Verified 2026-10-04 · game version 1.1.3 · how we source things

Bowhead Whale

Boss #8 of 11 in How to Fish. It is summoned, not stumbled into.

How to trigger it

Island: 5th island
Trigger: Fish Bucket
How to get the trigger: Give 5 creatures to the hazard-suit scientist. Speedrunners hand in beer, but snails or any fish also work.
Source: Steam Community guides (player-reported)

Before you start

Restock ammunition. Several triggers are one-use, so a failed attempt means farming the bait again.
Clear inventory space — the trophy you get back is usually what opens the next island.
Bring the late-island loadout. See weapons.
In co-op, agree roles first. The wallet is shared, so a wipe costs everyone.

After the fight

Hand the trophy in rather than selling it. Trophy hand-ins unlock the following island, and selling one is close to unrecoverable.

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