YakWise
Plan your kayak fishing trips
About
This app provides a clear assessment of fishing conditions, combining wind, tides, water temperature, and more with your kayak and experience level. It offers a simple GOOD, FAIR, or POOR rating for any spot up to seven days in advance, helping anglers make informed decisions about their trips.
What's New in YakWise
1.0
July 15, 2026
Developer apps
FAQ
What is YakWise?
YakWise is a planning aid designed for kayak anglers. It provides a clear GOOD, FAIR, or POOR rating for fishing conditions up to seven days in advance by analyzing wind, tides, water temperature, and other factors relevant to your kayak and experience level.
What kind of conditions does YakWise track?
YakWise tracks live wind, gusts, water temperature, tides, wave height, mountain-pass status, and air quality. It pulls data from sources like NOAA, Open-Meteo, WSDOT, and AirNow.
Does YakWise have ads?
No, YakWise is currently ad-free. It is being offered for free during its beta phase.
How accurate is YakWise?
YakWise aims to provide a clear read on conditions by cross-referencing multiple data sources with your specific kayak and experience level. However, it is a planning aid and not a safety device, as conditions on the water can change rapidly.
What devices does YakWise support?
YakWise is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.
How often is YakWise updated?
YakWise was last updated on July 15, 2026, with version 1.0. The developers are actively rolling out region by region and accepting requests for new spots and states.
Is YakWise safe for all ages?
YakWise has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app itself does not involve any unsafe content or features.
Can I use YakWise offline?
While YakWise pulls live data for its forecasts, it allows you to save spots with the latest conditions cached. This cached data may be accessible for planning even without a constant internet connection.