Interactive Map
Find Fishing Spots Near You
Stop wasting weekends at dead swims. GilledIt's interactive map shows you where UK anglers are actually catching fish, right now, near you. Filter by species, tap catch pins for full details, and turn up knowing what bait's working.
Real-Time Catch Pins from UK Anglers
Other maps show you where fisheries are. GilledIt shows you where fish are being caught. Every catch pin is posted by a real angler with species, weight, bait, gear, and photos. The map updates every time someone logs a fish, so you're seeing live intelligence, not a static directory from 2019.
Log your catches to add to the map →Filter by Species: Carp, Trout, Pike & 150+ More
Looking for carp lakes near you? Filter for carp and see where they're coming out this week. Chasing pike? Check canals and rivers. After mackerel? Find coastal marks. Every UK discipline covered (coarse, carp, game, and sea) with 150+ species in the filter dropdown.
Explore species guides →Make This Saturday Different
It's 6am Saturday. Instead of driving to the same swim you've fished for 3 years, open GilledIt. Check what's been caught this week within 20 miles. Pick a spot where the fish are actually feeding. Arrive knowing what bait's working. Your mates will think you've got insider knowledge. You have. It's called the GilledIt map.
Find spots near you: download free →How it works
Find Your Next Spot in 3 Steps
From opening the app to picking your swim in under 2 minutes.
Open the Map
GPS centres on your location automatically. The OpenStreetMap base layer shows rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs, and coastline.
Set Your Filters
Use the species filter to select your target fish. Set a date range to see the freshest catches: today, this week, or this month.
Tap a Catch Pin
Tap any pin for full details: species, weight, bait, gear, photo, and the angler who caught it. Find a spot that looks promising and plan your trip.
Feature highlights
The Fishing Map That Updates Every Catch
Powered by real catch data from real UK anglers. Not a directory, a living map.
GPS-Centred Map
The map centres on your location instantly. No more googling 'fishing near me' and getting results from 50 miles away.
Real-Time Catch Pins
See what was caught today, not what some website listed 3 years ago. Pins update every time someone logs a fish.
Species Filter
Looking for carp? Tap once. Only carp catches show up. Filter from 150+ UK freshwater and saltwater species.
Date Range Filter
Check if anyone's caught anything this week before you waste a day off. Filter by today, this week, or this month.
OpenStreetMap Base
Accurate UK waterway data: rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs, and coastline all mapped in detail.
Full Catch Details
Tap any pin to see species, weight, bait, gear, photo, and the angler who caught it. Real intelligence for your next trip.
Marker Clustering
Zoom in on your local area without the screen turning into a mess of pins. Busy areas cluster neatly.
Completely Free
The map is free. No premium tier, no paywall, no 'upgrade to see more'. Every feature, every filter, zero cost.
Fishing Map: Frequently Asked Questions
Open GilledIt's free interactive map to browse fishing spots near your location. The map shows catch pins from other UK anglers so you can see exactly where fish are being caught. Filter by species (carp, trout, pike, bass, and 150+ more), date range, and water type to find the perfect spot for your next trip.
Download GilledIt and open the map feature. Your GPS centres the map on your location. Browse catch pins to see where anglers near you are catching fish. Use the species filter to narrow results. Tap any pin for full details including bait used, weight, and photos.
Yes. In England and Wales you need an Environment Agency rod licence to fish for freshwater fish. Licences cost from 6 GBP for 1-day to 33 GBP for 12-month (2025/26 prices). You do not need a licence for sea fishing. Scotland has separate regulations managed by local fishery boards.
GilledIt's fishing map shows real-time catch data from UK anglers, not just fishery listings. Unlike directory-based maps, GilledIt displays actual catch pins with species, weight, bait, and photos. The species filter covers 150+ freshwater and saltwater species, and the map is powered by OpenStreetMap for accurate UK waterway coverage.
Yes. GilledIt's map has a species filter dropdown covering 150+ fish species found in UK waters. Select one or more species to see only relevant catch pins. Popular filters include carp, trout, pike, perch, tench, bass, and mackerel. You can also filter by date range to see the freshest catches.
Sea fishing in England and Wales does not require a rod licence. You can fish from the beach, rocks, piers, or a boat without a licence. For freshwater fishing, you always need an Environment Agency rod licence (England & Wales) or the equivalent in Scotland. Use GilledIt's map to find sea fishing spots near you that require no licence.
Find Fishing Spots Near You. Download Free
Stop guessing where the fish are. Download GilledIt and let the map show you. Free on iOS and Android.