Learn how to browse, search, and understand the fish species listed in our database - all based on your selected U.S. or Australian location.
What is the Species database?
The Species database shows the most popular fish species, including tuna, shark, snapper, bass, jacks, drum, trout, catfish, carp, & more, in your selected U.S. state or Australian territory. The list updates based on your set regulation location.
How are species organised?
- Grouped by list name:
We use a format that keeps related species together — broader fish category name first, followed by the specific type.
For example, instead of Greater amberjack, you'll see it listed as Amberjack, Greater. This helps you browse and compare similar species easily.
- Sorted alphabetically:
Species are grouped by the first letter of their list name for quick access.
- What’s visible on the list:
Each species entry shows:
- A photo
- Latin (scientific) name
- Water type (freshwater/saltwater/mixed)
- IUCN conservation status
How can I search for a species?
You can search using:
- Common name
- Latin name
- Synonyms
- List name format (e.g. "Trout, Rainbow" instead of "Rainbow Trout")
💡 Tip: Avoid typos and unnecessary spaces. For example:
- ✅ Smallmouth
- ❌ Smal mouth or Smalmouth
How many species are in the database?
We currently have a database of the 220 most popular fish species in North America and Australia.
Can’t find the species you’re looking for?
There are a few possible reasons:
- Typos or spacing errors
- Very local or uncommon names
- Species not yet added
- Species not available in your region
To make sure you're seeing the correct list of species, it’s important to set your Regulation location correctly. This determines which fish species and rules appear based on where you're fishing. Just tap the location marker icon in the top-right corner to view or change your Regulation location.
We’re working hard to expand the database. If your species is missing, scroll to the bottom of the search results and tap "Report missing species". This helps us prioritise which species to add next.