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Learn how to set up CarpAtlas, find answers to common questions or send a support request directly.
User guide
First setup
Treat CarpAtlas as a personal fishing logbook, not a public social feed.
Start with active waters
Add the waters you actually fish often, then expand when you need more structure.
Use consistent names
Keep water, spot and zone names stable so filters and analysis stay clean.
Think privacy first
Record only what you want to keep. CarpAtlas is designed for private fishing information.
Waters and spots
A strong water profile makes every later session easier to understand.
Add water details
Save notes, photos, access details, obstacles and seasonal observations.
Create spots and zones
Mark fishing spots, baiting areas, plateaus, channels, weed beds and reference points.
Keep naming tidy
Use the same spot name in sessions, catches and movements.
Use photos
Photos of banks, markers and structure make your water memory stronger.
Sessions and trips
Sessions connect date, time, water, setup and conditions.
Start on the right water
Link each session to a water with start and end time.
Record rods and positions
Log where you fish, where you bait and which rod belongs to which catch.
Use trips for longer fishing
Keep multi-day fishing and nights together when they belong to one trip.
Record movements
Log changes in spot, baiting area or tactic during a session.
Catches
A catch becomes useful when time, place, bait, rig and conditions stay connected.
Fill the essentials
Record species, weight, time, water, spot, rod and photos.
Link bait and rig
Save boilie, particles, pop-up, wafter, flavour and rig details when relevant.
Keep location context
Connect the catch to the right spot or movement.
Avoid guessing
Leave unknown fields empty instead of creating false precision.
Conditions
Weather and water context become valuable when logged consistently.
Use autofill
Use automatic weather fill when available and check the result.
Add observations
Cloud, wind on the bank, clarity, weed and activity often explain results.
Compare per water
A pattern on one water does not automatically transfer to another.
Stay careful with little data
Low data means guidance, not certainty.
Maps and import
The map is your visual memory for spots, catches, zones and optional depth data.
Use the map overview
Review fishing spots, baiting areas, catches and movements visually.
Import your own depth data
CarpAtlas does not include universal depth maps; use your own fishfinder or Deeper data if you have it.
Read depth practically
Use drop-offs, plateaus and channels alongside your own watercraft.
Combine layers and logbook
Depth matters most when linked to catches, bait, wind, pressure and season.
Analysis
Analysis should support decisions without becoming noisy.
Choose the right scope
Use a selected water for water-specific patterns and all waters for general conditions.
Read confidence
Low confidence means there is not enough comparable data yet.
Look for combinations
Spot plus depth, bait plus temperature and time plus wind often matter together.
Use it to refine plans
Let analysis sharpen your thinking while still watching the water.
Maintenance and purchase
A tidy logbook stays useful when you update it after each session.
Review after fishing
Check times, spots, catches and notes at home.
Keep ownership of data
Use import/export or backup features when available.
Try without subscription
Try all features up to 2 waters, 4 sessions and 8 catches, then unlock with a one-time purchase.
Stay consistent
Same fields, same names, calm routine. That is where insight grows.
Q&A
Getting started
Who is CarpAtlas for?
For carp anglers who return to the same waters and want to remember their decisions better. CarpAtlas helps you record waters, spots, sessions, catches and conditions so you can compare them later.
How do I start without filling in everything?
Begin with one water you fish regularly. Add a few recognizable spots, then log sessions with date, time, spot, catches and key conditions.
Do I need to complete every field?
No. Fill in the details you want to compare later. Unknown details are better left empty than guessed.
Is CarpAtlas useful with little data?
Yes. At first it is a structured memory. As you add complete sessions and catches, maps, filters and analysis become stronger.
Is CarpAtlas a social catch app?
No. It is a personal logbook and decision aid, not a public feed.
Waters, spots and map layers
What is a water, spot and zone?
A water is the full lake or venue. A spot is a specific place where you fish or bait. A zone is a wider area such as a bay, margin, drop-off, plateau or weed bed.
Why record spots accurately?
Because catches, baiting areas, movements and conditions become more useful when they are linked to the right place.
Are depth maps included?
No. CarpAtlas does not include universal bathymetric maps. You can use your own fishfinder or Deeper data as an extra layer if you have it.
What is fishfinder or Deeper import for?
It helps reveal drop-offs, plateaus, channels, shallows and transitions on your own water, especially when combined with catches and conditions.
Can I keep exact spots private?
Yes. CarpAtlas is privacy-first and does not share your spot data publicly.
Sessions, trips and catches
When do I create a session?
Create a session when you fish a water, so date, time, spot, rods, baiting areas, conditions and catches stay connected.
When should I use a trip?
Use a trip for multi-day fishing or related session parts that belong together.
Why record movements?
Movements show when you changed spot, baiting area or tactic within the same session.
What should I record for a catch?
At minimum: water, spot, time and key catch details. Bait, rig, rod, depth, bottom type, photo and weather context make it more useful later.
Can photos and notes help?
Yes. They help you remember spots, catches, structure, weed, obstacles and observations.
Analysis and insights
When can I trust analysis?
It becomes more useful after several comparable sessions and catches on the same water. With little data, CarpAtlas should stay cautious.
What does selected-water analysis mean?
Patterns for a selected water should only use data from that water. General conditions should be labeled separately.
Why do I sometimes see no clear pattern?
There may be too little comparable data, or sessions differ too much by season, spot, bait, depth or conditions.
Does CarpAtlas send catch data to external AI?
No. Smart summaries should only phrase facts calculated locally from your logbook.
How should I use insights?
Use them as direction for your next plan, not as absolute truth. Watercraft and observation still matter.
Privacy, data and purchase
Are my spots, waters or catches shared?
No. There is no public spot feed, no selling user data and no hidden sharing with advertisers.
Why does privacy matter here?
Spots, catch locations and notes are sensitive. CarpAtlas should feel like your own private logbook.
Is there a subscription?
No. CarpAtlas is positioned around clear free limits and a one-time purchase.
What can I try for free?
All functionality up to 2 waters, 4 sessions and 8 catches.
What does full use cost?
The website currently lists a one-time €12.99 purchase after the free limits.
Support
When should I send a support request?
When you get stuck, see unexpected behavior, need workflow help or have an idea that would make CarpAtlas better.
What should I include?
Describe what you tried, where you got stuck, what you expected and what happened. Device and iOS version also help.
Can I send feedback or feature ideas?
Yes. Practical angler feedback is especially useful for input, maps, analysis, import and real session workflows.
Will I get an automatic ticket page?
No. The form sends an email to CarpAtlas for calm, personal follow-up.
Support request
Need help with something?
Send your question as clearly as possible. Include where you got stuck, what you expected and what happened.