You caught it.Now cook it.
Identify a fish from a photo, keep a catch journal, and find recipes for the species you bring home. Start with 10 free fish IDs a month.
Every app helps you catch fish. Then you're on your own.
Forecast apps find the bite. Regulation apps tell you what you can keep. But the moment that actually matters has always belonged to a frantic one-handed search and a decade-old forum thread: standing at the cleaning table with a fish you don't quite recognize, wondering can I even eat this?
Catch 'N Bake exists for exactly that moment.
Snap
Take a photo of your catch, or pull one from your camera roll. That's the whole input.
Know
Get the species and scientific name, how confident the ID is, habitat notes, and a regulations summary with direct links to your state's official rules.
Cook
Get a hand-picked spread of recipes written for that exact fish, from a quick weeknight pan to a proper fish fry with sides.
Know what's on the end of your line.
Take a clear photo of your catch to get help identifying the species. Check the result against the fish in front of you before deciding what to keep.
- Species + scientific name from a single photo, with habitat notes.
- Honest confidence. A low-confidence ID never bluffs. You get the likely alternatives and pick, instead of trusting a guess.
- Regulations, summarized. Every ID includes a regulations overview and the app links out to the official rules for all 50 states.
10 free IDs every month · unlimited with Premium. Photo identification can be wrong. Confirm the species and current local rules before you keep a fish.
From this exact fish to dinner.
Not "fish recipes." Recipes for the fish in your cooler, written when you ask for them.
- Four to six recipes per catch, each with difficulty, a full ingredient list, and step-by-step instructions.
- Region-aware. Recipes lean into your local tradition across 11 American culinary regions. A redfish in Louisiana doesn't cook like a redfish in the Carolinas.
- The classic, always. Every spread includes a proper crispy fried fish with sides to match.
Your season, written down.
- One tap from ID to logbook. The photo and species carry straight over.
- The details that matter: spot, weather, temperature, bait, lure, weight, length, and your notes.
- Works offline. No signal at the flats? Entries queue and sync when you're back.
- Stats, a catch map, and a leaderboard to see your season take shape.
Show off what's biting.
- Share catches, cook photos, and recipes, with comments, likes, and saves.
- Groups for your species, your technique, your stretch of coast.
- Tools for a welcoming community. Report a post or block an account from the app.
The small things that add up.
Seasonal forecast
A monthly, location-aware read on what's biting, when to go, and what to throw. Free for everyone.
Rules at hand
Direct links to the official fishing regulations for all 50 states, right where you need them.
Badges & levels
Points for logging, cooking, and contributing. Climb from Newcomer to Legend.
Your spots stay yours
GPS metadata is stripped from photos before upload. Honey holes are sacred.
From the blog
Fishing around Tampa Bay and the Gulf
Identify your grouper, make sense of the tide, or find the county reef map before your next trip from St. Pete.
How to Read Tides and Current for Tampa Bay Snook →
How to Use the Pinellas Reef Map for a St. Pete Fishing Trip →
Straight answers, species by species.
Learn how your catch tastes and how to cook it, from Florida snook and red snapper to Pacific halibut. Browse all fish guides.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead has mild, sweet white meat. Learn what it tastes like, how to clean around the ribs, cooking ideas, and where to check Florida harvest rules.
Read the guide →Snook
Yes, you can eat legally harvested snook. Learn its mild, sweet taste, how to prepare skinless fillets, cooking ideas, and where to check Florida rules.
Read the guide →Redfish
Redfish has mild, firm meat. Learn how it tastes, how to prepare fillets or cook on the half shell, and where to check Florida harvest rules.
Read the guide →Gag Grouper
Gag grouper has thick, mild white fillets. Learn about taste, cleaning, sandwich and cooking ideas, and where to check current Florida grouper rules.
Read the guide →Black Drum
Can you eat black drum? Learn about flavor, preparing the fillets, parasites to check for, cooking methods, and current Florida harvest rules.
Read the guide →Spanish Mackerel
Spanish mackerel has a rich flavor. Learn how to keep it cold, prepare the fillets, choose a cooking method, and check current Florida harvest rules.
Read the guide →Red Grouper
Red grouper has mild, sweet meat with a firm flake. Compare it with gag grouper, prepare the fillets, and choose a way to cook your catch.
Read the guide →Pacific Halibut
Halibut has mild, sweet meat and a firm flake. Compare Pacific and California halibut, learn how to portion fillets, and choose a cooking method.
Read the guide →American Red Snapper
American red snapper has mild, sweet flesh. Learn identification clues, how it differs from vermilion snapper, and ways to cook fillets or a whole fish.
Read the guide →
Free where it counts. Premium when you're hooked.
Everything above works on the free tier. Premium removes the ceilings.
Free
Everything you need to cook tonight's catch
- 10 fish IDs every month
- 25 catch journal entries
- 10 saved recipes
- Full community access & seasonal forecast
Premium
For the every-weekend angler
- Unlimited fish IDs
- Unlimited journal entries
- Unlimited saved recipes & collections
- Unlimited groups & photo sharing
Premium pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe.
Version 1.1.0 is now available. A feed of fish and food, Following, angler profiles, and more cooking tools. See what’s new or update on the App Store.
Fishing app questions, answered.
Can I identify a fish from a photo?
Yes. Take or upload a clear photo in Catch 'N Bake to get a suggested species identification. Review the result against your fish and correct it if needed. Keep the fins, tail, and body markings visible in the photo.
Is Catch 'N Bake free?
The free app includes 10 photo identifications per calendar month, up to 25 catch journal entries, and 10 saved recipes. Optional Premium subscriptions remove those limits. Check current prices in the app before subscribing.
How do I find a recipe for the fish I caught?
Identify your catch in the app, then explore recipes for that species. You can also start with our free fish taste and cooking guides, including snook, red snapper, and Pacific halibut.
Can the app tell me whether I can keep a fish?
Use the identification and regulation links as a starting point. Confirm the species, location, season, and applicable harvest requirements with the official fisheries agency before keeping a catch. A photo identification does not establish that a fish is legal to keep.
Do you have a guide for Pacific halibut in Canada?
Yes. Our Pacific halibut guide includes original catch photos from off Port Renfrew, British Columbia, preparation ideas, and links to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Check the official rules for the waters where you plan to fish.
What can I save in my fishing journal?
Keep catch photos, species, length, weight, bait, location, and trip notes together. Use those details to remember what worked and revisit earlier catches.
Can I log a catch without cell service?
Catch logging works offline and syncs when your connection returns. Photo identification and new recipe requests need an internet connection.
What is new in version 1.1.0?
Version 1.1.0 brings a feed of shared catches, recipes, and food photos, along with Following, angler profiles, and filters for species, area, and time. It is available on the App Store. Read the release notes for the full feature list.
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