The Best Smartphone Apps for Fishing

by | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Chris Plaford, Fishing

The Best Smartphone Apps for Fishing - Chris Plaford - Wilmington, North Carolina

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. Sitting on the peaceful water early in the morning is the perfect way to unwind. While fishing is always guaranteed to be a good time, catching fish is far more enjoyable. Luckily, you can increase your chances of filling the boat with the use of technology. These are the four best smartphone apps for fishing.

ANGLR

ANGLR is the premiere fishing app for recording and maintaining data on your fishing trips. The app will automatically record the location, weather conditions, and water conditions every time you catch a fish. All of this information is securely saved on the app’s database so that you can review it at any time. Tracking this key information will ensure you never come home without fish after a long trip.

Fishbrain

Fishbrain works as a social network exclusively for fans of fishing. There are currently more than nine million anglers using this app. Everyone is allowed to upload their catches and provide updated information about the fishing grounds. Getting information from other fishermen is always a great way to find a hotspot. The Fishbrain app even has a unique tool that helps identify fish species if you catch something you have never seen before.

Navionics

Every diehard fisherman knows that Navionics has the best marine charts. You can now get access to these highly informative charts from any location by downloading the Navionics app. Since everyone has a smartphone these days, this app essentially adds a high-end GPS unit to every boat. You can also use the app while sitting at home on a rainy day to help plot your next fishing trip.

Pro Angler

Pro Angler offers a lot of the same information that you can find on other fishing apps, but the information on Pro Angler is often far more accurate. This is because professional fishermen exclusively update the app. The local captains in your area will provide up-to-date information on when and where the fish are biting. This makes it easy to find a hotspot no matter what the weather and water conditions are like outside. Pro Angler also has the added feature of listing local bait shops and boat ramps.