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)