# Freshwater Fishing Guide

> Beginner's guide to freshwater fish, bait, and lures with spot sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Kozan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-fishing-guide/id466653451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Kozan](https://appshunter.io/developer/283730007)
- Category: Sports, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-fishing-guide/id466653451/reviews.md

## What is Freshwater Fishing Guide?

A quick reference guide to freshwater fishing.

FEATURES 
• *NEW* Share and discover local fishing spots (iPhone only).
• Add your own notes to each fish. 
• Learn about the most common freshwater fish in North America - where to find them, what bait to use, and tips for catching them.
• Learn about the types of lures and bait most often used to catch freshwater fish. 
• Illustrations or images for every fish, lure and type of bait. 
• Intended for beginner fishermen.
• Free future upgrades with more features and updated fishing information.

Note: this app does not cover fly fishing or regulatory information.

## Key features

- Identify common freshwater fish
- Learn bait and lure techniques
- Add personal notes to fish entries
- Discover local fishing spots (iPhone only)
- Includes illustrations of fish and bait

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshwater-fishing-guide/id466653451/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Almost no help

*2020-06-18, version 3.1*

Only a few fish and very basic info. Needs a lot more species and info to be any good.

### 2/5 — Location issue

*2016-06-27, version 3.0*

Needs more fish variety and update on fishing locations.  I have many lakes and rivers near me but map shows no fishing spots.   Without many updates/upgrades , Not worth the money

### 1/5 — No

*2016-05-15, version 3.0*

I don't recommend this app, I have lakes all around me and fishing spots. This app did not pick up anything!!!

### 2/5 — Does NOT respect settings for using GPS!!

*2016-03-06, version 3.0*

This app asks you if it can use your GPS when not running (what for???) as well as when you are.   BUT, it does NOT look at the setting in the OS to see if it should - if you answer No at the start your GPS/fishing spot location is dead and you have to uninstall to get it to ask again.

On the other hand, if you turn it off in settings, run the app and it still uses it (IOS should block that, but doesn't)

There seems to only be 2 fishing spots in North Texas, so that isn't  useful to me either.

The info about the fish is nice.

   -Traderhut Games

### 2/5 — Could be good but needs a lot of work

*2015-12-08, version 3.0*

The information provided in the app is pretty novice , it needs major expansions in the fish and lure section. There's better fishing apps out there for free when it comes to what bait , tackle, lures to use in what conditions. The fish guide is lacking. The only thing that could be great is the fishing spot locator map if there was more users contributing to the app. This should be a free app it definitely doesn't have the features a pay app needs.

### 3/5 — Ok

*2015-11-22, version 3.0*

This could be a great app but it just needs more fish and details

### 4/5 — Need more fish please

*2015-06-20, version 3.0*

This is pretty good, but i recommend more fishes.

### 5/5 — Very helpful little guide

*2015-05-28, version 3.0*

This app has all of the fish you would find in a pond, river, lake, or creek in the U.S. and includes info on how to catch them, when to catch them, and what to catch them with. Totally worth the 99 cents and a great perk for anyone to have while fishing.

### 2/5 — Not much here

*2015-03-29, version 3.0*

This app only has 23 fish and is missing some common ones. No description except a picture which is basically not much bigger than the thumbnail. Very little effort went into the app. $0.99 maybe if you never fished before.

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2015-02-04, version 3.0*

First id like to start by saying id like a refund. This is not a in depth fishing 'guide' , simply a few brief statements about some fish and basic lures.   Don't waste your money.

## Frequently asked questions about Freshwater Fishing Guide

### What is the Freshwater Fishing Guide?

The Freshwater Fishing Guide is a mobile application designed to help beginners learn about common freshwater fish in North America, including where to find them and what bait to use. It also provides information on lures and bait types, with illustrations for each.

### Is Freshwater Fishing Guide free?

No, the Freshwater Fishing Guide is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $0.99. The app promises free future upgrades with additional features and updated fishing information.

### What devices does Freshwater Fishing Guide support?

Freshwater Fishing Guide is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Freshwater Fishing Guide updated?

The latest version of Freshwater Fishing Guide is 3.2, and it was last updated on July 5, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

### What age rating does Freshwater Fishing Guide have?

Freshwater Fishing Guide has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged 4 and older, making it accessible for younger aspiring anglers.

### Does Freshwater Fishing Guide cover fly fishing?

No, the Freshwater Fishing Guide specifically states that it does not cover fly fishing. Its focus is on general freshwater fishing techniques and common species.

### Can I share fishing spots with Freshwater Fishing Guide?

Yes, a new feature allows users to share and discover local fishing spots. However, this functionality is currently exclusive to iPhone users.

### What is the user sentiment for Freshwater Fishing Guide?

Based on the available data, Freshwater Fishing Guide has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests positive user sentiment among its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2023-07-05

Updated for iOS 16

### 3.1 — 2018-04-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for iOS 11 and the iPhone X.
- Fixed a bug that could cause the nearby fishing spots view to crash.

### 3.0 — 2014-08-13

- Share and discover local fishing spots (iPhone only).
- Updated for iOS 7.
- Updated fishing information.

### 2.0 — 2013-05-29

- You can now add your own notes to each fish. 
- Support for the iPhone 5's 4 inch display.

### 1.5 — 2012-05-04

- The iPad is now fully supported. 
- Added new fish.
- Updated information to include the best fishing seasons for each fish.

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