What you will learn: what a /spot/… link is, how long it lasts, and what to do when it has expired.
Someone using AlgoCatch sent you a private link. You do not need an account to look. You need an account to keep fishing on the real map.
Links are not listed in search engines. Do not post them in a huge public group if the sender wanted it private.
Spot preview
You see a small map, a score, a breakdown, and Open in Google Maps.
Calls to action:
- Start Free →
- Sometimes Start Free - then upgrade for €{price} lifetime →
- Try the free demo first — shows demo login details (email
demo@algocatch.com, passworddemo) and Go to login →
Demo is a shared look at the product, not your private account. Create your own Free account for spots you save.
Habitat preview
Badge: Private preview / This preview was gifted.
Title style: You've been gifted a private {habitat} habitat.
Gifted by an AlgoCatch VIP member.
You get live habitat score, suitability, average depth, bottom, sea temp, current, score breakdown (depth, rise, structure, SST, currents, salinity), and how long until expiry:
This preview expires in {n} hours.
A strip reminds you: You can view this one. Unlimited habitats + modes require VIP.
Buttons such as Claim unlimited private habitats like this and Explore free map.
Locked lists may show other habitats and fishing modes you do not get with this single link.
Footer: For recreational planning only. NOT FOR NAVIGATION.
Expired or missing
| Screen | Meaning |
|---|---|
| This habitat or spot preview has expired | More than about 48 hours passed. Ask your friend for a new gift, or create an account. |
| Preview not found | Broken or already-removed token. |