onWater

River-first fishing map with live USGS streamflow data, property boundaries, and AI-powered species ID.

CategoryItemonWater
BasicsPlatformiOS, Android
Fishing StyleFly Fishing, General
LanguageENGLISH
PriceFree tier covers access points, journal, and 2 monitored waters; onWater+ Plus is $49.99/yr (7-day free trial) for offline maps, private-land parcels, and full streamflow data; Pro tier is $89.99/yr and adds Garmin HD depth charts and wind maps.
PricingSubscription
DeveloperOnWater, LLC
Primary MarketUnited States
Estimated UsersUnsure
Core FeaturesSocial Sharing
Catch Log
Personal Spot Log
Weather
Fish ID
Standout FeaturesPublic Spot Map
Offline Maps
Regulations Lookup
Tide & Almanac
Badge Collection
Auto Capture
Gear Marketplace
Tournament Mode
Guide Booking
Hardware Integration
Wearable Support
Privacy FirstUnsure
AI Data Analysis
AI Spot FinderUnsure

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onWater

onWater

River-first fishing map with live USGS streamflow data, property boundaries, and AI-powered species ID.

User Feedback

Pros

  • Deep river/stream access data (100,000+ access points, USGS streamflow) that beats generic map apps for wading and float trips
  • Fish species habitat layer covers 100+ species, useful for planning by target fish
  • Angler Intelligence AI chat plus photo-based species ID and weight estimation is a genuinely differentiated feature
  • Free tier is still usable on its own: private waypoints, fishing journal, weather, and public access points without paying

Cons

  • Several users call the pricing rollout deceptive — the app feels free at first, then pushes a $49.99–$89.99/yr subscription once you're invested
  • Real-time water conditions beyond 2 favorite rivers/lakes require the paid tier
  • Coverage on smaller creeks and less-popular streams is still incomplete in places
  • Minor UI bugs reported (e.g., keyboard covering the AI chat input box), though the team has responded quickly to fix reports