How to Fish Guide
Find every catch, match the right lure, track all 28 achievements, and move through five islands without losing the thread.
Progress is built around the right catch, not random grinding.
Each island introduces a lure tier and a quest bait. Catch the island boss, secure the next route or upgrade, and keep cooked fish ready for healing. Use the finder below when a quest asks for a species or bait you have not seen yet.
Fish & bait finder
| Catch | Island | Bait or lure | Sell value | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Crab | Island 1 | Ham + Crab-Fishing Rod | $3 | Regular |
| Shrimp | Island 1 | Ham + Crab-Fishing Rod | $5 | Regular |
| Rock Crab | Island 1 | Hot Dog | $7 | Regular |
| Lobster | Island 1 | Hot Dog | $9 | Regular |
| Spider Crab | Island 1 | Empty Beer Can | Quest | Boss |
| Mackerel | Island 2 | French Fry + Fishing Rod | $6 | Regular |
| Gar Bites back | Island 2 | French Fry + Fishing Rod | $5 | Regular |
| Piranha Bites back | Island 2 | Beginner Lure | $4 | Regular |
Showing the first 8 results. Open the full finder to search all catches.
Know what each island is asking from you.
The main loop stays readable once you separate standard catches, mini-boss lures, and one-use quest bait. The route below keeps those systems visible without spoiling every encounter.
All 28 achievements
Progress is saved on this device. Open the full checklist to see all 28.
Pick up exactly where you are stuck.
Fish & Bait Finder
Search 49 catches by island, lure, price, danger, and boss type.
02ChecklistAll 28 Achievements
A persistent checklist grouped by story, combat, exploration, and collection.
03Start hereEssential Beginner Tips
The systems the tutorial is easiest to miss, without late-game spoilers.
04WalkthroughAll Islands Walkthrough
The five-island route, key quest hand-ins, lures, and unlock conditions.
05SpoilersBoss Guide
Preparation and encounter notes from Spider Crab to the final whale fight.
06Island 1Get the Boat Keys
Build the Island 1 money loop, summon Spider Crab, and escape the lighthouse.
07SpeedrunBean Under One Hour
A post-1.0.5 solo route with upgrade priorities and pace checks.
08SecretSecret Developer Island
A cautious, backup-first guide to the community save-file method.
09Current updatePatch 1.0.10
Official changes, difficulty settings, saved ground items, and current known issues.
10FixesTroubleshooting
Work through launch crashes, stutter, invite failures, save issues, and fishing-control problems.
11Co-opMultiplayer Guide
Session setup and current invite troubleshooting for lobbies of up to 8 players.
12TroubleshootingSave Backup & Fix
Locate saves, make a full backup, and quarantine corrupted files safely.