WEBFISHING: Complete Guide

A friendly guide to WEBFISHING: how fishing and upgrades work, how to make money efficiently, what the shops sell, how lobbies and moderation work after the 1.11 lobby rework, and the social toys that make the camp fun.

Researched September 2026 — current as of Patch 1.12 (1 January 2025), the most recent update; no new patches have been announced since. Live games change; check the linked sources if something differs.

Quick Start

• It's a social hangout first. WEBFISHING is a relaxed multiplayer fishing game set in a small camp. You fish, earn money, customize your character and hang out with others in lobbies.
• Cast, wait, reel. Cast into water, wait for a bite, then play the reeling minigame to land the catch. Higher-tier fish are harder to reel.
• Upgrade your rod and bait first. Rod Power and bait upgrades are what let you catch bigger, rarer fish. Money spent here comes back quickly.
• Sell your catches for money. Money buys bait, upgrades, cosmetics, props and consumables.
• Fill your journal. Nearly 100 creatures are catchable, from tiny snails to big sharks. Journal completion rewards are now in the Frog's shop.
• Check the quest board for tasks that pay out.
• Watch for events. Meteor events (made easier to spot in patch 1.09) and other happenings can bring special rewards.
• Pick your lobby type carefully. Since 1.11 you can host Public, Unlisted or Private lobbies, set tags, and require manual approval to join.
• Turn off "Griefable" if you want peace. Added in patch 1.08, turning it off stops other players from punching or affecting you.

Fishing Basics

The loop

• Equip a rod and bait.
• Cast into water — different bodies of water hold different creatures.
• Wait for the bite.
• Play the reeling minigame. Bigger and rarer fish make it harder; better rods make it easier.
• Land the fish; it goes into your inventory and is logged in your journal.
• Sell, keep or show it off.

Where to fish

• Freshwater (lakes and ponds around the camp) and the ocean have different catch tables.
• Look for ripples on the water — patch 1.09 notes they were tweaked; fishing at ripples tends to pay off.
• Hidden spots are part of the fun; explore the camp.

Rarity and size

Fish come in different sizes and six quality tiers. Quality multiplies the fish's base sell value, so a high-quality catch of a common fish can out-earn a rare one:

Quality | Stars | Sell multiplier

Normal | none | x1

Shining | 1 | x1.8

Glistening | 2 | x4

Opulent | 3 | x6

Radiant | 4 | x10

Alpha | 5 | x15

Better bait is what raises your quality odds (see below). Values are from the community wiki; if the game has changed, trust the in-game tooltip.

Gear and Upgrades

Rods

Rods are the main progression. Upgrading Rod Power makes the reeling minigame easier on stronger fish. Patch 1.11 increased the maximum number of Rod Power upgrades.

Special rods added over time include the Traveler's Rod and the Prosperous Rod (added in 1.09).

Bait

Bait determines what can bite. Better bait means rarer catches and better quality odds. You unlock higher tiers as your camp tier rises; patch 1.11 added the new final bait type, Gilded Worms. Bait Capacity upgrades let you carry more at once, and 1.11 raised the maximum capacity upgrades too.

Bait | Camp tier | Unlock cost | Notes

Worm | Start | Free | Only catches tier 1–2 fish

Cricket | 1 | $100 | Can catch every tier of fish

Leech | 1 | $400 | Better quality odds

Minnow | 2 | $1,250 | Better again

Squid | 2 | $8,500 | Rarer quality potential

Nautilus | 3 | $15,000 | Even rarer qualities

Gilded Worm | 3 | $35,000 | Best quality odds; the final bait

Costs are the community wiki's figures. The practical takeaway: get off Worms immediately (Crickets are cheap and open the whole fish list), then save for each jump.

The Portable Bait Station (a consumable from the Frog's shop, added in 1.09) lets you restock bait away from the station.

Lures

Lures add special effects to your cast. For example, the Shower Lure (1.09) has a small chance to spawn a tiny raincloud above you, which lets you catch rain fish. The main lures, per the community wiki:

Lure | Camp tier | Effect

Fly Hook | 1 | Favors smaller fish

Lucky Hook | 1 | Small cash bonus on each catch

Challenge Lure | 1 | Click popups during the reel for extra cash

Patient Lure | 1 | Fish wait for your input before reeling starts

Quick Jig | 2 | Boosts rod power and reel speed

Salty Lure / Fresh Lure | 2 | Catch saltwater / freshwater fish anywhere

Efficient Lure | 2 | Chance not to use bait

Magnet Lure | 2 | More junk and treasure

Large Lure | 3 | Bigger fish, uses more bait

Attractive Angler | 3 | Higher catch chance

Sparkling Lure | 3 | More high-tier fish, uses more bait

Double Hook | 3 | Chance to duplicate a catch, uses more bait

Shower Lure | 3 | Chance of a raincloud for rain fish

Golden Hook | 4 | Much higher rare-fish rate, but triple bait use

Efficient Lure is a strong all-rounder for money runs; Salty/Fresh let you journal-hunt without walking between water types; Golden Hook is an end-game option once bait money is no longer a concern.

Upgrade order

• Early bait and rod upgrades — they unlock most of the fish list.
• Bait Capacity so you're not constantly restocking.
• Rod Power toward the cap for big catches.
• Higher bait tiers up to Gilded Worms for end-game fish.
• Lures and consumables for fun and specific goals.

Shops and Items

Shop | What it sells (confirmed in patch notes)

Frog's shop | Journal completion rewards; Portable Bait Station

Opossum's shop | Hand Labeler (rename any item or fish)

Dock Shop | Props such as the Greenscreen Prop (requires Camp Tier 1)

Vending machine | Drinks like Bounce Brew and Super Bounce Brew; Speed Slurpos

Consumables

• Speed Slurpos (formerly Speed Slurpees) — move faster.
• Bounce Brew / Super Bounce Brew — jump higher.
• Shrink and Grow drinks — change your size.
• Catcher's Cola ULTRA — gives money; its payout was reworked slightly in 1.11.
• Lotto Tickets — gamble for rewards.

Cosmetics and titles

There are tons of shirts, hats, titles and props. Titles appear with your name. Some are cheap jokes (the "Straight" title costs $9999). Many cosmetics come from treasure chests, shops and journal rewards.

Money Making

• Sell regularly. Your inventory fills up; sell common fish and keep rare ones for the journal or showing off.
• Upgrade your bait — rarer fish are worth much more.
• Do quests from the quest board.
• Fish ripples and events.
• Don't blow early cash on props. Upgrades first, then decorate.

Toys and Social Features

WEBFISHING is built around hanging out. The social toys:

Toy | What it does

Guitar | Play real chords; since 1.11 it has 6 pages of 9 chord shapes and an instrument volume slider

Chalk | Draw on the ground (can be disabled in options)

Boombox | Play music (follows the Music audio slider)

Punch | Punch friends — unless they've turned Griefable off

Props | Place items like the greenscreen for photos

Letters/mailbox | Send letters; the mailbox can be closed in options

Freecam | Take screenshots; range increased in 1.09

Lobbies, Hosting and Safety

Patch 1.11 reworked multiplayer:

• Create and Join are separate menus.
• Lobby Browser reworked, with Lobby Tags to filter lobbies.
• Lobby types: Public, Unlisted and Private (replacing Code-Only and Friends-Only).
• Request to Join: hosts can set joining to Manual and approve each request.
• Host tools for managing players improved.
• The old 18+ toggle was removed.

Patch 1.12 added a count of players queued to join, a Hide Full filter, a desync fix, and stopped players who tried to join full games from being silently banned.

Moderation tools

• Block Player (from 1.10) cuts all connections with a player permanently.
• Boot Player (from 1.10) replaced the old kick/ban buttons.
• Griefable off (from 1.08) prevents being punched or affected.
• Chat filtering and the ability to hide the chat box.

Options Worth Knowing

Patch 1.09 added Toggle Sprint, Disable Chalk, Chat Filtering, Catch Jingle, Autoclick, Alternate Font and Close Mailbox. Autoclick and Toggle Sprint are big comfort improvements for long sessions. Later patches added resizable windows, a resolution confirmation screen and borderless tweaks.

Secrets

Patch 1.09 teased a hidden addition described only as "the ???????? which is accessed through the ???? ?????? and ??? ????????." The developer deliberately left it vague — explore and experiment, and ask friends in lobbies. Fish puns are also mandatory.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Spending money on props before upgrades. Rod and bait upgrades pay for themselves.
• Joining random lobbies without checking tags. Use tags and Hide Full to find the vibe you want.
• Leaving Griefable on if punches annoy you.
• Selling rare fish before logging them. Check the journal.
• Forgetting the Portable Bait Station on long fishing trips.
• Ignoring events. Meteors and ripples are good money.

Advanced Tips

• Host your own lobby with Manual join if you want a controlled hangout.
• Use the Hand Labeler to rename fish and items for jokes and showing off.
• Use freecam for screenshots of big catches.
• Keep bait stocked before chasing high-tier fish so you don't waste casting time.
• Autoclick option can make long fishing sessions easier on your hands.

FAQ

Is WEBFISHING still being updated? The last patch was 1.12 on 1 January 2025. No further updates have been announced since.

Is it free? No, it's a paid game on Steam, but it's inexpensive.

Can I play solo? Yes — create a Private lobby.

How many fish are there? Nearly 100 creatures, per the store page.

How do I stop people punching me? Turn off the Griefable option.

What's the best bait? Gilded Worms, added in patch 1.11, is the final bait type.

Are mods allowed? There are community mod loaders, but mods are unofficial and can cause desync or conflicts with unmodded players. Use them at your own risk and in lobbies where everyone agrees.

Sources

• Steam store page — WEBFISHING
• Steam news — WEBFISHING Patch 1.12
• Steam news — WEBFISHING Lobby Update (Patch 1.11)
• Steam news — Housecleaning Update (Patch 1.09)
• Steam news — Patches 1.06, 1.07, 1.08, 1.10
• WEBFISHING Wiki — Bait
• WEBFISHING Wiki — Lures
• WEBFISHING Wiki — Quality