# FlyGuysNLies: Fly Fishing App — River Flows & Hatch Charts

> Localized fly fishing data, forecasts, and recommendations for select US rivers. (iPhone/iPad app by In The Foam LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyguysnlies-fly-fishing-app/id6760420822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [In The Foam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884380856)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 171 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyguysnlies-fly-fishing-app/id6760420822/reviews.md

## What is FlyGuysNLies?

Know Where, When and What to Fly Fish
FlyGuys is the fly fishing app for Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and New Mexico -- not a national app stretched thin across 50 states. We go deep on the rivers you actually fish.

RIVER VERDICTS -- Know If It's Worth the Drive
No other app has this. Our River Verdict system rates every river Good, Fair, or Poor based on current flow, recent trends, and water temperature. Should you fish the South Platte today? Now you know before you leave the house.

FISHING FORECAST -- Plan the Week, Not Just Today
Most apps show you the weather. We show you the fishing. Every day in the forecast gets its own fishing rating -- Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor -- built from flow, water temperature, conditions, and what's hatching, with the day's expected hatch right beside it. Spot the best day before you take the day off. Not just weather. Fishing days.

HATCH ALERTS -- Be There When It Starts
Get a push the moment your river's hatch is on -- so you're there, tying on the right fly at the right time. Your river, your hatch, the moment it matters.

SMART ALERTS -- Never Miss Prime Conditions
Ten types of alerts notify you the moment your rivers become fishable: verdict changes, flow thresholds, optimal conditions, temperature, closures, hoot owl restrictions, trends, gage status, hatch timing, and turbidity.

HATCH CHARTS -- What's Hatching Right Now
River-specific hatch timing, not generic regional data. See 12-month emergence calendars for every river, with 59 aquatic insect profiles including ID photos and life stages. Our hatch data is free -- competitors charge for it.

FLY RECOMMENDATIONS -- Match the Hatch Instantly
Stop guessing what to tie on. FlyGuys connects current conditions to the exact fly patterns that are working -- grouped by dries, nymphs, emergers, and streamers. 146 patterns with photos, sizes, and seasons.

RIG RECOMMENDATIONS -- Your Guide in Your Pocket
Get a complete rig setup built for today's conditions. Point fly and dropper pairings, leader length, tippet size, indicator depth, and tactical notes explaining why this rig works today.

FISHING LOG -- Track What Works
Log every trip with fish counts, ratings, photos, and notes. Conditions auto-fill from your river.

FLY BOX -- Organize Your Arsenal
Build custom fly boxes for different rivers, seasons, or trips. Track what works where and share with friends.

REFERENCE LIBRARY -- Everything Offline
146 fly patterns with tying recipes, 59 aquatic insects, 33 fish species, 10 essential knots -- all bundled in the app. Works without cell service.

RIVERS WE COVER IN DEPTH
Colorado: South Platte, Arkansas, Gunnison, Frying Pan, Blue, Colorado, Roaring Fork, Cache la Poudre, Big Thompson, Eagle, and 50+ more
Wyoming: North Platte, Green, Snake, Wind, Bighorn, Yellowstone, and 40+ more
Montana: Missouri, Madison, Yellowstone, Bighorn, Gallatin, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and more
Utah: Green, Provo, Weber, Logan, Blacksmith Fork, and more
New Mexico: San Juan, Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Pecos, Red River, Animas, and more

WHY FLYGUYS?
Other apps give you maps. We give you intelligence.
- River Verdicts: the only app that rates fishability at a glance
- Fishing Forecast: every day rated, not just today's weather
- The full pipeline: conditions to hatches to flies to rig setup
- Western depth: 180 rivers in 5 states, not 55,000 streams nationwide
- No bass boats. No bait. Just fly fishing.

FREE TIER INCLUDES
- 3 favorite rivers with real-time verdicts
- 7-day flow history
- Hatch charts and fly recommendations
- 3 custom fly boxes
- Complete fly, insect, and knot library
- Unlimited local fishing logs

PREMIUM UNLOCKS
- Unlimited favorite rivers
- All 10 alert types
- 30-day flow history
- Rig recommendations
- Unlimited fly boxes
- Cloud sync and backup

Questions? We're anglers too.
support@flyguysnlies.com
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## Key features

- River Verdicts with ratings (Good, Fair, Poor)
- Daily fishing forecasts with ratings
- Hatch alerts for real-time insect activity
- Smart alerts for prime fishing conditions
- River-specific hatch charts and insect profiles
- Fly and rig recommendations
- Offline reference library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlyGuysNLies Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyguysnlies-fly-fishing-app/id6760420822/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best part is pictures of flys to use

*2026-08-09*

Best part is pictures of flys to use.

### 5/5 — Yes!!!

*2026-08-02*

Such a big fan of this app!

### 5/5 — Fantastically useful!

*2026-05-29*

I love this app, as it has everything I need in one place. I can check Weather, flows, patches, recommended flies, knots, fly tying recipes, and keep a log of all my fishing adventures. Developer really hit it out of the park with this one.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-05-27*

Easy to use !

### 5/5 — Best fly fishing app!

*2026-05-08*

Perfect app for western US fly fishing enthusiasts. The ability to plan your trip and look at what the recommended flys for that trip is amazing. I recommend!

### 5/5 — My go to

*2026-05-08*

All the info I need in one place to have a great day on the water!

### 5/5 — Well done!!

*2026-05-08*

Thorough, informative, and everything you need to know about the regional rivers. Love the journal and library of flies!!

### 5/5 — The Perfect Fly Fishing App

*2026-04-18*

Finally, a fly fishing app that has what anglers actually need. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned angler, the FGNL app has something for you. It has quickly become my go to resource for checking flows to find the perfect wading or floating location. The logging feature makes tracking your experiences easy. Fly recommendations and other resources are outstanding. At $14.99 a year unlocking the Premium features is well worth the money.

### 5/5 — Innovative and thorough

*2026-04-18*

This app provides great access to river information and innovative ways to log trips and effective flies. I am looking forward to logging my trips and building fly boxes for destination rivers to quickly prepare for trips and to know what patterns I need to tie up.

### 5/5 — This app is a hack!

*2026-04-16*

The fly suggestions make life so much easier. The knot library rocks, I never mind adding some tricks up my sleeve

## Frequently asked questions about FlyGuysNLies

### What states does FlyGuysNLies cover?

FlyGuysNLies focuses on providing in-depth data for rivers in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and New Mexico. It is not a national app stretched thin across all states.

### How does FlyGuysNLies rate rivers?

The app uses a River Verdict system that rates each river as Good, Fair, or Poor. This rating is based on current flow, recent trends, and water temperature to help anglers decide if a trip is worthwhile.

### Can I get alerts for hatches with FlyGuysNLies?

Yes, FlyGuysNLies offers Hatch Alerts that send a push notification the moment a river's hatch is on. This allows anglers to be present and use the correct fly at the optimal time.

### Does FlyGuysNLies work offline?

Yes, the Reference Library within FlyGuysNLies, which includes fly patterns, aquatic insects, fish species, and knots, works offline. This ensures you have essential information even without cell service.

### What kind of fishing conditions does FlyGuysNLies predict?

FlyGuysNLies provides a Fishing Forecast that rates each day with an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor rating. This forecast is built from flow, water temperature, conditions, and expected hatches.

### How does FlyGuysNLies help with choosing flies?

The app offers Fly Recommendations that connect current river conditions to specific fly patterns that are working. These are grouped by type (dries, nymphs, emergers, streamers) and include photos, sizes, and seasons.

### What is the update frequency for FlyGuysNLies?

The app was last updated on 2026-06-22, indicating regular updates to ensure data accuracy and feature improvements. The latest version is 1.11.0.

### Is FlyGuysNLies suitable for beginners?

With features like River Verdicts, Fishing Forecasts, and Rig Recommendations, FlyGuysNLies can be very helpful for beginners. The detailed information and guidance can simplify decision-making for anglers of all skill levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-24

- River sections now show as colored lines on the map, so you can see conditions along the whole river at a glance
- New gage marker shows the exact monitoring station on any map style — tap for live readings
- Get a heads-up when offline maps aren't downloaded yet
- Alaska now has online map coverage
- Clearer sorting when rivers share a name
- 3 new rivers added, plus bug fixes and stability improvements

### 3.0.2 — 2026-08-17

New map engine with offline downloads, so you can view maps without a signal
Jump right in — start fishing with the app before you ever have to create an account
More accurate river detection when logging a catch photo
Favorites loads faster and uses less memory
Cleaner closure and condition badges, plus notification and reinstall bug fixes

### 2.9.0 — 2026-08-10

Unified notification inbox for rewards, premium, and account updates. More reliable premium syncing in the background. River pages now show the full 'About this River' text, plus refreshed data for 200+ rivers. Fixed seasonal outlook and favorites stalls, faster weather updates. Plus other bug fixes.

### 2.7.1 — 2026-08-03

- Bug fixes and performance improvements — smoother reward syncing, cleaner sharing, and improved river data accuracy.

### 2.4.2 — 2026-07-27

- Smarter weather-based river conditions — station distance and confidence now factor into verdicts and caveats
  - New season leaderboard, weekly fishing streaks, and rank badges in your friend list
  - Logbook improvements — smarter reminders, customizable views, quicker numeric edits
  - Favorites/My Waters now adapt to your collection size and show fresher water-temp data
  - Refreshed Recommended Rig flow with visible reasoning behind each pick

## Related topics

[fly fishing guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fly-fishing-guide)

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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 2026-09-02.*
