Guides

Fishing guides from the FishFactor team

Straightforward, practical writing about logging catches, reading conditions, and getting more out of the time you spend on the water.

How to keep a fishing log that actually makes you a better angler

What to record after every trip, how to structure it, and how to turn a season of notes into repeatable patterns.

How to choose a fishing app in 2026

The features that matter — catch logging, maps, forecasts, regulations — and the questions to ask before you pay for one.

How fishing forecasts work: weather, pressure and solunar

What barometric trend, wind, moon phase and major/minor periods really tell you about when to be on the water.

How to find good fishing spots near you

Reading maps for structure, using catch data to narrow the search, and checking access and regulations before you drive.

Comparing fishing apps: what to look for, and where FishFactor fits

Seven questions to judge any fishing app on — logging speed, maps, forecasts, reports, regulations, community and price.