Terms of Use
Last updated: February 15, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using HookCast (fishingweather.app), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Service Description
HookCast provides fishing weather forecasts, barometric pressure trends, tide charts, solunar tables, and fishing condition ratings for US coastal cities. Our service is free to use and does not require registration.
3. Forecast Disclaimer
Weather and tide forecasts are not guaranteed. All data provided by HookCast is for informational and planning purposes only. Conditions can change rapidly and may differ from forecasts.
- Do not rely solely on HookCast for safety-critical decisions
- Always check local conditions, marine forecasts, and weather warnings before going on the water
- Fishing Score ratings are algorithmic estimates based on environmental factors — actual fishing results may vary
- Tide predictions are based on NOAA data and may not account for local weather effects on actual water levels
4. Data Sources
HookCast integrates data from the following sources:
- Weather data: Provided by Open-Meteo under the CC-BY 4.0 license
- Tide predictions: From NOAA Tides & Currents (US government public domain data)
- Solunar calculations: Computed locally based on astronomical algorithms
5. Limitation of Liability
HookCast is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We are not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from the use of our forecasts, ratings, or any other information provided on this site. Use of HookCast is at your own risk.
6. Intellectual Property
The HookCast name, logo, Fishing Score algorithm, and website design are the intellectual property of HookCast. Weather and tide data are sourced from public APIs and are subject to their respective licenses.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Scrape, crawl, or systematically download data from HookCast for commercial purposes
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or its infrastructure
- Misrepresent HookCast data as your own
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of HookCast after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at: hello@fishingweather.app