How to Fish
Guides, maps, and fish locations for How to Fish — catch creatures, defeat bosses, upgrade your gear, and unlock new islands solo or with friends.
Master the chaotic fishing adventure from Dazed Games with clear, version-checked guides. Catch creatures, earn money, upgrade your gear, complete quests, defeat bosses, and unlock new islands solo or with friends.
- Aug 20, 2026
- Released
- Aug 24, 2026
- Data updated
- 1.0.9
- Latest patch
- 8
- Max players
- 1M in 2 days
- Fishermen
Your How to Fish journey
- 1
Beginner Guide
Learn the core loop from your first catch: fish, defeat creatures, sell ordinary catches, earn money, upgrade your gear, and start progressing through quests.
- 2
Island Progression & Map
Follow the story route from the opening island through later areas and see which quests, bosses, and hand-ins unlock your next destination.
- 3
Fish & Bait Guide
Find the fish you still need, learn which bait or lure is required, and work toward completing your Fishipedia and rare-variant collection.
- 4
Boss & Quest Guide
Solve progression blockers such as special bait quests and learn practical strategies for Pufferfish, Shark, Whale, and other dangerous creatures.
What is How to Fish?
How to Fish is a physics-based action, casual, indie, and simulation game developed and published by Dazed Games. After crashing onto an island, you catch creatures, defeat them, sell your catches, and use the money to buy stronger fishing gear and weapons.
Progress revolves around completing quests and defeating bosses to reach new islands with tougher creatures and better equipment. Beyond the main journey, players can hunt rare fish variants, perform trick shots for extra money, collect cosmetics, gamble with fish, and play online co-op.
- Developer
- Dazed Games
- Platform
- Windows PC via Steam
- Genre
- Action / Casual / Indie / Simulation
- Release Date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Latest Patch
- 1.0.9
- Co-op
- Up to 8 Players
- Steam Achievements
- 28
Maps, island progression, every fish, and the bosses that block your way.
Map Guide: How to Fish Map, Routes, and Unlocks
How to fish map for the Steam release: follow the Lighthouse, Forest, Desert, Rocks, and Volcano route, read radar colors, and hand in each boss trophy.
Read guideGuidesFish List: How to Fish All Fish, Baits, and Locations
How to fish all fish with the right lure: use Free, Hot Dog, Beginner, Standard, Professional, and Scientific lures by island, plus dedicated boss bait.
Read guideGuidesIsland Guide: How to Fish Islands in Unlock Order
How to fish islands in order: start at the Lighthouse, hand in boss trophies, follow the radar, and reach Forest, Desert, Rocks, Volcano, then the final route.
Read guideBossesPufferfish Guide: How to Fish Pufferfish with Carrot Bait
How to fish pufferfish: trade an Endangered fish for Carrot bait, circle palm trees with an upgraded SMG, avoid purple poison, and return the Tail for Island 4.
Read guideMultiplayerMax Players in the How to Fish Game: 8-Player Co-op Limit
How many players can play How to Fish? Online co-op supports up to 8 players after Patch 1.0.4, with private invite-only sessions and solo play explained.
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Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common How to Fish questions.
What is How to Fish?
How to Fish is a physics-based action, casual, indie, and simulation game from Dazed Games. You catch creatures, defeat them, sell your catches, and use the money to buy stronger fishing gear and weapons, complete quests, defeat bosses, and unlock new islands.
When did How to Fish release?
How to Fish released on August 20, 2026 on Steam for Windows PC. It is a full release, not Early Access.
Is How to Fish in Early Access or beta?
No. The game fully launched on August 20, 2026. It is still actively patched — the latest patch, 1.0.9, shipped on August 24, 2026.
How many players does How to Fish support?
Up to 8 players in online co-op. The Steam store page still lists 1–4 players, but official patch 1.0.4 added support for up to 8-player lobbies.
Is How to Fish on PS5 or Xbox?
Not yet. The game is currently available on Steam for Windows PC. Dazed Games has said consoles and Mac are planned, but no specific platforms or dates have been announced.
Is this an official How to Fish wiki?
No. This is an independent fan-made resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dazed Games. For bug reports and finding co-op partners, use the official Discord.
Ready to Master How to Fish?
From your first catch and island unlock to rare fish, difficult quests and boss fights, use our guides to find the answer you need without wasting your run.