What is the best fish identification app?

Fish Identifier uses advanced AI vision to recognize fish species from a single photo. Whether you caught it, spotted it at the market, or saw it on a snorkel trip, the app returns the common name, scientific name, family, habitat, diet, behavior, edibility, and conservation status — plus regional fishing regulations.

How accurate is AI fish identification?

Fish Identifier returns a confidence score with every identification so you always know how certain the AI is. The model is tuned on a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species worldwide and includes distinguishing features (body shape, fins, colors, scales) so you can verify the match yourself.

Can I track my catches with Fish Identifier?

Yes. Every identification can be saved as a catch with the photo, date, location, and water type. Your catch log is fully private, syncs across your devices via iCloud, and can be sorted by date, species, family, or water type.

What information do I get when I scan a fish?

Each scan delivers 30+ data points: common and scientific name, family, taxonomic order, average size and weight, lifespan, body shape, colors, fins, scales, distinctive features, habitat, depth range, water type, behavior, migration, diet, predators, conservation status, threats, fishing seasons and methods, regulations, edibility, geographic range, native regions, and cultural significance.

Does Fish Identifier work for both freshwater and saltwater fish?

Yes. Fish Identifier covers freshwater, saltwater, and brackish species from rivers, lakes, oceans, and reefs around the world — from bass and trout to mahi-mahi, tuna, salmon, and tropical reef species.

What fish is mackerel?

Mackerel is an oily, strong-flavored saltwater fish rich in omega-3s, often grilled or smoked.

Scomber scombrus

Taste & texture

Rich, oily, and pronounced. Best fresh, cut by acid like lemon or vinegar.

Water type

Saltwater

Common uses

Grilled
Smoked
Cured (as in sushi saba)

Not sure what you’ve got?

Snap a photo and the Fish Identifier app names the exact species — with 30+ facts on habitat, diet, and edibility.

Identify a fish free

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