Search our frequently asked questions below. If you still have questions, feel free to Contact Us.

Account/Profile

    • Upon signing in to the app, you will be prompted to Turn On Locations in your Settings. Turning on locations helps us show you the best fishing spots located near you, so you don’t have to set a new region each time. 

OR

    • Select the “More” icon on the navigation bar in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. 
    • Select “Edit Profile”, and scroll down to Angler Interests.
    • Choose “My Fishing Region” and hone in or out (10-500 mile radius) on your location, then select “Confirm Fishing Region”.
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Select “Edit Profile” under your username.
    • Scroll down under the “About” section to update your profile information. 
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Select “Edit Profile” under your username.
    • Toggle to the “Preferences” section in the middle-top of your screen and scroll down to the Privacy section.
    • Here you can make your Hometown, Birth Date, Skill Level and Gender Public or Private.

OR

    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Scroll down to the “Preferences” section.
    • Select “Privacy”.
    • Here you can make your Hometown, Birth Date, Skill Level and Gender Public or Private.
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Select “Edit Profile” under your username.
    • Toggle to the “Social Logins” section at the top of your screen, and select “Invite Friends” at the bottom of your screen.
    • Here you will be able to send an invitation via your contact book, your social profiles, text message, link or whatever other apps you have enabled.
    • Learn more here: https://blog.fishangler.com/inviting-friends-on-fishangler/.

OR

    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Scroll down to the “Preferences” section. 
    • Select “Invite Friends”.
    • Here you will be able to send an invitation via your contact book, your social profiles, text message, link, or whatever other apps you have enabled.
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
    • Select “Edit Profile” under your username.
    • Toggle to the “Social Logins” section at the top of your screen, and follow the steps to connect your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

VIP Membership Subscription & Billing

    • The FishAngler app is free to download and use for all anglers. For the ultimate fishing experience, consider trying our VIP membership, which can be canceled at any time. Explore our free trial option by clicking here.
    • If you’ve tried it and wish to unsubscribe, please refer to our FAQs for instructions. For further assistance, contact our customer support at support@fishangler.com.
    • Upon canceling your subscription or trial, you will retain VIP membership features until the subscription expiration date.
    • Please note, our free trial offer can only be redeemed once. Opting for a trial a second time will automatically enroll you in a paid VIP membership subscription.
    • Experiencing issues? Reach out to our support team at support@fishangler.com.
    • The FishAngler app is free for all anglers, but FishAngler VIP unlocks the app’s full potential.
    • With a free account, you get:
      • Fishing Forecast
      • Bait & Lure Recommendations
      • Local Fishing Reports
      • 10-Day Weather Forecast
      • Fishing Intel
      • Digital Tacklebox
      • Groups and Pages
      • Detailed Catch Log
    • Upgrade to FishAngler VIP for:
      • Exact Catch Positions 
      • Premium Map Layers, including:
        • Navionics™ Depth Charts
        • 3D Terrain Maps
        • US Nautical Charts
        • Ocean Contours
        • Shaded Relief
        • USGS Water Flow Direction
      • Private Waypoints
      • Exclusive App Permissions
      • Member-Only Deals
      • Ad-Free Browsing
      • And More!
    • While our free version of FishAngler provides basic water information and community features, FishAngler VIP takes your fishing game to the next level with exclusive, ad-free enhancements.
      • FishAngler VIP Membership Includes:
        • Exact Catch Locations: Find the best spots with pinpoint accuracy.
        • Premium Fishing Maps:Navionics™ Depth Charts, 3D Terrain Maps, US Nautical Charts, Ocean Contours, Shaded Relief, USGS Water Flow Direction.
        • Private Waypoints: Create and track your favorite fishing spots.
        • Member-only Deals: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers.
        • Exclusive Platform Permissions: Unlock advanced features for a seamless fishing journey.
        • And More!
      • FishAngler VIP members catch more fish! Try it now by clicking here.
      • As a free user, you can still track your catches and share your fishing adventures with the FishAngler community. But with FishAngler VIP, you’ll elevate your fishing experience to new heights!
    • VIP features are available exclusively to anglers with an active FishAngler VIP membership. Once you sign up for a VIP membership, you can access the following features:
      • Exact Catch Positions: View exact catch positions and detailed catch intel directly from pins on the FishAngler Map.
      • Premium Map Layers: Explore detailed map layers to enhance your fishing success, including Navionics™ Depth Charts, 3D Terrain Maps, US Nautical Charts, Ocean Contours, Shaded Relief, USGS Water Flow Direction, and more! Stay tuned for upcoming feature releases and app updates as we continue to expand our map offerings. Go to the Map and navigate to desired waters. Tap the layers icon, and select your desired map type. 
      • Private Waypoints: Place pins on the map to remember significant events or locations. To create a Waypoint, tap and hold on the map, then add information. Waypoints are private by default but can be shared.
      • Exclusive App Permissions: Unlock advanced features and exclusive app permissions available only to FishAngler VIP members, enhancing your fishing experience further.
      • Member-Only Deals: Enjoy exclusive discounts, offers, and deals on fishing gear and more as a FishAngler VIP member.
      • Ad-Free Browsing: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free FishAngler experience immediately upon subscribing, so you can focus on catching more fish.
    • Upgrade to FishAngler VIP today and take your fishing experience to the next level!
    • You can purchase FishAngler VIP through the FishAngler app or by clicking this link. 
      • App: Look for the FishAngler VIP logo at the bottom of the feed screen, the top of the map screen, and the top of the More menu screen. Tap the “Get VIP” button then review your subscription options.
    • We hope you’ll enjoy your enhanced fishing experience as a FishAngler VIP member!
    • When signing up for FishAngler, you can start a free trial of FishAngler VIP. After the trial period ends, you will automatically be enrolled in a VIP membership subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. You can cancel the trial anytime.
    • Please note, you can only activate the trial once. If you opt-in for a trial a second time, you will be automatically enrolled in a paid VIP membership subscription.
    • To start your trial, click the gold banner in the FishAngler app or click this link.
    • We’re sad to see you go, but if you decide to cancel your FishAngler VIP subscription, you’ll lose access to these great features:
      • Exact Catch Locations: Find the best spots with pinpoint accuracy.
      • Premium Fishing Maps: Access detailed maps for a superior fishing experience.
      • Private Waypoints: Create and track your favorite fishing spots.
      • Member-only Deals: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers.
      • Exclusive Platform Permissions: Unlock advanced features for a seamless fishing journey.
      • Ad-Free Browsing: Uninterrupted FishAngler experience so you can focus on the fishing.
      • And More!
    • To cancel on Google Play (for Android devices):
    • Instead of canceling, you can pause your FishAngler VIP subscription in the Google Play Store. Pausing stops billing until you choose to restart.
    • To pause your subscription:
      • Open the Google Play app.
      • Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
      • Select FishAngler VIP > Manage > Pause payments.
      • Choose the pause duration and confirm.
    • After pausing, you can restart your FishAngler VIP subscription at any time:
      • Open Google Play.
      • Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
      • Select FishAngler VIP > Resubscribe and follow the prompts.
    • We appreciate you trying FishAngler VIP. Canceling will remove access to these features:
      • Exact Catch Locations: Find the best spots with pinpoint accuracy.
      • Premium Fishing Maps: Access detailed maps for a superior fishing experience.
      • Private Waypoints: Create and track your favorite fishing spots.
      • Member-only Deals: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers.
      • Exclusive Platform Permissions: Unlock advanced features for a seamless fishing journey.
      • Ad-Free Browsing: Uninterrupted FishAngler experience so you can focus on the fishing.
      • And More!
    • To cancel on the App Store (for iPhone):
      • Open Settings > Tap your name > Subscriptions.
      • Find FishAngler VIP > Manage > Cancel Subscription.

Newsfeed

  • Global: includes posts from all anglers on the platform.
  • Local: can be customized to a radius of 10-500 miles around you.
  • Following: can be tailored by following specific fish species, anglers and bodies of water.
    • To follow an angler, tap on an angler’s profile name in your feed. Then select “Follow” on their profile page.
    • To follow a body of water – Tap the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the app screen, then tap “Bodies of Water near me.”
    • Scroll down to find labeled bodies of water and select “Follow” to the right of the body of water you wish to follow. If you don’t see the desired body of water, use the search bar at the top of the screen to find the river, lake, or pond you are searching for.
    • To follow a specific fish species, select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the app screen, then tap “Fish Species”. Scroll down to find your species of choice and tap “Follow”. If you don’t see the species you are looking for, use the search bar at the top to find your species of choice.
    • Learn more about your newsfeed here: https://blog.fishangler.com/fishangler-feeds/.

Post Types

    • To log a catch, select the “+” icon in the bottom center of the app home screen, then tap “Log a Catch” and follow the instructions.
    • To mark a fishing spot, select the “+” icon in the bottom center of the app home screen, then tap “Mark a Fishing Spot” and follow the instructions.
    • To log a fishing report, select the “+” icon in the bottom center of the app home screen, then tap “Log a Report” and follow the instructions.
    • To post a photo, select the “+” icon in the bottom center of the app home screen, then tap “Post a Photo” and follow the instructions.
    • Learn more here: https://blog.fishangler.com/how-to-log-your-catch-on-the-fishangler-app/.
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your app screen. Next, select “My Catches” under the Fishing Logs section. Scroll through your Catches timeline, select a photo, then hit the “…” icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Select the “Edit” option from the pop-up menu. Next tap the photo you wish to edit. You can either take a new photo, remove the photo, edit the photo, or preview the photo.
    • You can share your catches with all FishAngler users, set them to private so that only you can see them, or post them to specific groups, clubs or pages you are part of.
    • Logging a catch gives you the choice of adding over 45 catch attributes regarding your catch like bait type, water temperature, water depth and more! Posting a photo includes more simplified information, like photo details and location.
    • You can choose whether or not your catches are visible publicly. You can also always choose to simply exclude the location of your catch or photo as well.

Maps

    • Select the “Map” icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the app screen. Place your finger on the map and drag to change location on the map. Double tap or press the “+” and “-” icons at the bottom right-hand corner of the map to zoom in and out. You can also “pinch and zoom” in and out by placing two fingers on the screen close together and dragging them apart to hone closer in on a region, or placing two fingers on the screen farther apart and pulling them together to make the map region larger.
    • You can search for bodies of water nearby at the top of the screen, or tap catches, photo and fishing spot icons to see where other users are catching fish.
    • You can report missing bodies of water. To do so, tap the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the app screen, then tap “Bodies of Water near me”. Then, select the “+” symbol in the upper right-hand corner. Select the map screen and center the crosshair icon on the missing body of water then tap “Done”.
    • A great way to access bodies of water is to select the “Map” icon on the navigation menu and place your cursor in the search bar at the top of the screen. Bodies of water will populate the “Nearby” section under Current Location, Favorites and the Recent section.
    • Select an body of water, and an information card will pop up at the bottom of the map screen. In the lower right-hand corner of the card you will see icons for weather and directions. Selecting the directions icon will prompt you to open the body of water address in one of your map apps, or to copy the address or coordinates to your clipboard. Select an option and you’ll be on your way!
    • Select the “More” icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your FishAngler app screen. Then scroll down and tap “Bodies of Water near me” under the Discover section. Press the the “+” symbol in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Tap the map screen and center your the crosshairs on the missing body of water and press “Done”.
    • Next add the body of water name, a possible alternate name, and any notes you have for the FishAngler Team regarding the body of water.
    • The FishAngler Team will reply to your body of water report as soon as possible.
    • To view Navionics Depth Maps in the FishAngler app, follow these steps:
      • Select the Map icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
      • Tap the Layers icon (the top icon) in the upper right-hand corner of the Map screen.
      • Choose the Navionics Depth Charts Map Layer.
      • Tap Done in the upper right-hand corner of the Map Options screen.
    • Navionics maps use contour lines to indicate depth in meters, with numbers showing specific depths. Lower numbers represent shallower water, while higher numbers indicate deeper areas. Closely spaced lines suggest steep terrain, while wider spacing indicates gentle slopes. These contours also reveal underwater features like seamounts and trenches. Additionally, bathymetric maps may use colors to depict depth zones: warm colors for shallow areas and cool colors for deeper zones, each supporting different marine life.
    • Navionics Depth Maps provide detailed coverage of coasts, lakes, rivers, and inland waterways in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. This includes major water bodies and key fishing and navigation areas, ensuring comprehensive information for marine and freshwater activities in these regions. Users have the ability to select a new region once within each 30-day period.
    • To view 3D Terrain Maps in the FishAngler app, follow these steps:
      • Select the Map icon on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
      • Tap the Layers icon (the top icon) in the upper right-hand corner of the Map screen.
      • Choose the 3D Terrain Map Type.
      • Tap Done in the upper right-hand corner of the Map Options screen.
      • Adjust the map’s tilt and rotation for the best perspective.

3D Terrain Maps on the FishAngler app provide global coverage, showcasing all geographic features, not just bodies of water. These maps include detailed views of terrain, elevation, and contours across various landscapes, enhancing your exploration and fishing experience.

No, 3D Terrain Maps are included at no additional cost with the FishAngler VIP subscription. By subscribing to VIP, you gain access to these advanced maps, along with other premium features like enhanced map layers, all designed to improve your fishing experience.

Forecast

    • The fishing forecast is an algorithm that is based on the Solunar Theory. The Solunar Theory suggests peak animal and fish movement is based on the position of the moon and sun. You can learn more about the Solunar Theory here.
    • If you click into the Forecast section then the Fish Forecast, you will see a percentage that coincides with an hourly chart. You can slide the screen left or right to display times earlier or later in the day and the percentage values will change. The higher the percentage; the more active fish will be during that time. 
    • From the Forecast screen, you can search for your local buoy/station at the top of the screen or change your current location.
    • From the Map screen, you can select tides by zooming in and locating a red pin (buoy/station).
    • To ensure your tide information is populating, make sure your location services or turned on. Or select your Fishing Region in your profile by going to “More” and selecting “Edit Profile”. Scroll down to “Angler Interests” on the “About” tab, and choose “My Fishing Region”. Confirm your location from a 10 to 50 mile radius.

Communication & User Preferences

    • Direct communication is on the roadmap for development. In the meantime, you can comment directly at a user in the comments of a post. Just tag them with the “@” symbol and type in their name. They will be notified in the “Activities” section of their Feed.
    • Select the user’s profile name, then press the “…” icon in the top right corner of the screen. From there, you have the option to follow, block, report or share the user’s profile. You can also report a user by sending an email to info@fishangler.com or support@fishangler.com with the user’s name and reason for the report.
    • Select the “Activities” icon in the upper-right hand corner of the Feed screen. (It’s the one with the comment bubble with a barbed fishing hook overlaid, above the “Following” feed toggle.)
    • Once you are in the Activities menu, select the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to access Notification Settings. 
    • Toggle on or off notifications for mobile such as follows, likes, comments, posts, etc.
    • If you are still not receiving notifications, you may have to enable them for the app in your phone settings.