How to play: beginner guide
Throw the net, wait until it fills, Equip Best, collect pedestal cash, watch UP NEXT, check the hourly Black Market, and buy upgrades that raise your rarity cap.
First-session steps
Throw, fill, reel, Equip Best, Collect, then buy rarity-cap upgrades. Claim Daily and Index when they light up.
- 1. Throw the net from the dock
Press THROW NET, aim the reticle at a dense school, then click or press C. Leave the net in the water. Fish keep stacking until you hit the net's space limit.
- 2. Reel when full
Watch the catch counter (like 7/7). Reel In when the net is full. Full hauls can show a FULL cash multiplier. Reeling early wastes capacity.
- 3. Equip Best in the Cooler
Walk to the Fish Cooler and press E. Use Equip Best so your highest earners sit on pedestals. Check again after every strong haul or net upgrade.
- 4. Collect pedestal cash
Walk the Collect pads in front of the dock. Showcase cash does not bank itself. Skip Collect and upgrades stay out of reach.
- 5. Buy rarity-cap upgrades first
Buy the cheapest upgrade that raises a rarity cap. Early on that is often Fisherman Fishing Rod, then Bigger Bucket / Quick Hands. Grab Spear Gun Multi-Spear or Fast Reload once helpers already land Rare fish.
- 6. Claim Daily and Index rewards
Claim Daily Rewards when they are up. Open the Fish Index and claim finished pages for permanent bonuses. Keep throwing while helpers run.
Your dock
Pedestals, Collect pads, Cooler, Fisherman, Spear Gun, Boat helper, and Bait Shop.
- Showcase pedestals: Displayed fish pay cash every second.
- Collect pads: Walk these to bank pedestal income.
- Fish Cooler: Inventory, Equip Best, Sell, Auto-Sell, Fuse, skins.
- Fisherman: Dock helper that catches fish for you.
- Spear Gun: Auto spears; use turret mode when a Megalodon arrives.
- Boat: A fishing helper that goes offshore. You do not have to drive it.
- Bait Shop: Buy bait, then Equip it. Only one bait is active at a time.
Throw and reel
Aim at dense schools, leave the net until full, then Reel In. Full hauls can show a FULL multiplier. The net UI shows a rarity cap, but events and luck can still land fish above it.
Pedestals beat one-time sells
Showcase cash pays every second. Equip Best after strong hauls. Gold and Shiny are fusion tags, not a promise of higher $/s.
Cooler and fusion details are on the Fish page.
First upgrades
Raise rarity caps before range upgrades. Buy the Rebirth tip net before you reset cash.
| Priority | Upgrade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisherman → Fishing Rod | Raises helper rarity cap early. |
| 2 | Fisherman → Bigger Bucket / Quick Hands | More fish per catch and faster cycles. |
| 3 | Spear Gun → Multi-Spear or Fast Reload | Extra catch power once Rare fish already land. |
| Before Rebirth 2 | Braided Net (~$1,500) | Named in the Rebirth tip; adds Rare; carries over after reset. |
| Before Rebirth 3 | Steel Mesh Net (~$10,000) | Named in the Rebirth tip; adds Epic. |
Rebirth basics
Money resets to $0. You keep Fish, Cooler, Showcase, Nets, Upgrades, and Journal. Track runs 0-50. Early ranks Deckhand → Angler → Netcaster; mid sample Stargazer → Star Admiral.
- Resets: money goes to $0.
- Keeps: Fish, Cooler, Showcase, Nets, Upgrades, and Journal.
- Rank rewards stay: income mult, base theme, title, and unlocks like Crew Overtime.
- The track runs from 0 to 50. Each step needs all-time fish caught and held cash.
- Buy the tip net named in the Rebirth menu before you confirm.
| Stage | Requirements | Title / base | Mult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | None | Deckhand | x1.25 money |
| Rebirth 2 | 48 fish all-time + $30,000 held | Angler · Lagoon base | x1.50 money |
| Rebirth 3 | 240 fish + $225,000 held | Netcaster · Coral Reef base | x1.75 money |
| Rebirth 11 | Check the live Rebirth panel (gates climb) | Stargazer | x3.75 money |
| Rebirth 12 | 15.1K fish all-time + $3.18Qa held | Star Admiral · Nebula base | x4.00 money |
Trading unlocks at Rebirth 5. Later ranks unlock dock themes (Lagoon, Coral Reef, Nebula, and more), titles over your head, and upgrades like Crew Overtime. A Skill Tree sits next to Rebirth once it opens.
Black Market
Hub shelf that refreshes every hour. Stock rotates: traits, pet treats, size tonics, or timed boosts like 2x Luck. Prices climb with rebirth.
The Black Market shelf refreshes every hour for everyone (timer: New stock in …). Prices follow your rebirth. Stock rotates: one hour may show Trait Roll / Pet Treat / Size Tonic; another may drop timed boosts like 2x Luck. Check the Hub stall before you dump a big buy.
- Trait Roll: Roll for a trait that boosts money and fish caught. Waiting roll sits in Traits (rolling opens at Rebirth 7).
- Pet Treat: +1 level for any pet (up to Lv 10). Lands in Cooler > Other.
- Size Tonic: Grows a showcase fish 5-10% permanently. Lands in Cooler > Other.
- 2x Luck (15 min): 15 minutes of double luck. Goes to Cooler > Other; use it when you want.
One timed boost that can show up on rotate:
Event preview (UP NEXT)
Top-right HUD: live boss banner plus an UP NEXT queue with countdowns for Kraken, Wave Rush, Lucky Tide, Megalodon, and more.
Top-right HUD shows the live banner and an UP NEXT queue with countdowns. Tap it so you know what is coming, then leave the net out, switch bait, or ready the Spear Gun.
The Kraken (Boss fight)
Live banner shows boss %. Throw your net at it before it flees.
Shimmer Surge (Mutation event)
Boosts mutated fish (like 3x mutated). Keep throwing while it runs.
Ascension (Timed event)
Watch the UP NEXT timer and stay on the dock when it goes live.
Wave Rush (Rare waves)
Tsunami-style waves of rarer fish. Leave the net out and reel full hauls.
Forbidden Awakening (Timed event)
Late-rarity window. You need a Forbidden-capable net to cash in.
Lucky Tide (Luck event)
Luck window. Stack with bait or 2x Luck if you have one.
The Megalodon (Boss fight)
Server spear-gun turret fight for cash and crates. Not a Cooler catch.
The Bloop (Boss / event)
Later boss in the UP NEXT list. Prep like you would for Kraken or Megalodon.
Common mistakes
Early reels, skipped Collect, Auto-Sell wiping fuse stacks, rebirth without the tip net, and ignoring UP NEXT.
- Reeling the net before it fills.
- Leaving strong fish in the Cooler instead of Equip Best.
- Skipping Collect pads until upgrades feel impossible.
- Selling fuse stacks before 10 → Shiny or 8 Shiny → Gold.
- Assuming Gold / Shiny always beats a plain fish on $/s.
- Confirming rebirth without buying the net named in the Rebirth tip.
- Buying Spear Gun Range before income and rarity-cap upgrades.
- Ignoring UP NEXT until a boss or Wave Rush is already halfway over.
FAQ
Does the net keep fishing if I leave the dock?
Yes. The net can keep filling while you visit Hub or walk away. Reel when it is full so you are not stuck on a capped haul.
Should I use Auto-Sell?
Only for rarities you are done collecting and fusing. Leave Auto-Sell aggressive and it can wipe stacks you still need for Shiny and Gold.
What happens when the Kraken or Megalodon spawns?
Watch the top-right UP NEXT / boss banner. Kraken is a capture fight: throw your net at it before it flees. Megalodon is a server spear-gun turret fight for cash and crates, not a Cooler catch.
Where is the event preview?
Top-right of the HUD. Live banner is what is running now. UP NEXT lists upcoming bosses and surges with countdowns.
When should I rebirth?
When both Fish Caught (All Time) and Money bars are full, after buying the tip net and dumping spare cash into helpers. Money resets to $0. Fish, Cooler, Showcase, Nets, Upgrades, and Journal stay.
What do I keep after rebirth?
Fish, Cooler, Showcase, Nets, Upgrades, and Journal. Money resets to $0. Rank rewards (mult, base, title) stay.
How do I redeem codes?
Open Codes on the right-side HUD after the tutorial. Full list is on the Codes page.
Does Black Market stock stay the same?
No. The shelf refreshes every hour for everyone. Offers rotate: traits, pet treats, size tonics, or timed boosts like 2x Luck that sit in Cooler > Other until you use them.