There are three islands in the How to Fish progression covered here. Island 1 is the starter section on this page; Island 2 and Island 3 each have a dedicated walkthrough.
Start with the Island 1 section
Answer first
The route is Island 1 → Island 2 → Island 3. Use this page to see the whole path, then open the Island 2 or Island 3 walkthrough when you reach that part of the run.
Island 1: starter waters
Island 1 is the starter and shallow-water training area. Get comfortable with the opening game loop here, then move into the more specialized progression on Island 2.
Island 2: find bait and unlock the next area
Island 2 is the predatory and airborne fish progression area. Search the sand and grass for Leech Bait; it is picked up from the ground and cannot be purchased. Use it to summon the Island 2 progression boss. Defeat that boss, then deliver the progression token to unlock Island 3.
Island 3: trade and finish the route
Island 3 is the endgame trade and Pufferfish progression area. Trade an endangered fish to the Island 3 NPC for Carrot Bait. Equip the bait and cast from the island to summon Pufferfish. After the fight, collect the dropped tail before seagulls take it, then deliver it to the NPC to receive the final escape coordinates.
Open a focused task page
Use the Leech Bait, Carrot Bait, and Pufferfish walkthroughs when you want the task steps without the full island overview. The Bosses and Events page also connects Pufferfish, Military Shark, and Terrorizing Bird to the details available for each encounter.
Choose a task page and get the next step
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