Boss and mini-boss guide

Every boss bait and what to keep.

Search by boss, bait or island. Check the summon item before you cast, then keep the unique drop until the quest giver is done with it.

Showing 10 encounters
BOSS 01

Lighthouse

Spider Crab

Bait / triggerEmpty Beer Can
Rod / setupCrab Fishing Rod

Heads up. Opening story boss.

BOSS 02

Island 2 · Forest

Giant Piranha

Bait / triggerModified Leech
Rod / setupFishing Rod

Heads up. Return its distinct trophy to unlock the next route.

BOSS 03

Island 2 · Forest

The Old Pike

Bait / triggerBeginner Boss Lure
Rod / setupFishing Rod
BOSS 04

Island 3 · Desert

Blue Shark

Bait / triggerStandard Boss Lure
Rod / setupFishing Rod
BOSS 05

Island 3 · Desert

Pufferfish

Bait / triggerCarrot
Rod / setupFishing Rod

Heads up. Balance changed in Patch 1.0.4.

BOSS 06

Island 4 · Rocks

Tuna

Bait / triggerProfessional Boss Lure
Rod / setupFishing Rod

Heads up. Also used to trigger the Albatross.

BOSS 07

Island 4 · Rocks

Albatross

Bait / triggerTuna
Rod / setupSpecial encounter
BOSS 08

Island 5 · Volcano

Goblin Shark

Bait / triggerScientific Boss Lure
Rod / setupFishing Rod
BOSS 09

Island 5 · Volcano

Bowhead Whale

Bait / triggerFish Bucket
Rod / setupFishing Rod

Heads up. Keep it for the final encounter.

BOSS 10

Island 5 · Volcano

Mutated Bowhead Whale

Bait / triggerBowhead Whale
Rod / setupSpecial encounter

Heads up. Final boss; its balance changed in Patch 1.0.4.