About
Fishing Points is the ultimate fishing toolkit designed for both recreational and serious anglers. It offers worldwide access to nautical maps and high-resolution satellite imagery, making it the go-to solution for planning trips on any body of water. Users can mark and save favorite fishing spots, trotlines, and trolling paths, then navigate back to them using built-in GPS and compass tools. The app's fish activity forecast leverages solunar theory, tide data, and environmental conditions to predict the best fishing windows throughout the day — helping anglers time their outings for maximum success. Real-time and forecast data for weather, waves, wind, and tides are all accessible within the app, along with push notifications for high fish activity and extreme weather alerts. A private catch logbook lets users record and revisit past catches, automatically logging environmental conditions at the time. The species and fishing regulations module helps users identify fish and stay compliant with local bag limits and seasonal rules. Additional tools include distance measurement, anchor monitoring, KMZ/KML/GPX file import, home screen forecast widgets, nearby boat ramp lookup, and cross-device data sync. Fishing Points is ideal for freshwater and saltwater anglers, from hobbyists to tournament competitors, who want reliable data and smart planning tools in one intuitive mobile-first app.
Key Features
- Worldwide Nautical & Satellite Maps: Access nautical charts and detailed satellite imagery covering bodies of water worldwide, with four selectable map layer types.
- Fish Activity Forecast: Predict the best fishing times using solunar theory combined with tide, weather, and environmental data for your specific location.
- GPS Location Saving & Navigation: Mark and store favorite fishing spots, trotlines, and trolling paths, then navigate back with GPS, compass, and distance tools.
- Private Catch Logbook: Log catches with custom notes while the app automatically records time, weather, and environmental conditions at each catch.
- Species ID & Fishing Regulations: Identify fish species and access up-to-date local fishing seasons, bag limits, and legal regulations for your region.
Use Cases
- Planning a freshwater bass fishing trip by checking solunar forecasts and saving prime spots on satellite maps before heading out.
- Monitoring tide charts and weather forecasts to schedule the optimal time for an offshore saltwater fishing excursion.
- Logging catches after each session with photos and notes, automatically capturing location and environmental conditions for future reference.
- Looking up local fishing regulations and bag limits for a specific species before casting a line in an unfamiliar region.
- Using the anchor alarm and distance measurement tools to stay safely positioned while anchored on open water.
Pros
- Comprehensive All-in-One Platform: Combines maps, forecasts, tides, catch logging, and regulations in a single app, eliminating the need for multiple tools.
- Worldwide Coverage: Offers nautical chart access globally, making it useful for anglers traveling to international waters, not just local hotspots.
- Smart Forecasting: Fish activity predictions based on solunar theory and real-time conditions give anglers a data-driven edge when planning trips.
- Cross-Device Sync & Import: Syncs data across devices and supports KMZ, KML, and GPX imports from GPS devices, ensuring compatibility with existing workflows.
Cons
- Premium Paywall for Advanced Features: Several key features such as detailed forecasts or full map access may require a paid Premium subscription.
- Niche Appeal: The app's value is limited to anglers, making it irrelevant for users outside of fishing or boating activities.
- Regional Coverage Gaps: While worldwide coverage is advertised, the depth of species data and local regulations may vary by region or country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishing Points and who is it for?
Fishing Points is a fishing companion app for recreational and competitive anglers. It provides nautical maps, fish activity forecasts, tide and weather data, catch logging, and species/regulation information all in one place.
Is Fishing Points free to use?
Fishing Points offers a free version with core features and a Premium tier that unlocks additional functionality such as advanced forecasts and full map access.
What platforms does Fishing Points support?
Fishing Points is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, as well as a web app accessible through any browser.
How does the fish activity forecast work?
The forecast uses solunar theory — which analyzes the moon and sun's positions — combined with local tide data and environmental conditions to predict peak fish activity windows throughout the day.
Can I import GPS data from other devices?
Yes, Fishing Points supports importing KMZ, KML, and GPX files from GPS devices or other mapping apps, so you can bring in existing waypoints and routes.
