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All fishes in How to Fish and how to catch them
Destructoid has published a work-in-progress guide to catching every creature in the game How to Fish. It matters because catches are tied to specific islands, rods and baits, including boss encounters that require unusual items.
The starting Lighthouse area contains rock crabs, shrimp and lobsters, caught with the Crab Fishing Rod using free lures or hot dogs. On Island 2, the Forest, players can catch species including piranha, mackerel, gar, pike, cod, goldfish, perch and triggerfish; the guide also lists a Giant Piranha boss requiring a Modified Leech, while the Lighthouse Spider Crab needs an Empty Beer Can.
In short
- Catch requirements vary by island, rod and bait.
- Lighthouse offers crabs, shrimp and lobsters.
- Forest introduces several conventional fish species.
Explained simply
How to Fish is a fishing game in which players travel between islands to catch different creatures. The Lighthouse is the starting area, while the Forest is Island 2, with each place offering its own range of catches.
Players use fishing rods and bait to catch ordinary fish and larger creatures called bosses. Some catches need unusual items as bait, so knowing where to fish and what to use is part of progressing through the game.