# onWater Fish - Fishing Spots

> Fishing points, maps, weather forecasts, property boundaries, & usgs streamflows

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.onwaterapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** onwater llc
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 150,736
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (991 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2021-08-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 273 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onwaterapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.onwaterapp.com/](https://www.onwaterapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://onwaterapp.com/privacy](https://onwaterapp.com/privacy)

## Description

**onWater Fish - Fishing Spots** is your ultimate fishing companion, offering access to over 100,000 public fishing locations including boat ramps and tackle shops nationwide. Covering more than 224,000 lakes and 201,000 rivers, it helps anglers find the perfect fishing spot easily.

The extension features an innovative fish species map layer showcasing habitats for over 100 types of fish, real-time weather and river flow data from USGS streamflows, and detailed fishing maps. It also provides critical information like fishing regulations, private property boundaries, and allows you to keep a personalized fishing journal. Premium features include offline maps, 3D maps, advanced distance measuring, unlimited water condition monitoring, and more, making onWater Fish an invaluable tool for both casual and serious anglers seeking to optimize their fishing experience.

## Rankings

- #182,714 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.onwaterapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Pros: informative water data and fishing information; useful planning and tracking features; easy-to-use interface; responsive customer service. Cons: paywalls locking core tools; missing depth data and contours; concerns about data accuracy and misleading recommendations; stability issues and bugs; payment/security concerns. Overall, the app offers value for anglers on new waters but faces reliability, data quality, and pricing challenges.

### Pros

- Informative water data and fishing information.
- Rich feature set for planning and tracking trips (downloadable maps, bookmarking, weather, current flows, trip tracking).
- Easy-to-use interface.
- Responsive customer service and reliability.

### Cons

- Heavy paywall; many features locked behind a subscription.
- Lack of depth data / depth contour lines for many lakes/states.
- Data accuracy concerns and questionable recommendations.
- Stability issues and bugs that prevent opening or proper use.
- Payment and security concerns (unexpected charges, saved-card risks).

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