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How to Fish Map & Island Progression Guide

Every island in How to Fish, the gear you need, the boss waiting at the end, and the rewards you unlock. All 5 islands, verified against current walkthrough data.

⚑ Quick Answer

The game world is a chain of 5 islands that unlock in sequence:

Island 1 (Lighthouse) β†’ Island 2 (Forest) β†’ Island 3 (Desert) β†’ Island 4 (Rocks) β†’ Island 5 (Volcano)

The Radar (Island 1, ~$10) and Engine Upgrade keep you on course between zones.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Complete Island Overview & Requirements

Verified from the Steam store page and the Destructoid walkthrough.

IslandDangerKey GearBoss / ChallengeKey Rewards & Unlocks
Island 1: LighthouseLow (Tutorial)Crab rod, knife, Hot Dog and Ham baitSpider CrabBoat Keys, $10 Radar, Ham / Hot Dog / Fries bait tiers
Island 2: ForestLow-MediumShotgun, dynamite, Starter (Beginner) Lure, Novice Boss BaitGiant PiranhaDynamite bulk fishing, $230 boat engine, Ocean Sunfish / Big Pike
Island 3: DesertMediumStandard Lure, Grill (unlocked via Blue Shark), Coconut $350PufferfishGrill 1.5x cooking, Blue Shark, Bing Bong via Coconut bait
Island 4: RocksMedium-HighProfessional Lure, $200 Boat Radar, Dual Motors $860AlbatrossTuna, $200 Boat Radar, Dual Motors $860 engine
Island 5: VolcanoHighScientific Lure ($500), lava cooking, Fish BucketMutated Bowhead WhaleLava cooking (1.5x, no burn risk), Goblin Shark, Bowhead Whale, roulette

🧭 Step-by-Step Navigation & Progression

  • Lighthouse (Island 1) β€” Boat Keys, $10 Radar, Ham / Hot Dog / Fries bait tiers
  • Forest (Island 2) β€” Dynamite bulk fishing, $230 boat engine, Ocean Sunfish / Big Pike
  • Desert (Island 3) β€” Grill 1.5x cooking, Blue Shark, Bing Bong via Coconut bait
  • Rocks (Island 4) β€” Tuna, $200 Boat Radar, Dual Motors $860 engine
  • Volcano (Island 5) β€” Lava cooking (1.5x, no burn risk), Goblin Shark, Bowhead Whale, roulette

Frequently asked questions

How do you get unstuck if your boat is stranded on rocks?

Use dynamite underneath the hull or the melee kick/push mechanic while standing in the water to dislodge the boat. This is community-reported and pending full verification.

Where do you buy the Radar?

The Radar is sold at the Island 1 shop for roughly $10, before you reach the Lighthouse Keeper. An upgraded Radar appears later on Island 4.