# WI Fish ID

> Offline Wisconsin fish identification guide with detailed search and visual aids. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fish-id/id695692707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/695692750)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 314 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fish-id/id695692707/reviews.md

## What is WI Fish ID?

Carry 174 Wisconsin fish in your pocket!  Identify Wisconsin fish wherever you go, no internet connection required.

- Search for a Wisconsin fish by name or appearance
- Select type of mouth, spine, tail, body shape, body pattern or distinctive feature to find your fish
- Each fish includes a description, photo gallery and links to similar species
- There is a photo gallery of each fish to give you a close up look from every angle

## Key features

- Offline fish identification
- Search by name or appearance
- Detailed feature selection
- Photo galleries
- Links to similar species

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-fish-id/id695692707/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful and very useful

*2024-01-28, version 1.0.1*

Great tool for fish id.

### 4/5 — Like the app a lot, would like to see a couple of changes

*2021-02-28, version 1.0.1*

I like the app a lot. There isn’t anything like it that I have found. There are a couple of changes I would make. First I would make the scroll feature free-wheeling. If A quick slide down could get us have way through the list that would be great. Second I would fix it to where it would pick up where you left it after looking at a fish. This would prevent having to work down the list top to bottom to find another fish. Also what might be nice is a quick sentence under the descriptions indicating if the fish is typically eaten. Anyway even without these changes it is a great app.

### 4/5 — Informative but UI to be improved

*2020-03-25, version 1.0.1*

Has a lot of useful pictures, but some major points to improve:
1. Please add information about whether fishing is allowed for each fish, may be with links to state DNR website. 
2. Please add possibility to reset each shape separately. 
3. Please make scrolling 'dynamic' like in most iOS apps.

### 5/5 — Best fish ID app

*2017-02-28, version 1.0.0*

Best fish I'd app out there and free, the amount of photos for each fish make it easy to ID. And did I mention free, other apps charge you and aren't even half as detailed

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2016-11-22, version 1.0.0*

I love to fish. But I only recently moved here and when I real in the fish I don't know what it is. Being a scientific guy, this drives me nuts. But this app fixes that problem.

### 2/5 — Download error

*2015-02-10, version 1.0.0*

The app doesn't want to download when selected. I've tried multiple times to download it and nothing works

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-01-05, version 1.0.0*

Awesome app

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2013-09-17, version 1.0.0*

So easy to use, great explanations, great pictures. For fish identification I can't think of anything to make this better..... Going beyond just identifications it would be great to have food source and habitat info. Pollution tolerance maybe?

### 1/5 — .

*2013-09-13, version 1.0.0*

App won't install.  All of the files were downloaded, but, even an hour later, I am left with the message "Downloading 1 item - WI Fish ID (processing file)".

## Frequently asked questions about WI Fish ID

### How does WI Fish ID help identify fish?

WI Fish ID allows you to identify fish by searching their name or by selecting distinctive features like mouth shape, tail type, and body pattern. Each fish profile includes a description and a photo gallery.

### Can I use WI Fish ID without an internet connection?

Yes, WI Fish ID is designed to work offline, meaning you can identify Wisconsin fish wherever you go without needing an internet connection.

### What kind of information is available for each fish?

For each fish, you can find a detailed description, a photo gallery showcasing different angles, and links to information about similar species.

### What devices does WI Fish ID support?

WI Fish ID is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for WI Fish ID?

WI Fish ID has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is WI Fish ID updated?

The latest version of WI Fish ID was released on April 18, 2018. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality remains reliable for fish identification.

### Does WI Fish ID have ads?

No, WI Fish ID does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the user sentiment for WI Fish ID?

WI Fish ID is well-received by users, holding a rating of 4.3 stars from 18 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-04-18

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

Updates to be compatible with the latest iOS versions.

### 1.0.0 — 2013-09-07

No release notes.

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