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What fish is this?

Not sure what you just caught or spotted? Try it right here: answer a few questions or describe the fish in your own words, and Fin works out which species it is. In the app you can also simply take a photo.

Three ways to identify a fish

  • Photo ID

    Take a photo and Fin names the species. This works in the app on your phone.

  • Step by step

    Answer seven short multiple choice questions about water, size, shape and colour.

  • Describe it yourself

    Describe the fish in your own words and Fin finds the species that fit best.

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Why you can trust Fin

Fin is built on knowledge of thousands of European species, focused on the waters you actually fish. No global app serving you a tropical fish: Fin thinks local. And when Fin is unsure, it says so honestly, with the closest matches alongside.

Fin’s Fish Guide on your phone

Identify fish with your camera, log your catches and dives, and explore 12,519 species. Free on iPhone, iPad and Android.

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