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App Snapshot
Smart Fishing Spots is a free iPhone app from Salt Strong LLC built for inshore saltwater anglers who want to spend less time guessing and more time catching. It combines advanced analytics with crowd-sourced angler insights to pinpoint where feeding fish are most likely to be, taking into account the day, tide, and time. The app aims to help users target species commonly found inshore and to streamline trip planning with integrated mapping and forecasting tools.
Species You Can Target
- Snook
- Flounder
- Speckled trout
- Redfish
These are examples of gamefish the app highlights; suitability depends on your region and season.
Mapping Layers and Visuals
- The app’s proprietary Smart Spots (AI-driven) overlay
- 3D bathymetry and underwater contours
- High-resolution satellite imagery (4K)
- Seagrass bed outlines
- Oyster reef and bed indicators
Together these layers give you multiple perspectives on structure and habitat so you can locate productive areas quickly.
Smart Tides and Strike Scores
Smart Fishing Tides forecasts the best days and times to fish up to 14 days ahead. For each day it provides a strike score from 1 to 10 that represents the relative chance of success, letting you prioritize trips when conditions are most favorable.
Additional Tools and Export Options
- Weather and localized fishing forecasts
- Export functionality for compatible fish-finder/chartplotter units
- Route planning and track creation
- Enhanced mapping modes and viewing options
These tools help with trip preparation, navigation, and transferring routes to external electronics.
How It Predicts and What You Get
The app blends machine learning models with input from experienced anglers to generate its Smart Spots predictions. That hybrid approach aims to increase accuracy by using both data-driven patterns and human knowledge. While the app is free to install, unlimited use of Smart Fishing Spots and the Smart Fishing Tides feature requires an active Insider Club subscription.
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If you’re exploring other free mobile apps, one suggested alternative that sometimes appears alongside angling apps is an OTB-style horse-racing betting app (free).
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
