For Businesses & Developers
Fishing regulations data for your app.
Reel Time Regs provides APIs and map tile layers so you can embed authoritative fishing regulation data directly into your product. All 50 states. Sourced from state administrative code. Always current.
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What You Get
Regulation Data API
Query bag limits, size limits, seasons, and gear rules for any water body in any state. Structured JSON responses, versioned and traceable to the source administrative code section.
Map Tile Layers
Overlay regulation boundaries directly on your maps. Show special regulation zones, closures, and seasonal restrictions as visual layers your users can see at a glance.
Agency Contact Directory
State and federal fish and wildlife agencies, regional offices, websites, and contact information. All accessible via API so your users can reach the right office.
Always Current
Regulations are parsed from state administrative code and updated as rules change. Every data point is versioned so you know exactly when it was last verified.
Built For
- Fishing apps and social platforms
- Outdoor recreation apps
- Tackle retailers and e-commerce
- Fishing guide booking services
- State and federal agencies
- Conservation organizations
- Trip planning platforms
- Mapping and GIS applications
Common Questions
What data does the Reel Time Regs API provide?
The Reel Time Regs API provides structured fishing regulation data including bag limits, size limits, seasons, and gear rules for every water body in all 50 US states. It also includes map tile layers with regulation boundaries and a state and federal agency contact directory. All data is sourced from state administrative code and returned as versioned JSON.
What states does the fishing regulations API cover?
The Reel Time Regs API 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 (NHD).
How is the regulation data sourced?
Reel Time Regs parses directly from state administrative code — the actual legal text that governs fishing regulations. Each regulation is mapped to the specific water body it covers using NHD reach IDs. The data is versioned so you know exactly when it was last verified.
Who is the fishing regulations API built for?
The API is built for fishing apps, outdoor recreation platforms, tackle retailers, fishing guide booking services, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, trip planning platforms, and mapping or GIS applications.
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