Every Fish. Every Waterbody. Every Detail.
Fish Species Guide: Find Where to Catch Every Fish
Browse 200+ fish species. Get habitat, seasonality, and proven tactics for each one, mapped to the waters they call home.
Most popular fish species
The fish anglers search for most, from Bluegill Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse Sucker and Arctic Grayling and more. Start here to learn where they live and how to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
Tench
Tinca tinca
Bigmouth Buffalo
Ictiobus cyprinellus
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Black Redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Grass Carp
See it in the app
Most maps show you water.
onWater shows you fish.
- 01 · Species map filter
Filter the map by species
Pick your target fish and the map zeroes in on the waters they call home. No more guessing which lake holds them.
- 02 · Waterbody species
Tap any water. See what lives there.
Species, behavior and seasonal patterns for every lake, river and pond, before you leave the driveway.
- 03 · Angler Intelligence
Ask Angler Intelligence
Tactics, gear and timing from onWater's AI fishing guide, tuned to the species and the water you're on.
- 04 · Fishing journal
Turn every catch into data
Log catches in seconds and learn which conditions and seasons put fish in your net.
Stop guessing where the fish are.
Open the map, filter by species, and head to water that holds them. Download onWater and plan your next trip in minutes.
- Species map filter
- Angler Intelligence
- Fishing journal
All fish species, A to Z
Browse all 201 species in the guide, listed A to Z.
Browse all 201 species
A
- Acadian Redfish
- Alaska Whitefish
- Albacore
- Alewife
- American Eel
- American Plaice
- American Shad
- Anadromous Bull Trout
- Arctic Char
- Arctic Grayling
- Arctic Lamprey
- Athabasca Rainbow Trout
- Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
- Atlantic Cod
- Atlantic Halibut
- Atlantic Herring
- Atlantic Mackerel
- Atlantic Salmon
- Atlantic Sturgeon
- Atlantic Tomcod
- Atlantic Wolffish
B
- Bighead Carp
- Bigmouth Buffalo
- Black Bullhead
- Black Crappie
- Black Redhorse
- Black Rockfish
- Black Sea Bass
- Blackchin Shiner
- Blackfin Cisco
- Blacknose Dace
- Bloater
- Blue Runner
- Blue Shark
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bluegill Sunfish
- Bluntnose Sixgill Shark
- Bocaccio
- Bowfin
- Bridgelip Sucker
- Broad Whitefish
- Brook Trout
- Brown Bullhead
- Brown Trout
- Bull Trout
- Burbot
C
G
L
N
P
R
S
- Sablefish
- Sand Shiner
- Sauger
- Scup
- Sharpnose Sculpin
- Sheepshead
- Shorthead Redhorse Sucker
- Shortjaw Cisco
- Silver Hake
- Silver Redhorse
- Smallmouth Bass
- Smallmouth Buffalo
- Sockeye Salmon
- Spiny Dogfish
- Splake
- Spottail Shiner
- Spotted Gar
- Spotted Sucker
- Staghorn Sculpin
- Starry Flounder
- Steelhead
- Striped Bass
- Summer Flounder
- Swordfish
W
Where to catch popular species, by state
Jump straight to state-specific spots, seasons, and regulations.
Fish species FAQ
Quick answers for planning your next trip.
How many fish species are in the onWater species guide?
The guide covers 201 fish species, including Bluegill Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse Sucker and Arctic Grayling. Each species guide lists habitat, seasons and techniques where we have that information.
How do I find where a fish species lives?
Each species guide describes its habitat and distribution. In the onWater app, the species filter narrows the map to waters with that species.
What are the best lures and bait for Bluegill Sunfish?
Live baits excel, especially red worms, crickets, and earthworms. For artificials, try 1-inch curly tail grubs on 1/32-1/16 ounce jig heads in chartreuse, small inline spinners, 1/16 ounce Beetle Spins, and tiny crankbaits like the Rapala Ultralight Floating Minnow.
What are the best lures and bait for Shorthead Redhorse Sucker?
Nightcrawlers, redworms, small pieces of shrimp, clams, and even canned meat.
We care about these waters
Join a community where fishing is an act of conservation. At onWater, we're dedicated to safeguarding our waters for today, tomorrow, and the countless casts yet to come. Through collaboration, we aim to conserve this resource by giving it a voice through all outdoor recreation enthusiasts and ensure the future of our water resources.
Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.
onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.