RipCharts

Welcome to RipCharts, an industry leader in satellite fishing maps. This app is free to download for existing RipCharts Premium subscribers. If you are new to RipCharts, then we allow you to purchase a new RipCharts subscription via an In App Purchase. Please contact us if you have questions or would like a complementary demo

The RipCharts mobile app is a powerful tool that enables offshore fishermen to evaluate recent satellite imagery in order to determine favorable fishing conditions. Search for, view, and download maps of near realtime satellite imagery onto your device to take with you offshore.

View the latest imagery datasets:

Raw SST orbit scans

Composite SST (1day, 3day)

Multi-Res/Cloud Free SST

Sub-Surface SST. 0m, -25m, -50m, -100m

5 day SST forecast models

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll/Cloud mashups

Chlorophyll composites

True Color

Altimetry

Currents

Salinity

Bathymetry

Map Features:

Use the multi touch map to zoom, pan, view waypoints, and overlay additional data layers to gain insight into where the most favorable fishing zones are located.

Mapping Tools:

Measure distances and headings between points

Dynamically customize temp/color ranges on SST maps to identify subtle breaks - powerful feature!

Overlay bathymetry, altimetry, currents, and Loran layers

Tap the map to receive point information (lat, lon, depth, SST)

Popular waypoints and fishing hotspots come pre-loaded

Manage your personal waypoints (add, edit, delete)

Save imagery to your device for offline/offshore use

Show your position and navigate on saved imagery using GPS satellites

"Go Here" navigation with bearing, ETA, and speed displays

Floater oil rig positions updated twice daily (Gulf of Mexico only)