SIMRAD Marine Electronics has announced the launch of FishCast powered by ROFFS, now available as an intuitive overlay on select Simrad displays. This exclusive integration brings professional-grade fishing forecasts directly to the chartplotter with no additional hardware required.
“We’re committed to delivering the most advanced and intuitive marine technology available, and FishCast is a perfect example of that innovation,” said Jeremiah Clark, VP of Product Management, Electronic Solutions for Navico Group.
“By integrating this powerful forecasting tool directly into our Simrad multi-function displays and C-MAP charts, we’re giving anglers a smarter, more seamless way to find fish. We’re proud to partner with ROFFS and Fathom Science whose trusted expertise and forecasting technology is making this cutting-edge feature possible.”
Built exclusively for Simrad displays and fully integrated with C-MAP charts, FishCast, developed by Fathom Science, now combines over a decade of ROFFS fishing forecast analyses with real-time oceanographic intelligence. With FishCast, no extra gear is needed, just a simple subscription purchased from the C-MAP store unlocks direct access to powerful fishing insights. FishCast® uses the same oceanographic intelligence trusted by tournament pros, including key habitat parameters like water temperature, ocean colour/clarity, currents, frontal boundaries, bottom structure, and ROFFS® historical hotspot data. This data is analysed using Fathom Science’s AI-enabled ocean analytics to produce optimal catch location maps, reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence.
Developed for offshore fishing, FishCast enables forward-looking planning by allowing users to scroll through real time and forecasted Sea Surface Temperature, Ocean Colour, and hotspots for upcoming hours and days. Daily forecasts are broken into three-hour windows, providing the detail needed to optimize time on the water. Users can define a custom search radius of up to 120 nautical miles from a selected home port. FishCast® then generates a ranked list of optimal fishing spots within that area. The overlay can be toggled on or off and works in conjunction with other Simrad® chart layers, like radar and bathymetry, creating a comprehensive angling toolkit.
“Together with Fathom Science we’re proud and excited to partner with innovative brands like Simrad marine electronics and C-MAP to help deliver the next generation of fishing forecasting expertise to anglers’ devices on their boats,” said Matthew Upton, President of ROFFS®. “FishCast powered by ROFFS opens new automated ways for anglers to find and visualize the most productive waters right at their fingertips – making it easier than ever to put fish on the boat and have a successful trip.”
This feature is available exclusively with C-MAP charts on Simrad NSX, NSX ULTRAWIDE and NSS 4 displays. This seamless integration ensures fast, reliable access to expert fishing forecasts directly from the helm. Coverage currently includes the entire U.S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, and parts of the northern Caribbean, with expansion to additional regions planned.
FishCast Powered by ROFFS is available by subscription and will be showcased for the first time at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 29 – November 2.
