Whether you are a weekend fisherman or a sport fishing enthusiast, the Fishbrain can transform your lake or river experience. This app combines technology, real-time data, and an active community of anglers to help you discover where the fish are most active—and which lures are working best at that exact moment.
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What does Fishbrain do?
Fishbrain is much more than just a fishing map. It uses artificial intelligence, weather, lunar, and atmospheric pressure data, as well as real-time reports from other anglers, to predict the best times and places to fish. You can also record your own catches, see what others are catching in your area, and even discover rare species that have appeared near you.
Main features
- Fishing heat map: Shows areas with the highest fish activity based on recent catches.
- Daily fishing forecast: Indicates the best times to fish based on factors such as moon phase, water temperature and pressure.
- Digital fishing diary: Record your catches with photos, location, bait used and fish size.
- Global community: Share your achievements and see tips from thousands of anglers around the world.
- Species identification: The app helps you recognize the type of fish you caught, with detailed information.
Compatibility
Fishbrain is available for both Android (on the Google Play Store) as for iOS (on the App Store). It works well on modern smartphones and can also be partially accessed through the website, although the full experience is available on the mobile app.
How to use Fishbrain
- Download the app and create a free account (with email or social networks).
- Allow location access to see data for your region.
- On the home screen, check the fishing index of the day and the heat map.
- Tap anywhere on the map to see recent captures at that location.
- After fishing, record your catch with a photo, species, bait and weight.
- Use the filters to search for specific tips (e.g., “sea bass,” “saltwater,” “artificial bait”).
Free or paid?
Fishbrain offers:
- Free version: With access to the base map, daily forecast and community.
- Fishbrain Pro (paid): Unlocks detailed depth maps, advanced forecasts, no ads, and exclusive fishing planning tools. Costs around R$ 25–35 per month, with a 7-day free trial.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- Active community that feeds data in real time.
- Accurate predictions based on science and collective experience.
- Intuitive and visually appealing interface.
- Great for beginners and experienced alike.
Disadvantages:
- Some essential features require a Pro subscription.
- In remote areas, data may be limited (depending on local community activity).
- Battery consumption can be high with GPS active for a long time.
Usage tips
- Always update your fishing diary — the more you record, the better the app learns your style.
- Follow fishermen in your area to receive alerts about recent catches.
- Use airplane mode with the map downloaded if you are going to areas with no signal.
- Combine the app's forecasts with your local knowledge—technology complements, but doesn't replace, experience.
Overall rating
With more than 15 million users globally, Fishbrain has an average rating of 4,7/5 on the App Store and 4,5/5 on Google Play. Fishermen particularly praise the accuracy of the forecasts and the usefulness of the heat map. Many report a significant increase in catches after starting to use the app regularly.
If you want to skip luck and fish more strategically, Fishbrain is a powerful—and fun—tool that fits your budget. Ideal for those who take fishing seriously but also want to connect with a community that shares the same passion.
