Features
Everything FishFactor does, in detail
Start with the map and the forecast, then let the community fill in the rest — real catches, real conditions and real anglers near you.
Map
Search the map by species or by water
The map is the heart of FishFactor. Search a species and you'll see recent catches of that fish within 75 miles of you. Pick a lake or river instead and the map narrows to that water — combine both and you get exactly one answer: what that species is doing on that water right now.
- Species search scoped to a 75-mile radius around you
- Water body search for any lake or river in the nationwide catalog
- Tap a marker for the catch details, lure used and conditions at the time
- Hotspots built from real angler activity, with the top species and lures on each
- Add a missing lake or river and it becomes searchable for everyone
Forecast
A bite forecast for wherever you're headed
The forecast sits on its own tab next to the map. Use your current location or search any other lake, so you can check tomorrow's water before you commit to the drive. You get the 7-day outlook plus a 0–100 bite score for the morning and evening windows.
- Choose your current location or search another body of water
- 7-day weather with wind, cloud cover, temperature and pressure trend
- Solunar major and minor periods for the exact coordinates
- Separate morning and evening bite scores, not one vague daily number
- Plain-English guide on how to read the forecast, built into the app
Community
Anglers near you, not strangers online
A photo-first feed of catches from your state, with a nationwide toggle when you want to see further afield. Follow the anglers you learn the most from and the Friends tab shows only their catches.
- State-scoped feed with a nationwide toggle
- Recent or Top of the week, ranked by likes and fish size
- Friends tab: search for anglers, follow them, see their posts, following and followers
- Public angler profiles with total catches and total likes
- Reporting and blocking to keep the feed clean
Meetups & messages
Organize a day on the water
Post a meetup with a water body, date and how many anglers can join. Nearby anglers see it in their feed, join with one tap, and message the host directly — no phone numbers or emails exposed.
- Attendee list with join and leave
- Private 1:1 messaging with realtime delivery
- Hosts can cancel; attendees see it removed automatically
Catch log
Start with the photo, the rest fills itself
The photo is the first thing you add. FishFactor suggests the species and estimates length and weight using species-specific formulas, while GPS, time, nearest water body, weather and the solunar window are captured automatically. Every number stays editable — clear a field and it stays cleared.
- Photo analysis for species, length and weight, with an accuracy range
- Location and time read from the photo itself when available
- Imperial or metric, with optional girth for a tighter weight estimate
- Drop an exact pin later if you log the catch after the trip
- Per-catch visibility: exact spot, general area, or private
Species intelligence
Patterns from thousands of real catches
Every species page is driven by angler data rather than a generic top-ten list: best months, best times of day, and the lures that are converting right now in your region.
- Illustrated species guide with quick identification info
- Best months and time-of-day breakdown per species
- Top producing lures and baits, ranked by logged catches
Stats & reports
Know your own numbers
Personal stats summarize your season, and the report view digs deeper: best waters, best months, best species, top baits and gear, plus a species-by-month grid showing which fish bite in which month.
- Personal bests by species, length and weight
- Species-by-month heat grid with a 'best in' summary
- Most productive waters, months and lures ranked by catch count
- Leaderboard limited to anglers you follow
Regulations
Slot and bag limits for all 50 states
Check size and possession limits for popular species in your state before you keep a fish, with a link to the official agency source. Store your fishing license in the app and get reminded before it expires.
- State-by-state slot and bag limits
- Direct links to the official DNR or wildlife agency page
- Private license storage with expiry reminders
Tactics
Tips and your tackle box in one place
The Tactics tab pairs your gear inventory with short, practical guides written for anglers who'd rather be fishing than reading.
- Guides on finding fish: structure, drop-offs, points, vegetation, docks and satellite imagery
- 17 core techniques from Texas rig and Ned rig to trolling and drift fishing
- Why weather matters and how to read the forecast
- Illustrated knot guide
- Gear inventory linked to individual catches, plus trip history
On any device
Built for the water
FishFactor is on the App Store and Google Play, and runs as a web app on any phone or desktop. Your data syncs across devices and stays yours — we never sell it or run ads.
- One account across iPhone, Android and the web
- Install to your home screen; works on phone and desktop
- Export or delete your account at any time
Try it on your next trip
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