# i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite

> Fly fishing simulation game with trout species, accelerometer controls, and social sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Egerter.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-fly-fishing-lite/id438036256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Egerter](https://appshunter.io/developer/288257889)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 597 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-fly-fishing-lite/id438036256/reviews.md

## What is i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite?

You've played iFishing, and iFishing Saltwater Edition, now try your luck at Fly Fishing! Fish rivers and streams after species of trout the other games didn't have!

This is the lite version which contains 1 fishing location.

Use the new BRAG button after catching a fish to brag about your catch on Facebook and Twitter! 

Features:

- Unique Create a photo feature lets you superimpose your catch over an existing photo on your device and email it to your friends for bragging rights.

- 6 unlockable locations with unique real life animated backgrounds (new for the iFishing series!).

- Variety of flies for each species.

- Many species of trout and other freshwater fish to catch (perch, steelhead, rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, bluegill, rock bass)

- Use the iPhone's accelerometer to cast, aim your lure, and fight fish.

- Exciting fish fights while keeping the line tension in check, even see them jump!

- Practice or Tournament modes

- Trophy room to keep track of your biggest fish ever caught.

- Fishing guide gives you audible advice and encouragement!

- Comprehensive help guide that teaches you how to fish

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## Key features

- Catch trout and freshwater fish
- Use accelerometer for casting and fighting fish
- Create photos of your catches
- Brag on social media
- Trophy room for biggest catches
- Fishing guide with audible advice

## What do users think of i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Relaxing water sounds and audio design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 😌 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎣 Realistic fishing mechanics and fly selection
- ⏰ Great time-killer and casual entertainment
- 📱 Intuitive controls and easy to learn

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during tournaments
- 🐛 Game freezes at weigh-in screen
- 🐛 Casting mechanics don't work properly
- 🐛 Hook-setting functionality broken
- 📺 Intrusive ads interrupting gameplay
- ❌ Unrealistic fish sizes and weights
- ❌ Inaccurate fishing type representation
- ⚠️ App crashes on iOS 11 and newer
- ⚠️ App crashes every 5 minutes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tournament mode crashes before weigh-in
- App freezes during gameplay
- Hook-setting doesn't register
- Casting doesn't work properly
- App crashes every 5 minutes
- iOS 11 compatibility issues
- Ads appear during active fishing
- Info balloons display upside down

**Most requested features**

- Tournament options for different fish species
- Improved casting mechanics
- Better hook-setting controls
- Reduce or remove mid-gameplay ads
- Fix info balloon display orientation
- More realistic fish weight scaling

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-fly-fishing-lite/id438036256/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Cool

*2026-01-28*

Good little fishing game. Can be addicting.

### 1/5 — Messed up

*2026-01-18*

When on tournament game freezing at end before weight in, other than that it’s great

### 5/5 — Great sounds and game!

*2023-12-23*

Love the water sounds and the settings.  Great game.

### 1/5 — Fix It

*2022-04-15*

Please fix this app to stop it going off every 5 minutes

### 5/5 — Good representation

*2020-10-15, version 2.2*

Good representation

### 1/5 — It does not let me set the hook

*2020-04-09*

I physically have tried so many ways to set the hook, nit a single hook

### 5/5 — game video

*2018-05-02*

I like this app🌳👍🎁.

### 1/5 — Cool but...

*2017-11-16*

The game is cool but it keeps crashing in the middle of a tournament and I lose all my earnings please fix. On another note a 75lb trout is just crazy not realistic if you ask me.

### 1/5 — What Happened?

*2017-10-15*

I used to love this game. Now on ios11 it won’t cast properly, ads get in the way and people are unhappy. Please fix

### 1/5 — Great game but glitches

*2017-08-30*

Purchased this game. Fun game at first, but freezes and shuts down during tournaments. Save your money and play something else- disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite

### What is i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite?

i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite is a mobile game that simulates the experience of fly fishing. It allows players to cast, aim, and fight fish using their device's accelerometer, targeting various trout and freshwater species in rivers and streams.

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

Key features include catching multiple species of trout and freshwater fish, using the iPhone's accelerometer for realistic controls, a unique photo creation tool to superimpose catches onto existing photos, and a trophy room to track your best catches. It also offers a fishing guide for advice.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, this is the lite version of the game and is free to download and play. It contains one fishing location. Additional locations can be unlocked in the full version of the game.

### What devices is i Fishing Fly Fishing Lite compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and utilizes its accelerometer for gameplay. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed but it is generally designed for modern iOS devices.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include casual gaming, practicing fly fishing techniques in a simulated environment, and sharing impressive catches with friends on social media through the app's photo creation and bragging features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2022-06-02

-Updated to play within safe area on newer devices.
 -Adjusted reeling input area to reduce chance of switching apps by mistake

### 2.2 — 2018-02-08

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

Updated for iOS 11
Fixed Scaling issues on iPhone X
Fixed sharing for iOS 11
Various other improvements

### 2.1 — 2018-01-19

Updated for iOS 11

### 2.0 — 2015-05-02

- Updated all graphics to HD
- Redesigned main menu
- Significantly improved fish/rod graphics and animation
- New splashes

### 1.9 — 2013-07-05

-Added iPhone 5 support
-Added iAds

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## More apps by Chris Egerter

- [Coconut Horse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coconut-horse/id288269590)
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- [i Fishing Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-lite/id297063597)
- [i Fishing Saltwater Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-saltwater-edition/id317926606)
- [i Fishing Saltwater Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-fishing-saltwater-lite/id338734939)

All apps by Chris Egerter: https://appshunter.io/developer/288257889

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