How does ReportCatch.com work?
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What's Next?
If you caught a fish with a tag that says www.reportcatch.com, you will find a 5 digit unique alphanumeric ID number on the end of the tag. Simply enter your tag number where it says "Enter the Tag ID here" and click "Report This Catch"
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Step A: Enter Your Tag Number
Assuming you entered a valid tag ID number, you will be taken to another page displaying all of the information entered by the organization that tagged your fish. This may include some details about the purpose of the tag, and a request for you to send them some information about your fish to help with their research objectives.
Most taggers would love to know more about the fish when you caught it, and will provide contact information for you to do so. They may even offer a prize for sending it back to them.
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Step B: View Reporting Information
ReportCatch does not collect any information from you. When you enter a tag number and see the reporting information, we kindly request that you follow the provided instructions on how to report the tag directly to the tagger. This may be through another website, or simply by sending an email or text message.
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Step C: Report Your Tag
Enter the Fish Tag ID below to log your catch and support the research:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why was my fish tagged?
Conventional fish tags are a common tool for scientific researchers and fishery managers. They can be used along with specialized analysis techniques to evaluate overall population status and health, manage harvest rates, and better understand biological information about survival, growth, movement, migration, etc. Your fish could have been tagged by a federal or state management agency, a research institution, a graduate student, or even an interested citizen scientist as part of an established tagging program. Sometimes tags are also used as part of a derby or competition, and your tagged fish might even win you a prize. When you enter your tag number you should be able to learn a bit more about the purpose of the tag, and get contact information to report the tag to tagger and possibly ask them for some more details.
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Does ReportCatch collect any information about me?
No! ReportCatch simply shows you the information associated with your tag, that was provided to us by the tagger who purchased it. We do not collect or retain any other data. See our privacy policies below for more information.
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What if I want to tag fish?
Fish tagging can be exciting and rewarding, and we encourage all interested fishers to explore their options. ReportCatch tags can be purchased using the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to know that fish tagging often requires special permits or licenses, and you should contact your local management agency to learn more before buying or using any tags. Fish tags are most often used by professional licensed fishery scientists or trained citizen scientist taggers through an established tagging program, and we encourage you to seek out an existing recreational tagging program to ask how you can join their efforts before buying your own tags.
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Can any fish tag be looked up on this site?
Only fish tags that are printed with "www.reportcatch.com" can be looked up on this site. Each ReportCatch tag that is produced has a unique ID number associated with this program. If you happen to enter the same ID number from a different program, you will receive the wrong information.
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Why doesn't my tag ID show any information?
Tag reporting information is entered by the tagger when they purchase the tags, and this information is required for every tag sold, even if the tag is never put on a fish. All program records should remain available indefinitely. If you have entered a tag number that does not return any information, please double check the number and try entering it again. If you continue to experience issues, please head over to www.tags.fish and send us a message to report the issue.
Privacy and Acceptable Use Policies
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Acceptable Use of Information
Any tagging program, contact, or other information provided on these pages is for the express purpose of reporting fish tags as described on its associated page. This information is the property of the provider and is independent of ReportCatch, Hinchinbrook and Hallprint. The providers of this information in no way consent to the use of this information for any unsolicited or unrelated purposes, including but not limited to marketing, spam, or distribution of illicit material. Any information or images provided may be subject to copyright laws and should not be reproduced or used in any other way without the express written consent of the provider.
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Links, Third Party Websites, and Social Media Platforms
Our Online Services and communications may contain links to other websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of any Linked Sites, even if you navigate to them from our Online Services or communications you receive from us. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to any Linked Sites. We have no control over the collection or use of information, including Personal Information, on any Linked Site. We encourage you to read and understand the privacy practices of any Linked Sites that you visit.
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Account Holder Policies
Purchasers of ReportCatch tags are required to create a site account and enter program information at the time of purchase, and in doing so must agree to the policies listed at www.hinchinbrookei.com/policies.
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Privacy Policy
ReportCatch does not collect any personal or non-personal information from non-account holders on the site. However, analytic services through your browser may collect such data without the knowledge or control of ReportCatch. Most browsers allow the user to control how their data is collected through user settings or add-ons.
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Contacting ReportCatch
ReportCatch does not maintain or monitor any means of contact. To contact us, please refer to the contact information available at www.tags.fish.
