Self-Help and Support

Manually Add Marks

From the Map

1. Double-click (or double-tap on mobile) anywhere on the map.
2. The Add Mark form opens with the coordinates pre-filled to where you clicked.
3. Enter a name, choose a symbol, and optionally add notes, tags, or depth.
4. Tap Save — your new mark appears on the map immediately.

From the Menu

1. Click the + Add button in the top menu bar.
2. Select Add Mark.
3. The form opens with the map’s current center coordinates. Adjust if needed.

Edit a Mark

Open the Edit Form

1. Click a mark on the map or in the sidebar to open it.
2. Click the Edit button (pencil icon).

What You Can Change

• Name: Type a new name in the Name field.
• Symbol / Icon: Click the symbol button to browse and pick a new icon.
• Coordinates: Edit the latitude and longitude directly, or click Use Map Center to snap the mark to the current crosshair position.
• Depth: Enter or update the depth value.
• Notes: Add or edit free-text notes about the spot.
• Tags: Add, remove, or manage tags to help organize and filter your marks.

Click Save when you’re done.

Delete a Single Mark

From the Sidebar

1. Find the mark in the sidebar list.
2. Right-click (or long-press on mobile) to open the context menu.
3. Choose Delete and confirm.

From the Mark Detail

1. Click a mark on the map or in the sidebar to open its detail view.
2. Click the Delete button.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Delete Multiple Marks

Using Multi-Select from the List

1. Click the Select button in the top menu bar to enter multi-select mode.
2. Click marks in the sidebar to select them. A checkmark appears on each selected mark.
3. Use Select All (visible results) if you want to grab everything.
4. Click the Delete button in the selection toolbar and confirm.

Using Marquee Select on the Map

1. Enter Select mode from the top menu (choose Rectangle or Lasso).
2. Drag a rectangle (or draw a freehand lasso) on the map around the marks you want.
3. All marks inside the selection area are selected.
4. Click the Delete button in the selection toolbar and confirm.

Use Near Me (Proximity Search)

Search from Your Location

1. Tap the crosshair button in the search bar (desktop) or go to Tools > Near Me (mobile).
2. Allow location access when your browser asks — your GPS position becomes the search center.
3. A circle overlay appears on the map showing your search radius.
4. Results are sorted nearest-first, with a distance badge on each mark.

Search Near Any Point

1. Right-click (or long-press) anywhere on the map.
2. Choose “Search Near Here” from the context menu.
3. The search centers on that point instead of your GPS position.

Adjusting the Radius

1. Use the radius dropdown that appears below the search bar when Near Me is active.
2. Presets range from 0.5 to 50 miles. The circle overlay and results update immediately.

Export from Your Chartplotter

Each chartplotter brand has a slightly different process, but the general idea is the same: save your waypoints to a GPX file on an SD card, then import that file into Fishmarks.

Garmin (GPSMAP, ECHOMAP)

1. Insert a blank SD card into your Garmin unit.
2. Go to Info > User Data > Manage Data > Transfer Data.
3. Select Save to Card and choose GPX as the format.
4. Wait for the save to complete, then eject the SD card.

Lowrance / Simrad / B&G

1. Insert a micro SD card into your unit.
2. Go to Files > My Data > Export (or Settings > Navigation > Waypoints > Export).
3. Choose GPX format and select your SD card as the destination.
4. Tap Export and wait for it to finish.

Raymarine (Axiom, Element)

1. Insert a micro SD card.
2. Go to My Data > Waypoints > Options > Export.
3. Choose GPX and save to your card.

Humminbird (Helix, Solix, Apex)

1. Insert a micro SD card.
2. Go to Nav > Menu > Waypoints, Routes, Tracks > Export All Waypoints.
3. Select GPX format and save to card.

Export from the App

Export All Marks

1. Click the Data menu in the top bar.
2. Select Export.
3. Choose your format — GPX (for chartplotters and GPS devices) or CSV (for spreadsheets).
4. If exporting GPX, choose a device profile so the symbols are compatible with your target device:
   • Garmin Compatible — for Garmin chartplotters (GPSMAP, ECHOMAP) and ActiveCaptain app
   • Navico SD Card — for importing via SD card to Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G chartplotters
   • Simrad / C-MAP App — for sharing directly to the Simrad App (formerly C-MAP or Embark app) on your mobile device
   • Universal GPX — standard format for maximum compatibility with any GPS device
   • Fishmarks (Full Data) — preserves all metadata including lists, tags, and diary entries
5. Click Export — the file downloads to your device.

Export a Specific List

1. Right-click a list in the sidebar and choose Export List.
2. Or open the Export modal and check the lists you want to include.

Import Marks from a GPX File

1. Click the Data menu in the top bar.
2. Select Import GPX.
3. Choose the GPX file from your computer (exported from your chartplotter, another app, etc.).
4. Fishmarks automatically detects the source device (Garmin, Lowrance, Simrad, Humminbird, etc.) and maps symbols to the correct Fishmarks icons.
5. Review the import preview — you’ll see how many waypoints were found and any duplicates detected.
6. Click Import to bring the marks into your account.

Import Marks from a CSV File

1. Click the Data menu in the top bar.
2. Select Import CSV.
3. Choose your CSV file. It should have columns for Name, Latitude, and Longitude at minimum.
4. Optional columns include Description (or Notes), Symbol, Water Temp, Depth, and Lists.
5. Review the import preview and click Import.

Column Header Flexibility

Generate a Captain’s Journal (PDF)

The Captain’s Journal generates a beautifully formatted PDF of your marks — a digital version of the traditional captain’s coordinate binder. Each entry includes the mark name, coordinates in both DD and DMS format, depth, tags, and notes.

1. Go to Data > Export.
2. Click Captain’s Journal (PDF).
3. Choose a title for your journal.
4. Select an organization method: By List, Alphabetical (A–Z), or By Date Created.
5. Choose which lists to include.
6. Click Generate PDF — the file downloads to your device.

Import into Your Chartplotter

After exporting a GPX file from Fishmarks, load it onto your chartplotter via SD card.

Garmin (GPSMAP, ECHOMAP)

1. Copy the GPX file to the root of your SD card (not inside a folder).
2. Power on your Garmin unit, then insert the SD card.
3. Go to Info > User Data > Manage Data > Transfer Data.
4. Select Merge from Card to add the marks alongside existing data (or Replace from Card to overwrite).

Lowrance / Simrad / B&G

1. Copy the GPX file to the root of your micro SD card.
2. Power on your unit, then insert the card.
3. Go to Files and navigate to your SD card.
4. Select the GPX file and choose Import.

Raymarine (Axiom, Element)

1. Copy the GPX file to your micro SD card.
2. Insert the card and go to My Data > Import.
3. Select the GPX file and confirm the import.

Humminbird (Helix, Solix, Apex)

1. Copy the GPX file to your micro SD card.
2. Insert the card and go to Nav > Menu > Waypoints, Routes, Tracks.
3. Select Import and choose the GPX file.

Furuno (NavNet TZtouch, TZtouch2, TZtouch3)

1. Copy the GPX file to the root of your micro SD card.
2. Remove any other cards temporarily and insert the SD card into your Furuno unit.
3. Go to the Home Screen > Settings > Files.
4. Select the GPX file and choose Import.
5. Remove the card and reinsert any other cards you were using.

Share to Chartplotter Apps

You can also share GPX files directly to chartplotter companion apps on your phone or tablet — no SD card needed.

Garmin ActiveCaptain

1. Export from Fishmarks using the Garmin Compatible profile.
2. Open the downloaded GPX file and share it to the ActiveCaptain app.
3. ActiveCaptain syncs the marks to your Garmin chartplotter over Wi-Fi.

Simrad App (C-MAP)

1. Export from Fishmarks using the Simrad / C-MAP App profile.
2. Open the downloaded GPX file and share it to the Simrad App (formerly C-MAP Embark).
3. The marks appear in the Simrad App and can be synced to your chartplotter.

Simrad App (C-MAP) — Known Issues & Workarounds

The Simrad app (formerly C-MAP Embark) has a history of bugs that affect GPX file imports. We’ve done extensive testing to document these issues and build workarounds so you can still get your marks into Simrad. The findings below are based on our testing as of April 2026 using Simrad App version 4.6.0 (39030) on iOS.

100-Mark Import Limit

The Simrad app can only import up to 100 waypoints per GPX file. Imports with more than 100 marks will report “Successfully imported!” but the marks silently disappear from the app within seconds.

• This is a per-import limit, not a total limit — the app itself can hold up to 10,000 waypoints total.
• You can import multiple files of 100 marks each, and all marks will persist.
• Fishmarks automatically detects when you’re exporting more than 100 marks to the Simrad profile and offers to split the export into batches of 100 for you.

Silent Import Failures

The Simrad app consistently reports imports as “successful” even when they fail. There is no error message, log, or indication that anything went wrong. The only way to know is to check whether the marks actually appear in the waypoints list.

Waypoint Colors Don’t Match

The colors displayed for waypoints in the Simrad app do not match the color values stored in the app’s own GPX exports. For example, waypoints that all appear the same color in the Simrad app may export with different color_id values per category. When importing a Simrad GPX file into Fishmarks or other apps, the colors may not match what you saw in the Simrad app.

Recommended Workflow

1. Export from Fishmarks using the Simrad / C-MAP App profile.
2. If you have more than 100 marks, accept the prompt to split into batches.
3. Share each batch file to the Simrad app one at a time.
4. After each import, verify the marks appear in the Simrad waypoints list before importing the next batch.

Alternative: SD Card Method

If direct import to the Simrad app doesn’t work for you, use the Navico (Simrad / Lowrance / B&G) SD Card export profile instead. Copy the GPX file to an SD card and load it directly into your Simrad chartplotter — this bypasses the app entirely and does not have the 100-mark limit.

Tip: You don’t need a computer to use the SD card method. Pick up a portable SD card reader that connects to your phone (USB-C or Lightning) — they’re inexpensive and widely available. Export your GPX file from Fishmarks or Fishmarks Connect, save it directly to the SD card using the Files app, and insert the card into your chartplotter. This gives you the most reliable transfer method right from the dock or the boat.

Edit a Track Name

1. Open the Track List from the Data menu.
2. Click the track name or the edit icon on the track row.
3. Type the new name and press Enter or click Save.

Delete a Single Track

1. Open the Data menu and choose Tracks (or go to your Track List).
2. Find the track you want to delete.
3. Click the trash icon on that track’s row.
4. Confirm the deletion.

Delete Multiple Tracks

From the Track List

1. Open the Track List from the Data menu.
2. Use the checkboxes to select the tracks you want to delete.
3. Click the Delete Selected button that appears.
4. Confirm the bulk deletion.

From the Map (Track Select)

1. Display the tracks you want to manage on the map.
2. Open the Select dropdown and choose Track Rectangle or Track Lasso.
3. Drag a rectangle or draw a lasso around the tracks on the map. Any track that touches the selection area is selected.
4. You can also click individual track lines on the map to add or remove them from the selection.
5. Click Actions > Delete in the toolbar and confirm.

Delete Sections of Tracks

1. Open the Track List and click on a track to view it on the map.
2. Click Edit Track to enter editing mode.
3. Select the section of the track you want to remove by clicking the start and end points on the track line.
4. Click Delete Section to remove just that portion.
5. Save your changes when done.

Lock a Track

Locking a track prevents it from being accidentally deleted. Locked tracks are also skipped when using the Track Select tool for bulk operations.

From the Track Selected Pill

1. Click a track on the map to select it. The yellow track toolbar appears at the top.
2. Click the lock icon to lock the track.
3. The icon changes to a solid lock and the delete button disappears.
4. Click the lock icon again to unlock the track.

From the Track List

1. Open the Track List from the Data menu.
2. Click the lock icon in the lock column for any track to toggle its locked state.

Create a List

1. In the sidebar, click the + New List button at the top of the Lists section.
2. Enter a name for your list.
3. Optionally choose a color for the list.
4. Click Create.

Adding Marks to a List

1. Right-click a mark and choose Add to List.
2. Or use Multi-Select mode to select several marks, then click Add to List in the selection toolbar.
3. Or drag marks onto a list name in the sidebar.

Create a Dynamic List

What is a Dynamic List?

A Dynamic List automatically collects marks based on rules you define — instead of manually adding marks, the list fills itself. For example: “all marks deeper than 30 feet” or “all marks where I caught Snook.”

Creating One

1. In the sidebar, switch to the Dynamic tab.
2. Click Create Dynamic List.
3. Give it a name.
4. Choose a match mode: ALL conditions (marks must match every rule) or ANY condition (marks matching at least one rule).
5. Add one or more rules — for example, Depth > 30ft, Species = Snook, Tag contains “reef”.
6. Watch the Matching marks preview update in real time.
7. Optionally enable Auto-Update so the list stays current as your data changes.
8. Click Save.

Log a Trip

Creating a Trip

1. Go to Trip > Log a Trip to start a new trip.
2. Enter a trip name, date, and optional notes.
3. Link waypoints you visited during the trip.
4. Record weather and water conditions.
5. Add any catches you made (see Record a Catch below).

Managing Trips

1. Go to Trip > Past Trips to view your trip history.
2. Click a trip to view details, linked waypoints, and catch statistics.
3. Edit or delete trips anytime.

Record a Catch

Recording a Catch

1. Go to Trip > Record Catch or use the quick catch button.
2. Select the trip this catch belongs to.
3. Enter the species name (autocomplete from your previous catches).
4. Optionally add length, weight, and fishing method.
5. Add notes about the catch and save.

Viewing Your Catches

1. Go to Trip > All Catches to see your full catch history.
2. Filter by species, date, or trip.
3. View catch statistics, personal bests, and which waypoints produce the best results.

Create a Route

Routes are saved navigation paths you can plan and follow — great for fishing runs or trolling patterns.

Creating a Route

1. Go to Trip > New Route to enter route creation mode.
2. Click on the map to add points to your route.
3. Click directly on existing waypoints or clusters to include them.
4. Press Backspace or Delete to remove the last point if you make a mistake.
5. Press Enter or click the checkmark button to finish and save.
6. Press Escape to cancel without saving.

Managing Routes

1. Go to Trip > Routes to view all saved routes.
2. Click a route to show it on the map.
3. Edit the route name and description, or export to GPX.

Add a Friend

1. Click your Profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Go to the Friends tab.
3. Click Add Friend.
4. Enter your friend’s email address (the one they use for Fishmarks).
5. Click Send Request.
6. Your friend will receive a notification to accept the request.

Share with a Friend

Sharing in Fishmarks works through Lists. You share an entire list with a friend, and they get access to all the marks in it.

Share a List

1. Right-click a list in the sidebar.
2. Choose Share List.
3. Select a friend from your friends list (or enter their email).
4. Choose the permission level: View Only or Can Edit.
5. Click Send Invitation.
6. Your friend receives a notification and can accept or decline.

What Happens After Sharing

• View Only: Your friend can see the marks but cannot add, edit, or delete them.
• Can Edit: Your friend can add new marks to the list and edit existing ones.
• Real-time sync: Changes are synced live — when you add a mark to the shared list, your friend sees it immediately.

What is Fishmarks Connect?

Fishmarks Connect is the companion iOS app for Fishmarks. It gives you quick access to your marks on your phone — perfect for when you’re on the water and need to browse your spots, export to your chartplotter, or view mark details without opening a browser.

Fishmarks Connect syncs with your Fishmarks account, so your marks, lists, and data are always up to date across both the web app and the mobile app.

Features

• Browse Marks: View all your marks on an interactive map with the same icons and colors as the web app.
• Mark Details: Tap a mark to see its name, coordinates, depth, water temperature, tags, notes, and lists.
• List Filtering: Filter marks by list to focus on a specific set of spots.
• GPX Export: Export marks directly from your phone to GPX format with device-specific profiles (Garmin, Navico SD Card, Simrad / C-MAP App, Universal, Fishmarks Full Data).
• Share to Chartplotter Apps: Export a list and share the GPX file directly to apps like Garmin ActiveCaptain or Simrad App — no SD card or computer needed.
• Open in Fishmarks: Tap “Open in Fishmarks” on any mark to jump directly to that spot in the full web app, with the mark highlighted and its popup open.

Export to Your Chartplotter App

1. Open Fishmarks Connect on your iPhone.
2. Go to the Export tab.
3. Choose what to export: All Marks, All Data, or a specific List.
4. Select GPX as the format.
5. Choose the device profile:
   • Garmin Compatible for ActiveCaptain
   • Simrad / C-MAP App for the Simrad App
   • Navico SD Card for loading via SD card to Simrad/Lowrance/B&G
6. Tap Export and use the iOS share sheet to send the file to your chartplotter app.

Open Marks in the Web App

Every mark in Fishmarks Connect has an Open in Fishmarks button. Tapping it opens the full Fishmarks web app in your browser and navigates directly to that mark on the map — the map flies to the mark’s location and opens its popup with full details.

This is useful when you need features only available in the full web app, like editing marks, managing lists, or viewing analytics.