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.
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.
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 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 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.
| 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 |
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.
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 |
Patch 1.11 reworked multiplayer:
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.
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.
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.
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.