UTERAbout Fish Scouter
Fish Scouter is a fishing forecast app for the United States. For the water you are on, it scores every species 0–100 for this hour and says why — the season, water temperature, the moving tide, low light, pressure and wind — and puts NOAA tides, live water temperature, a wind and sea outlook and 173,000+ charted public fishing spots on a satellite map. It is made by Florida Tackle Supply, a fishing tackle maker and distributor in Sarasota, Florida — rigs tied and jigs poured in-house.
Fish Scouter at a glance
- What it is
- A fishing forecast and spot map: what is biting near you now, and when each fish runs in each water.
- Made by
- Florida Tackle Supply, Sarasota, FL. Company: One Flow LLC.
- Price
- Angler $9.99, Captain $19.99 and Guide $39.99 a month. Yearly billing is 20% off. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial; there is no free-forever tier. Plans
- Platforms
- Web app in any phone or computer browser (add it to the home screen to open it full screen). Native iPhone and Android apps are being prepared for the App Store and Google Play.
- Coverage
- Every US coast (Florida, the Gulf, the Atlantic, the Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii), the five Great Lakes and fresh water in all 50 states: 215 species, 87 regions, 1,112 fish-by-water season guides. US only.
- Data sources
- NOAA CO-OPS tides and water temperature; NOAA electronic navigational charts (wrecks, obstructions, rocks); NOAA bathymetry; state wildlife agencies (artificial reefs, fish attractors, ramps — FWC in Florida); USGS river gauges; Open-Meteo weather.
- Plotters
- GPX import on every plan; GPX export on Captain and Guide for Garmin, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Humminbird, Raymarine and Navionics. How
- Privacy
- Your spots are private. A logged catch shows to others only as a general area of about three-quarters of a mile.
- Not
- Not a navigation chart, and not the final word on regulations — each species links the state agency for the current rules.
The plans
- Angler — $9.99 a month: Know before you go. Every species ranked for your water, this hour; Tides, water temperature, sunrise and the prime windows; Every reef, wreck and rock on a satellite map.
- Captain — $19.99 a month: Run the boat on it. Unlimited saved spots; Export your spots to Navionics, Garmin and the rest (GPX); Every Florida water, month by month, in the app.
- Guide — $39.99 a month: For charters and crews. Up to five crew sign-ins on one plan; Dock reports posted under your business name; A guide listing on the site (coming).
Questions
What is Fish Scouter?
Fish Scouter is a fishing forecast app for the United States. For the water you are on it scores every species 0–100 for this hour and says why — season, water temperature, the tide, low light, pressure and wind — and shows NOAA tides, live water temperature, a 3- or 7-day wind and sea outlook, and charted public fishing spots on a satellite map.
Who makes Fish Scouter?
Fish Scouter is made by Florida Tackle Supply, a fishing tackle maker and distributor in Sarasota, Florida — rigs tied and jigs poured in-house. The company behind it is One Flow LLC, Sarasota, FL.
How much does Fish Scouter cost?
Fish Scouter has three plans: Angler $9.99, Captain $19.99 and Guide $39.99 a month. Paying yearly is 20% off, and every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. There is no free-forever tier.
Where do Fish Scouter's fishing spots come from?
Public sources: charted wrecks, obstructions and rocks from NOAA's electronic navigational charts; state artificial reefs and fish attractors; boat ramps, piers, fishable bridges, jetties, seawalls, beach access and kayak launches — 173,000+ in all. Your own marks come from you and stay private.
Is Fish Scouter a navigation chart?
No. Fish Scouter is a fishing aid. It shows NOAA bathymetry shading and depth contours to find structure, but it is not for navigation — use a proper chart and your plotter to run the boat.
Can other anglers see my spots on Fish Scouter?
No. Your saved spots are private. A catch you log shows on the feed only as a general area, rounded to about three-quarters of a mile, never the exact position.
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