What changed in Fishing Planet in 2026

Gear up with the Mighty Carp Tournament Pack, featuring exclusive equipment for the tournament.

The Mighty Carp Tour 2026 is set to begin with new tournament routes and registration details.

Tournament flags will not be displayed at the Dnipro River due to a visual issue, but it won't affect gameplay.

Qualifier 3 moves to the Dnipro River, Ukraine, introducing a new waterway for the tournament.

Introduced the Valkyrie Boat with a crane for hauling giant fish.

Introduced a long-awaited Inventory Sorting System.

Introduced new Leaderboards, Competitive Rating, Matchmaking, Daily Missions, and colored Marker Buoys.

Reworked Lone Star Lake and improved the experience for new anglers.

Introduced a brand-new Anniversary Event encouraging players to revisit and explore various waterways.

Launched a new official website for Fishing Planet.

Launched electric rods and reels that players had been looking forward to.

Successfully brought Norway to PlayStation and XBOX, with ongoing work for Mobile and Nintendo Switch.

Released Skarland Fjord, Norway on Steam and Epic Games, featuring new fishing experiences.

Collect exclusive Anniversary-themed items and collectibles during the event.

Watch streams to earn Pond Passes, essential baits, and other rewards.

Includes new Pedal Kayak, exclusive lures, Anniversary Tackle Box, and more.

Celebrate the 11th anniversary with special missions and rewards across all waterways.

Enjoy special discounts on Premium offers and Unlimited Licenses from August 6 to August 14.

Complete missions across different waterways to earn rewards and test fishing skills.

Players can reclaim the Crabby Hat, Shark Cap, and Lone Star Welcome Box during the event.

Qualifiers 1 and 2 will take place from 6:00 PM UTC to 11:00 AM UTC, finishing three hours earlier than in previous years.

Join this year's celebration by competing in the Anniversary Tournament for a chance to become the Salmon Champion.

Registration grants access to all featured waterways, allowing participants to use only in-game Credits.

1st Place: 360 days of Premium, 2nd Place: 180 days of Premium, 3rd Place: 30 days of Premium.

Dozens of brand-new items, including unique lures and mission items, will be available during the event.

Celebrating 11 years with a month-long event featuring challenges, rewards, and unique mission items.

Eliminated the line clip glitch when casting at the minimum distance of 2 m.

Resolved the issue with Tench fish being caught very rarely on Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.

Adjusted the position of the flag at Dnipro River.

Compatibility information for tackle is now available in the Inventory.

Kayak pedaling is now disabled when the tablet is open.

Animal behavior at Lone Star Lake has been corrected.

Updated the Spanish F1 Help menu to prevent button description overlap.

Improved search functionality in the in-game Shop when pressing Enter.

Added the Luminescent icon to applicable rods in the Shop and Inventory.

Equipment compatibility rules for telescopic and match rod setups have been improved.

The new Fishing Planet Anniversary Event will begin next week.

Fixed the Shark Cap not being visible in Photo Mode or third-person view.

Issues preventing teleportation using Navigation Buoys have been resolved.

Fixed an issue where a Daily Mission could be completed incorrectly.

Updated the names of several inventory items across multiple localizations.

Services information including Repair Kits, Marker Buoys, Navigation Buoys, Tackle Template Slots, and Recipe Slots added to Player Profile.

The licenses interface has been updated for better readability.

Resolved an issue with telescopic rods where the line length could unexpectedly decrease during a fish fight.

Corrected text overlap in the Player Profile and bait names in the French localization.

Fixed an issue where fish could not be landed or lost while trolling with a match rod.

Fixed an issue preventing repairable items from being moved between Backpack and Homestorage using a controller.

Players can store hats in their Backpack and equip them directly from there.

Travel flow has been improved after purchasing a fishing license.

Fixed the missing Catapult firing sound.

Resolved Photo Mode issues affecting character faces and sky rendering.

Removed the empty Pedal Kayaks subsection from the Shop.

Fixed an issue where repairing a rod did not also repair the attached quiver tip.

A warning window with a confirmation button will appear when registering for competitions requiring a Pond Pass.

Resolved an issue where dynamic mission names disappeared after updating mission status.

Corrected Shop UI overlaps in German, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian localizations.

Dolphin spawning in Norway has been improved.

Improved synchronization between the Happy Bass song and the corresponding singing and dancing animations in the Trophy Room.

Fixed an issue where water plants could be seen clipping through the bottom of kayaks.

Raise the Canadian flag at White Moose Lake to join the festivities and earn rewards.

Earn rewards by watching Fishing Planet streamers on Twitch for a total of 600 minutes.

Corrected level requirements and prices for bass jigs in local shops.

Fixed an issue where mouse sensitivity became excessively high after sharing a buoy and minimizing the game.

50% discount on travel and stay costs for American locations and White Moose Lake during the event.

Corrected the rental HUD text displayed when renting a kayak, which incorrectly referred to a motorboat rental.

Addressed an issue where friends could not view each other's tackle setups in profiles when using the same language settings.

Enhanced environmental details and visual quality across Lone Star Lake, Home Sweet Home, Trophy Room, Quanchkin Lake, Lesní Víla Fishery, and Mudwater River.

Addressed an issue where another player's character could briefly be seen on the dock at the start of the tutorial.

Fixed an issue where the NPC could become stuck holding binoculars during Adventure Missions.

Fixed an issue preventing groups of items from being moved from Backpack to Home Storage using the transfer button in certain localizations.

Fixed an issue where two kayak boarding sound effects played simultaneously when entering a trolling kayak.

Improved terrain and pier rendering on the Lone Star Lake map while zooming.

Improved mouse wheel scrolling responsiveness and smoothness in the Shop.

Improved boat visuals in Norway.

Corrected various interaction hints and highlights appearing in incorrect locations or failing to appear where intended.

Fixed an issue where players could be lifted above the ground when placing a rod into a rod holder in the Maldives.

Annual tournament with valuable rewards for catching trout using specific setups.

Fixed vehicles appearing suspended above the sea instead of remaining on the bridge in Norway.

Fixed overlapping button descriptions in the Spanish version of the F1 Help menu.

Addressed an issue preventing the Pedal Kayak from spawning at Falcon Lake.

Launch fireworks and use the Liberty Cannon to attract Historic Fish and earn event items.

Improved NPC eye and foot rendering at Lone Star Lake.

Fixed an issue where border buoys at Mudwater River were not visible from long distances on graphics settings below Ultra.

Addressed an issue where fish catches were not counted for Lone Star Adventure Missions when using bass jigs with soft lures or while trolling.

Participate in a treasure hunt to find fragments of Washington's battle saber and earn rewards.

Catch unique Historic Fish marked with President George Washington’s signature and release them.

A special pack featuring a stylish outfit, fireworks, and a 7-day pass to White Moose Lake.

Updated gift sending restrictions to allow gifts only between approved friends.

Fixed rain effects appearing on the screen while inside the house at Lone Star Lake without wearing a hat.

Resolved an issue where tracked missions remained displayed in the HUD after mission regeneration.

Fixed an issue preventing players from joining a Club Room through the in-game chat while on a waterway.

Fixed an issue where shoreline boundaries on the Norway map were displayed incorrectly in the Tablet view.

Complete missions to earn an ancient map and exclusive rewards like the Revolutionary™ Angling Jacket.

Refined player head rendering on trolling kayaks in third-person view.

Fixed seagulls floating in the air instead of sitting on rocks at Lone Star Lake.

Improved Photo Mode camera movement for smoother navigation and scene rendering.

Fixed an issue where the Groundbait Mixing button became inactive after removing boilies from a recipe.

Corrected fish color highlighting issues in the Trophy Room.

Improved speedometer readability and unit labeling on bass boats.

Fixed overlapping inventory icons for moving and repairing items.

Exclusive 4th of July Edition fishing tackle and equipment for Independence Day.

Investigating performance issues to improve player experience.

Working on resolving the issue for players in the Trophy Room.

All removed buoys have been returned to inventories, and Baitcoins spent on buoy paint have been compensated.

Resolved issues preventing players from completing these missions.

Reports about audio issues are being treated as high priority for the next patch.

The tutorial has been redesigned to better guide new players through core mechanics.

Adventure Missions added to guide players through fishing spots and unlock rewards.

A new pedal-powered kayak with rod holders and an Echo Sounder has been introduced.

Various fixes to improve stability and gameplay experience.

Players can now enter their personal house and display catches in the Trophy Room.

Improvements to the in-game shop for better navigation and item comparison.

End-of-day summaries and level-up notifications have been improved for clarity.

Added new bait variations and Texas-themed lures available from the Welcome Box.

Complete rework of ambient sounds across multiple waterways.

Six new freshwater fish species added across various waterways.

Lone Star Lake has been completely reworked with expanded territory and new locations.

New competitive events and achievements related to unique fish species.

New All Items category and search feature added for easier inventory management.

A full week of competitive predator fishing across the waterways of the USA and Germany.

Registration for the tournament opens on June 8th.

Qualifiers will take place from 6 PM UTC to 12 AM UTC, ending two hours earlier than in previous years.

The first Qualifier starts on June 9th.

Lone Star Lake has been significantly expanded with four new locations and kayak access.

New area for barbecues and a chain of Adventure Missions to explore fishing spots.

Convenient item search, quicker category filtering, and bulk item movement added.

Additional perks for Premium Account anglers including lower repair costs and free rentals.

Complete rework of early-game stages and first-level waterways.

New pedal-powered kayaks available for rent, allowing fishing while moving.

Guadalupe Bass, Threadfin Shad, Yellow Bass, Shortnose Gar, Greenback Cutthroat Trout, and Longnose Dace introduced.

Players can now enter and walk around their own Trophy Room to display catches.

Updates to Mudwater River, Lesní Víla, Quanchkin, Rocky Lake, and Ghent-Terneuzen Canal.

Complete rework of ambient audio for several locations, enhancing sound design.

Introduction of Dragonfly Nymphs and new color variations for Bass Jigs.

Stricter consequences will be enforced for attempts to exploit or manipulate the Competitive Rating System.

Regular monitoring of Leaderboards to ensure fair competition and disqualify exploiters.

New system aimed at creating a balanced and skill-based competitive experience.

Players using unfair methods to gain rewards have been disqualified and restricted from competitive activities.

Final at Amazonian Maze will have heavy clouds and runs from 8:00 to 16:00.

First Qualifier at Maku-Maku Lake will have rain and runs from 13:00 to 21:00.

Players can purchase the Live Bait Fiesta Pack to enhance their tournament experience.

Players below the required level will receive temporary access to all waterways after registering for the tournament.

The Live Bait Fiesta Cup returns, challenging players to catch large exotic fish on live bait across South America.

Updated weather and timing conditions for the First Qualifier and Final of the Live Bait Fiesta Cup.

Weather changed from Heavy Clouds to Rain for the First Qualifier at Maku-Maku Lake.

Weather changed from Rain to Heavy Clouds for the Final at Amazonian Maze.

Time changed from 8:00 - 16:00 to 13:00 - 21:00 for the First Qualifier at Maku-Maku Lake.

Time changed from 13:00 - 21:00 to 8:00 - 16:00 for the Final at Amazonian Maze.

Resolved an issue where players could not board the yacht during Ocean competitions.

Registration opens on April 6th, with the first qualifier starting on April 7th.

Players with insufficient level can gain temporary access to waterways after registering.

Gear up with the World Bass Tour Pack, featuring reliable tackle for big Bass.

Compete in the World Bass Tour focused on Bass fishing across Florida, Louisiana, and Bolivia.

Players will receive daily tasks that refresh every day, offering rewards like Experience, Baitcoins, and Club Tokens.

The limit for Marker Buoys has been increased from 2000 to 2500.

New filters on the tablet allow players to show or hide buoys by color for better organization.

Players can now change the color of buoys to one of eight available colors for better organization.

Competitions Leaderboards focus on competitive performance with higher rewards for top positions.

Update to the fish weight distribution algorithm for fairer and more consistent fish weights.

A new Leaderboards system with three tabs: Global, Competitions, and Fish, allowing players to earn rewards.

Fish Leaderboards rank players by record weights of specific fish species caught during specified time frames.

Global Leaderboards now include time filters for week, month, and year, with resets at specified intervals.

Players will receive rewards for finishing in prize positions on the Leaderboards, including unique items and bonuses.

Earn free Pond Passes for Congo River and Kaiji No Ri from March 23 to April 13, 2026.

Available until March 23, 2026, includes Pond Passes, Credits, and Baitcoins.

Limited time offer on two packs for freshwater and saltwater adventures.

Find Lucky Horseshoes to unlock special items including the Lucky Charm Catapult and Leprechaun's Chest.

Earn the Leprechaun Frock Coat, Paddy’s Top Hat, Green Shamrock Glasses, and the St. Patrick’s Song motorboat.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with new missions and rewards including Lucky Clover Twitch Drops and special gifts.

Includes Clover Coins, pond passes, licenses, and the Golden Horseshoe Stringer.

Watch Fishing Planet streamers on Twitch for rewards including leprechaun-themed items.

Catch event fish using new festive baits like Drunken Worm and Bully Grasshopper.

New stringer to catch Snakeheads and complete event missions.

The new Competitive Rating system is designed to be clear and fully transparent, with information available in the competition interface.

Players will incur a rating penalty for registering without participating, except in specific cases.

A minimum number of participants is required to create separate groups; otherwise, all players will compete in a single group.

A new location in Norway has been added to the game, available on multiple platforms.

Participants in competitions will be split into groups based on their Competitive Rating to ensure balanced competition.

A new Rating and Matchmaking System for Competitive Activities has been introduced to enhance balance and fairness.

A competitive event focused on catfish and bottom tackle fishing across various waterways.

Release of the Norway Update on all PC and Console platforms.

Registration begins on February 9th, with qualifiers starting on February 10th. All anglers can enter regardless of level.

Fixed an issue with an unresponsive window that appeared when a player with the maximum number of marker buoy slots received a shared marker buoy.

Addressed a missing personal record message after catching a huge fish on the Valkyrie boat.

Adjusted the minimum trophy weight for Atlantic Saury to keep fish weight ranges consistent within the same location.

Fixed an issue where hint messages were repeatedly displayed at the top of the screen.

A feeder fishing tournament dedicated to Bream, traveling across European waterways.

Fixed ice and Greenland Shark animation issues in the Sharkology mission.

The float now correctly bounces on waves on Torii No Koto pin in Japan.

The sound effect for putting glasses on and taking them off has been corrected.

Corrected glasses visibility on characters in Photo Mode.

Made Unique Atlantic Halibut, Unique Greenland Shark, Unique European Sea Sturgeon, and Unique Porbeagle Shark easier to reel in and increased their XP rewards.

A holiday challenge for Pike anglers with competitions starting January 13th.