Want to add convenience and simplicity to your boating? Are you looking for quick access to vital information, or simply want to learn more about the fish you love to catch? Then use these 11 apps and your boating will be safer, smarter, and more enjoyable than ever…
1. MYRADAR NOAA WEATHER RADAR
This app gives you useful weather information, with radar images that let you make informed decisions on your boating. Should you head in or tough out the rain? This app can help answer the question.
2. FISHIDY
You can use this program to get volumes of information related to fishing. From species tips to locations of boat ramps, this is an angler’s best friend. You’ll even be able to mark locations and track catches right on your phone.
3. FLICK FISHING
More of a game than a useful app, this fun addition to your phone will let you enjoy fishing no matter where you go. You can collect fish, add to your trophy, and select the perfect bait to become a champion digital angler.
4. IGFA Mobile
The International Game Fish Association is a top organization in the fishing and boating industry, and they have provided a handy app that lets you look at world records, plan a fishing trip, or find the nearest official weigh station if you think you have a record of your own.
5. PLAN2NAV
This app is perfect for planning your boating or fishing trip. It has charts and maps that display a wide variety of information, including wreck locations and sea conditions.
6. KNOT GUIDE
Every angler needs to be great at tying knots, and this app gives you detailed instructions on over 100 different ties. It has a section dedicated entirely to fishing knots, helping you become a more consistent angler.
7. NAVTRONICS BOATING
You can use this app to turn your device into a chart plotter, and is can be upgraded to for automatic routing based on your boat’s details and safety parameters.
8. SKIPPER
Although the free version is handy, the subscription version of this app is worth the price. It will give you waypoint functions, raster charts, and help you create and modify routes as you go.
9. FISHING CALENDAR
Using a massive amount of data, this app gives you advanced predictions on the best fishing times in your area. You can integrate the app into your maps for convenient information on the best nearby fishing.
10. HILTONS
You can combine the app with Hiltons’ website to load charts onto your device. You’ll be equipped with the same data that a professional fisherman would use, making you a more effective boater and angler.
11. FIRSTMATE
With tide charts, weather forecasts, barometric pressure data, and a sea of useful information, this is one of the most effective apps for saltwater boaters and anglers. It even features feeding times for your specific location.
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