Fishing Planet

Fishing Planet is a free online fishing simulation by Fishing Planet LLC. In first-person perspective, players travel rivers, lakes and sea areas and choose rods, reels and baits suited to different fish species. The base game offers fishing competitions, shared boat trips and long-term progression.

Fishing Planet first released on PC on Aug 11, 2015. The PlayStation 4 version followed on Aug 28, 2017, and the Xbox One version on Jul 10, 2019. Releases for iOS and Android are documented for 2022. On Nintendo Switch the game released on Jun 11, 2025. The platform versions receive new content on an ongoing basis, sometimes with a delay.

Fishing Planet has native versions for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android. On PC it is distributed via Steam and Epic Games Store, among others.

The Switch version reportedly also runs on Switch 2 according to Nintendo. This is backward compatibility, not a separately listed Switch 2 release. Likewise, the Xbox One version can be used on Xbox Series X|S. The PS4 version is played on PS5 via backward compatibility. These consoles do not count here as additional native versions.

The simulation covers swimming, spinning, bottom and trolling fishing. Rods, reels, lines, hooks and baits interact with water currents, weather and time of day. Different fish species react to the conditions and require different methods for bites and fighting.

The game includes freshwater and sea fishing areas, as well as kayaks, motorboats and larger fishing yachts. The current Steam store lists more than 300 fish species and 27 waters. Because the game is continuously expanded over time, such figures can change.

Fishing Planet is free to play in its base game. The developer also offers optional paid content with fishing equipment, vehicles and other extras. Well-known large packs include Ocean Voyager, Congo Discovery and Japan Odyssey. Playing this additional content may have platform-specific requirements. Individual add-on packs do not replace the base game.

For Windows, Steam requires at least Windows 10, 8 GB RAM and an Intel Core i3-10100 or Ryzen 3 3100. The product page lists a GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 570 as graphics cards. A permanent internet connection and free storage space are required. The details for macOS and Linux differ and are also listed on Steam.

Fishing Planet offers joint fishing, clubs and competitions with leaderboards. Several players can travel together on large sea yachts. Online play and a stable internet connection are a fundamental part of the product.

The developer explicitly limits crossplay to certain platform groups: Steam with Epic Games Store, Android with iOS, and Xbox with the Microsoft Store version for Windows. According to the official FAQ, there is no cross-platform play between PlayStation, Switch and the other groups. Game progress and purchases cannot be transferred between platform accounts.

Fishing Planet offers long-term progression through experience, fishing areas and equipment. The starting phase, reworked in 2026, includes renewed beginner waters, a walkable fishing lodge and a trophy room for special catches. These elements are permanent game systems and not limited to a time-limited event.