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Privacy & Location Data

No. Your exact catch locations are private and only visible to you.

Location data in FishComp is used for:

  • Personal Records - Track where you've caught fish for your own reference
  • Competition Boundaries - Verify that catches are within competition zones (if applicable)
  • Weather & Conditions - Provide relevant weather and tide information
What others can see:
  • Your catch photo (if you share it)
  • Species, length, and weight
  • Date and time of catch
What remains private:
  • Exact GPS coordinates
  • Precise catch location on the map
  • Your fishing spots

Competition organizers can only verify that your catch was made within the competition's defined boundaries. They cannot see your exact fishing spot or GPS coordinates.

Location data storage depends on your Location Privacy setting in the app:

  • Track My Spots - Coordinates stored securely, only visible to you
  • Competition Only - Coordinates used for boundary check, then immediately discarded
  • Disabled - No location data is ever stored

We do not sell, share, or provide your location data to third parties. Even competition organizers cannot see your exact coordinates.

Yes! FishComp gives you full control over your location data through Location Privacy settings. In the app, go to Profile > App Settings > Location Privacy to choose:

Track My Spots
Stores exact coordinates for personal reference. Great for tracking your favorite fishing spots. Recommended
Competition Only
Location used to verify competition boundaries, then discarded. Coordinates are NOT stored in database.
Disabled
No location collected or stored. Note: Cannot join competitions that require location verification.

Catches & Logging

  1. Tap the + button on the home screen
  2. Take a photo of your catch (or select from gallery)
  3. Select the species from our database
  4. Enter length and/or weight
  5. Add optional location (tap the map)
  6. Submit your catch

Required:
  • Photo of the catch
  • Species selection
Optional but recommended:
  • Length (cm)
  • Weight (grams/kg)
  • Location
  • Notes

Yes, you can edit catches from your catch history. However, if the catch is entered in a competition, edits may be reviewed by competition administrators.

Yes! FishComp supports offline mode. Your catches will be saved locally and automatically synced when you regain internet connection.

Competitions

  1. Go to the Competitions tab
  2. Browse available competitions
  3. Tap on a competition to view details
  4. Tap Join Competition
  5. Pay entry fee if required

Scoring varies by competition. Common methods include:

  • Fixed Points - Each species is worth a set number of points
  • Length-Based - Points calculated from fish length
  • Weight-Based - Points calculated from fish weight
  • Species Hunt - 1 point per unique species caught
  • Slam Bonuses - Extra points for catching specific species combinations

Competition administrators review catches as they come in. Most catches are reviewed within 24 hours. You'll receive a notification when your catch is approved or rejected.

If rejected, you'll receive a notification with the reason. Common reasons include:

  • Photo not clear enough
  • Species misidentification
  • Missing required measurements
  • Catch outside competition boundaries
  • Catch outside competition time window

Accounts & Child Accounts

Child accounts allow parents/guardians to manage accounts for young anglers. Benefits include:

  • Parent manages the child's account
  • Parent can view child's catches and statistics
  • Parent can enter child in competitions
  • Privacy protection for minors

  1. Go to Settings > Family
  2. Tap Add Child Account
  3. Enter child's name and birth year
  4. The child account is linked to your parent account

Teams & Clubs

Teams allow groups of anglers to compete together. Teams can:

  • Enter team-based competitions
  • Share a combined leaderboard score
  • Have their own team page and statistics

Clubs are larger organizations (fishing clubs, associations) that can:

  • Host their own competitions
  • Have multiple teams
  • Manage club-wide leaderboards
  • Share club news and updates

Leaderboards & Rankings

Leaderboards rank anglers based on:

  • Competition standings - Points earned in competitions
  • Total catches - Number of fish logged
  • Species count - Unique species caught
  • Biggest catches - Record lengths/weights by species

Competition leaderboards are visible to all participants. Global leaderboards may be visible to all users, but only show username and statistics - not personal details or locations.

Species Database

FishComp includes hundreds of freshwater and saltwater species from Norway and surrounding waters. The database is continuously expanded.

Use the "Other/Unknown" option and describe the fish in the notes. Contact us to request adding new species.

Social Features

Yes, you can follow other users to see their public catches in your feed.

In settings, you can choose to:

  • Share all catches to the public feed
  • Share only competition catches
  • Keep all catches private

Offline Mode

Works offline:
  • Logging catches
  • Viewing your catch history
  • Viewing downloaded species info
  • Taking photos
Requires internet:
  • Competition entry/submission
  • Leaderboards
  • Social features (feed, messaging)
  • Notifications

Notifications

  • Competition updates (start, end, results)
  • Catch approval/rejection in competitions
  • Team invitations
  • New followers
  • Comments on your catches
  • Direct messages

Payments & Memberships

Yes, the basic app is free. Some competitions may have entry fees set by the organizers.

Payments are handled through the app using:

  • Credit/debit card
  • Vipps (Norway)

Getting Help

Email
support@fishcomp.com
In-App

Settings > Help & Support

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Last updated: March 2026