Guides
How to Fish Island Progression
Answers to “where do I go next?” and “how do I unlock the next area?” — from verified gameplay only.
Progress in How to Fish is gated by quests and bosses, not by catching volume. Islands unlock in order as you clear each boss gate and follow the questline; use the islands reference for the confirmed island list.
Island 1 — where you crash
- You start with no gear, earn money, and work the prologue quests.
- The first boss, the Spider Crab, blocks your way off the island. Fight guide.
Island 2
- Reaching island 2 is confirmed as the next milestone after the Spider Crab.
- Island 2 hosts the Sunfish, the second boss in the confirmed order.
Island 3 onward
- Island 3 hosts the Giant Piranha, confirmed as the third boss. Fight guide.
- Later confirmed bosses: Pufferfish, Albatross, Goblin Shark, Bowhead Whale, Mutated Bowhead Whale.
- Exact island counts, names and unlock requirements for later islands are not yet verified — no numbers are printed until confirmed.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How many islands are in How to Fish?
The exact number is not officially published; at least three are confirmed by gameplay, with several more bosses after that.
How do I unlock the next island?
By completing the gating boss — the Spider Crab opens the way off island 1, and each later boss gates the next area.
Why am I stuck on island 1?
Check that you completed the quest line, not just caught fish — quests drive progress.