01 · Cast and control
Cast into a manageable area, watch for a bite, then keep control of the catch instead of forcing a risky pull.
THE UNOFFICIAL FIELD GUIDE
How to Fish (Game) Guide — Bosses, Fish, Controls & Money
From your first free lure to the final monster catch: clear, data-backed routes for the wonderfully chaotic physics fishing game.
50creatures tracked
11boss encounters
5island zones
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Begin with the route, then choose a topic.HOW TO PLAY
How to Fish: the core gameplay loop
Work the island in a deliberate order: catch what you can handle, convert safe repeats into money, then use the next upgrade to make the following trip more reliable.
02 · Keep, sell, prepare
Sell repeat catches for the next useful tool or bait, but keep quest and summon items out of the sell pile.
03 · Sail when ready
Before moving on, leave room for route items and confirm that your supplies can cover a failed attempt.
NEW PLAYER ROUTE
How to Fish Beginner Guide: Catch, Sell & Upgrade
Catch, sell, upgrade, survive. The best place to start is the route—not a perfect cast.
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ISLAND ROUTE
Five islands, one clear route
Set up your catch-and-sell loop before you sail onward.
Lighthouse
Bosses
Spider Crab
→02Forest
Bosses
SunfishThe Old PikeGiant Piranha
→03Desert
Bosses
Blue SharkPufferfishBing Bong
→04Rocks
Bosses
TunaAlbatross
→05Volcano
Bosses
Goblin SharkBowhead Whale
→FIELD NOTES
Fish Guide: Locations, Bait & Prices
Catfish
Standard Lure · $46
Read field note →004Parrotfish
Professional Lure · $350
Read field note →05Anglerfish
Scientific Lure · $1500
Read field note →DON'T CAST BLIND
Boss directory
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?
Build a repeatable catch-and-sell loop before buying expensive gear or sailing to the next island.
What should I avoid selling?
Keep route, quest, and summon items separate from routine catches until you know where they are needed.
Can I play with friends?
How to Fish supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players.