MyFishingBuds connects you with anglers near you, helps you plan and share trips, and keeps someone in the loop every time you head out on the water.
FIND YOUR FISHING CREW
• Match with local anglers by target species, fishing style, skill level, and availability
• Post an open trip or join someone else's
• Message your buddies and build your fishing network
• Flip on "Open to Fish Now" when you want company on short notice
FISH SAFER WITH FLOAT PLANS
• File a float plan before you launch and share a live GPS track
• A friend or emergency contact always knows where you are and when you're due back
• Automatic alerts if you don't check in on time
• Tracking keeps recording with your screen off and catches up after dead zones
• Float plans, GPS tracking, and SOS are free for everyone.
EVERYTHING ON ONE LIVE MAP
• Drop and save your own waypoints
• Find nearby bait shops
• Browse thousands of public boat ramps nationwide
• Share waypoints with your crew in real time
LOG EVERY CATCH
• Keep a personal catch journal
• Identify your catch with photo-based Fish ID
• Learn with species and technique guides
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
• Fishing license costs, types, and rules for all 50 states
• Bag and size limits for popular species
• Real-time conditions and an AI Trip Planner for the best bite windows
MyFishingBuds PRO
Every angler gets 14 days of Pro free. Pro unlocks unlimited trip hosting and messaging, the AI Trip Planner with real-time Bite Score, unlimited Fish ID, private waypoints, an AI catch journal and tackle log, a catch heatmap, lifetime stats, and a Pro badge. $12.99/month or $129.99/year. Prefer free? Core features and the full safety toolkit are always included.
Whether you're new to an area, looking for a boat partner, or just tired of fishing solo, MyFishingBuds helps you find the right people and get out on the water — safely.
Download MyFishingBuds and never fish alone again. Tight lines!
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What's New in 1.6.4
• Run tournaments from your phone — club officers can now create a tournament right in the app: pick the format, dates, and bag limit in
a few taps.
• Control your photos — a new setting lets you choose whether your catches can be featured by MyFishingBuds.
• Smoother club management — cleaner member list and controls, plus a fix for a layout issue on Android.
• Stability fixes and polish
Version 1.6.4
The developer, MATTHEW D SHERMAN, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
MATTHEW D SHERMAN
Size
59.6 MB
Category
Sports
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
English
Age Rating
18+
18+
This app is rated 18+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.