How to Fish has plenty of species to catch on your adventure, and the list isn’t limited only to aquatic creatures. There are different creatures to catch across all the locations, and some of them will also require specialized baits.
In this guide, I will go through all the different locations and the species they offer.
Disclaimer: The complete list is a work in progress.
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How to catch all fish in How to Fish game
I have divided the species across different locations to make it easier for you to target. As always, we begin with the Lighthouse, which is the first locations/island.
Bosses
| Boss | Location | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Spider Crab | Lighthouse | Empty Beer Can |
| Giant Piranha | Island 2 (Forest) | Modified Leech |
| The Old Pike | Island 2 (Forest) | Beginner Boss Lure |
| Blue Shark | Island 3 (Desert) | Standard Boss Lure |
| Pufferfish | Island 3 (Desert) | Carrot |
| Tuna | Island 4 (Rocks) | Professional Boss Lure |
| Albatross | Island 4 (Rocks) | Tuna |
| Goblin Shark | Island 5 (Volcano) | Scientific Boss Lure |
| Bowhead Whale | Island 5 (Volcano) | Fish Bucket |
| Mutated Bowhead Whale | Island 5 (Volcano) | Bowhead Whale |
Lighthouse
| Species | Rod | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Crab | Crab Fishing Rod | Free lure |
| Shrimp | Crab Fishing Rod | Free lure |
| Rock Crab | Crab Fishing Rod | Hot Dog |
| Lobster | Crab Fishing Rod | Hot Dog |
Island 2 (Forest)
Once you reach the second island, you can then catch proper fish as you have more choices with the rods and lures.
| Species | Rod | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Piranha | Crab Fishing Rod | Hot Dog |
| Mackerel | Fishing Rod | Free lure |
| Gar | Fishing Rod | Free Lure |
| Pike | Fishing Rod | Free Lure/Beginner Lure |
| Cod | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure |
| Goldfish | Fishing Rod | Free Lure/Beginner Lure |
| Perch | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure |
| Triggerfish | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure |
Island 3 (Desert)
Once you complete the quest in Island 2, you’ll receive the coordinates for the third one.
| Species | Rod | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Angelfish | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Boxfish | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Catfish | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Sea Urchin | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Seahorse | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Clownfish | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Bluegill | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Salmon | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
| Needlefish | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure |
Island 4 (Rocks)
Once you complete the quest in Island 3 by helping the tourist, you’ll receive the coordinates for the fourth one.
| Species | Rod | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Parrotfish | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Voxelfish | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Bass | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Halibut | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Eel | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Tigerfish | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Flying Fish | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Sengarat | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
| Red Snapper | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure |
Island 5 (Volcano)
Once you complete the quest in Island 4 by helping the tourist, you’ll receive the coordinates for the fourth one.
| Species | Rod | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Anglerfish | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure |
| Blobfish | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure |
| Oarfish | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure |
| Superdwarf Fish | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure |
| Stonefish | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure |
Stay tuned for more upgrades. You can also check out the walkthrough to figure out your way across the different islands.
