Fishy User Guide

Welcome to Fishy - your personal fishing journal that helps you track catches, manage gear, and discover insights about your fishing adventures. All your data stays private on your device.

Getting Started

First Launch

When you first open Fishy, you'll be greeted with a subscription screen. Fishy offers:

• Free Trial - Try all features before subscribing
• Monthly Subscription - Flexible month-to-month access
• Yearly Subscription - Best value with annual billing

Already subscribed? Tap Restore Purchases to restore your subscription on a new device.

Navigation

Fishy uses a simple 5-tab navigation at the bottom of the screen:

Tab	Icon	Purpose
Add	Plus (+)	Log a new catch
Catches	List	View all your catches
Gear	Wrench	Manage equipment
Statistics	Chart	View analytics and insights
Profile	Person	Settings and preferences

Logging Catches

Tap the Add tab (plus icon) to log a new catch. You can record as much or as little detail as you like.

Basic Information

• Date & Time - When did you catch the fish? Defaults to now, but you can change it.
• Species - Select from pre-loaded species or add your own custom species.
• Weight - Enter the weight in your preferred units (kg or lbs).
• Length - Enter the length in your preferred units (cm or inches).

Fishing Method

Choose from 8 fishing styles:

• Fly Fishing
• Nymph Fishing
• Dry Fly Fishing
• Streamer Fishing
• Spinning
• Trolling
• Jigging
• Ice Fishing
• Other

Catch Status

Toggle whether you released or kept the fish. You can set your default preference in Profile settings.

Adding Photos

Capture the moment with photos:

• Take Photo - Use your camera to capture the catch
• Choose from Library - Select existing photos from your device

You can add multiple photos per catch. If your photos contain location data (GPS), Fishy can automatically extract this information.

Location

Record where you caught the fish:

• Auto-detect - Use your current GPS location
• Manual entry - Enter the location name yourself

Location details include: location name, GPS coordinates, water body type, region and country, and personal notes about the spot.

Weather Conditions

Track the conditions when you caught the fish:

• Auto-fetch - Fishy uses Apple WeatherKit to get current weather at your location
• Manual entry - Enter weather details yourself

Weather data tracked: temperature, weather conditions, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, and water temperature.

Gear Used

Record what equipment you used:

• Select a Rig - Choose from your pre-configured gear combinations
• Select Individual Gear - Pick specific rod, reel, line, and lure/fly

Notes

Add any additional observations, techniques used, or memories about the catch.

Saving Your Catch

Tap Save to store your catch. It will appear in your Catches list and be included in your statistics.

Managing Your Catches

Tap the Catches tab (list icon) to view all your logged catches.

Catches List

Each catch card displays:

• Photo thumbnail (or fish icon if no photo)
• Species name
• Weight and length
• Date caught
• Temperature (if recorded)
• Status badges showing if released, has weather data, or location tagged

Sorting & Filtering

Sort options: Newest first (default), Oldest first

Filter by: Species, Fishing style, or combine multiple filters. Clear all filters with one tap.

Viewing Catch Details

Tap any catch to see full details including photo gallery, complete measurements, location with map preview, weather summary, gear used, your notes, and photo metadata.

Editing & Deleting

From the catch detail view, tap Edit to modify any information. Delete by swiping left on the catch in the list or from the detail view. A confirmation dialog will appear before deletion.

Sharing a Catch

From the catch detail view, tap the Share button. Customize what to include: location information, photos, and gear details. Share via Messages, Email, social media, or any other iOS sharing option.

Gear Library

Tap the Gear tab (wrench icon) to manage your fishing equipment.

Adding Gear

Add individual pieces of equipment with details like:

• Name - What you call this item
• Type - Rod, Reel, Line, Lure, Fly, Hook, or Other
• Brand - Manufacturer
• Model - Specific model name/number
• Specifications - Technical details
• Purchase Date - When you bought it
• Notes - Additional information
• Photo - Add a photo of the gear

Gear Types

Type	Examples
Rod	Fly rods, spinning rods, casting rods
Reel	Fly reels, spinning reels, baitcasters
Line	Fly lines, braided line, monofilament
Lure	Spoons, spinners, jigs, plugs
Fly	Dry flies, nymphs, streamers
Hook	Single hooks, treble hooks
Other	Leaders, tippet, accessories

Rigs

Rigs are pre-configured combinations of gear for specific fishing styles. Instead of selecting individual items each time you log a catch, select a rig to quickly record all your equipment.

Creating a Rig

1. Go to the Rigs section in Gear Library
2. Tap Add Rig
3. Name your rig
4. Select the fishing style
5. Choose components: Rod, Reel, Line, Lure or Fly
6. Add a description (optional)
7. Add a photo (optional)
8. Save

Statistics & Analytics

Tap the Statistics tab (chart icon) to explore insights about your fishing activity.

Overview

Your statistics dashboard with key metrics: total catches, unique species caught, success metrics, and fishing frequency trends.

Personal Records

Trophy-style cards celebrating your achievements:

Record	What It Tracks
Heaviest Catch	Your biggest fish by weight
Longest Fish	Your record length
Most Catches	Most productive species/location
Best Location	Highest catch count at a spot
Best Gear	Most successful equipment
Best Day	Most catches in a single day
Best Month	Most productive month
Best Year	Most productive year

Gear Analytics

See which equipment performs best:

• Performance Ranking - Gear ranked by catch count
• Success Rate - How effective each piece of gear is
• Filter by Type - View analytics for specific gear types

Top performers are highlighted with gold, silver, and bronze badges.

Location Heatmap

An interactive map showing your fishing spots with satellite imagery, color-coded markers (green to red based on catch count), and tap-to-view location details.

Weather Analytics

Discover weather patterns that lead to success: best fishing temperature, productive conditions, wind patterns, pressure trends, and water temperature correlations.

Memory Lane

A timeline view of your fishing journey: catches on this date in previous years, milestones and achievements, year selector, and chronological timeline.

Exporting Statistics

Format	Description
PDF Report	Professional document with charts and statistics
CSV Data	Spreadsheet format for detailed analysis
Shareable Cards	Social media-ready images

Profile & Settings

Tap the Profile tab (person icon) to customize your experience.

Preferences

Unit System

Setting	Weight	Length	Temperature
Metric	kg	cm	Celsius
Imperial	lbs	inches	Fahrenheit

Language

Available languages: English, Suomi (Finnish). Changes require an app restart.

Default Catch & Release

Toggle on to set "Released" as the default when logging new catches.

Manage Species

Access the species database to browse, search, add custom species, edit, and view scientific names and categories.

Data Management

Export All Data

Create a backup of your entire fishing journal: all catches and photos, gear library, locations, custom species, and settings. The export can be saved or shared.

Privacy & Data

Your Data Stays Private

Fishy is designed with privacy as a core principle:

• 100% Local Storage - All data is stored on your device
• No Cloud Sync - Your information never leaves your phone
• No Account Required - No email or personal information collected
• No Tracking - We don't track your usage or location history

Location & Weather

• Location services are only used when you explicitly request them
• Weather data is fetched only when you tap to get current conditions
• You can always enter location and weather manually instead

Photos

• Photos are stored locally on your device
• EXIF data (GPS, date) is only extracted if you choose to use it
• Photos are never uploaded to any server

Thank you for using Fishy! Tight lines!