About Findr
Findr is a sea-fishing forecast app that scores conditions per species — not just weather and tides — using live satellite oceanography from Copernicus Marine and NOAA. It's built by Damian Rafferty and his trusty companion Bruno.
The short version
Weather apps tell you what the sky is doing. Findr tells you whether the fish are feeding — species by species, tide by tide, across Atlantic Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and the Arctic.
The Origin Story
Findr started as a simple question: "Why do fish bite better on some days than others?"
With access to increasingly sophisticated marine and weather data, it became clear that environmental conditions play a huge role in fish behavior. But this data was scattered across dozens of sources, wrapped in technical jargon, and impossible for everyday anglers to interpret.
Findr was created to bridge that gap—taking complex oceanographic data and turning it into simple, actionable predictions that help you decide when and where to fish.
Our Mission
We believe fishing should be about enjoyment, not frustration. Findr helps you:
- 🎣 Plan better fishing trips based on science, not guesswork
- 🌊 Understand marine conditions and how they affect fish behavior
- 📚 Learn about species and their environmental preferences
- ⏰ Save time by fishing when conditions are actually favorable
- 🌍 Respect the environment through sustainable, informed fishing practices
The Team
Damian Rafferty is a digital producer and historian of navigation and exploration. He previously worked at the BBC, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and the Southbank Centre. He founded Findr to bridge satellite oceanographic data and recreational sea angling — building a bite-score forecast that reads live marine conditions through the lens of how each species actually feeds, for coastal waters across Atlantic Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and the Arctic.
Bruno (the dog) provides moral support, reminds us to take breaks, and occasionally offers his opinion on new features (usually positive if treats are involved).
Built on Open Data
Findr relies on publicly available scientific data from organizations like:
- Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
- Norwegian Meteorological Institute
- FishBase & FAO
- NOAA & other marine research bodies
We're grateful to these organizations for making their data accessible, enabling projects like Findr to exist.
The Go Daisy Connection
Findr is part of the Go Daisy family—a suite of apps designed to help people get outside and enjoy life. While Go Daisy focuses on weather and activities, Findr zeroes in on the specific needs of anglers.
Same philosophy: use data to create joyful, meaningful experiences. Different focus: getting fish on your line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Findr?
Findr is a sea-fishing forecast app that scores fishing conditions per species using live satellite oceanographic data, tides, weather, and species biology — instead of just showing you weather and letting you guess.
What makes Findr different from a generic weather or tide app?
Weather apps tell you what the sky is doing. Tide tables tell you what the water is doing. Findr reads both, plus sea temperature, salinity, and swell, through the lens of how each species actually feeds — so the output is a bite score for bass, cod, or mackerel, not a wind speed.
Which regions does Findr cover?
Findr covers coastal waters across Atlantic Europe (UK, Ireland, Spain, France), North America's Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and the Arctic — anywhere Copernicus Marine, NOAA, and partner tide/weather data reach.
What data does Findr use?
Copernicus Marine Service satellite oceanography (sea temperature, salinity, currents, chlorophyll) for European waters, NOAA CoastWatch and buoy data for the Americas, Met.no weather forecasts, tide harmonics, and FishBase/FAO species biology.
Who built Findr?
Damian Rafferty, a digital producer previously at the BBC, the UK government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and the Southbank Centre, builds and maintains Findr.
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Reach out at hello@fishfindr.eu