FishingBC

Name: FishingBC
Rating: 4.5625 (439 reviews)
Author: Sport Fishing Institute of BC

British Columbia's tidal (saltwater) sport fishing app.

"FishingBC" is the official app for tidal (saltwater) sport fishing in British Columbia, featuring regulations, catch logs, weather forecasts, and more, designed for anglers and created in partnership with key fishing organizations. It enhances fishing experiences by providing up-to-date information on licenses, closures, and species identification to optimize your fishing adventures in BC's waters.

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By: Sport Fishing Institute of BC

Downloads: 31,291

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Rating: 4.56

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Version: 2.6.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-23)

Version code: 101599

Creation date: 2017-08-17

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

Size: 117.56M

Email: in*****@SportFishing.BC.ca

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Google Play Store

Updated: 10 hours ago

Ranking

# 317,239 ▲ 88

User reviews

Pros

Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface.
Up-to-date regulations and tide information accessible at fingertips.
Handy map function combined with regulations and catch logs.
Offers a better alternative to the confusing government website.
Consolidates multiple sources of information (regs, weather) into one app.

Cons

Issues with saving settings and preferences (e.g., map settings).
Fish identification feature needs improvement.
Some regulations do not display correctly or clearly.
Inconsistent app performance across different devices and after updates.
Requires user to re-enter map preferences each time the app is opened.

Most mentioned

Need for an offline mode for map settings.
Fish identification and regulations clarity are lacking.
Frequent updates causing delays in app usage.
Problems with usability on certain devices or versions.
Desire for a more tailored experience based on user location.

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User reviews

Much easier to read than the messy government website. Now if you could join forces with say navionics to create sonar charts and tides/ currents combined with area maps and regulations, you'd really have something ...