How to Fish Fish & Creatures
What swims (and fights) in How to Fish: the catch, kill, sell loop and the rare-variant system.
The whole game loop is built on creatures: catch them, kill them, sell them. This hub documents the confirmed systems; individual entries are added only when verified.
The catch → kill → sell system
- Creatures are caught with your gear and can also be fought with weapons.
- Selling them pays for better gear, weapons and boat upgrades.
- Landing a fish does not mean you own it yet — secure it first (a community-verified gotcha).
- Boss creatures drop meat; trophies are a separate reward.
Rare variants
Officially, the game asks you to “collect the rare variant of all the different fish.” Rare variants are a core endgame-style goal; exact spawn rules are not yet verified.
Confirmed creatures
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What fish are in How to Fish?
The confirmed boss-creature chain used here is Spider Crab, Sunfish, Giant Piranha, Pufferfish, Albatross, Goblin Shark, Bowhead Whale and Mutated Bowhead Whale.
How do rare variants work?
Officially each fish has a rare variant to collect; exact mechanics are not yet verified.
Where can I sell fish?
Selling happens through the economy loop described by the developer — shop and sell interactions are part of the core loop.