FOR KIDS AND GROWN-UPS

Snap the water.
Find the fish.

Take a photo of any pond, lake, or river. FishHere shows what fish might be there, what bait to use, and when they're most likely to bite.

Download on theApp Store

Free for iPhone. FishHere Pro available.

FishHere home screen with the bobber camera button Fish you might catch: Bluegill with nightcrawler and cricket
How it works

Fishing made simple

No complicated charts. No fishing know-how needed. Just your phone, your rod, and a little curiosity.

1

Snap a photo

Point your phone at the water. FishHere finds where you are and checks the conditions.

2

See what's swimming

The fish most likely to be there, with pictures to help you spot them.

3

Pick your bait

The best bait and lures for each fish, with easy tips for using them.

4

Check the Bite Score

One simple 0 to 100 score that shows how good fishing is right now.

35 fish to discover

Catch them all

Tap "I caught it!" to add a fish to your collection, add your own photos, and earn badges like Early Bird, Bass Boss, and Whisker Hunter.

Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Channel Catfish
Rainbow Trout
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Black Crappie
Walleye
Bite Score of 89: Great time to go!
The Bite Score

Know when they're biting

FishHere looks at the fish that live nearby, the water temperature, the weather, the time of day, and the sun and moon, then sums it up in one easy number.

  • 60โ€“90 Great time to go
  • 30โ€“59 Pretty good, keep casting
  • 0โ€“29 Slow, but some fish are still biting

Tap the โ“˜ in the app to see exactly why a spot got its score.

What goes into the Bite Score

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Fish nearby

Which fish have actually been seen in the area.

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Water temperature

Whether it's in each fish's comfort zone.

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Time of day

Many fish feed most around sunrise and sunset. Catfish like the dark.

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Clouds and rain

Overcast skies and light rain often get fish feeding.

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Weather changes

A dropping barometer before a storm can trigger a bite.

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Wind

A light breeze helps. Strong wind makes it tough.

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Moon

Fish often feed more around the full and new moon.

The score tops out at 90, because nothing in fishing is a sure thing. It's a guide, not a promise: a little patience and a little luck still go a long way! Fish records come from GBIF.org and weather from Apple Weather.

FishHere Pro

Plan the perfect fishing trip

Everything in FishHere, plus tools that help you pick the place and the time.

Plan a Trip

Drop a pin anywhere, pick a day and time, and see the weather, Bite Score, fish, and bait.

When Should I Go?

The three best times to fish this week.

My Spots

Save your favorite ponds, lakes, and rivers and check them at a glance.

Fish Are Biting! Alerts

A heads-up when your favorite spot looks great.

Tackle Box

A packing checklist made for each trip.

Share Trips and Catches

Send a trip card or a photo of your catch to family and friends.

7 days free, then $1.99 a month. Family Sharing included.

Built for my son. Made for everyone.

Simple answers to the questions every angler asks

FishHere started with a simple idea: make fishing easier and more fun for my 11-year-old son. I wanted him to walk up to any pond, lake, or river, take a picture, and discover what might be swimming beneath the surface and what bait to use to catch it.

What started as an idea for my son became an app for anyone who loves to fish, whether it's your first cast or you've been fishing your whole life.

What's in the water near you?

Free on the App Store for iPhone.

Download on theApp Store