Reel Time Regs
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Fishing regulations,
mapped to
the water.

Reel Time Regs maps bag limits, size limits, seasons, and gear rules to every river, lake, and stream across all 50 states — sourced directly from state administrative code, not DNR pamphlets.

No spam. Just a heads-up when we launch.

What is Reel Time Regs?

Reel Time Regs is a fishing regulations app that maps bag limits, size limits, seasons, and gear rules to every river, lake, and stream across all 50 US states. Unlike state DNR websites that organize regulations by legal section, Reel Time Regs parses directly from state administrative code and maps each rule to the exact water body it covers using the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). Tap any water on the map and instantly see what's legal to catch.

How It Works

01
Find your water

Search or tap any river, lake, or stream on the map.

02
See what's legal

Bag limits, size limits, open seasons, and gear restrictions for that exact stretch — not a county or region, the actual water.

03
Fish with confidence

Every regulation sourced directly from state administrative code. Authoritative, citable, always current — so you can fish without second-guessing.

Features

Mapped to Your Water

Tap the water, get the rules

Every regulation is mapped to the exact river reach or lake it covers — no more cross-referencing 100-page PDFs against vague boundary descriptions.

From the Actual Law

Straight from administrative code

Data is parsed directly from state administrative regulations — not copied from DNR pamphlets. Authoritative, citable, and always up to date.

Season Alerts

Never miss an opener

Get notified when seasons open, regulations change, or emergency closures go into effect on the waters you fish — so you never show up to a closed season.

API + Map Tiles

Add fishing regulations to your app.

Building a fishing app, outdoor recreation platform, or guide service? Reel Time Regs APIs and map tile layers let you embed authoritative regulation data directly into your product.

  • Regulation data for all 50 states
  • Map tile layers with regulation boundaries
  • State and federal agency contact directory
  • Always current, always versioned
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response.json
{
  "water_body": "South Platte River",
  "reach_id": "NHD-10190002",
  "state": "CO",
  "regulations": [{
    "species": "Rainbow Trout",
    "bag_limit": 2,
    "min_size_in": 16,
    "gear": "flies & lures only",
    "season": "year-round"
  }]
}

Common Questions

How do I look up fishing regulations for a specific river or lake?

Reel Time Regs maps fishing regulations to the exact water body you're fishing. Tap any river, lake, or stream on the map to instantly see bag limits, size limits, seasons, and gear rules for that specific stretch — no more cross-referencing state DNR PDFs against vague boundary descriptions.

Where does Reel Time Regs get its fishing regulation data?

Reel Time Regs parses directly from state administrative code — the actual legal text that governs fishing regulations in each state. Not summaries, not pamphlets, not third-party interpretations. The same legal text your game warden cites.

What states does Reel Time Regs cover?

Reel Time Regs covers all 50 US states from day one. Every state's administrative code is parsed and mapped to specific waterways using the National Hydrography Dataset.

When is Reel Time Regs available?

Reel Time Regs is currently in the final stages before launch. Join the waitlist above to be the first to know when it goes live.

Is Reel Time Regs legal advice?

No. Reel Time Regs provides regulation information sourced from state administrative code. It is not legal advice. Always check local signage and current postings at the water. For legal questions, contact your state fish and wildlife agency.

Be first on the water.

Join the waitlist for early access to Reel Time Regs.

No spam. Just a heads-up when we launch.