Best Fishing Spots
Fish It Best Fishing Spots - Complete Guide 2026
Location choice dramatically impacts your fishing experience and profits. This guide ranks every fishing spot and tells you exactly when to move to each one.
Location Overview
Fish It features 6 main fishing locations plus event spots:
| Location | Unlock Cost | Fish Tiers | Profit Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Pond | Free | Common | ⭐ |
| River | 1,000 | Common-Rare | ⭐⭐ |
| Lake | 5,000 | Common-Epic | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ocean | 15,000 | Rare-Epic | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Deep Sea | 50,000 | Epic-Legendary | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Secret Cove | 200,000 | Legendary-Mythic | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Detailed Location Breakdowns
Starter Pond
Best For: Tutorial, first 30 minutes
Fish Available:
- Common: Goldfish, Guppy, Minnow
- Max Value: 50 coins
Why Leave: Everything here is low value. Move ASAP.
Coins/Hour: ~500
River
Best For: Early game farming
Fish Available:
- Common: Bass, Perch, Catfish
- Uncommon: Trout, Salmon
- Rare: Golden Trout (250 value)
Why Stay: Consistent income, rare spawns possible Why Leave: When you can afford Lake
Coins/Hour: ~2,000
Lake
Best For: Mid-game base
Fish Available:
- Common-Uncommon: Carp, Pike, Walleye
- Rare: Diamond Carp (600), Starfish Koi (800)
- Epic: Aurora Pike (1,000)
Why Stay: Good rare/epic mix, comfortable farming Why Leave: When rare hunting seriously
Coins/Hour: ~5,000
Ocean
Best For: Serious rare hunting
Fish Available:
- Uncommon: Tuna, Mackerel
- Rare: Golden Tuna (1,200), Crystal Marlin (1,500)
- Epic: Void Shark (2,500), Rainbow Dolphin (3,000)
Why Stay: Best consistent epic source Why Leave: When you can handle Deep Sea
Coins/Hour: ~12,000
Deep Sea
Best For: Late game, legendary hunting
Fish Available:
- Rare-Epic: Various (1,000-5,000)
- Legendary: Leviathan (15,000), Ancient Sea Dragon (25,000)
- Rare Legendary: Void Leviathan (35,000)
Why Stay: This is the endgame grind spot Why Leave: Only for Secret Cove mythic hunting
Coins/Hour: ~30,000+
Secret Cove
Best For: Mythic hunting, completionists
Fish Available:
- Legendary: Multiple (10,000-50,000)
- Mythic: Cosmic Whale (50,000), Reality Warper (100,000)
Why Stay: Mythic hunting is the ultimate goal Requirements: 200,000 coins + special quest
Coins/Hour: ~50,000+ (highly variable)
Location Progression Path
Optimal unlock order:
-
Starter Pond → River (immediately)
- Cost: 1,000 coins
- Time needed: 30 minutes at Pond
-
River → Lake (after 2-3 hours)
- Cost: 5,000 coins
- Time needed: 2-3 hours at River
-
Lake → Ocean (after 5-8 hours)
- Cost: 15,000 coins
- Time needed: 3-5 hours at Lake
-
Ocean → Deep Sea (after 15-20 hours)
- Cost: 50,000 coins
- Time needed: 8-12 hours at Ocean
-
Deep Sea → Secret Cove (after 50+ hours)
- Cost: 200,000 coins + quest
- Time needed: 20+ hours at Deep Sea
Location-Specific Tips
River Tips
- Dawn and dusk have better spawns
- Rainy weather = Silver Salmon bonus
- Stay near waterfall for rare spot
Lake Tips
- Night fishing has better rares
- Full moon = Moonlight Bass guaranteed
- Center of lake has best spawns
Ocean Tips
- Storm weather is actually GOOD
- Deeper water = better fish
- Watch for dolphin schools (bonus loot)
Deep Sea Tips
- Night is significantly better
- Track Leviathan spawn patterns
- Boss spawn every 30 minutes (worth camping)
Profit Comparison Table
| Location | Coins/Hour | Variance | Best With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond | 500 | Low | Nothing |
| River | 2,000 | Low | Basic Rod |
| Lake | 5,000 | Medium | Gold Rod |
| Ocean | 12,000 | High | Diamond Rod |
| Deep Sea | 30,000 | Very High | Master Rod |
| Secret Cove | 50,000+ | Extreme | Legendary Rod |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I skip locations to save coins?
A: No! Each location teaches you mechanics and the fish are needed for collections.
Q: Is Secret Cove actually worth 200,000?
A: Yes, but only when you have Cosmic Rod or better.
Q: Do weather conditions work the same everywhere?
A: No, each location has unique weather effects.
Find your perfect fishing spot and maximize those catches!