How to Fish Companion
Guides, trackers, and fixes for the Steam fishing action game by Dazed Games. Find every creature, beat every boss, and solve every puzzle blocking your way home.
What are you stuck on?
The most common blockers players face — with step-by-step fixes.
What is How to Fish?
A physics-based fishing action game where you crash-land on an island and must fish, fight, and upgrade your way back home.
| Developer / Publisher | Dazed Games |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 20, 2026 |
| Platform | Windows PC (Steam) · Steam Deck Playable |
| Players | 1–4 co-op · up to 8-player lobbies (Patch 1.0.4+) |
| Price | $7.99 USD |
| Rating | Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% of 11,552 reviews |
| Achievements | 28 Steam achievements |
| Creatures | 49 species including bosses and rare Drip variants |
| Islands | 5 islands: Lighthouse → Forest → Desert → Rocks → Volcano |
| Current Patch | 1.0.10 (as of Aug 28, 2026) |
How the Game Plays
You start with nothing. Catch creatures, sell them, buy better gear, defeat bosses, and unlock new islands.
Collect & Track
49 creatures, 28 achievements, 5 islands — here's how to keep track of everything.
Something Not Working?
Common technical issues and how to fix them — based on official patch notes and community reports.
Why Trust This Guide
How we keep information accurate and helpful.
- Patch-sensitive instructions include the current patch version and date they were last checked.
- Official information from Steam and developer announcements is kept separate from community-reported findings.
- Corrections are welcome — when early guides listed 5 leeches instead of the correct 3, we verified and updated.
- Official store links are always clearly labeled and separated from guide navigation.
- We do not link to cracks, trainers, DRM bypasses, or unsafe downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many leeches do I need for the second island quest?
You need 3 leeches, not 5 as some early guides stated. The leech quest on the second island requires exactly 3 leeches to complete. Early community guides listed 5, but this was corrected after players verified the actual requirement.
How do I catch Bing Bong in How to Fish?
Bing Bong is a hidden creature that requires a Coconut to catch. You can find the Coconut on the third island near the central palm tree. The Coconut costs $350 at the shop. Use it as bait to attract Bing Bong, but be prepared for a tough fight — it has high health.
What is the Bean achievement in How to Fish?
The Bean achievement requires you to finish the game within 1 hour. This is one of the rarest achievements — only about 1.6% of players have earned it. It requires careful route planning and efficient boss fights across all 5 islands.
How many creatures are in How to Fish?
How to Fish features 49 different creatures to catch, including regular fish, bosses, and rare Drip variants. Collecting all of them completes the Fishipedia and earns the Collector achievement.
How many islands are in How to Fish?
There are 5 islands in How to Fish: Lighthouse, Forest, Desert, Rocks, and Volcano. Each island is unlocked by defeating the boss of the previous island and completing its quests.
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