# Fishing Spots: Fish Maps

> Fishing app with fish finder maps, tide charts, weather forecast & catch log

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fishangler.fishingspots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fishangler.fishingspots)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fishangler.fishingspots`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FishAngler, LLC
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 1,242,149
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (6,914 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.2.225
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2018-02-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fishangler.fishingspots)
- **Website:** [http://www.fishangler.com](http://www.fishangler.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fishangler.com/privacy/](https://www.fishangler.com/privacy/)

## Description

Fishing Spots is the ultimate fishing app designed for anglers of all levels seeking to enhance their fishing adventures. Explore thousands of interactive maps featuring advanced filters, depth charts, and hidden fish-holding zones like reefs and drop-offs. Get real-time, hyper-local fishing forecasts including tide charts, moon phases, wind, and water temperature to know exactly when the fish are biting.

The app also offers a comprehensive logbook to record your catches and analyze patterns, helping you improve technique over time. Connect with a vibrant community of millions of anglers worldwide to share tips, catch reports, and gear recommendations. Upgrade to VIP for premium features like advanced charts and custom maps. Whether you’re fishing on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, Fishing Spots equips you with everything to find the best spots and maximize your catch potential.

## Rankings

- #60,272 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.fishangler.fishingspots.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.fishangler.permission.LOGIN_PROVIDER`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Anglers praise the app as a useful tool for finding spots and planning trips, with some noting accurate weather/tide data and global connectivity. However, feedback centers on monetization: essential features like peak times and forecasts are now behind paywalls, and updates have degraded usability with a harder-to-read forecast. Additionally, some users report forecast inaccuracies (time zones, wind) and confusion around VIP access. Overall, high utility, but diminished value due to paywalls and usability issues after updates.

### Pros

- Very useful tool for anglers; helps discover new fishing spots and plan trips.
- Accurate weather and tide information.
- Global community connectivity; connects anglers around the world.

### Cons

- Key features (peak fishing times, forecasts) are behind paywalls / subscriptions.
- Recent update redesigned the UI and made forecasts hard to read or use.
- Forecast data can be unreliable or misaligned (time zone offsets, wind speeds).
- VIP/paid features are unclear or difficult to access for existing users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fishangler.fishingspots)