After the ID

From ID to catch record

Answer in brief

In CatchVault the photo used for identification also produces a length (from the iPhone’s LiDAR sensor or an AI estimate) and a catch log entry with the species, size, date and location. You confirm the details and the record is saved.

Why it helps your ID too

A log of confirmed species builds a picture of what lives in each water you fish. The next time a strange fish turns up, you know what has been caught there before.

What each entry keeps

Species, as confirmed by you.
Length, tagged with how it was measured.
Date, time and location, which you can keep private.
The photo itself.

Questions & answers

Is the catch log free?

Yes. Species ID, measurement and the catch log are free in CatchVault.

Sources for this entry

CatchVault on the App Store: The developer’s listing: features, price and supported devices.

Practical guidance is original editorial writing. App details come from the developer’s published descriptions, checked 9 November 2026.

Continue this reading path

Is fish identification free?CatchVault as a fish identifier Why the species decides the limit

How the related websites connect

This reference is published alongside CatchVault. Species profiles live on the CatchVault website, and sister references cover fishing apps in general and fishing regulations.

Cite this entry

Best Fish Identifier App. “From ID to catch record.” Content reviewed 9 November 2026.

https://bestfishidentifierapp.com/fish-log-from-a-photo/