How to Fish is a new indie game that has gained a lot of popularity (Image via Dazed Games)How to Fish is making waves in the indie gaming scene, and the game has managed to garner a lot of attention since its release a few days ago. It offers a surprisingly deep fishing experience spread across five distinct islands, each with its own unique ecosystem of catchable species.Essentially, How to Fish features a variety of things, including standard fish, exotic aquatic creatures, crustaceans, and towering boss encounters that will test everything you have learned on your journey across the islands. In the section below, we provide you with a complete breakdown of every fish and creature in How to Fish, where to find them, and exactly what bait and rod you need to catch each one.How to catch fish in How to FishThe key to catching fish in How to Fish is matching the right rod and bait to the right location and species. As you progress through the game and unlock new islands, your rod options and lure types will expand significantly, opening up rarer and more exotic catches.Bosses are the most challenging catches in the game and are found on specific islands. They require dedicated boss lures tied to your current progression tier rather than standard bait, so make sure you are stocked up before going after them.All fish in the LighthouseThe Lighthouse is your starting location and the most beginner-friendly area in the game. You are limited to the Crab Fishing Rod here, and the species pool is small but important for learning the basics. The Lighthouse also hosts the game's first boss encounter, which requires a very specific and unconventional bait to lure out:Rock Crab – Free LureShrimp – Free LureRock Crab – Hot DogLobster – Hot DogSpider Crab – Empty Beer CanAll fish on Island 2 Coming to island 2, the options expand even further, and you have the following available: Piranha – Hot DogMackerel – Free LureGar – Free LurePike – Free LureCod – Beginner LureGoldfish – Free Lure / Beginner LurePerch – Beginner LureTriggerfish – Beginner LureGiant Piranha – Modified LeechThe Old Pike – Beginner Boss LureAll fish on Island 3 After you are done with Island 2, you will be able to access the third island. It introduces the Standard Lure and brings a host of more exotic tropical species into the mix:Angelfish – Standard LureBoxfish – Standard LureCatfish – Standard LureSea Urchin – Standard LureSeahorse – Standard LureClownfish – Standard LureBluegill – Standard LureSalmon – Standard LureNeedlefish – Standard LureBlue Shark – Standard Boss LurePufferfish – CarrotAll fish on Island 4 Speaking of Island 4, you will unlock it upon completing the quests for Island 3. It requires the Professional Lure for all standard catches and features some of the most visually striking species in the game:Parrotfish – Professional LureVoxelfish – Professional LureBass – Professional LureHalibut – Professional LureEel – Professional LureTigerfish – Professional LureFlying Fish – Professional LureSengarat – Professional LureRed Snapper – Professional LureTuna – Professional Boss LureAlbatross – TunaAll fish on Island 5Finally, after you complete the quests on Island 4, you will receive the coordinates for the fifth island. It is the most dangerous and rewarding location in the game, requiring the Scientific Lure for standard catches:Anglerfish – Scientific LureBlobfish – Scientific LureOarfish – Scientific LureSuperdwarf Fish – Scientific LureStonefish – Scientific LureGoblin Shark – Scientific Boss LureBowhead Whale – Fish BucketMutated Bowhead Whale – Bowhead WhaleYou are advised to keep an eye on official channels for updates as new catches are confirmed across all five islands.