They say that the worst day of fishing is better than the best day at work. Some people have awesome jobs, but fishing is always fun. Thankfully, we live in an era now where you can do more than toss a line and hope your fish finder isn't acting up. In fact, you can do a lot more. Let's round up the best fishing apps for Android.
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1Weather
[Price: Free / $1.99]
1Weather is about as good as it gets for weather apps. Since weather plays such a huge role in fishing, that also makes it one of the more rock solid fishing apps available. It gives you the forecast for the day along with radar so you can see what's coming. It's good whether you're waiting for nice weather for fair weather fishing or freezing weather for ice fishing. The app also features a 12-week forecast so you can plan for trips in advance. The 12-week isn't amazingly accurate but it gives you a good idea of what's coming. The free version has ads, but otherwise every feature is there. The paid version only removes advertising.
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Bass Pro Shops (and other retailers)
[Price: Free (goods cost money)]
Sometimes catching the best fish means you have to get yourself some new gear every now and then. Whether that means a new reel or some cloths to survive ice fishing, you'll need to find the good stuff. The good news is that it's a new era and you can shop online for everything. Bass Pro Shops is just one example. You can find a ton of other apps for other stores like Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and others. You can compare prices, grab gear, and prep yourself for your next trip.
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Fishbrain
[Price: Free / $5.99 per month]
Fishbrain is one of the more unique fishing apps out there. It's a community app where anglers can chat about hot fishing spots, show off their catches, and report on various findings. It also comes with a built-in log book so you can track your catches. Those who go pro will get information on what kind of bait to use, better location services, and fishing forecasts. Users have complained about some issues with the app. However, the developers have promised weekly updates to help get things straightened out. In any case, it's worth a shot.
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Fishing Log
[Price: Free]
Fishing Log is a simple, free app that lets you track your catches. You'll be able to fill out information like the type of fish it was, the size, the depth it was caught, weight, number of ones caught, etc. It's not as fancy or as flashy as a standard note-taking app like Evernote or Google Keep, but the additional fields make it easier to keep track of the things that you caught. It's completely free to download and use which is nice. The app is developed by MP Fish and they have a bunch of other decent fishing apps as well.
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Fishing Points
[Price: Free / up to $9.99]
Fishing Points is an all-around app that should be right up a fisherman's alley. Included in the app is a GPS system that allows you to save your favorite fishing spots so you can return to them later. Additionally, there's a built-in fishing log, Google Maps integration, an offline mode, a compass, and other information that a fisherman might find useful. It's free to download and play with although you may need to pay a premium to access all of the features. Otherwise, it's definitely one of the better fishing apps.
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HuntStand
[Price: Free / Up to $11.99]
HuntStand is technically a hunting app but it can one of the better fishing apps as well. It has a ton of GPS-based features, including the ability to save your favorite spots for quick retrieval later. This is an excellent way to mark your favorite fishing and ice fishing spots. You can also access property ownership records to make sure you're not trespassing on anyone's property. It's a good all-around outdoor app for those who like to adventure a little bit.
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Google Maps
[Price: Free]
Google Maps is the go-to navigation app for millions of people all around the world. It works with most data connections and you can download maps for offline use if needed. It has a catalog of most state parks and public areas for casual fishing. You'll still have to find the good local spots by yourself. It's the gold standard for GPS navigation and you'll find where you're going with this app.
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Useful Fishing Knots
[Price: Free / $0.99].
Useful Fishing Knots is an app that shows you exactly what you'd expect. Fishing knots that are useful. Most seasoned fisherman know their way around knots so this is more of a choice for beginners and intermediates to brush up on their skills. There are several knots to choose from, including diagrams that show you the step-by-step process of making each knot. Everything is offline and requires no Internet connection to work. Both the free and paid version has all the info which makes the paid version optional.
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Fishing license apps
[Price: Free]
A lot of states require that you have a license to go fishing. The good news is that a lot of states have official apps that allow you to register, pay for, and even view your various wildlife licenses. A few US states that we found at a quick search were Missouri, Florida, Utah, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia. There may be others as well. It's a good way to always have the proper documentation in case law enforcement shows up. All of the apps are free to download but you will have to pay for the actual licenses.
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Equipment apps
[Price: Varies]
These days, there are tons of equipment that you can control with your smartphone. After a bit of searching, we found sonar devices, radios, fish finders, and plenty of other devices. Most of these devices have dedicated apps that lets you control them, view the data they collect, and more. The devices will obviously cost you money, but the accompanying apps are pretty much always free. It's a good idea to check these out to see what you can find.
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If we missed any of the best fishing apps for Android, tell us about them in the comments! To see our complete list of best app lists, click here.
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