About
GilledIt is a free, all-in-one fishing app designed exclusively for UK anglers. It replaces the need for multiple tools by bringing catch logging, environmental data, community features, and tackle trading together in a single, easy-to-use mobile app available on iOS and Android. At its core, GilledIt is a digital fishing diary. Anglers can log every catch with photos, GPS coordinates, species identification, weight, gear used, and automatically captured data including weather conditions, moon phase, and tidal information. The app covers 150+ UK freshwater and saltwater species — from common carp, pike, and perch to sea bass, brown trout, and bream. The interactive fishing map helps users discover new spots filtered by species, making it easy to find prime locations nearby. A social feed lets anglers share catches, post stories, follow friends, and use @mentions, fostering a community of over 5,000 UK anglers. Weekly challenges, leaderboards, and 30+ collectible badges add a competitive element to every session. A built-in marketplace with secure Stripe payments enables users to buy and sell fishing tackle directly within the app, while direct messaging allows anglers to connect, share catches, and negotiate deals. The Stats & Profile section tracks personal bests, species counts, and monthly trends over time. All core features — catch logging, weather and tidal data, the fishing map, social feed, and community access — are completely free. A premium tier unlocks advanced analytics. GilledIt is ideal for coarse, carp, sea, and fly anglers across the UK.
Key Features
- Catch Logging: Record every catch with photos, GPS location, species, weight, gear, and automatically captured weather, moon phase, and tidal data.
- Interactive Fishing Map: Discover fishing spots near you with species-based filters, helping anglers find new locations across UK freshwater and saltwater venues.
- Weather & Tidal Forecasts: Access integrated weather and tidal data directly in the app, eliminating the need to check multiple sources before a session.
- Community, Challenges & Leaderboards: Compete in weekly fishing challenges, climb leaderboards, earn 30+ badges, and share catches on a social feed with over 5,000 UK anglers.
- Tackle Marketplace: Buy and sell fishing tackle securely within the app using integrated Stripe payments, with direct messaging for negotiating deals.
Use Cases
- Keeping a detailed digital fishing diary by logging every session with catches, photos, gear, and automatically captured weather and location data.
- Discovering new fishing spots nearby using the interactive map with species filters for both freshwater and saltwater venues across the UK.
- Checking integrated weather and tidal forecasts before a sea fishing session to find the best conditions without switching between multiple apps.
- Competing in weekly fishing challenges and climbing leaderboards to stay motivated and get out on the bank more often.
- Buying and selling second-hand fishing tackle through the in-app marketplace with secure payments and direct angler-to-angler messaging.
Pros
- Completely Free Core Features: Catch logging, weather and tidal data, the fishing map, social feed, and community access are all free with no credit card required.
- Built Specifically for UK Anglers: Covers 150+ UK freshwater and saltwater species and is tailored to British waters, conditions, and fishing disciplines like coarse, carp, sea, and fly fishing.
- All-in-One Platform: Replaces multiple apps with a single tool that handles logging, weather, maps, social sharing, competitions, and tackle trading in one place.
- Automatic Data Capture: Weather, GPS location, and moon phase are automatically recorded with each catch, saving time and enriching the fishing diary over time.
Cons
- UK-Focused Only: The app is designed around UK species, waters, and conditions, making it less useful for anglers fishing internationally.
- Advanced Analytics Behind Paywall: In-depth stats and additional analytical features require a premium subscription, limiting insights for free-tier users.
- Smaller Community vs. Global Apps: With 5,000+ users, the community is growing but significantly smaller than global platforms like Fishbrain, which may mean fewer catches logged in less-populated regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GilledIt really free?
Yes. GilledIt is free to download on iOS and Android. Core features including catch logging, weather and tidal data, the interactive fishing map, social feed, and community access are all free. A premium tier is available for advanced analytics and additional features.
What species does GilledIt cover?
GilledIt covers 150+ UK freshwater and saltwater species, including common carp, pike, perch, brown trout, sea bass, bream, barbel, chub, roach, and tench, among many others.
Does GilledIt work for sea fishing as well as coarse fishing?
Yes. GilledIt supports coarse, carp, sea, and fly fishing disciplines. It includes tidal forecasts specifically useful for sea anglers and covers both freshwater and saltwater species.
How does automatic data capture work when logging a catch?
When you log a catch, GilledIt automatically records your GPS location, current weather conditions, and moon phase alongside the details you enter (species, weight, photo, gear). This means your fishing diary is enriched without extra effort.
How does the tackle marketplace work?
The GilledIt marketplace lets you list fishing tackle for sale or browse items from other anglers. Payments are processed securely via Stripe, and you can message sellers or buyers directly within the app.
