Fishing Points: Map & Forecast Reviews

by Fishhhin

FishingPoints provides incredibly inaccurate data. I’ve gone out on the water when it says the swell will be 2.4’ and it is double that. On the other hand I’ve gone out when it says the swell will be 5’+ and it was like glass out.

On the plus side, the presentation of the data, inaccurate or not, is flawless. This is what I would want from an app especially when I pay for a subscription. Would just like the swell data to be more accurate.

by Luke Burwell

I have a decent understanding of electronics but I cannot figure out how to share my information between devices. I upgraded to premium in order to load my entire list of the waypoints for the lake where I fish.

I entered the waypoints on my iPad since it’s easier then downloaded FishingPoints to my iPhone. It now appears the apps on my iPhone and my iPad do not communicate with each other.

Is there a way I can log in and register my information or am I required to buy FishingPoints again for my iPhone then again load my waypoints?

The lake on which I fish is only 800 acres. There are about 20 locations I want to load into a fishing app with Google Maps. I want to be able to go directly to my locations using GPS on my iPhone and/or iPad.

If I cannot use FishingPoints between both devices then I would like to receive a refund on my purchase. Thank you....Luke B.

by Assholfever

I go out constantly during high fishing activity on Atleast a dozen occasions and never get a bite . Last night it said 98 percent fishing activity . But the area had 15 MPH winds with waves of 4.4 coming at you from the surf . No one could cast far enough or keep their rig from washing ashore . But then the other night I go out and it’s a average fishing activity , and not even the best time to go from what FishingPoints says , yet I caught fish all night. I will say that FishingPoints has other good features . I’m sure the developers put a lot of time into making FishingPoints. But the factors for fishing activity don’t work.

by Fwolfe49

In my last review I searched on days with high fish activity in the 90s and caught relatively nothing. I had 2 ither days scheduled in the 90s and blank them also. Yesterday fishing activity was rated a 7, very very low and I caught 4 yellowtail and two very large Bonita! As far as fish activity rating of FishingPoints goes, it is horrible.
I do like the locations sides of it though. I can mark places I catch fish like Waypoints on a Fish Finder. This makes finding hotspots so easy since I fish different boats a lot in the Freedom Boat Club.

by InstagramMyNuts

First impression was that it was a pretty smooth looking app. Easy to save a new spot, and quick to load. Want to see the forecast for tomorrow, though? Ooooooo... yea, that'll be $10. Come on, you can view this data for free online; why on earth would anyone pay that much for it? You can see the tides for a specific area for the year 3240 if you wanted RIGHT NOW, but FishingPoints won't show it for tomorrow?? SMH

by ShowHorses

I was originally excited about FishingPoints. Living on salt water enables us to go fish (whether on the dock or out in the boat) at a moment’s notice. So we tested the ‘high fish alert’ on 3 separate occasions. Both on the dock and in the boat. Luckily the buoy FishingPoints pulls tides/info from is about a quarter mile away. All 3 times we were skunked...not a bite and no activity in the water. Spoke to some commercial watermen who verified it wasn’t the time to fish. We went out at a low activity time (based on FishingPoints) but when the local commercial fisherman told us to go. Slayed them. So, although we loved the bells and whistles of FishingPoints, some of them just dont work.

by JWB310

FishingPoints produces the height and interval for waves, swell, and wind waves at a location you set. However, there are no tutorials as to how FishingPoints intends the user to “apply” this information. Should this data be averaged, combined? Also, the same tab “waves” on my app says winds S/SW for tomorrow 30 August but when I select the “weather” tab it says winds are N/NE (location and date the same). Overall FishingPoints does not appear to give the data in a useful manner to a user nor does it appear the source of their data is consistent. Unless the user was paying attention you can read the wrong info...

by User4678

FishingPoints has lots of useful features, but there’s a lot that’s not very intuitive. Why can’t I search for a location on the map? Why can’t I find support to ask you that from within FishingPoints ?

by Marshall9872

I like FishingPoints and relative information. But i would like and easy way to look up locations with a search feature and also be able to put a description with the coordinates. Hard to look up places with only a reference point.

by OG_reveiwer

I love FishingPoints but it would help a lot more if there was a detailed topographical map of the lakes so that everyone could see where the depth drops off at. Overall definitely one of the better fishing apps but the topographical map would make it way better!

by Ckmcki

I was only able to import the kmz files I had created by emailing the kmz file to myself, then opening the attachment and specifying to open with FishingPoints . The videos online are out of date so I contacted FishingPoints developer and he walked me through the process. It brought in kmz file and now I can see my spots in FishingPoints .

by Con1434

FishingPoints is ok, but it’s not accurate and probably making up random stuff. I did 3 random locations across the U.S. and they all said the same thing for the stats. It does have a nice setup though along with some cool features such as recording the fish you catch and stuff. So I give it a 4/5

by Buttonwoodbob

As a family of divers, snorkelers, sailers, and fisherpersons, we enjoy the viewing of the bottom of the bay surrounding our house. This affords many advantages in the areas mentioned above.

by B. Bryson

Wow the day of yearly renewal I have weather but no tides anymore. App showing no internet, I was able to get apple to refund then I subscribed again and that fixed the issue. I gave FishingPoints 5 stars because it’s a GREAT app except for that issue. The developer responded quickly via email in a few days by then the issue was resolved.

by FishingNate

This is the fishing app I’ve been looking for for a long time . The features that I love is the forecast , fish activity, and the ability to mark fishing spots. Within the fishing spots you can record your catches and put down its weight , length, time of the catch, and any notes you want to write about it. The trolling path feature is amazing to record trolling paths. The price for premium is very very reasonable at $5 or $10 a YEAR. Other fishing apps have it at $8 a month and this is just a great price for what you get. Overall I really recommend FishingPoints for any angler.

by Leighstrom

I previously had an issue with their subscription service. I was contacted promptly and we were able to work something out!

by Rglrjoe

Saves all the data I want. Really gives incredible insight to conditions and fish patterns. I like FishingPoints more than my hunting apps for wind direction and speed. I can find all the data I need in one place.

by Sara Isaacs

FishingPoints is incredibly handy. I would like to see the ability to quickly mark depth to make a contour map. I run rivers in my jet boat, so being able to quickly mark waypoints is important.

I have used it to mark fishing spots, catches, and to keep track of fish. It should come in handy when ice fishing.

by AfricanSorcerer

I moved to a new coastal area a few months back and I’ve been searching all over the place for a solid multifunction fish tracker. For the $30 a year you really can’t beat it. I just consider it another drop in the bucket for fishing gear! Thank you devs!

by Rendonfishing

I’ve subscribed to FishingPoints a few months ago now. I fish every chance I get. Its good to know that all I have to do is check my app and there it is weather, fish activity, location. With this at at my need while I’m on the water or planning my next trip. 5⭐️

by Tank Us

I installed FishingPoints . Within 10 minutes, I figured out that it will not work for me. I am looking for an info for a fishing spots for a specific species within specific inshore LI sound area. I.e where to go for a fluke or stripper fishing - this is not mapped in FishingPoints . And there is no easy way to unsubscribe from FishingPoints .

by Pppppohhhhdddddvvv

Please fix the ability to scroll within the notes section. I take a lot of notes and am not able to see what I entered as I cannot scroll to the top of the notes field.

by 14259982

Your complaining about FishingPoints because it doesn’t show you were to catch fish? You must be joking. Maybe you want FishingPoints to reel in your catch also. Smh

by S.C. Fisherman

The fish activity and all the information seems to be accurate and it’s my go to app when I’m about to go fishing and trying to get a idea of the water conditions and fish activity.

by Saltmarsh Tony

I’ve been using FishingPoints for almost a year and I love it for the inshore fishing that I do in tidal creeks and rivers. Recording my catch data has been particularly useful in determining trends that have made me more productive.

by Sidearm Sally

Weather is better than most "weather apps" Great features all around!
Sunrise/sunset times more detailed would be nice addition.
FishingPoints will help you fish better!

by Jdyahoo

I use FishingPoints all the time when fishing in the ocean. I have marked several locations and have been able to return right on the spot marked.

by Pysborg

So far so good. Now I did pay the 4 bucks for the premium or whatever but it is worth it. I can put as many fishing spots as I want and it is very easy to use.

by Ericgough5

BEST. APP. EVER. It has everything you can ever need and you don’t even have to pay, if you got the premium version it would be crazy

by ChrisP.Bacon86

So far FishingPoints has helped me plan 3 fishing trips and discover a pond about 10 miles from my house that I never knew existed. I’m thoroughly impressed with FishingPoints