ANGLERS ALMANAC
ANGLERS ALMANAC
YOUR CATCH INTO CITIZEN SCIENTIST DATA
The Anglers Almanac App will quickly become one of your favorite fishing tools! With just a snap of a picture, you’ll not only capture your catch but also contribute to vital citizen science efforts. It’s simple: take a photo, and the app automatically identifies your fish, records weather conditions, and logs the data for you – and for scientists working to improve fisheries management.
The best part? It’s as easy as doing what you already love – fishing and sharing your catches. By using the app, you’re directly participating in decisions that shape the future of fishing. Explore the new tools below and start making your mark today!
Anglers Almanac Features & Roadmap
Become a Citizen Scientist & Fish with a Purpose
The Anglers Almanac App will provide dockside landings data faster and more cost effective than the current State & Fed systems. It’s simple! See below for all tools active and currently being developed.
Anglers Almanac for TAG Louisiana
Taggers
🎣 Tagging Made Simple!
You can now use the Anglers Almanac App to enter your tagged fish with ease! While manual entry is still available through your TAG Louisiana account on the website, the app offers a faster, simpler experience.
⚠️ Important: You must be at your catch/release location to use the app. Why?
🧪 Automatic Environmental Tracking: When you record a tagged fish, the app logs real-time environmental conditions like salinity, water depth, air temperature, and more.
🐟 Better Fishing Insights: Understanding how conditions influence fish behavior can help you plan more successful trips.
🌦️ Real-Time Forecasting: The app’s machine learning tool uses your catch data along with weather forecasts to predict potential fishing success.
💬 Connect & Share: Open past captures to review conditions, and if you want, share them directly with your fishing friends within the app.
📲 Get Started Today! Follow the simple steps below and check out the screenshots at the bottom of this page to see how easy it is to turn your fishing trips into powerful citizen science contributions.
TAG Louisiana (Completed)
Taggers can again enter and review tag data on their mobile devices! See above. Tagged fish can now be entered with as few as 3 “clicks”. However, it must be done real time at the location of the tagging event. After the fact tagging data entry feature will be added at a later date for now you can still do that on the mobile website TAGLOUISIANA.
Instructions for Recording Tagged Fish via the APP:
1. You Must be a Registered Tagger with TAG Louisiana.
2. Download the Anglers Almanac App & Register (with the same login info as the TAG Louisiana site).
3. Select Tag Number.
4. Click (New Capture).
5. Tap Camera to Start.
6. Take a Photo of Tagged Fish (a site of Capture).
7. Pick (Use Photo).
8. Pick Species.
9. Select Length.
10. Click (SAVE CAPTURE).
For Red Snapper you will be asked 2 more questions:
1. Was Fish Released at the Surface, Vented and Released, or Released with Descending Device.
2. If you choose Descending Device, it will ask at what depth (30, 60 or 90 Feet?)
TAG It LA Red Snapper Tournament (Completed)
TAGitLA Tournament Anglers can also enter their catches via the App. The tournament is designed to collect information utilized in making fisheries management decisions, provide valuable scientific data, include key stakeholders, and demonstrate novel approaches to collecting data in real-time.
Fish ID (Completed)
The APP can now automatically identify over 140 fish species at a 95% accuracy level. Many Gulf of Mexico fish are relatively simple to identify (Red Drum), whereas others like snapper and grouper can be challenging, and accurate identification is critical for catch limits and quotas. If you want to participate in teaching the AI how to better ID fish go to the Fish Recognition Tab in the APP and enter fish photos. Learn more.
Fishing Analytics (2025)
📡 Smart Fishing Insights
With help from LDWF’s marine fish sampling data, anglers can now access easy-to-read reports and colorful heat maps. These tools provide insight into why, how, and where fish are caught. By linking environmental conditions with catch data, anglers can discover hotspots with high sport fish concentrations or schools of baitfish that attract larger predators.
🎯 Why It Matters:
🌊 Better Fishing Trips: Use the data to improve your fishing strategy.
📊 Science-Based Decisions: Contribute to research that helps manage fish populations.
🐠 Sustainable Fishing: Support efforts to protect Louisiana’s marine resources.
Fishing Forecast (2025)
🌤️ Fishing Forecast – Your Personal Guide to Better Fishing
When you use the app to record your catches, it also captures real-time atmospheric and hydrological data. This information enhances your personal fishing logs by tracking the conditions that influence fish feeding behavior.
Understanding these patterns helps anglers know when, where, and why they catch fish. Plus, the app’s advanced machine-learning tool uses this data along with weather forecasts to predict potential fishing success. Now you can plan your trips more effectively by knowing the best conditions for a great day on the water.
Fishing Professor (2024)
🧠 Meet the Fishing Professor – Your Data-Powered Fishing Guide
The Fishing Professor uses real-time data from Louisiana’s La Creel surveys to help you understand what kinds of fish were caught, where, and when. Want to target a specific species or explore a favorite marina? The app lets you filter your search to find exactly what you need.
Planning a trip in the next week or two? The Fishing Professor can guide your decisions with insights on recent catches, helping increase your chances of landing your target fish. Plus, this data supports more accurate fishery assessments and helps state and federal managers make informed policy decisions.
Fishing Professor Demo
Select a map view option and a date range.
Fishing Friends (Coming 2026)
Anglers can see what other anglers catch and can stay in touch with fellow users. Exchanging information about weather conditions, tides and what baits and techniques are working best. Anglers will be able to get real-time updates sent right to their dashboard via the app.
Traditional Info
Tides, current weather & solunar tables will also be available.
Automatic Fish Measurements (Fall 2025)
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ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Managing the future of fishing in Louisiana is a monumental task and in order for the RFRI to tackle fisheries, habitat, and coastal restoration projects, funding is required. Your contributions will greatly protect, enhance and maintain the Gulf Coast Marine Fishery through science, education and public involvement.
