Florida & Georgia - Fish Rules App

Our new fish regulations app is finally in the app store.*Check it out:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fish-rules-2012-edition/id507943671?ls=1&mt=8

It is $0.99 and provides recreational saltwater regulations for federal and state waters from North Carolina to Texas. It is a TOTALLY new way to check fish regulations.*

Read more on our web page at:
www.fishrulesapp.com

Very cool app, well worth the .99 cents!

GREAT!!! A new way to drop my phone in the water!!! YAY!!!

Seriously though, looks like a pretty cool app. I spent a few hours on the lake the other day trying to download a 5 bajillion mb pdf of Ga's regs b/c we caught a fish I was unsure of the limits/season.

Downloading it now. I might even get to go fishing once or twice this year. Maybe I'll even catch a fish and get to use it. Hey, a man can dream, right?

Awesome. Good job.

Cool app I just downloaded it, but not to be a dick but one of the first fish I look at( black seabass) was wrong. It says there is no season and a 15 fish limit which I believe to be not up to date with current regs.

Cool app I just downloaded it, but not to be a dick but one of the first fish I look at( black seabass) was wrong. It says there is no season and a 15 fish limit which I believe to be not up to date with current regs.

It depends on where you're fishing. e.g. state waters in Florida, the bag limit is 15 and there is no season. Federal waters (SAFMC) the bag limit is 5 and the season is closed until 5/31. The app has both of these regulations in there.

01bigjon - where are you? Are you in state or Federal waters? Use the in-app feedback option on the dashboard if you think the regulations are wrong. I'm 99.99% confident the app is correct.

Nice App! I've been using it to teach my wife about different fish. Well worth the price. Thanks.

Any plans for the Android or Windows Phone platforms?

Plans are in the works for Android and Windows.

Can I download it on an Ipad?

Yes, it works on iPad.

Will it work with no cell service or does it have to access a data base to bring info up?

EODContender - Great Question. Fish Rules works even when you have no cell service. If you have cell service the phone's GPS is used to filter the regulations appropriate for your actual location. If no cell service, you can manually enter your location using lat/long or by manually selecting what regions you are in (e.g., Gulf of Mexico Federal Water).

I alway encourage people to play around with the Location tab at the bottom of the app. On the Locations Tab you have three options:
(1) "My Actual Location" - this is the default setting, and it uses your phone's GPS to filter the regulations appropriate for your actual location.
(2) "Select Locations Manually" - under this tab you can enter your GPS coordinates (if no cell signal) or you can manually select your region. This is the option you need when you have no cell service. Because we have this option, it means the app totally works on an iTouch.
(3) Select by Map - you need a cell signal to use this option. If you have cell service then you can scroll around in a map until you get where you want to go fishing, then you can see the regulations for that location.

We are fishermen, and we've been testing this app for months in real-world conditions. I would love to hear your feedback if you download the app.

Will it work with no cell service or does it have to access a data base to bring info up?

Just downloaded it on my wife's iPad, now we need an android version for my phone please. Great app

I downloaded it and then spent some time roaming around the site and agree that it is the best rules and regulations site I have seen.

It is nice to hear the positive feedback. You can send us comments directly through our webpage:
www.fishrulesapp.com

Just downloaded the app, hope to use it this weekendin the Keys

When you download the app be sure to create an account so you can use the fish log.

Great App!! Bumpinit!!

If you're headed offshore be sure to download Fish Rules.
www.fishrulesapp.com

so when is the android version coming out?

We are working on the Android version. If you like us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/FishRulesApp
or if you send us feedback from our web page
www.fishrulesapp.com
we'll be sure to let you know as soon as the Android version is out.

Great app thanks!

Just $0.99 to stay up to date on fishing regulations, and the app is so smart it shows the regulations appropriate for your location.
www.fishrulesapp.com

Very Nice! Much better than the app I've been using.

Cool app. Just loaded it, going to have to show the guys at work...

We really would like to hear constructive criticism, so if you've downloaded the app use the Feedback button on the Dashboard tab to send us your comments. Or you can send us comments through our web page:
www.fishrulesapp.com

Be sure to download the update in the App Store.
Interesting to hear all the confusion about grouper regulations in Monroe County. Nice think about Fish Rules is that it uses your phone's GPS to filter the regulations appropriate to your location. Check it out - for $0.99 you can't go wrong.
www.fishrulesapp.com

When new regs come out in 2013 will the current app be updated or will we have to purchase again?

Be sure to download the update from the App Store.
Easiest way to keep up with changing regulations!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fish-rules-2012-edition/id507943671?ls=1&mt=8

JimandSue60 - because it takes so much work to keep the regulations updated, we intend on having an annual version, and each annual version will be maintained up to date for that year. But, we are working on a sponsorship deal that could result in the app being free.

When new regs come out in 2013 will the current app be updated or will we have to purchase again?

Make sure you have the latest regulations. In Fish Rules, go to the
Dashboard, tap Update Regulations, and if you see a red button with
"Outdated" in it then touch the button to get the latest regulations.
If you see a blue button with "Current" in it then you have the most up to date regulations.

Great app -,very useful, and easy.

Constructive criticism: I like the fish log feature, but dont like that youre locked in to the location based on where you are when you're logging something in. So if i catch fish 15 miles into the backcountry, and want to log them in when I get back to the dock, itvwill appear as if those fish were caught at the dock. Anyway you could allow the location tonbe adjusted?

MjRabs, great suggestion. You can manually set your location using the map option or the GPS coordinates option, then log your fish, which will result in the spot you set. I know we can improve the fish log. Keep the comments coming.

Any news on the android version release date?

I use it and have been showing it to friends.....very good app.I like the detailed pics and descriptions that actually show the difference betwenn such fish as the lesser/greater AJ, Almaco jack, etc....

A new update is available for Fish Rules 2012 Edition in the App Store. This update has several improvements, and it works on the iPhone 5.

Check out this video about Fish Rules App
http://youtu.be/prkVL_P-4Tk

Looks pretty slick..will have to check it out for sure.

Fish Rules App 2012 version is free through the rest of 2012. If you fish in state or federal waters between North Carolina and Texas you should try it out!

Fish Rules App 2012 version is free through the rest of 2012. If you fish in state or federal waters between North Carolina and Texas you should try it out!

Do you have something to do with this app? If so, could you please explain to me why it says "Open Season" for red snapper in FL waters all year long? ;? As far as I know it should be only June and part of July. Thanks.

Pioneer180 - This is one of the most commonly misunderstood regulations in Florida. Red Snapper are open year around in Florida Atlantic State Waters
(see http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/snappers/atlantic-snapper/ )

Fish Rules App shows recreational saltwater fishing regulations for state and federal waters from North Carolina to Texas. By default, Fish Rules App shows regulations appropriate for your actual location - if you are in state waters then it shows state regulations. If you are in federal waters, it shows federal regulations. So, if you check red snapper regulations and you are on land on the east coast of Florida then Fish Rules will show red snapper as open all year (because they are).

If you are on Florida's gulf coast, then Fish Rules will show regulations appropriate for Florida Gulf State waters.

Watch this video to see how to manually set your location in Fish Rules App:
http://youtu.be/ydlHyyE_nIY

I hope this helps.

Do you have something to do with this app? If so, could you please explain to me why it says "Open Season" for red snapper in FL waters all year long? ;? As far as I know it should be only June and part of July. Thanks.

...and you are on land on the east coast of Florida ....

You are right. It is confusing. I see now that it changes once you move to Federal waters. Good to know that I can catch a red snapper within 3 miles of coast which could be near 500' deep here in our Palm Beach area waters :grin:

Also waiting for that Android version!

windows version would be nice also!

When does the 2013 app come out?

This app doesn't work for me if there is no wifi (iTouch). Actually it crashes every time I open it outside of wifi :( I thought it is suppose to dowload regulations and use those offline (at least last location). Is there's anyway around this? Otherwise is totally useless in my boat. :(

Here is a link to the 2013 version
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fish-rules-2013/id597875361?ls=1&mt=8

We're beta testing the droid version now. Should be out soon. The iTouch issue should be fixed in the 2013 version.

I just downloaded the new version since you may recall I emailed you about all the fish species showing closed seasons. It was the 2012 version. ;)