What changed in Fishing Planet in 2021

Collect Christmas gifts from event locations and earn Christmas tokens by completing event missions.

Catch new Krampus Fish including Unlucky Krampus Tarpon, Clumsy Krampus Eel, and Crumbling Krampus Payara.

Introducing special Christmas baits including Cookies with Milk, Turdilli, Buñuelos, Shtolen, Candy cane, and Ginger Cookies.

Purchase the Christmas kit - Krampus Catcher Pack, which includes everything needed for a good Christmas catch.

Join the Christmas event starting December 17th through January 4th to save Christmas from the Krampuses.

Announcement of the top 20 anglers who qualified for the Semifinal at Kaniq Creek in Alaska.

Activate Jukeboxes using Christmas tokens to attract minions during the event.

Enhancements to the friends functionality within the game.

Fixed the issue with changing leader length.

Improvements made to gamepad functionality.

Resolved issues related to spod rods.

Various minor fixes implemented.

The Grand Finale will take place on December 19th at San Joaquin Delta, California.

The Christmas Giant’s Tour will feature heavyweight fishing for Trophy-sized fish from December 14th to December 19th.

Qualifier 1 will take place on December 14th at White Moose Lake, Canada.

Qualifier 2 will take place on December 15th at Saint-Croix Lake, Michigan.

Qualifier 3 will take place on December 16th in the Everglades, Florida.

Players can enjoy a chance to get the Christmas Giant's Pack with all necessary tackle, equipment, and licenses.

The Semifinal Round will be held on December 18th at Kaniq Creek, Alaska.

Registration for the Christmas Giant’s Tour Tournament begins on December 13th.

Reeling speed improved after pressing Shift before taking the rod from the stand.

Resolved an issue where rods were incorrectly changed on the stand.

Various minor fixes implemented.

Players can now adjust the sound of rodstands and bells in the sound settings.

Enhancements made to gamepad functionality.

Various improvements made to the chat functionality.

Enhanced the display of information regarding groundbait.

Improvements made to the zoom functionality.

The darkness level during night fishing has been adjusted to be less intense.

An issue that prevented players from taking out the rod at the end of a competition has been resolved.

An issue causing the Draco boat to roll unexpectedly has been fixed.

An issue with the sunglasses enabling POST FX effects incorrectly has been resolved.

Various minor improvements have been made to enhance gameplay experience.

The window displaying minimum system requirements has been removed from the game.

Use this button to turn on and off new graphics improvements.

Improvement of the boat icon in the store.

Fix for automatic replacement of the fishing rod when taking it from the rodstand.

A detailed guide to unique fish species found in the Congo River, including their habitats and preferred baits.

Insights into the Cornish Jack's habitat and hunting behavior.

Information on the Goliath Tigerfish, its habitat, and fishing techniques.

Overview of the Elephant Fish, its habitat, and feeding behavior.

Information on the Bulldog Fish, its habitat, and feeding habits.

Description of the Purple Labeo, its habitat, and feeding habits.

Includes new tackle boxes and rods such as Safe&Sound™, NileChasseur™, and more.

New species include Goliath Tigerfish, African Tigerfish, Nile Perch, and more.

Players can now participate in new competitions and earn achievements like Congo Vagabond.

Optimizations and improvements have been made to the game's graphics.

Information on the Giraffe Catfish, its habitat, and feeding habits.

Includes performance acceleration, new visual effects, and improved sunset/sunrise graphics.

The maximum level cap has been increased.

A new fishing location in Africa has been added.

Details about the African Sharptooth Catfish, including its size and diet.

Overview of the Vundu Catfish, its habitat, and feeding behavior.

New competitions and achievements have been introduced.

Overview of the Rednose Labeo, its habitat, and feeding behavior.

Details about the Nile Tilapia, including its habitat and feeding behavior.

Description of the Nile Perch, its habitat, and feeding behavior.

Details about the African Big Eye Catfish, including its habitat and diet.

Various bugs have been fixed.

Description of the Kamba Catfish, its diet, and fishing techniques.

Includes fixes for casting mode, buoy functionality, chat messages, and more.

Details about the African Tigerfish, including its aggressive nature and feeding habits.

Explore fishing in the heart of Africa with 7 unique locations and 17 species of unique African fish.

Seventeen new species of fish native to Africa have been introduced.

Players can now reach a new maximum level of 80.

Details about the Congo Yellowfish, its habitat, and dietary preferences.

Overview of the African Pike, its feeding habits, and preferred habitats.

New fishing tackles have been added to the game.

Overview of the Banded Tilapia, its habitat, and dietary preferences.

The Semifinal Round will occur on November 27th at Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

A special bass tournament dedicated to Smallmouth Bass, featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Qualifier 1 will take place on November 24th at Lake Falcon in Oregon.

The Grand Finale will be held on November 28th at Neherrin River in North Carolina.

Qualifier 2 will take place on November 25th at San Joaquin Delta in California.

Registration for the Grand Smallie's Cup begins on November 23rd.

Explore the new Congo River, featuring a unique biome and diverse wildlife.

New fishing delicacies include Canned Meat, Buffalo Kidney, and Small Tilapia.

Introduction of 17 new species, including Nile Perch, Goliath Tigerfish, and African Tigerfish.

New locations include Cable Ferry, Wild Islands, Bomuna Settlement, and Hanging Bridges.

New baits include Caddis Larva, African Giant Water Bug, and Banana Bread.

Complete various Halloween missions, including retrieving the Book of Recipes and brewing the Summoning Potion.

Catch Ghost Pikes, Monster Gars, and Skeleton Bluegills during the Halloween event.

New tackle includes the Ghost Reel™ 4000 and SpookySpin™ 260, along with Halloween-themed lures.

Rent a special Coffin Kayak available only during the Halloween event.

Join the festive kayak race at various locations to win unique Vampire Glasses and Pond Passes.

Find hidden Jack-o-lanterns and graves at fishing destinations to claim daily prizes.

Complete Halloween challenges to earn the unique Monstrosity Kayak.

Participate in Halloween-themed fishing missions and challenges to catch the Frankenfish and earn rewards.

The Twitch Drops campaign starts on 29.09.2021 at 15:00 UTC and ends on 03.10.2021 at 23:00 UTC.

Players can now claim in-game rewards by watching Twitch streamers who are connected to Fishing Planet.

Special promotion offering 20% OFF fishing licenses for locations level 10 and higher.

Registration for the Mighty Carp Tour begins on September 13th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier.

Qualifier 3 will take place on Akhtuba River in Russia on September 16th.

The Grand Finale will take place at Weeping Willow Lakes fisheries in the UK on September 19th.

The opening Tournament of the fall season featuring competitive Carp fishing from September 14th to September 19th.

The Semifinal Round will take place on Sander Baggersee Lake in Germany on September 18th.

Qualifier 2 will take place on San Joaquin Delta in California, USA on September 15th.

Qualifier 1 will take place on the Tiber River in Italy on September 14th.

Six new Trophy Collection Missions introduced to test fishing skills.

The grand finale of the tournament takes place on August 15th at Kaniq Creek in Alaska.

The semifinal round occurs on August 14th at Kaniq Creek in Alaska.

The third qualifier takes place on August 12th at San Joaquin Delta in California.

Results of the 1st Qualifying Round for the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup announced.

Next qualifier for the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup taking place on Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

20 anglers qualified for the Semifinal Round on August 14th at Alaskan Kaniq Creek.

The second qualifier takes place on August 11th at Lake Saint-Croix in Michigan.

The first qualifier takes place on August 10th at White Moose Lake in Alberta, Canada.

Details of the prize pool including real tackle, credits, and unique jackets for winners.

A special pack available at 30% off featuring exclusive fishing gear.

A special Sportfishing Tournament celebrating the game's anniversary, featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration for the Fishing Planet Anniversary Cup Tournament starts on August 9th.

Introducing the Fishing Accessories Kit, which includes a Luminos Headlamp, Ballisto Groundbait Catapult, and Fishing Planet Cap.

This patch includes a fix for the bug with rod stands position.

A new fish monster, the Ghost Peacock Bass, has been introduced, visible only at night around Blue Crab Island.

A new fish-monster, the Colossus Carp, has been added to the Weeping Willow fisheries.

A legendary monster called the Leviathan Sturgeon has been spotted in the Akhtuba River.

Results of the first qualifying round for the Independence Trout Open tournament.

Raise the USA flag on waterways daily to win fireworks.

Take on special '4th of July' missions for additional rewards.

Purchase a bundle featuring collectible lures and a patriotic lure box.

Catch 21 different types of historic fish over 200 years old, marked with anchor tags.

Find cannonballs to fire holiday salutes and win a unique reel.

Complete missions to restore George Washington’s statue and win unique rewards.

Celebrate Independence Day with new event missions from June 29th to July 11th.

Semifinal Round takes place on July 3rd.

Enjoy a special Happy 4th of July Pack during the event.

Qualifier 2 takes place on June 30th.

Qualifier 3 takes place on July 1st.

Join the Independence Trout Open from July 2nd to July 7th, featuring competitive fishing across various locations.

The Grand Finale occurs on July 4th.

Qualifier 1 takes place on June 29th.

Registration for the Independence Trout Open starts on June 28th.

A new fish monster called the Black Whisker has been introduced, known for its insatiable appetite.

A boat predators tournament will take place from June 15th to June 20th, featuring qualifiers, semi-finals, and finals.

A special pack with tackle and exclusive equipment for the tournament is available for players.

The top three champions will win new X-Series Bass Boats as part of the tournament prizes.

Fishing Planet is now available in the Japanese language.

New fish-monster added to the game, featuring a dark-colored European Grayling.

A new aggressive fish monster known as the Cannibal Eel has been introduced in the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal.

A new fish monster, the Perch Bully, has been introduced in the Lesni Vila pond.

Players will face a new challenge of hunting fish monsters over the next weeks.

Resolved an issue with catching large fish (mainly sharks) with light gear in Brazil to prevent cheating.

The Semifinal Round of the Char Charger’s Open will be held on May 22nd at White Moose Lake, Canada.

A tournament focused on catching various types of Trout, held in top fishing destinations in North America.

The Grand Finale of the Char Charger’s Open will take place on May 23rd at White Moose Lake.

Qualifier 1 of the Char Charger’s Open will take place on May 19th at Alaska’s Kaniq Creek.

Qualifier 2 of the Char Charger’s Open will take place on May 20th at Michigan’s Lake Saint-Croix.

Registration for the Char Charger’s Open Tournament begins on May 18th.

Issue with the rods after returning to the local map fixed.

Interaction with players profile after casting fixed.

Issue with the rods in the competition Moonlight Gar fixed.

Access to the main channel on Amazonia fixed.

Players can now use GPS navigation on motorboats without needing a tablet.

Issue with the weather broadcast after the time forwarding fixed.

Window for buying baitcoins after entering the local map fixed.

Possibility to change baits after using rodstand fixed.

Issue with the walls fixed.

Switching rooms issue during competitions fixed.

Fish behavior on Kaniq Creek fixed.

Visualization of landscape objects on Bolivia fixed.

Incorrect line equipment when transferring templates to the slot fixed.

Grand Finale on April 25th in Florida’s Everglades.

Semifinal Round on April 24th at Quanchkin Lake in Louisiana.

Second Qualifier on April 22th at Neherrin River in North Carolina.

First Qualifier on April 21th at Mudwater River in Missouri.

Participate in the Largemouth Bass April Cup from April 21th to April 25th, with registration starting on April 20th.

Special tour pack available for the Largemouth Bass April Cup.

New bobber bites are now more realistic and diversified.

Explore the new Amazonian Maze in Brazil with 9 distinct fishing locations.

Some casual words are no longer forbidden.

Catch new species including Orinoco Bass, Bicuda, Piraiba catfish, Electric Eel, Banded Aracu, and Bull Shark.

Includes Rodster rod cases, Whoa tackle box, Pocket Boss vest, and Vestern Pro waistcoat.

New baits include Blue-Winged Grasshopper, Giant Silk Moth Larva, Banded Aracu Minnow, and Amazonian Sardine.

Earn Clover Coins for catches, which can be used to buy bait and outfits.

Get a festive St. Patrick Pack to enhance your fishing experience.

Obtain a unique tackle box or fashionable Paddy's Top Hat during the event.

Drive out Snakeheads to earn a special Leprechaun Frock Coat.

Participate in a boat race following the rainbow to find pots of gold.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by driving out Snakeheads from ponds and participating in various fishing activities.

Catch the new Leprechaun Fish and Rowdy Bass during the event.

Use new baits like Drunken Worm and Bully Grasshopper to catch event-specific fish.

Search for Lucky Horseshoes to exchange for special items and bait.

Announcement of the 20 anglers who qualified for the Semifinal battle in the Spring Cats Tour.

Final chance to qualify for the Semifinal Round on March 11th.

A competitive sportfishing event featuring Catfish and Bullhead across various North American locations.

Registration for the tournament starts on March 8th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier.

Details of the tournament schedule from March 9th to March 14th, including qualifiers and finals.

New pack available with tackle and exclusive equipment for catfishing.

New kits of excellent tackle will be available for purchase at the waterway and the new Premium Store.

Players can now catch Bull Sharks in the Amazon Maze waters.

A new expansive waterway featuring islands and canals in Brazil, designed for fishing adventures.

Players can catch 24 fish species, including six unique species introduced for the first time.

Nine unique fishing locations including Flor de Pedra, Rio Grande Hotel, and Pindobusu Beach.

The maximum level for all players will be increased to 70 with the launch of the new location.

Fishing Planet's first-ever feeder angling tournament from February 23 to 28.

Special Fishing Planet: Bream Feeder Frenzy Pack available during the tournament.

Grand Finale of the Winter Pike Tour on January 24th.

Semifinal of the Winter Pike Tour on January 23rd.

Third qualifier of the Winter Pike Tour on January 21st.

Second qualifier of the Winter Pike Tour on January 20th.

Results of the first qualifying round for the Winter Pike Tour, with top 20 anglers listed.

First qualifier of the Winter Pike Tour on January 19th.

Special tour pack Winter Pike Pack available at 30% OFF during the tournament.

Annual Winter Pike Tour tournament featuring multiple qualifiers and a grand finale.

Registration starts on January 18th, 24 hours prior to the first qualifier.