Baits List
Fish It Baits List - Complete Guide 2026
Bait selection is crucial for catching specific fish in Fish It. The right bait can dramatically increase your chances of catching rare and valuable fish. This guide covers every bait type and when to use them.
How Bait Works
Baits provide two main effects:
- Attraction Bonus: Increases chance of specific fish types
- Rarity Modifier: Affects rare spawn chances
Baits are consumed on each cast, so cost-effectiveness matters!
Bait Categories
| Category | Effect Type | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic | Small bonus to all | 5-25 | General farming |
| Fish-Specific | Big bonus to type | 25-100 | Targeted hunting |
| Location-Based | Bonus at location | 50-150 | Location optimization |
| Premium | Large universal | 100-500 | Rare hunting |
| Event | Special effects | Varies | Limited time |
Complete Baits List
Generic Baits
| Bait | Effect | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | +5% all | 5 | 1 cast |
| Minnow | +8% all | 10 | 1 cast |
| Shrimp | +12% all | 20 | 1 cast |
| Cricket | +10% speed | 15 | 1 cast |
| Grub | +15% common | 12 | 1 cast |
Best Generic: Shrimp (best universal bonus)
Fish-Specific Baits
| Bait | Effect | Cost | Target Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Eggs | +30% Salmon | 35 | River fish |
| Bloodworm | +40% Catfish | 45 | Bottom feeders |
| Squid Chunk | +35% Ocean fish | 50 | Saltwater |
| Glow Bait | +50% Deep fish | 75 | Deep Sea |
| Insect Larvae | +45% Trout | 40 | Freshwater |
Best Specific: Glow Bait (Deep Sea fish are most valuable)
Location Baits
| Bait | Effect | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Pellet | +25% at Pond | 30 | Starter Pond |
| River Fly | +30% at River | 40 | All Rivers |
| Ocean Chum | +35% at Ocean | 60 | Ocean zones |
| Lake Larvae | +30% at Lake | 50 | All Lakes |
| Deep Lure | +40% Deep Sea | 100 | Deep Sea |
Best Location: Deep Lure (best ROI at high-value location)
Premium Baits
| Bait | Effect | Cost | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bait | +50% rare | 200 | Universal |
| Diamond Bait | +75% rare | 350 | Universal |
| Rainbow Bait | +100% rare | 500 | Universal |
| Legendary Bait | +150% legendary | 750 | Legendary only |
| Mythic Bait | +200% mythic | 1,000 | Mythic only |
Best Premium: Legendary Bait (best for targeted legendary hunting)
Event Baits
| Bait | Effect | When Available |
|---|---|---|
| Spooky Bait | +100% Halloween fish | October |
| Festive Bait | +100% Winter fish | December |
| Love Bait | +100% Valentine fish | February |
| Anniversary Bait | +50% all + bonus | Game anniversary |
Bait Efficiency Rankings
Cost Per Benefit
| Bait | Cost | Benefit | Efficiency Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | 5 | +5% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Shrimp | 20 | +12% | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Golden Bait | 200 | +50% | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Legendary | 750 | +150% | ⭐⭐ |
Key Insight: Cheap baits are more cost-efficient for general farming. Premium baits are for targeted hunting.
When to Use Each Bait
Use Generic Baits When:
- General coin farming
- You dont need specific fish
- Budget is limited
- Early game progression
Use Specific Baits When:
- Hunting quest fish
- Completing collection
- During fishing events
- Selling valuable species
Use Premium Baits When:
- Hunting legendary/mythic
- Have sufficient coins saved
- During luck boost events
- Combined with enchanted rod
Bait + Rod Synergy
Bait effects multiply with rod luck:
Effective Luck = Rod Luck × (1 + Bait Bonus)
Example:
- Cosmic Rod: +150 luck
- Golden Bait: +50% rare
- Effective rare chance: 150 × 1.5 = 225 luck equivalent
This is why rod upgrades matter more than bait upgrades!
Money-Saving Tips
- Bulk Buy Generics - Stock up during sales
- Dont Waste Premium - Use only when hunting specifics
- Match Bait to Goal - Dont use fish-specific if you want variety
- Event Baits are Free - Usually quest rewards
- Consider No Bait - Sometimes base rod is enough
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do baits stack with enchants?
A: Yes! All bonuses multiply together.
Q: Should I always use bait?
A: Not always. For coin farming, cheap/no bait is fine.
Q: What is best bait for beginners?
A: Worm or Shrimp - cheap and effective.
Q: How do I get event baits?
A: Event quests, event shop, or special codes.
Choose your bait wisely and reel in the big ones!