Chef hats, skull warnings & prep tips
On The Fish answers the question every angler asks at the boat ramp: keep it for dinner or let it go? Each identified species gets a quick rating so you can make that call with more confidence.
1 to 5 chef hats
Quick visual rating from poor table fare to excellent eating. Shown right after identification and on catch detail pages.
Poison warnings
Species known to be unsafe or poisonous display a skull instead of hats, a clear signal not to eat.
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Tap Eating to open filleting notes, cooking methods and texture tips for that species.
Example: what anglers read after expanding
“Snapper is prized table fare in many regions. Bleed and ice promptly. Skin on fillets grill well; smaller fish suit baking whole with herbs. Check local size limits before keeping.”
“Pufferfish and related species can contain lethal tetrodotoxin. Do not consume. Release carefully.”
Safety first
Species misidentification, regional toxins (including ciguatera), size, season and preparation all affect edibility. This guide is general information, not medical or food safety advice. When unsure, do not eat the fish.
On upload and every catch you log
The eating guide shows up when you identify a fish and stays on the catch detail page so you can check it any time.
When you're deciding whether to keep it, the eating guide and catch limits both show up right after identification, so you can make the call on the spot.