Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
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Topwater Kayak Cup 2026!
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Hey Anglers,The Topwater Kayak Tournament is coming to Fishing Planet, and it's time to put your fishing skills to the test! Catch fish from your kayak using spinning or casting rods with topwater lures. The winner of each Round will be determined by the total weight of 10 fish in their Keepnet. Registration opens on…
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Hey Anglers,The Topwater Kayak Tournament is coming to Fishing Planet, and it's time to put your fishing skills to the test! Catch fish from your kayak using spinning or casting rods with topwater lures. The winner of each Round will be determined by the total weight of 10 fish in their Keepnet. Registration opens on November 9, and the first Qualifier kicks off on November 10! Remember, everyone who registers for the Tournament will receive Pond Passes to all participating waterways: Falcon Lake, Selenge River, San Joaquin Delta, Saint-Croix Lake, and Maku-Maku Lake, so you can join the competition even if you haven't unlocked these locations yet! Check out the Topwater Kayak Pack, featuring special lures, an exclusive kayak, outfit, and fishing gear to help you prepare for the Tournament! Please review our Competitive Activity Rules before participating. We’re always happy to see families enjoying Fishing Planet together! Just a little reminder: when joining Tournaments or Competitions, each player must have their own device. If you share one, only one family member can take part. Good luck to all participants, and see you on the water! Follow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:DiscordFacebook GroupInstagramTikTokYou are always welcome to ask for help in our support:support@fishingplanet.com
Hey Anglers,For many of us, Australia brings to mind a world waiting to be discovered. Somewhere truly special, a place we dream of visiting but haven’t yet had the chance to explore. We wanted to give this corner of the world the attention it deserves. That’s why our Australian journey will take us to two different…
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Hey Anglers,For many of us, Australia brings to mind a world waiting to be discovered. Somewhere truly special, a place we dream of visiting but haven’t yet had the chance to explore. We wanted to give this corner of the world the attention it deserves. That’s why our Australian journey will take us to two different locations, and they’re just the beginning of something bigger. We’ve never done anything quite like this before, so let’s dive into our first DevDiary and discover what awaits at Cassowary Coast, Queensland, Australia! Choosing a name for a waterway is part of discovering a place. We always spend time exploring its geography, nature, and culture, looking for something that captures its character. Sometimes, a real name already tells the story, as with Dnipro River in Ukraine or Emerald Lake in the USA. Other times, we create a name that doesn’t exist, but feels like native to the region. Australia gave us a different challenge: finding a name for a place where freshwater flows toward the sea, connecting two fishing worlds. A river could tell only half the story. A coast gave us room for both. And there it was: Cassowary Coast, already on the map, right in the region that inspired our new waterway. The more we learned about it, the more it felt like home for the adventure we were creating. The cassowary is an extraordinary local bird, one of the largest on Earth, with a striking appearance and a presence that demands respect. It can be dangerous, but there’s something endearing and cute about it. Two Waterways in OneAs we mentioned earlier, Cassowary Coast will…
Hey Anglers! The spooky season continues, and we've got something you've been waiting for! Once Upon a Halloween and Curse of the Frankenfish Events are finally back! If you missed out on these fan-favorite Halloween adventures before, now's your chance to jump in, take on their challenges, and enjoy all the frightful…
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Hey Anglers! The spooky season continues, and we've got something you've been waiting for! Once Upon a Halloween and Curse of the Frankenfish Events are finally back! If you missed out on these fan-favorite Halloween adventures before, now's your chance to jump in, take on their challenges, and enjoy all the frightful fun! Both events have already started and will be available until November 2, 2026, at 10:00 UTC. Let's take a look at what's waiting for you! Once Upon A HalloweenDuring Halloween, the line between our world and the supernatural grows thinner, allowing all sorts of spooky creatures to slip through. Ghosts, mysterious lights, and other creepy visitors have already started appearing across Fishing Planet, and rumor has it they're all coming through the Ghostly Gates! To send these unwelcome guests back where they belong, you'll need to track down special items that serve as seals for the gates. So, Brave Angler, it's up to you to find them and put an end to all this terrifying chaos! Once you've collected all the items, you'll need to destroy them using the ancient druid fire to finally seal the gates and keep those creepy creatures out of our world for good! Monsters on the LooseWith all the seals destroyed and the Ghostly Gates finally closed, it seems like the chaos is over. But there's one little problem, Brave Angler! A few particularly cunning and terrifying monsters managed to sneak through the gates before they closed and have since scattered across the waterways of Fishing Planet. And since they're not planning to leave on their own, there's only one…
86.9% of 77,950 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 86.6. The developers have shipped 3 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 7.0.
reception 86.6·support +7.0·Excellent
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The developers post roughly every 7 days and were last heard 7 days ago — within their normal range. 3 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 1 classified as major.
Last successful news check: Nov 11, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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patchAug 17, 2026
Fishing Planet Marks 11 Years on Steam with a Look Back at Norway and Beyond
Fishing Planet turned 11 on August 11, 2026, marking the anniversary of its original Steam launch. Developer communication around the milestone focuses on a packed twelve months rather than a single announcement.
What changed over the past year
Norway (Skarland Fjord) launched on Steam and Epic Games at Christmas, introducing rough waves, thunderstorms, and the Northern Lights.
The Norway update added the Valkyrie Boat — fitted with a crane for large catches — alongside dozens of new gear items, electric rods and reels, and a long-requested Inventory Sorting System.
New species included Greenland and Porbeagle Sharks, Atlantic Halibut, and European Sea Sturgeon.
A refreshed Christmas Event added a new mission chain set in Norway.
Norway subsequently reached PlayStation and Xbox, where it became one of the game's most popular waterways; Mobile and Nintendo Switch versions are still in progress.
The Maldives destination (Noomaa Kuda Atholhu) was brought to consoles during the prior August.
Official accounts launched on Instagram (August) and TikTok (January), both described as active community spaces.
Autumn brought Halloween and Thanksgiving events, Tournaments, Twitch Drops, and Black Friday deals.
For players on PC, the core Norway content is already in place; those on mobile or Switch are still waiting on a release the team acknowledges has hit bumps.
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Hey Anglers,The Topwater Kayak Tournament is coming to Fishing Planet, and it's time to put your fishing skills to the test! Catch fish from your kayak using spinning or casting rods with topwater lures. The winner of each Round will be det…
Hey Anglers,For many of us, Australia brings to mind a world waiting to be discovered. Somewhere truly special, a place we dream of visiting but haven’t yet had the chance to explore.We wanted to give this corner of the world the attention …
Hey Anglers!The spooky season continues, and we've got something you've been waiting for! Once Upon a Halloween and Curse of the Frankenfish Events are finally back! If you missed out on these fan-favorite Halloween adventures before, now's…
Hey Anglers,The leaves are falling, the ghosts are calling, and paradise is closer than you think!Starting October 7, enjoy 30% OFF Chamaeleon Cruiser Pack, Japan Odyssey Pack, and Supernatural Explorer Pack.Cruise the sunlit waters of the …
Hey Anglers,Head to the Sports tab in-game and register for the Tournament. Registration is now open! A quick reminder about the changes to this Tournament. The first Qualifier will take place at Mudwater River, followed by the Everglades f…
Hey Anglers,The world has barely begun counting down to Halloween night, but the Haunted Fleet is already gathering on the horizon. This year, the Halloween season starts early and lasts longer, with mysteries unfolding across Fishing Plane…
Hey Anglers,The Mighty Carp Tour 2026 is almost here! Get your Carp setups ready and prepare to compete across some of Fishing Planet's best Carp fishing destinations. Starting this year, we're making a change to the Tournament route: Quali…
Hey Anglers,Today, Fishing Planet turns 11!On August 11, 11 years ago, Fishing Planet first launched on Steam, and that’s where it all started.Every Anniversary, we look back at what we’ve accomplished over the past year, and this one has b…
Hey Anglers,Eleven years ago, the Fishing Planet journey began on Steam and then continued on other platforms. Since then, millions of Anglers have explored waterways around the world, mastered new techniques, landed unforgettable catches, …
Hey Anglers,The Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup is back! Join this year's celebration by competing against anglers from around the world in our special Anniversary Tournament. Battle your way through the Qualifiers, earn your place in the Fi…
Hey Anglers, We’ve just released a new update on Steam and Epic Games, featuring a number of UI improvements, bug fixes, and the new Fishing Planet Anniversary Event we teased earlier.The event begins next week, so stay tuned for a detailed…
Hey Anglers, As many of you know, August marks Fishing Planet’s anniversary, and this year we’re celebrating an incredible 11 years together! It’s about time we brought you a special event in August, and we’re happy to share that we’re curr…
Hey Anglers,Fireworks are lighting up the sky, the grills are heating up, and the festive spirit is in the air! With Independence Day and Canada Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to hit the water, embark on a festive treasur…
Hey Anglers,We have just rolled out a Bug Fix Patch that brings a range of fixes, quality-of-life improvements, performance optimization, and usability enhancements designed to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable.We've addresse…
Hey Anglers,We wanted to share a quick update regarding the recent Back to Basics Update on Steam and Epic Games.First of all, thank you for all the excitement and feedback! It’s been great seeing so many players return to explore the refre…
Hey Anglers,Back to Basics - First Levels Rework is LIVE, and it’s the perfect time to rediscover Fishing Planet all over again!Lone Star Lake has been completely reworked from the ground up, and that’s just the beginning. This update also …
Hey Anglers,The Fishing Planet Boat Series Tournament is back, bringing a full week of competitive predator fishing across the waterways of the USA and Germany.Grab your favorite spinning or casting setup, launch your boat or kayak, and com…
Hey Anglers,As many of you know, we recently released the Catch & Compete Update, bringing a variety of quality-of-life improvements and new daily activities to enjoy in Fishing Planet. But we’re not stopping there, we're continuing to impr…
Hey Anglers, Dive into exciting fishing adventures around the sun-soaked atolls of the Maldives!From now until May 25, 2026, 12 PM UTC, you can get the Chamaeleon Cruiser Pack and Atoll Scout Pack with a fantastic 30% discount! In addition …
Hey Anglers,As many of you know, we recently introduced the new Matchmaking and Competitive Rating System. The goal of these changes was to create a more balanced and skill-based competitive experience.Unfortunately, some players have shown…
Hey Anglers,The Live Bait Fiesta Cup returns, taking you across South America in a challenge to catch large exotic fish on live bait. Use match tackle in the Qualifiers and bottom tackle in the Semifinal and Final, with specific live bait a…
Hey Anglers,We need your thoughts on the next location in the game!Do you want a freshwater or saltwater location? Where should it be? Which fish would you like to catch there?Please fill out this short form Everyone who leaves their real n…
Dear Anglers,We’ve released a hotfix on Steam and Epic Games that fixes an issue in Ocean competitions where players could not board the yacht along with several other fixes and improvements.Thank you for your reports and thoughtful feedbac…
Hey Anglers, Fishing Planet’s Catch & Compete Update is now live, bringing a fresh wave of improvements to your every day fishing experience! Dive in and try out a more transparent and comprehensive Competitive Rating and Matchmaking System…
Dear Anglers,Live Bait Fiesta Cup is coming up this May as usual, but we want to let you know about a few changes in this Tournament, so you can take your time and practice for the new conditions. The changes will affect the weather and in-…
Hey Anglers, The World Series continues with the World Bass Tour, focused entirely on Bass fishing. Compete across Florida, Louisiana, and Bolivia to reach the Semifinals in the Amazonian Maze, then fight for the win in the Final on Blue Cr…
Hey Anglers, We hope you enjoyed our little April 1st joke yesterday, but now it’s time to get serious about what’s really coming next.As part of the Catch & Compete Update coming this Spring, we’re continuing to reveal what’s ahead. We’ve …
Hey Anglers,In our previous DevDiaries, we introduced the new Rating and Matchmaking system, along with the new Rewarding Leaderboards. Both are aimed at making competitions more structured, everyday fishing more rewarding, and the game in …
Hey Anglers,We’re back with another look at the improvements coming in the Catch & Compete Update coming this Spring! In the previous Dev Diary, we introduced the new Rating and Matchmaking System. Today, we want to talk about the new Leade…
Hey Anglers,With a bit of St. Patrick’s luck in the air, it’s the perfect time to save big and make the most of both freshwater and saltwater adventures.From today until March 26, 2026, 5 PM UTC, you can pick up two of your favorite packs, …
