen myself but I'll certainly look into it. 

I've got plans for a personal rating system for rivers, like there is in the fly tying. The idea is to let you give a 1 to 5 star rating on any river. If you rate it on the "go fishing" screen that will set your own rating, and you'll be able to sort to see your favorites on top. Rating on the "download rivers" screen would share your opinion of the waters with the community, and you'll be able to sort waters to see the ones with the highest community ratings on top.

### 5/5 — 5/5

*2026-05-12*

Good game, probably should add saltwater fly fishing

**Developer response:** I'd love to add saltwater fly fishing. Right now the animation system doesn't handle surf well (I just returned from a trip experimenting with that) but relatively calm flats might work well. In time I hope to develop an animation system that can deal with surf without increasing the size of content packs too much. Thanks for the review!

### 5/5 — Extremely fun!

*2026-03-14, version 5405*

This game is very fun and the effort put into it is amazing. I also appreciate that this game is ad free, which makes it perfect for car rides. This game is very detailed and accurate. I very much recommend this game!

### 4/5 — More free stuff

*2026-02-14, version 5405*

I really like the game it's addicting but I only have three rivers and I am just asking if you can make some rivers free for broke people like me

### 5/5 — Great game with on suggestion

*2026-02-04, version 5405*

Hey man I absolutely love your fly tying game and fly fishing game but I was wondering if their is a way that you could add thread after the first initial pass and if you can add a type of resin to clear coat nymphs. And can you add a feature to display hatches on the background so you don’t have to get the hatch then tie the fly

### 5/5 — Great game add more fish!

*2025-12-16, version 5405*

Overall I love this game loved it so much I bought the premium version but the game needs more fish like lake trout, pike, largemouth bass, char, and bull trout. All of these should be added but besides that I love the game loved

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-12-07*

Great game

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!

### 5/5 — A pleasant surprise

*2025-12-01*

Bravo my good fellow for creating such a wonderful project, which we may all also enjoy! Best of luck to you in this world

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and support!

### 4/5 — Love the game. Minor issues.

*2025-11-27, version 5405*

I have played this for 2 years and it taught me to fly fish. I now do so enough I have offers to guide. It’s great.

Only issue is that the real often disappears and it doesn’t come back. I’ll stop and it’ll randomly appear again.

### 5/5 — Made me bust

*2025-11-14*

I have never played a more realistic fishing simulator in my life. the amount of fish I was able to catch made me ejaculate on the spot. Best game ever. Would recommend.

**Developer response:** I've had some interesting reviews before, but this is a new one. I'm glad you found the app so... stimulating. Thanks for the 5 star feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about Fly Fishing Simulator HD

### What is Fly Fishing Simulator HD?

Fly Fishing Simulator HD is a first-person, photographic simulation of the sport of fly fishing. It offers realistic casting, detailed fly tying, and hundreds of virtual rivers and streams to fish in.

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

Key features include realistic casting with direct rod and line control, a detailed 3D fly tying system for creating custom patterns, realistic fish feeding behavior and fighting physics, and the ability to unlock new gear and fishing locations by catching fish.

### How much does Fly Fishing Simulator HD cost?

The app includes practice areas and some initial fishing sites for free. Additional rivers can be purchased individually, in packs, or all at once with a Complete Package purchase. This provides a freemium model with in-app purchases for content.

### What kind of fish and environments can I expect?

The app features various species of trout, steelhead, bass, and panfish. You can fish on hundreds of rivers and streams, each with multiple fishing sites, and the game simulates realistic prey to match, such as mayflies, caddis flies, and nymphs.

### Can I create my own fishing spots?

Yes, the app includes a river creation system that allows you to map and publish your own fishing waters. You can also create and share custom fly patterns within the community, enhancing the personalization of your fishing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5405 — 2025-08-23

Fixes an issue that was preventing natural insects from drifting on the surface, and fish feeding on them

### 5399 — 2025-05-14

Support for higher fish populations

### 5397 — 2025-05-12

Fix to correctly show water name on recent trophy boards for some newer waters
Minor fixes and improvements

### 5394 — 2025-04-29

Bigger largemouth bass
More official waters qualify for top angler boards
Misc. minor fixes and improvements

### 5393 — 2025-04-09

Reduced storage space used on device
Added separate volume adjustments for reel, guide and wildlife sounds
Added auto-leveling option to camera in river creation system
Improved server connections for downloads
Misc. minor fixes and improvements

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