Fish Rules
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#1 fishing regulations app for USA Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, + Calif. + Bahamas
- Rating
- 3.3
- 1.9K ratings
- Downloads
- 568K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 28
- 2026 · v6.86.21
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About Fish Rules
Over 1,000,000 regulation views per month!
Saltwater recreational regulations for USA state and federal waters from Maine to Texas + California + The Bahamas! State marine regulations for California, Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Federal regulations for the Greater Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils.
Fish Rules is a new and innovative way to understand recreational saltwater fishing regulations! Enable location services, and Fish Rules App will tell you what regulations apply for your actual location.
Fish Rules simplifies saltwater fishing regulations into an easy to understand format. With a glance, know if a fish is in season, how many you can keep, how big they have to be, and more.
Fish Rules uses your phone's GPS and calendar to show only the regulations you need. No signal - No problem. Manually enter your latitude/longitude or select your fishing location to get the regulations you need.
Take a photo, log your fish - it's never been easier to track your catches!
Keep track of the fish you harvest and the ones you release in our intuitive Fish Log. Review your fish log to find patterns and improve your success on the water.
Crisp illustrations and great photos help you identify your catch. Swipe an image to see identification clues and additional photos.
Fish Rules App is NOT a lame pdf reader.
FEATURES
• The app is fully functional - tap regulations to get more detailed information
• Regulations are continuously updated.
• App is able to run entirely on your device - no signal needed.
• Location Filter: Use your phone's built in GPS or manually select your fishing spot to identify which regulations apply.
• Record harvested and released fish in an easy-to-use Fish Log
• Beautiful illustrations and photos are provided for each regulated species to improve your ability to accurately identify your catch. Turn your phone sideways to see larger images and identification clues.
SALTWATER RECREATIONAL REGULATIONS for
• South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Atlantic federal waters)
• Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf of Mexico federal waters)
• Greater Atlantic Federal Waters
• North Carolina state marine waters
• South Carolina state marine waters
• Georgia state marine waters
• Florida state marine waters
• Alabama state marine waters
• Mississippi state marine waters
• Louisiana state marine waters
• Texas state marine waters
• Connecticut state marine waters
• Delaware state marine waters
• Maine state marine waters
• Maryland state marine waters
• Massachusetts state marine waters
• New York state marine waters
• New Jersey state marine waters
• New Hampshire state marine waters
• RI Block Island
• Bahamian waters
• California state marine waters waters
Answers to the most common fishing regulations are provided in an intuitive, at-a-glance format:
• What is the bag limit and/or Vessel limit for the fish I just caught?
• What species are prohibited?
• When does season open or close for a particular species?
• When are circle hooks necessary?
• When is a dehooking device necessary?
• When is a venting tool necessary?
• How do I report the landing of a Highly Migratory Species?
Like Fish Rules on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/FishRulesApp
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/fishrulesapp
Saltwater recreational regulations for USA state and federal waters from Maine to Texas + California + The Bahamas! State marine regulations for California, Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Federal regulations for the Greater Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils.
Fish Rules is a new and innovative way to understand recreational saltwater fishing regulations! Enable location services, and Fish Rules App will tell you what regulations apply for your actual location.
Fish Rules simplifies saltwater fishing regulations into an easy to understand format. With a glance, know if a fish is in season, how many you can keep, how big they have to be, and more.
Fish Rules uses your phone's GPS and calendar to show only the regulations you need. No signal - No problem. Manually enter your latitude/longitude or select your fishing location to get the regulations you need.
Take a photo, log your fish - it's never been easier to track your catches!
Keep track of the fish you harvest and the ones you release in our intuitive Fish Log. Review your fish log to find patterns and improve your success on the water.
Crisp illustrations and great photos help you identify your catch. Swipe an image to see identification clues and additional photos.
Fish Rules App is NOT a lame pdf reader.
FEATURES
• The app is fully functional - tap regulations to get more detailed information
• Regulations are continuously updated.
• App is able to run entirely on your device - no signal needed.
• Location Filter: Use your phone's built in GPS or manually select your fishing spot to identify which regulations apply.
• Record harvested and released fish in an easy-to-use Fish Log
• Beautiful illustrations and photos are provided for each regulated species to improve your ability to accurately identify your catch. Turn your phone sideways to see larger images and identification clues.
SALTWATER RECREATIONAL REGULATIONS for
• South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Atlantic federal waters)
• Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf of Mexico federal waters)
• Greater Atlantic Federal Waters
• North Carolina state marine waters
• South Carolina state marine waters
• Georgia state marine waters
• Florida state marine waters
• Alabama state marine waters
• Mississippi state marine waters
• Louisiana state marine waters
• Texas state marine waters
• Connecticut state marine waters
• Delaware state marine waters
• Maine state marine waters
• Maryland state marine waters
• Massachusetts state marine waters
• New York state marine waters
• New Jersey state marine waters
• New Hampshire state marine waters
• RI Block Island
• Bahamian waters
• California state marine waters waters
Answers to the most common fishing regulations are provided in an intuitive, at-a-glance format:
• What is the bag limit and/or Vessel limit for the fish I just caught?
• What species are prohibited?
• When does season open or close for a particular species?
• When are circle hooks necessary?
• When is a dehooking device necessary?
• When is a venting tool necessary?
• How do I report the landing of a Highly Migratory Species?
Like Fish Rules on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/FishRulesApp
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/fishrulesapp
What’s new
Version 6.86.21 · Updated September 28, 2026
Library updates and fix display data format issues
User reviews
It does help ID your catch instantly as well as provide accurate information about rules applicable to all species. The best app available today. No doubts.
Dont leave home without it, As a professional fishing its like a Bible! Love it
A must for every salt water fisherman. Especially for Florida Mexican gulf.
So far so good, been using this app for a couple of years now
*update* captain of our charter confirmed the fishing regulations as stated on the app. 5* application! Just downloaded. Pictures are added for most fish i am interested in. Good links to verify seasons, limits and sizing. Only a 4 star because i haven't used it on the shore or boat yet. I will this weekend though! ...
My #1 go to for regulations
Frequently asked questions
What is Fish Rules?
Fish Rules is a new and innovative way to understand recreational saltwater fishing regulations.
How does Fish Rules work?
Fish Rules uses your phone's GPS and calendar to show only the fishing regulations you need. It can also run without a signal by manually entering your location.
Can Fish Rules track my catches?
Yes, Fish Rules allows you to take a photo and log your fish, making it easy to track your catches.
How can Fish Rules help improve my fishing success?
By reviewing your fish log, you can find patterns and improve your success on the water.
What features does Fish Rules app have?
Fish Rules app is fully functional, continuously updated, and can be used without a signal. It also has a location filter, fish log, and provides illustrations and photos for species identification.
Which locations are covered by Fish Rules?
Fish Rules covers saltwater recreational regulations for USA state and federal waters from Maine to Texas, including California and The Bahamas. It also includes state marine regulations for various states.
What information can I find in Fish Rules app?
Fish Rules provides answers to common fishing regulation questions, such as bag limits, prohibited species, opening/closing seasons, requirements for circle hooks, dehooking devices, venting tools, and reporting the landing of Highly Migratory Species.
How can I stay updated on Fish Rules?
You can like Fish Rules on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for more information and updates.
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