Best Free Fishing Apps

225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free fishing apps list covers 225+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Fishing Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Fishbrain - Fishing AppFishbrain - Fishing AppFree4.7★ (68K)YesYesAug 2026
2FishAngler: Fishing AppFishAngler: Fishing AppFree4.8★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
3Fishing Spots: Find & Fish AppFishing Spots: Find & Fish AppFree4.7★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
4Fishing Points: Map & ForecastFishing Points: Map & ForecastFree4.7★ (31K)YesYesAug 2026
5Fishbox - Smart Fishing AppFishbox - Smart Fishing AppFree4.6★ (37K)YesYesAug 2026
6BassForecast: Bass Fishing AppBassForecast: Bass Fishing AppFree4.6★ (20K)NoYesAug 2026
7Fishing Spots - Fish FinderFishing Spots - Fish FinderFree4.7★ (286)YesYesAug 2026
8Fishing & Hunting Solunar TimeFishing & Hunting Solunar TimeFree4.7★ (16K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Fishing Apps

Fishbrain - Fishing App#1

Fishbrain - Fishing App by FishBrain

Fish Spots, Maps & Forecast
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.7😊(68K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Sports
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Discover new fishing locations, access detailed local information, and connect with a large community of anglers. Improve your fishing skills with advanced maps, weather forecasts, and catch tracking tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great community and social features
  • 👍 Helpful for finding fishing spots and sharing catches
  • 🌟 Useful for learning new fishing techniques and gear
  • 💡 Interesting concept for a fishing-focused social app

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription costs are too high for casual users
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and mapping
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
FishAngler: Fishing App#2

FishAngler: Fishing App by FishAngler, LLC

Fish AI, Maps, Spots & Tides
Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps anglers discover, plan, and log fishing trips with powerful maps, forecasts, and community features. Identify fish, track your catches, and connect with other anglers to improve your success on the water.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Amazing for finding new fishing spots
  • 👍 Great app with lots of useful information
  • 👍 Provides a lot of helpful details about fish, where to find them, and what bait to use
  • 👍 Awesome at the end of the day

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Locked key features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes occasionally
  • 🔒 Too many features behind premium subscription
Fishing Spots: Find & Fish App#3

Fishing Spots: Find & Fish App by FishAngler, LLC

Fish Finder, Tides & Weather
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
4.7😐(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover local fishing spots with interactive maps, depth charts, and real-time forecasts. Log your catches, analyze your success, and connect with a global community of anglers to improve your fishing game.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Mind blowing
  • 👍 Wonderful
  • 👍 I really like this app!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Not enough
  • 🐛 Terrible site
  • 🐛 Don't buy premium it doesn't activate

More Free Fishing Apps apps to explore

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Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Fishing Points: Map & Forecast
Find Best Tides Times to Fish
Free

This app helps anglers find the best times and locations to fish by providing detailed forecasts for tides, moon phases, weather, and marine conditions. It offers interactive maps to discover and save fishing spots, track routes, and access offline nautical charts, along with a catch logbook and fishing regulations.

Fishing forecasts (tides, moon, weather, solunar)Detailed fishing maps (satellite, nautical, lake depth)Save and discover fishing spots and routes
⚽ Sports
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Fishbox - Smart Fishing App
Spots Map, Lures, Baits, Knots
Free

This app is your ultimate fishing companion, offering interactive maps, real-time forecasts, and AI-powered insights to help you catch more fish. Discover optimal spots, learn expert techniques, and get personalized recommendations for baits and lures.

Interactive fishing mapsReal-time weather and bite forecastsAI-powered bait and lure recommendations
⚽ Sports
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
6
BassForecast: Bass Fishing App
BassForecast: Bass Fishing App
BassForecast: Bass Fishing App
Best days, lures, spots, times
Free

This app predicts optimal bass feeding times using scientific analysis of weather, water data, and moon phases. It helps anglers plan trips, find productive spots, and track their success for a more effective fishing experience.

10-Day Bass Forecast RatingPrime feeding time predictionsPersonalized spot recommendations
⚽ Sports
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Fishing Spots - Fish Finder
Fishing Spots - Fish Finder
Fishing Spots - Fish Finder
Fish AI Identifier Forecast
Free

Discover millions of free fishing spots and identify your catches with AI. Get real-time data on hotspots, weather, and bite times to plan your next successful fishing trip.

Millions of free fishing spotsAI fish identification from photosBite time predictions
⚽ Sports
(286)
free with in-app purchases
8
Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time
Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time
Fishing & Hunting Solunar Time
Best Fishing & Hunting Times
Free

This app forecasts optimal times for fishing and hunting based on lunar and solar cycles. Plan your outdoor adventures with precise feeding period predictions, tide forecasts, and weather information. Maximize your success by saving favorite locations and accessing historical data.

Solunar feeding period forecastsTide and weather predictionsSave favorite locations
⚽ Sports
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Fishing Knots FishPlanet
Encyclopedia of knots
Free

This app serves as a mobile encyclopedia for tying fishing knots. It provides detailed, illustrated, step-by-step guides for various knots, including their properties, strength reduction, and recommended line types. The app works offline and categorizes knots for easy access.

Step-by-step knot tying guidesIllustrated instructionsKnot strength reduction details
🔍 Reference
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Deep Dive - Bass Fishing App
Deep Dive - Bass Fishing App
Deep Dive - Bass Fishing App
Lake Maps, Fish Finder & Spots
Free

This app provides advanced tools and strategies for bass fishing, leveraging professional tournament data and real-time maps. It helps anglers find the best fishing spots, understand water conditions, and predict optimal fishing times to catch more fish.

Pro tournament strategies and patternsBest fishing spots identificationSatellite water clarity maps
⚽ Sports
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Fish AI - AI Fishing App
Fish AI - AI Fishing App
Fish AI - AI Fishing App
Spots, Forecast & Fish Log
Free

Get personalized fishing spot suggestions and expert advice powered by AI. This app uses science-based insights and fish behavior to help you catch more fish. Log your catches and track your progress with intelligent predictions.

Personalized fishing spot suggestionsAI-powered Fish Coach for tipsDaily predictions up to 10 days ahead
⚽ Sports
(21K)
subscription
12
MyCatch Fishing App
MyCatch Fishing App
MyCatch Fishing App
By Angler's Atlas
Free

Record your fishing catches, explore destinations, and track your stats. Participate in events for prizes and contribute to fisheries science. This app helps you manage your fishing data while supporting conservation efforts.

Record fishing catchesExplore fishing destinationsTrack catch statistics
⚽ Sports
(236)
free
13
Fishing App - Pro Angler
Fishing App - Pro Angler
Fishing App - Pro Angler
Fish Identifier, Spots & Maps
Free

This comprehensive fishing application offers extensive data on fishing spots, marine weather, tide charts, and a detailed guide to global fish species. It provides local fishing reports, regulations, and navigation tools to enhance your angling experience, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler.

110,000+ Fishing Hot SpotsMarine Weather & TidesAngler Fish Species Guide
⚽ Sports
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
BassForce: Bass Fishing Guide
BassForce: Bass Fishing Guide
BassForce: Bass Fishing Guide
Pro Lure, Maps + Wind Forecast
Free

This app provides expert-backed lure recommendations for bass fishing, utilizing real-time conditions like weather and water clarity. It combines AI with professional angler insights to help you choose the right lures for your specific location and fishing environment.

Pro angler lure recommendationsReal-time condition analysisAI-powered fishing insights
⚽ Sports
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Fishing Forecast - TipTop App
Fishing Forecast - TipTop App
Fishing Forecast - TipTop App
Fish weather, spots, log
Free

This app provides science-based fishing forecasts, considering fish species habits and weather. It helps anglers find optimal fishing times, log catches, save spots on a map, and navigate offline. A dark theme conserves battery life.

Science-based fishing forecastSolunar best fishing timesFishing log and analysis
⚽ Sports
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps
Lake Finder, Weather, Species
Free

Discover new fishing spots with detailed lake data, weather forecasts, and GPS navigation. Plan your next trip with insights on fish species, stocking history, and land ownership. Navigate hands-free and access maps offline.

Lake Finder with species informationDetailed fishing maps and plannerGPS navigation and offline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Salt Strong: Fishing Spots App
Salt Strong: Fishing Spots App
Salt Strong: Fishing Spots App
Maps, Forecasts, Tide Charts
Free

This app helps inshore saltwater anglers find the best fishing spots using AI-powered predictions and detailed map layers. It offers tide and weather forecasts, and a unique strike score to predict optimal fishing times. Plan your next fishing trip with confidence and catch more fish.

AI-powered fishing spot predictionsDetailed map layers (oyster beds, contours, topography)Proprietary 'Smart Spots' layer
⚽ Sports
(934)
free with in-app purchases
18
AnglerCatch
AnglerCatch
AnglerCatch
Better data. Better fishing.
Free

This app helps Rhode Island anglers log their fishing trips and submit data to the state's fisheries management program. It enables users to track various aspects of their fishing experience to contribute to conservation efforts.

Track fishing tripsLog fishing dataSubmit data to RIDEM
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free
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Fish Rules: Local Fishing Laws
Fish Rules: Local Fishing Laws
Fish Rules: Local Fishing Laws
License Regulations & Limits
Free

This app simplifies recreational saltwater fishing regulations across various states and federal waters. It provides up-to-date information on seasons, bag limits, and size restrictions, with location-based or manual input options. Offline functionality ensures you can access rules anywhere, helping you fish with confidence.

Location-based fishing regulationsSeason, bag, and size limitsOffline access to rules
⚽ Sports
(193)
free with in-app purchases
20
Spot2fish
Spot2fish
Spot2fish
Free Fishing Spot Management
Free

This app helps anglers manage their fishing spots, allowing them to save, create, and get directions to their favorite locations. Users can also share spots with the community or keep them private. The application syncs seamlessly between web and mobile platforms.

Save and create fishing spotsGet directions to spotsKeep spots private
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free

FAQ about Free Fishing Apps

What are the best free fishing apps for iPhone?
Fishbrain - Fishing App tops our free fishing apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 68K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Fishbrain - Fishing App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 225+ free fishing apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Fishbrain helps you fish smarter by providing tools to find new fishing spots, access detailed local information, and connect with a community of over 20 million anglers. It offers advanced maps, weather forecasts, and features to track your fishing adventures and improve your skills.
Key features include fishing maps with advanced layers and filters, detailed information on fishing waters with recent photos and catch reports, AI-powered BiteTime fishing forecasts, a fishing logbook for tracking your catches and insights, and a fish ID tool to identify over 300 species. It also offers a social community for anglers.