# FishLegal

> Offline Maps - CA Fishing Laws

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1230932238](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1230932238)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1230932238`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FishLegal
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (126 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-15
- **First published:** 2017-08-01
- **Size:** 205 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fishlegal/id1230932238)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://fishlegal.info/privacypolicy.htm](http://fishlegal.info/privacypolicy.htm)

## Description

FishLegal provides offline maps of California MPAs with GPS positioning, showing your exact location relative to MPAs and indicating where you can fish legally or must avoid. All maps and regulations are offline-capable, so you can use them without cellular service.

Coverage includes State Marine Reserve (SMR), State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), State Marine Park (SMP), Special Closures, and Groundfish Exclusion Areas. An optional Pro subscription adds species-specific California saltwater fishing regulations, instant updates, and fish identification content. Preloaded maps ensure you always have the latest rules, with a 30-day free trial and annual subscription via iTunes.

## Rankings

- #127,832 — Overall

## Review summary

FishLegal is praised for ease of use and helpful location features, up-to-date alerts, and offline MPAs, plus solid support and Pro value. However, users repeatedly note GPS/location reliability and UI issues, data accuracy and update delays, and mixed views on price. Overall, it’s a strong, convenient tool for staying legal while fishing, with room to improve data accuracy and UX.

### Pros

- Easy to use with helpful location features that show your position and help avoid no-fish zones.
- Regular regulatory alerts and updates keep users informed.
- Accurate, easily accessible boundary information for marine protected areas.
- Offline MPA maps and searchable reserve data are useful when connectivity is limited.
- Responsive customer support and value from the Pro subscription.

### Cons

- GPS positioning can be imprecise and the UI to view your location is not always intuitive.
- Regulatory data can be outdated or inconsistent, with some updates delayed or missing and occasional factual errors.
- Subscription pricing is perceived as expensive by some users.
- Some reviews report gaps or inaccuracies in data coverage and updates.

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