Method 1: Farm High-Value Fish
The most straightforward way to make money is targeting expensive fish:
Apex & Secret Fish
$1,000-10,000+ per catch
Requires 300%+ Luck
Mythical Fish
$500-2,000 per catch
Requires 200%+ Luck
Use our Target Fish Solver to find exactly how to catch any specific high-value fish.
Method 2: Stack Mutations
Mutations multiply your fish value. The best mutations for money:
| Mutation | Multiplier | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Tryhard | 10x | Tryhard Rod |
| Fabulous | 9.3x | Fabulous Rod |
| Sparkling | 3x | Sparkling enchantment |
| Shiny | 2x | Random chance |
Use our Mutation Hunter to find the best way to get any mutation.
Method 3: Fish at Optimal Locations
Some locations have higher average fish value. The best spots depend on your rod:
- Early game: Moosewood, Roslit Bay
- Mid game: The Depths, Ancient Isles
- End game: Underwater Kingdom, special event areas
Use our Location Ranker to find the best spot for YOUR specific rod.
Method 4: Invest in Better Rods
Better rods = higher luck = more rare catches = more money. The investment pays for itself quickly.
Example ROI Calculation
Upgrading from Carbon Rod (+25% Luck) to Lucky Rod (+177% Luck):
- Cost: 50,000 C$
- Extra earnings: ~15,000 C$/hour
- Payback time: ~3.3 hours
Use our Rod Advisor to find the best upgrade for your budget.
Pro Tips
- Use Lucky Bait - Increases rare fish chances
- Fish during events - Event fish often sell for premium prices
- Combine mutations - Some mutations stack for even higher value
- Perfect Catch bonus - Hitting perfect catch gives bonus value