Staying Safe on the Water
Good on-water safety comes down to basic habits practiced consistently, backed up by tools for when something goes wrong. Here's general practice alongside what ProFish specifically offers.
Key Facts
- Night mode
- Red-light-optimized interface
- SOS button
- Shares GPS coordinates
- Also included
- Nocturnal bite-window predictions
General On-Water Safety
- Check the weather forecast before heading out, and again before launching.
- Tell someone on land where you're going and when you expect to be back.
- Wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD).
- Carry a charged phone and keep it protected from water.
- Know your exit points and how conditions can change after dark.
These are general safety practices common to boating and fishing, not specific to any app.
ProFish Safety Features
- Night Fishing red-light mode: a dedicated night mode with a red-light-optimized interface designed to preserve night vision.
- SOS button: an emergency button in the app that shares your GPS coordinates.
Night Fishing also includes nocturnal species bite-window predictions and AI gear recommendations adapted to current conditions.
Note
The SOS button shares your GPS coordinates. It is a feature of the app, not a substitute for local emergency services, or for basic precautions like a PFD, a weather check, and telling someone your plan before you go out.