Free tools

Free tools from Angling Hubs

Scout the map, time the seasons, and plan your route. Every tool here is free, works on the web and in the Angling Hubs app, and needs no account to get started.

Fishing Spots
Browse 24,783 named waters, then read the state stocking record: species, size, and when.
Open Fishing Spots
River Explorer
Explore named rivers from USGS data. Filter by water type, with live flow where a gauge sits.
Open River Explorer
Boat Launches
Find public boat ramps on a map, with the water each one sits on.
Open Boat Launches
Fishing Campgrounds
Federal campgrounds where the agency lists fishing, with waterfront sites, boat ramps and water access marked.
Open Fishing Campgrounds
Route Planner
Drop stops on a map and watch distance and drive time add up. Export a GPX or share the link.
Open Route Planner
Everything Map
Listings, trails, spots, clubs and public land on a single full-screen map. Switch layers on and off, then tap any point for the details.
Open Everything Map
Fishing Clubs
Browse local clubs with meeting info and how to join, or start your own for free.
Open Fishing Clubs
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Photo ID
Point your camera at whatever you found and get a structured identification. No signup.
Open Photo ID
Gear Checklists
Printable, save-as-you-go packing lists. Tick items off and pull them up on your phone.
Open Gear Checklists
Skill Drills
Interactive 3D drills, one decision at a time. Pick wrong and you watch it fail, then learn why.
Open Skill Drills
Maintenance Schedules
Pick your equipment and get its full service schedule. Add your usage to turn intervals into dates.
Open Maintenance Schedules
Ask the Guide
Ask anything about where to go, gear, or conditions and get a straight answer. Free, no signup.
Open Ask the Guide
Fishing License Check
Pick your state, your age and whether you live there for a yes or no from the state's own rule, plus the next free fishing days.
Open Fishing License Check
Fishing Times
Major and minor solunar periods, sunrise, sunset and the moon for your exact spot, all week.
Open Fishing Times

Free to use, no paywall
No signup to get started
Built into the free Angling Hubs app

Fishing Clubs

Your crew deserves a home base

A free fishing club page in the directory, plus real member tools in the app. Set up in about a minute.

Roster & link invites
Group chat
Events & RSVPs
Live outing map

Start your fishing club Find your fishing club

Already in the directory

24 fishing clubs

Common questions

Free tools, answered.

Yes. Every tool listed here is free to use. There's no subscription and no paywall. They're part of how Angling Hubs stays useful whether or not you ever sign up.

No account is needed to start using the tools. A free account only adds syncing, so your saved spots and plans follow you across the web and the app.

Yes, every tool works in a mobile browser, and they're all built into the free Angling Hubs app too, so you can pull them up in the field.

Many of the tools are community-sourced, so the more locals add, the better they get. Look for the "add" option inside a tool, or get the app to contribute from the field.

Resources

More to explore

Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

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Simple Way to Cast a Fishing Rod
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Beginners Techniques for Casting
SCNaturalResources
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How to cast for the Beginner
Roland Martin Outdoors
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Casting Techniques - 5 Styles and Methods of Casting with your Fishing Rod
Thundermist Lure Company
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Casting - Fishing 101
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
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How to Cast a Baitcaster: Ultimate Guide for Beginners
Captain Billy