Question 1

Does FishWise cost anything?

Accepted Answer

There is no charge to use FishWise right now — on the web or in the iOS app — and no account is required to explore. We will always be upfront about any future pricing.

Question 2

Do I need to download the app to use FishWise?

Accepted Answer

No. The AI tools (fish identification, lure recommender, bite forecast, spot analysis), the full Fish Cooler and Tackle Box, the community feed — including posting your own catches, liking, and commenting — and the video guides all work right here in your browser. The iOS app adds on-the-water features like live camera scanning, gear-ownership tracking, saved spots, and notifications.

Question 3

Do I need an account to use the website?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed to browse the site or to try the AI tools (a few uses per day). You only need to sign in to post your own catches and to like, comment on, and follow other anglers in the community.

Question 4

Is my website account the same as my app account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The website and the iOS app share one FishWise account. Sign in on the web with the same Apple, Google, or email you use in the app, and your profile, follows, and community activity are identical in both places.

Question 5

Does the website work on my phone and tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The site is fully responsive and works in any modern browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. No install required.

Question 6

How do I identify a fish on the website?

Accepted Answer

Open Identify and upload a photo of the fish from your device — there is no camera step on the web, just choose any photo. The AI returns the most likely species, a confidence score, and close alternatives. For best results use a clear, well-lit side-profile shot.

Question 7

How accurate is fish identification?

Accepted Answer

The AI recognizes a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species and is quite accurate with a clear photo showing fin shape, scale pattern, and head detail. The confidence percentage tells you how sure it is — always sanity-check low-confidence results.

Question 8

Are there limits on how often I can use the AI tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each AI tool — Identify, Recommend, and the map tools under Plan a Trip (spot analysis and the bite forecast) — allows 3 uses per day without an account. Sign in and you get 50 uses per day per tool. Limits reset at midnight UTC.

Question 9

What does the lure recommender do?

Accepted Answer

Pick a species and describe the conditions, and Recommend returns the top lures from the 346-lure database, with the reasoning behind each pick so you understand why.

Question 10

What is the bite forecast?

Accepted Answer

It is part of Plan a Trip: pick a spot on the map, choose a species and date, and the forecast synthesizes weather, solunar windows (sun and moon timing), and conditions into the best times to fish that day for that spot.

Question 11

Are the AI results always correct?

Accepted Answer

No — treat them as informed guidance, not certainty. Species confidence, suggested tactics, and especially fishing regulations should be double-checked against official sources before you rely on them.

Question 12

What does spot analysis give me?

Accepted Answer

On Spots, drop a pin on any water body and the AI returns the likely species there, the best times to fish, suggested tactics and bait, water and condition notes, and local tips.

Question 13

Do I need to name the spot or pick the water type?

Accepted Answer

No. When you drop a pin, FishWise automatically detects the water body — the lake or river name and whether it is a lake, river, reservoir, and so on — using the same mapping data the iOS app uses, so there is nothing to type. Only if it cannot tell the water type from your pin will it ask you to pick one before analyzing.

Question 14

How do I find nearby boat ramps and bait shops?

Accepted Answer

After you drop a pin, the map surfaces nearby places — boat ramps, marinas, and bait & tackle shops — around that location. Click a marker to see details.

Question 15

How accurate are the fishing regulations?

Accepted Answer

Regulations are AI-generated from state and local data and can be out of date — they change frequently. Always verify with your state fish & wildlife agency before fishing.

Question 16

Can I save fishing spots on the website?

Accepted Answer

Saving spots — with structure, depth, and access notes — is a feature of the iOS app, where your saved spots sync to your account. The website focuses on instant analysis of any spot you pick on the map.

Question 17

What is in the Fish Cooler?

Accepted Answer

The Fish Cooler is the fish guide — browse 262 species, each with identification details, habitat, diet, range, conservation status, and the best lures and techniques for that fish.

Question 18

What is in the Tackle Box?

Accepted Answer

The Tackle Box is the lure guide — browse 346 lures and baits (soft plastics, crankbaits, jerkbaits, topwater, jigs, flies, live bait and more), each with target species, techniques, ideal conditions, and pro tips.

Question 19

How do I view a fish or lure photo up close?

Accepted Answer

Click any fish or lure image to open it full-screen over the page. Click the enlarged image to zoom in for detail, and press Escape or click outside it to close. The same works for catch photos in the community feed.

Question 20

Where can I buy a lure I like?

Accepted Answer

Open any lure page and use the Shop on Amazon link to find that lure. FishWise earns a small commission from qualifying Amazon purchases at no extra cost to you.

Question 21

Can I track which lures I own or which fish I have caught?

Accepted Answer

You can post catches to your profile and the community feed from the web with “Log a catch.” Tracking which lures you own — with a shopping list — and your private catch history with ownership details lives in the iOS app, tied to your account. On the web, the Tackle Box and Fish Cooler themselves are for browsing and reference.

Question 22

What is the community feed?

Accepted Answer

The Feed shows catches that anglers have chosen to share publicly. Browse what others are catching, open any catch for details, and visit angler profiles.

Question 23

Do I need an account to view the feed?

Accepted Answer

No — anyone can browse the feed and profiles. You only need to sign in to interact (like, comment, follow).

Question 24

How do I like, comment, or follow on the web?

Accepted Answer

Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email magic link. You can like a catch right from the feed by tapping its heart — no need to open it. Open any catch to add a comment, and visit an angler’s profile to follow them. Your activity is shared with the app, since it is the same account.

Question 25

How do I share my own catches?

Accepted Answer

You can now post catches right from the web. Sign in and choose “Log a catch” (from the account menu or the button on the Feed): add a photo, the species, optional details like length, weight, and lure, a caption, and your visibility (Public, Followers, or Private). Public catches appear in the web feed, on your profile, and in the iOS app. You can still share from the app too — it is the same account.

Question 26

How do location privacy controls work?

Accepted Answer

When you post a catch — on the web or in the app — you choose Exact, Approximate (about a 5-mile area), or Hidden for the location. The feed only ever shows the level of detail you chose. On the web, the photo’s embedded GPS data is also stripped automatically before upload, so your location is never leaked through the image file.

Question 27

How do I delete a catch I posted?

Accepted Answer

Open your catch and tap “Delete catch” (you’ll see this only on your own catches). Deleting removes the post, its photo, and all of its likes and comments everywhere — on the web and in the app — and cannot be undone.

Question 28

How do I report or block another angler?

Accepted Answer

While signed in, open a catch or comment menu to Report it (spam, harassment, hate speech, and so on), or open an angler’s profile to Block them. Blocking hides their content from you and stops interaction between your accounts.

Question 29

What language is allowed in posts and comments?

Accepted Answer

FishWise blocks content with hate speech, slurs, sexual content, threats, or extreme profanity. If a comment is rejected, rewrite it without that language. Keep it friendly — this community is about the joy of fishing.

Question 30

What is the FishWise Academy?

Accepted Answer

The Academy (under Learn) is a library of short fishing how-to videos — the same guides that ship in the app — covering weather and barometric pressure, finding fish in any lake, solunar timing, water temperature, scouting spots, and more.

Question 31

Do I need internet to watch the videos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Videos stream from YouTube and require a connection. They play in a pop-up player right on the page when you click one.

Question 32

Can I suggest a video topic?

Accepted Answer

Yes — email us through support and tell us what you would like to learn. We use suggestions to plan new guides; several categories are already in production.

Question 33

How do I sign in?

Accepted Answer

Go to Sign in and choose Apple, Google, or an email magic link. It is the same account as the iOS app, so everything stays in sync.

Question 34

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Account deletion is handled in the iOS app under Privacy & Security → Delete Account. It permanently removes your profile, shared catches, follows, likes, and comments, and cannot be undone.

Question 35

How is my data and privacy handled?

Accepted Answer

See our Privacy Policy for exactly what we collect and how it is used. In short: we only store what is needed to run your account and the community, and shared catches show only the location detail you chose.

Question 36

How do I get help or contact support?

Accepted Answer

Email support@apps4u2.com with what happened, the browser or device you were on, and what you were doing at the time. We typically respond within 24–48 hours.

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