Fishbrain — Analytics & Data

What is Fishbrain?

Fishbrain is a mobile fishing app and online community that aggregates over 20 million logged catches, 500,000 gear reviews, and 1.5 million personal bests. It helps anglers find the best fishing spots using high-resolution Garmin depth charts and AI-powered spot prediction, along with local weather and bait reports.

What problem does it solve?

Anglers often waste time scouting unproductive water, guessing at bait choices, or unknowingly violating fishing regulations. Fishbrain solves this by providing data-driven insights on where fish are biting, what baits are working, and current local regulations—so you can plan smarter trips and avoid fines or empty-handed outings.

Who is it for?

Fishbrain is designed for recreational and serious freshwater/saltwater anglers who want to maximize their catch rate and learn from a community of 20 million users. It is not well-suited for commercial fishing operations or those seeking offline-only functionality without a data connection.

Real use cases

A weekend bass angler uses Fishbrain to find hot spots near their lake, see which lures other anglers recommend, and check open seasons before heading out. A traveling fisherman downloads the app to scout new waters, view depth contours, and log personal catches with automatic species recognition for a growing digital logbook.

• AI-powered spot prediction — Machine learning analyzes 14 million catch locations to suggest the most promising fishing spots on any water.
• High-resolution depth charts — Garmin-powered bathymetry maps let you see underwater structure and drop-offs.
• Local fishing reports — Real-time intel on weather conditions, water temperature, and what bait anglers are using to catch specific species.
• Fishing regulations lookup — Up-to-date rules on open seasons, bag limits, measurement rules, and size restrictions to keep you legal.
• AI species recognition — Upload catch photos in bulk and the app automatically identifies each fish and logs it in your digital logbook.
• Personal logbook & statistics — Store all your catches with weather conditions fetched automatically, plus get insights on your fishing patterns and success rates.
• Community networking — Connect with 20 million anglers, follow others’ catches, and see where the hot spots are in real time.

Fishbrain pricing: from $9.99/mo.

For comparison: the median starting price in Analytics & Data is $39/month, measured across 274 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Free Plan (basic)

Entry-level access to fishing water information and a 7-day preview of best times to fish, best baits, and weather conditions. Free to use with ads.

Pro Subscription (from $9.99/month)

Unlocks all depth charts, expanded AI spot predictions, unlimited catch logging with species recognition, full local reports, and ad-free experience. Price varies by region and annual vs. monthly billing. A free trial is available before subscribing.

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