BuoyPilot
Elk Ridge Systems LLC Navigation iPhoneiPadiPod touch
BuoyPilot is a free Navigation app for iPhone and iPad by Elk Ridge Systems LLC. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated October 10, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 129 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 10
- 2026 · v1.0.8
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About BuoyPilot
BuoyPilot helps boaters discover lake hazards, report obstructions, check lake conditions, view fishing insights, and contribute to a growing community-powered lake safety map. Boating conditions can change fast. Stumps, rocks, shallow areas, debris, and other hazards may appear or become harder to see as water levels change. BuoyPilot gives lake users a simple way to mark hazards, view community reports, and improve awareness on the water. Add a report by placing a pin on a lake map, even when you are not nearby. Choose an icon such as a tree, rock, stump, or no-wake buoy, share how you know about it, and help confirm other reports. Community reports may be uncertain, outdated, or incomplete; they are not a substitute for safe navigation. Plan your time on the lake with helpful tools for weather radar, lake levels, bathymetry on supported lakes, marinas, fuel reports, day planning, and Fishing Intelligence. Fishing Intelligence can show known fish at supported lakes, current fishing outlooks, recommended approaches, lure and bait ideas, water clarity, fishing factors, and forecast windows. Free features include weather radar, bathymetry on supported lakes, basic forecasts, 3 AI fish IDs per month, and up to 25 saved catches. Optional BuoyPilot Pro features include up to 10 offline lakes, fishing zones on supported lakes, detailed weather and Day Planner, 50 AI fish IDs per month, and unlimited catch entries. BuoyPilot is community based and still growing. Always use caution, follow local regulations, and verify official boating, fishing, weather, and water-level information before making decisions on the water. BuoyPilot Pro Subscription BuoyPilot Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks Pro features including up to 10 offline lakes, fishing zones on supported lakes, detailed weather and Day Planner, 50 AI fish IDs per month, and unlimited catch entries. Pro Monthly: $4.99 per month Pro Annual: $39.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://buoypilot.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.0.8 · Updated October 10, 2026
Improved lake-map reliability and support for remote bathymetry, bridge, dam, and fishing-zone updates on supported lakes. Lake data and Smart Fishing Zone availability vary by lake; zones require BuoyPilot Pro. Always verify local conditions and use caution on the water.
App privacy
The developer, Elk Ridge Systems LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID
- Surroundings: Environment Scanning
- Other Data: Other Data Types
Used for: App Functionality
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