Verified 2026-10-04 · game version 1.1.3 · how we source things
Weapons
Combat is only half of How to Fish, but several bosses and the late islands expect you to shoot back. Here is the loadout ladder.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fishing Rod | Starting tool. Cast, then work the catch minigame. |
| Assault Rifle | Late-route automatic. Unlocked on Volcano Island. |
| Sniper Rifle | Precision, small magazine. |
| Bow | Added with the 1.1.0 Euro update; community guides cover unlocking it. |
We deliberately do not publish damage numbers or upgrade costs. Community sites quote exact figures — for example an assault rifle at 40 base damage with a thirteen-step upgrade ladder ending near $5,800 — but those come from datamining the game files, and we have not reproduced that extraction ourselves.
Where to go next
- Bosses — which fight needs a gun
- Bait & lures
- Islands — where the assault rifle unlocks
- Hub