Catch-log import
Import from Fishbrain
to GilledIt
Three years of Fishbrain catches export to a CSV in two taps. Our importer maps every field (species, date, length, weight, photos, GPS) into your GilledIt logbook. No data left behind.
Install GilledIt → Settings → Import catches → Fishbrain
What's pushing anglers off Fishbrain in 2026
Why switch from Fishbrain
- Fishbrain killed its marketplace in October 2025: there's nowhere to buy or sell tackle through the app
- Paywall creep: features that were free in 2022 are now behind Pro
- Limited UK species support: bite predictions cover only 4 UK species (common carp, mirror carp, perch, pike)
- Float, feeder, and pole fishing aren't supported as methods
- Saltwater is functional but not a focus
Move Fishbrain → GilledIt in 4 steps
How it works
- 1
Open Fishbrain → Settings → Privacy
On the Fishbrain app, go to your profile, tap Settings (gear icon), then Privacy. Look for 'Export my data' or 'Download my data' at the bottom of the page.
- 2
Request your catch export
Fishbrain emails you a download link within 24 hours. The export is a CSV containing every catch you've logged: species, date, length, weight, location, gear, and a list of photo URLs.
- 3
Open GilledIt → Settings → Import catches
In GilledIt, go to Settings → Import catches → Fishbrain CSV. Upload the file. We auto-map every field and validate species names against our UK + US catalogue.
- 4
Review and confirm
Skim the preview and flag any catches you don't want to bring across. Confirm. Your full Fishbrain history is now in your GilledIt logbook.
Everything that comes across
Imported fields
- Species (auto-matched to 266 UK + US species)
- Catch date and time
- Length and weight
- GPS coordinates
- Photos (downloaded automatically)
- Bait and gear notes
- Water conditions where logged
Why anglers switch from Fishbrain to GilledIt
What you gain
An active marketplace with escrow-backed transactions
110 UK species with bite-condition coverage
All UK fishing methods: float, feeder, pole, ledger, fly, lure, sea
Verified leaderboards requiring photo + GPS, no honour system
Free core, optional Pro for catch intelligence
Importing from Fishbrain: FAQ
No. The Fishbrain CSV export contains every catch you've logged. Our importer maps every field; anything we can't auto-match (e.g. obscure regional species names) is flagged for you to confirm manually before commit.
Yes. The Fishbrain export includes photo URLs. Our importer downloads each photo (in batches, with retries) and re-uploads to your GilledIt logbook. For 500 catches with photos, expect about 90 seconds.
Core features are free to use, catch logging, social feed, marketplace browsing and selling, messaging, basic stats. GilledIt Pro (optional, live now) is £7.99/mo or £49.99/yr with a 7-day free trial, and adds AI catch reviews, the conditions behind each fish, a bite forecast built from your own history, your patterns, and private setups, sessions and water notes.
No. Fishbrain still works after you import. Most switchers keep their Fishbrain account dormant for a month or two before deleting. You can use both apps in parallel during transition if you prefer.
Yes. The importer preview lets you filter by date range before confirming. Common workflow: import the last 12 months, leave the older history archived in the CSV.
Bring your Fishbrain catches with you
Download GilledIt, then point the importer at your Fishbrain export. Most anglers are fully migrated in 30 seconds.