Regular catch
Match rod + lure
Free, Beginner, Standard, Professional, and Scientific Lures each have their own catch pool. Reaching a later island does not automatically replace the lure you need.
49 community-indexed entries · 5 main-route pools · local tracker
How to Fish Creature Locations & Bait
Use the rod and lure first, then check the island or special trigger. This database covers 38 regular catches and 11 bosses or special creatures, with a browser checklist for these normal entries. It is not an exhaustive roster: optional catches such as Bing Bong are covered separately.
Check missing catches against the current Fishipedia
The 49 rows below remain a pre-Islet community snapshot. Checking all 49 does not establish that your current encyclopedia is complete or that Collector should unlock. Keep your saved checkmarks as a record of these listed creatures.
For a missing catch, compare its exact in-game name with this table. If you have killed it once, Patch 1.1.3 shows its bait name in Fishipedia, according to the September 29 developer notes ↗ checked October 13, 2026. Use that current bait field when an old table differs; the website tracker cannot unlock the field in your game.
A new encyclopedia slot absent from this table is outside this tracker, not proof of a broken catch. Follow the bait-label checks or mini-island exploration notes. Do not assign an unlisted creature to an old lure pool merely to complete the local checklist.
49 community snapshot
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38 regular catches
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11 bosses / special
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Drip tracked separately
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Collection scope reviewed September 17, 2026
Start with the catch pool, not the map
For regular creatures, the rod and lure usually determine what can appear. The island column is the usual progression or hunting area for that equipment tier.
Boss / special
Use the listed trigger
Boss Lures and story creatures need the right item and location. Tuna, Modified Leech, Carrot, Fish Bucket, and other quest items are not interchangeable. For Island 3's Tourist request, see the Endangered Fish guide.
Drip entry
Track it as a second slot
Use the linked Drip guide for individually sourced catch reports. A normal creature row alone does not prove that a Drip counterpart is obtainable.
Fishipedia tracker
Your checkmarks stay in this browser only. Nothing is sent to a server, and clearing browser storage removes the saved state.
Normal collection
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Drip notes are a separate task
Open the partial Drip checklist and export older notes. Normal rows do not establish a matching Drip roster; no /49 Drip total is used.
Community snapshot: 49 creature rows
Search by creature name, filter by the usual island pool, then use the trigger column to avoid wasting a lure on a story encounter.
Showing 49 of 49 creatures.
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| Creature | Usual island / pool | Rod | Bait or lure | Type | Normal |
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| Brown Crab | Lighthouse | Crab Fishing Rod | Free Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Shrimp | Lighthouse | Crab Fishing Rod | Free Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Rock Crab | Lighthouse | Crab Fishing Rod | Free Lure or Hot Dog | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Lobster | Lighthouse | Crab Fishing Rod | Hot Dog | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Piranha | Forest | Fishing Rod | Hot Dog or Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Mackerel | Forest | Fishing Rod | Free Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Gar | Forest | Fishing Rod | Free Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Pike | Forest | Fishing Rod | Free Lure or Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Cod | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Goby | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Goldfish | Forest | Fishing Rod | Free Lure or Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Perch | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Triggerfish | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Salmon | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Catfish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Clownfish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Sea Urchin | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Yellow Boxfish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Needlefish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Bluegill | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Seahorse | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Bowlfish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Angelfish | Desert / Volcano report | Fishing Rod | Standard Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Bass | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Eel | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Red Snapper | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Sengarat | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Halibut | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Tigerfish | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Flying Fish | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Voxelfish | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Parrotfish | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Dripper | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Blobfish | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Oarfish | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Anglerfish | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Stonefish | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Superdwarf Fish | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Lure | Regular | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Spider Crab | Lighthouse | Crab Fishing Rod | Empty Beer Can | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Sunfish | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Boss Lure | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| The Old Pike | Forest | Fishing Rod | Beginner Boss Lure | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Giant Piranha | Forest | Fishing Rod | Modified Leech | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Blue Shark | Desert | Fishing Rod | Standard Boss Lure | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Pufferfish | Desert | Fishing Rod | Carrot | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Tuna | Rocks | Fishing Rod | Professional Boss Lure | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Albatross | Rocks | Placed creature trigger | Place the Tuna body for the bird | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Goblin Shark | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Scientific Boss Lure | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Bowhead Whale | Volcano | Fishing Rod | Fish Bucket | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
| Mutated Bowhead Whale | Volcano | Carry and throw | Throw Bowhead Whale into the volcano | Boss / special | Enable JavaScript to save notes |
How to use the database when one entry is missing
Use the blank slot in the in-game encyclopedia as the final authority for your current version.
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Identify the exact name
Open the encyclopedia and note the creature name, not just a broad memory such as “a crab” or “a whale.” Similar names can be separate entries: Pike and The Old Pike, Piranha and Giant Piranha, or Bowhead Whale and Mutated Bowhead Whale.
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Check the lure column first
For a regular catch, equip the listed rod and lure. Changing islands without changing an incorrect lure may not change the available catch pool. Some early creatures, including Pike and Goldfish, are reported in more than one regular pool.
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Switch to the special trigger route
If the entry is marked Boss / special, stop cycling normal lures. Travel to the listed island and use the Boss Lure or story item shown in the table. Keep quest-related catches until the related hand-in or encounter is finished.
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Track Drip separately
Use the partial Drip guide for individually sourced reports. A normal database row is not proof that a corresponding Drip slot exists. Confirm the exact slot in Tab before starting a dedicated hunt.
Fish locations FAQ
How many creatures are in How to Fish?
The current community snapshot contains 49 normal entries: 38 regular catches and 11 bosses or special creatures. The official Steam page confirms separate Collector and Fishipedia targets, but does not publish a permanent 49-entry total; use the in-game encyclopedia as the authority.
Do fish only spawn on specific islands?
Regular creatures are primarily determined by the rod and lure you use. The island column shows the usual progression or hunting area for that pool, not a guaranteed exclusive spawn location. Bosses and story creatures remain tied to their listed area and trigger.
Do Drip fish require special bait?
Public guide sources report that Drip variants use the same rod, lure, or special trigger as their normal counterparts. The exact appearance behavior is gameplay-sensitive, so this page does not claim a fixed rate or guaranteed number of casts.
Why does another guide use names such as Clam, Blue Crab, or Flounder?
Early public lists do not agree on every creature label or grouping. This table follows the 38-regular plus 11-special structure cross-checked from the current sources listed below. If your in-game encyclopedia uses a different label, follow the exact current in-game slot and treat the alternate name as a version or source-label discrepancy.
Verification notes
Collection scope reviewed September 17, 2026. The 49-entry structure and catch-pool rules are a community snapshot cross-checked against the official Steam description plus the public guides from Mobalytics ↗, GamesHub ↗, and Whisper of the House ↗. Patch 1.0.11 was also checked; the official note mentions Island 6 but does not publish a complete creature table for it.
Regular locations are shown as the usual island or equipment pool, not as guaranteed exclusive coordinates. Exact drop rates, fixed spawn positions, guaranteed Drip timing, and hands-on gameplay results are not claimed here. Public lists can use different English labels, so check the current in-game Tab encyclopedia when a name or slot conflicts.
This is an unofficial fan guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dazed Games. The tracker is private browser storage only; it does not read Steam data, send analytics, or modify game files.
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