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Fishing Points

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Fishing Points is a highly-rated app for tracking fishing locations and weather, but recent negative reviews highlight significant issues with inaccurate depth charts, misleading free trials, and a heavy reliance on premium subscriptions for essential features.

4.7★ lifetime (30,604) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by Fishing Points d.o.o. updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 37% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Paywall & Pricing Map & Depth Accuracy Forecast Accuracy Core Functionality
5★174
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Fishing Points is a popular app for anglers, offering tools for weather forecasting, tide information, and logging catches and locations. While many users praise its accuracy and usefulness for planning trips, a notable portion of recent reviews express frustration over paywalls, inaccurate map data, and issues with free trials.

What users like

  • Effective for logging catches and marking fishing locationsR6R41R50R59
  • Provides useful weather, tide, and fish activity forecastsR1R8R16R23
  • Easy to use and navigate for many usersR3R5R46R59
  • Helpful for planning fishing trips and boating activitiesR30R51R75R78

What users complain about

  • Many essential features are locked behind a paywall, making the free version very limitedR7R9R14R20
  • Depth charts and nautical maps are often inaccurate or missing for inland lakes and specific regionsR2R10R32R34
  • Users report being charged immediately for subscriptions despite advertised free trials, with difficulty obtaining refundsR26R39R40R43
  • Weather, tide, and fish activity forecasts can be inaccurate or unreliableR4R47R72R95
  • Some users experience app launching issues or GPS inaccuraciesR49R94R96R131
  • Lack of user interaction features and difficulty contacting supportR11R31R33R98
  • Frequent advertisements, even for paying usersR13R19R20

Latest update · v4.2.3

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Redesigned catches list with search, sort and grouping - Live activities for navigation, recording and anchor mode - Liquid Glass Design: Enjoy our biggest redesign ever: polished, intuitive, and easier to use - Resolved Login with Facebook issues - More lake depth coverage include Connecticut, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Massachusetts, Iowa, Illinois and Great Lakes - New account screen to help you manage your account - Lake depths and contours of selected lakes in Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Washington - Search your saved location list by name or notes - Improved location list sorting and grouping - River station list - Map layers - Improved distance measuring tool - Easier kmz & gpx files import - Rain radar in Weather - Water levels & flows for 35k+ river stations - Radar improvements - Weather alerts improvements - Added new POIs - Now you can save POI

Recurring themes

Paywall & Pricing negative
Many users feel the app is deceptively advertised as free but locks most useful features behind a subscription. There are complaints about immediate charges for 'free trials' and difficulty getting refunds. Some users find the price too high for the features offered.R7R9R12R14
Map & Depth Accuracy negative
A significant number of reviews criticize the app for lacking accurate depth charts and nautical maps, especially for inland lakes and specific regions. Some users report that lakes they fish are not even recognized or are missing entirely. The developer's notes mention 'More lake depth coverage,' but recent reviews still contradict this, indicating ongoing issues.R2R10R22R32
Forecast Accuracy mixed
While many users praise the app's accuracy for weather, tides, and fish activity, an almost equal number report that these forecasts are often inaccurate or unreliable, particularly for tides, waves, and fish activity predictions.R1R3R4R8
Core Functionality positive
Users appreciate the app's ability to save fishing locations, track routes, and log catches. It is seen as a good tool for planning trips and for general boating.R5R6R17R30

Who it's for

This app is for serious fishermen and boaters who want an all-in-one tool for planning trips, logging catches, and tracking locations, especially if they fish in areas with good map coverage and are willing to pay for a premium subscription R30. It is not for users looking for a truly free app, highly accurate inland lake depth charts, or those who are unwilling to deal with potential subscription issues R7R22R32R39.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are short and general, while negative reviews provide more specific details about issues like paywalls and map inaccuracies. The developer's notes mention 'Redesigned catches list' and 'More lake depth coverage,' but recent reviews still report issues with depth charts and logging catches behind a paywall R6.

Frequently asked

Is Fishing Points a free app?
No, while the app is advertised as free to download, most useful features, such as future forecasts, depth charts, and even logging certain catches, are locked behind a paid subscription R7R9R20.
Does Fishing Points offer accurate depth charts for lakes?
Many users report that the app's depth charts and nautical maps are often inaccurate or completely missing for inland lakes, especially in certain regions like Wisconsin, New York, and some parts of the US R2R10R22R32.
Are the weather and fish activity forecasts reliable?
User opinions are mixed; some find the weather, tide, and fish activity forecasts very accurate and helpful for planning R1R3R8R23, while others report significant inaccuracies, with tides being hours off, waves being worse than predicted, and fish activity predictions not matching actual results R4R47R72R95.
Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the app?
Many users report difficulty obtaining refunds, especially for purchases made through Apple, and some claim they were charged immediately despite signing up for a 'free trial' R39R43R58R62. The company reportedly directs users to Apple for refund issues R39.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] 5/5 · US It’s great: Use for mainly logging all my catches. Just added fish identification which is cool, but it’s a pay feature to log the catch after using it.
  2. [R41] 5/5 · US Great If You Fish: I’ve used this App for several Years. It’s easy to use. I can mark a place where I’ve caught Fish and been able to go back to the same spot.
  3. [R50] 5/5 · US Limb lines: If you limb line for catfish this app is a must never lose a line again
  4. [R59] 5/5 · US Easy to use: Been using this app for about 5 years, it’s awesome! You. An easily pinpoint your locations with this easy to use app.
  5. [R1] 5/5 · US It’s good: The weather and fish activity make it very easy to know when to go fishing and I don’t need to spend money unless I want premium and they are never reminding me to buy premium its a very good app In general too.
  6. [R8] 5/5 · US Important: The one thing you need to know when fishing is the Tides. I really like this App!!
  7. [R16] 5/5 · US Fishing point: I have used fishing point map and forecast for a few years now . It’s one the best that I have seen . I use all their data forecasts for all my fishing needs and plus . Keep the technology up and thanks to a great app.
  8. [R23] 5/5 · US Fishing points: It works and doesn’t lie I catch a lot of fish when it was high fishing activity
  9. [R3] 5/5 · US The best: This is the best app I’ve used and is really close to be 100 percent accurate
  10. [R5] 5/5 · US Great app: This is a great app for fishing and boating
  11. [R46] 5/5 · US Great app!: Love the the app so far has been very helpful and easy to use has helped in finding better fishing spots will continue to use when I’m on the water and off
  12. [R30] 5/5 · US Perfect tool for fishing kayak: This app has all the tools needed to plan fishing trips. I have the app running in kiosk mode on my kayak. Perfect for saving fishing locations and troll lines.
  13. [R51] 5/5 · US Best App out there: I use this app every day during the boating season and it’s pin point accurate. Can plan my fishing and leisure days well in advance.
  14. [R75] 5/5 · US All in 1: I’ve deleted all the I deleted all the other maps I bused when planning a trip. I can check weather, best feeding time, tides and solar tables all in one place, now. I’ve deleted my other fishing apps as I don’t need them, now. Salt Strong is the best money I spend on fishing each year. All the best tackle and equipment in the world is worthless if you fish the wrong places or times. P
  15. [R78] 5/5 · US Fish reports: Fun to look at at plan my trips
  16. [R7] 1/5 · US Pay to use: Not worth your time or money. Everything is locked behind a paywall.
  17. [R9] 1/5 · US Not free: Yet another app that seems free on the surface, but ends up being a monthly subscription. Deceptive practices.
  18. [R14] 1/5 · US Price: It’s not free
  19. [R20] 1/5 · US Ads and gatekeeping features: Every time u open the app there is an ads, this would be fine if it was free app, I am just sick of features being behind a pay wall. If I wanna look at tomorrow’s tides I have to go to google, totally defeats the whole point to the app.
  20. [R2] 1/5 · US Not what I was looking for: Don’t be like me and pay for a year to find out it’s not worth the money and doesn’t give proper depths and charts
  21. [R10] 1/5 · US Garbage app: Has no depth chart. Useless garbage app. Waste of time
  22. [R32] 1/5 · US Not for fresh water: This doesn’t have the topo maps for freshwater lakes it is really bad if you are fishing fresh. Don’t spend the money
  23. [R34] 1/5 · US Missing 99% of inland lakes and rivers in Wisconsin: Literally none of the lakes or rivers I fish are visible in this app. Big lakes like winnebago and Michigan are on here but not very detailed, smaller lakes are missing entirely unless you use the satellite view which isn't any different than using the free maps app on your phone. What a joke. The depth maps for the few lakes that do exist are o
  24. [R26] 1/5 · US Money first: I don’t like forcing me to give credit card information or pay first for one year before using the 7 days free trial. What if I forget to cancel!!
  25. [R39] 1/5 · US Bait and switch: I signed up for what was advertised as a 7-day free trial, but I was charged immediately for a full subscription. I realized within 10 minutes that the app wasn’t what I wanted and deleted it right away. When I tried to request a refund, Apple denied it without explanation, and the company refused to help, saying they don’t deal with purchases made through Apple. This is a bait-a
  26. [R40] 1/5 · US Proceed with caution if buying a year plan: I wanted a free 3 day trial but everytime I clicked on it, it took me to the “30% off” page. Trying to get around it, it ended up subscribing me for $38. And it doesn’t even have the depths of the lakes and rivers inland. Only coasts and ocean. Wasted money. Immediately took my auto renewal off. Maybe if they add the bathymetric of the inlands of the US,
  27. [R43] 1/5 · US Do not use “free” trial period: They will charge you immediately and keep the money, there is no way to cancel, no way to contact. Apple refuses to support dispute.
  28. [R4] 3/5 · US Confused: I don’t know, I think it has fishing forecasts for next year I just am confused of it like changes as it gets closer or something.
  29. [R47] 4/5 · US Good information: I use this app to check for weather and tides before I go fishing. Quite accurate. I find the prediction of fish activity amusing versus actual as I’ve never caught more or less fish depending on the app.
  30. [R72] 1/5 · US Weather works when it wants too: The weather works when it wants too. Very unreliable. Getting worse over the past 2 years. Will not renew.
  31. [R95] 3/5 · US Not the best at tides. Usually 6 hours off. Used to work better on the tides.: Fix the tides
  32. [R49] 1/5 · US Useless: The gps points on the map are literally off by a mile. I was on a local (northern WI) lake this morning and tried it for the first time. Not only did it show the lake I was on well south on my location, but the 1600 acre lake name wasn’t shown, nor was any bathymetry given.
  33. [R94] 1/5 · US App not working: They changed prices and now our app doesn’t work. We had the $29.99/year and still have 3 months to use and it’s not working. Don’t buy this app.
  34. [R96] 1/5 · US How it works: Does not work every time I’m up the lake
  35. [R131] 3/5 · US App won’t launch: App won’t launch or open as of 5/3/2023. Overall I have enjoyed using this app over the past few years, but I will have to look into another app option if this problem persists. App itself and its features are 5/5, but rating 3/5 due to recent accessibility issues.
  36. [R11] 1/5 · US Need refund!: Total scam. This app wasn’t even in my subscription list. Took my hard earned money. $49.99. This app is useless. I will just stick to my other fishing app that actually shows other anglers catches and hotspots. And then they make it hard to actually leave a review! It says choose a nickname but every nickname I choose is taken? Yeah ok!
  37. [R31] 5/5 · US developer response pls: i sent u guys an email and if i don't get it i'll explain here so i suggested that u make a section for saltwater lures and fishing pools and fresh water lures and fresh water fishing pools and pls developer response
  38. [R33] 1/5 · US Misleading Star Rating: This app is garbage. It has no interaction with other users. It only shows what you input on the map based on your understanding. It doesn’t contain any information data on water bodies. It must be entered manually
  39. [R98] 2/5 · US Good and Bad: There are things I like about the app like being able to save fishing spots. But getting to a mark spot by being able to create a path- no much help. Support seems nonexistent. The videos are not narrated and mostly useless. I want to like this app but for the cost it’s not enough versatility.
  40. [R13] 2/5 · US Yup: Mucho anuncios
  41. [R19] 1/5 · US Used to be good, NOW WATCH COMMERCIALs: I have no idea what’s happened to this app. I know that I pay for it and now all of a sudden I’ve got to watch advertisements!?!?!?
  42. [R12] 5/5 · US My experience: I love the app but I think it’s a little high, there are plenty of free apps out there!
  43. [R22] 1/5 · US Lake did not even show up: Tried to use for ice fishing in New York and was standing in middle of the lake and didn’t even recognize I was on water. Looked into more lakes I fish and they are not on here. Apple DENIED refund even though was so misleading. You should clearly state somewhere that all states aren’t included. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND USE NAVIONICS.
  44. [R17] 5/5 · US Great app: Perfect app for boating anywhere
  45. [R58] 1/5 · US Fraud!!! Do not buy!!!: This app is fraudulent. I downloaded based on a promise of a free trial. I was immediately charged for a full year subscription. This is fraudulent. Do not buy it. Horrible app. They refused to refund. I intend to pursue legal action
  46. [R62] 1/5 · US If you buy it, you better be sure: If I could give it a zero I would, not because of the app or its features, but because I changed my mind on the purchase and cancelled it later the same day I purchased it. It was advertised as a 7 day free trial and my refund was denied.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store