Start by following the three-island progression route, then open the Leech Bait, Carrot Bait, and Pufferfish pages when each task becomes relevant.
Begin with the island route
How to Fish uses a three-island progression model. Start with the Island 1 section, then use the dedicated Island 2 walkthrough and Island 3 walkthrough rather than guessing at a broad checklist. Each walkthrough points to the task that moves the route forward.
Follow the three task handoffs
On Island 2, the next focused task is Leech Bait. That guide explains where to collect it and what it unlocks, then returns you to the progression route. Island 3 leads into Carrot Bait and then the Pufferfish task. Keeping those pages separate makes it easier to resume the route after a detour.
Use the local tools when they help
The achievement tracker is a browser-local checklist for all 28 Steam objectives and does not require an account. The earnings calculator estimates a selected item with the available modifiers, while the Money guide explains the formula and rounding behind it.
Choose the next page by your question
If you need a quick bait comparison, use Bait. If you are deciding how to play with others, read Solo or Co-op. For a concise supported answer before you continue, open the FAQ.
Quick questions
How many islands are in How to Fish?
The game route has three islands; the Island 1 section and dedicated Island 2 and Island 3 walkthroughs provide the progression order.
What should I do after I start?
Use the island route first, then open the Leech Bait, Carrot Bait, or Pufferfish guide when that task becomes your next handoff.