Missouri Angler Develops App to Help Fishing Partners Connect
John Bledsoe, inspired by a moment of loneliness while fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake in Missouri, developed the Co-Angler app to help anglers connect with each other for fishing trips. The app aims to foster human connection outdoors by…
Phoenix, AZ, October 22, 2026 —
A moment of loneliness while fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake in Missouri inspired John Bledsoe to develop Co-Angler, an app intended to help anglers connect with one another for fishing trips.
The platform is designed to help people find fishing partners and share experiences. Its stated aim is to encourage human connection outdoors while making fishing more accessible. The information provided about the app does not specify how people match with potential partners or what tools are available for arranging trips.
Bledsoe’s experience provides the personal starting point for the project: a solitary moment during a fishing outing that led to an effort to make it easier for anglers to meet others interested in going fishing. The app’s stated purpose extends beyond trip planning, emphasizing shared experiences and connection through time outdoors.
Details about when Co-Angler was developed or released, where it is available, how many people use it, and whether it charges a fee were not provided. No information was provided about safety features, screening of users, or the app’s approach to accessibility. The available description also does not include comments from Bledsoe or users.
As described, Co-Angler is a platform built around connecting people who want to fish together. Its intended role is to help anglers find companions and share the activity, addressing the isolation that inspired Bledsoe’s idea without further details about the app’s operation or reach.
Story summarized from the original created by Chad Plein, InvestigateTV staff on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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