For fishermen — free tools for the boats that fish.
If your processor uses Bristol Fleet, you get freight tracking, real-time tender locations, weather and tide info, and the Bristol Maps mobile app — at no cost.
Get started in 3 steps
Create your Bristol Maps account
Free and quick — sign up with your email and a password. Use the same login on the website and the mobile app.
Get added by your processor
Send your processor the email address you signed up with so they can add you to their fleet. Once added, freight and tender info appear automatically.
Sign in & download the app
Sign in to see freight, tenders, weather, and announcements. Install the Bristol Maps mobile app for offline charts and on-the-water tools.
What you get
Your freight, in one place
See every package assigned to you across every processor on Bristol Fleet. Status, location, tender, and notes.
Tender locations & status
Real-time map of who's taking fish, who's running services, and where they are right now.
Fishing announcements
Openings, closures, and weather advisories from F&G and your processor — filtered by region.
Weather, tides & buoys
NOAA forecasts, tide predictions, and NDBC buoy data on a single dashboard.
Optional location sharing
Share your boat's location with your processor on your terms — with a configurable expiration.
QR labels & tracking
Print QR labels for your packages and send tracking links by email.
Your fish tickets & history
Private, secure visibility into the fish tickets your processor has created for you — including pounds, species, and a full season-by-season history. Only you and your processor can see it.
Three ways to use Bristol Fleet
Easiest: just sign in to the website
No install, nothing to download. Sign in with your Bristol Maps account at bristolfleet.com from any phone, tablet, or computer to see your freight, tender locations, fish ticket history, and announcements. This is the fastest way to get going — and it's free.
Bristol Maps mobile app (paid)
The flagship paid Bristol Maps app for iOS and Android. Offline nautical charts, fishing logs, gear tracking, and NMEA integration with your marine electronics — plus first-class processor-integrated data right at your fingertips. Tender locations, freight assignments, fish ticket history, and announcements show up live on the wheelhouse screen the moment your processor saves them.
Bristol Fleet app (free)
A free companion app focused on freight visibility — view the packages assigned to you and basic delivery status without needing the full Bristol Maps app. Useful if you only want freight tracking on your phone.
My processor isn't on Bristol Fleet yet
Tell them about us. Bristol Fleet is in use across Bristol Bay, Copper River, Cook Inlet, and Puget Sound. Forward the processor overview or email chris@bristolmaps.com and we'll reach out.
FAQ
Is it really free for fishermen?
Yes. There is no subscription for using Bristol Fleet's freight, tender, and conditions features as a fisherman.
How do I get added to a processor's fleet?
Three ways:
- Email invite — your processor sends you an invite from their fleet roster.
- Join code — your processor shares a short code; enter it from your account to join their fleet instantly.
- Invite link — your processor sends you a link; click it while signed in and you're added automatically.
Once you've joined, everything wires up automatically:
- Freight assigned to you shows up on your Freight tab.
- Your processor's tender locations and status become available on the map.
- Your fish ticket data — pounds, species, and full history — appears in your account.
What data is shared?
Only what you choose. Location sharing is opt-in, with configurable expiration. Freight assigned to you is visible to you and the processor that assigned it.