As we near the final stages of developing the new ocean map, we're eager to keep you in the loop about our progress. We understand your anticipation for the release, and rest assured, it's our top priority too. With this update, we're introducing several exciting new features, which is why we're taking the time to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Today, we're here to offer you a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Fishing Together feature. But remember, this is just the first glimpse of what's to come in our Saltwater DevDiaries series. In the upcoming diaries, we'll dive deeper into details about the location, fish species, and new saltwater tackles.

Fishing together with your friends on the same boat has been one of the most requested features ever! And we couldn't agree more. There's something truly special about navigating the ocean waters with your fellow anglers, developing a shared fishing strategy, and sharing in the experience while enjoying breathtaking sunsets. So get ready to see it all firsthand—we can't wait to show you more!


Nestled in the East China Sea, close to the Japanese Archipelago, lies a picturesque gem known as Kaiji No Ri. This small island, embraced by the waves of the ocean, boasts an enchanting landscape that captivates the senses. With its beautiful views and serene atmosphere, Kaiji No Ri is a haven for anglers seeking both the thrill of the catch and the tranquility of nature's embrace.




When it comes to ocean fishing, you'll need a sturdier vessel to tackle the waves. For now, you'll have two options at your disposal. You can opt to rent the Tsurihito™ Scutum™ Fishing Yacht, designed to accommodate two people onboard during the fishing together session. You and your friend can fish together using two rod holders each, while also holding an additional rod in your hands simultaneously.





Alternatively, if you're the proud owner of the sleek Tsurihito™ Volans™ Fishing Yacht, you'll have the luxury of bringing along three additional friends. Hence, it will accommodate a maximum of 4 players onboard simultaneously for a Fishing Together adventure.






If you're the host inviting friends, you'll be the Captain of the yacht. As Captain, you'll enjoy some cool bonuses, like getting to navigate the boat first or fast forward time for everyone onboard. However, with great power comes responsibility. You'll also be tasked with finding the best fishing spots and ensuring everyone has a great time.





Your friends will receive the invitation and can accept it right away. However, it's important to ensure that the location is available for all the players, everyone has enough credits to cover the travel expenses to the island, licenses, and the cost of the stay. Just like in real life, it's all about planning ahead and making sure everyone is ready for the adventure.



The first thing you would want to try is cruising around the island! The new map is going to be massive, offering plenty of space to explore. With dimensions of 20 by 20 kilometers, it covers an enormous area of 400 square kilometers. To put it into perspective, envision the size of all 24 existing maps in the game combined and then multiplied by at least 20 times. Plus, you'll have access to boats that are faster than the ones currently available in the game, making your cruising experience even more exhilarating.





The view from both the captain's bridge and the lower deck is stunning. No matter where you are on the boat, you can always see each other and communicate easily in the Fishing Together chat.





You'll have the freedom to switch places on the boat if there is at least one free spot, plus, the captain has the option to allow other players to take the wheel and navigate the yacht, adding an extra layer of teamwork.



As you sail, you'll encounter various sights along the way, from regattas and ships to birds gracefully soaring overhead. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of dolphins or a huge whale swimming by! We will reveal more of those in the upcoming DevDiaries.



All players aboard the yacht will experience the same time and weather conditions, which the host can select for the entire group. Additionally, the yacht will feature a storage space, eliminating the need for individual keepnets. Each angler onboard will have access to about 2000 kg of storage, ensuring ample room for everyone's catch.



As the upcoming map will be significantly larger compared to all other locations currently available in the game, spanning approximately 20 square kilometers, the exciting addition to the game will be special navigation buoys. These buoys can be strategically installed in preferred locations on the water, allowing for quick navigation to these spots with a simple click on the map. This feature will streamline the process of locating and accessing areas with abundant fish, helping anglers save time and maximize their fishing experience.

Fish will dynamically move around the shores of the island based on various natural factors, presenting a challenge for anglers to locate them. To assist in this endeavor, players will have the opportunity to complete a special mission and receive a Saltwater Fish Finder as a reward.



One more great thing about the Fishing Together feature is that every player earns additional XP for every fish caught when fishing with friends. If you're angling with your club mates, you receive extra XP for both club fishing and fishing together on one boat.

And last for today’s Diary, but definitely not least, is a new fishing method. By casting your rods and placing them in the rod holders, then slowly moving the boat, you'll engage in trolling. This method involves dragging baits through the water to attract large ocean fish.



To ensure an optimal trolling experience, the captain won't be able to ride the boat fast while the rods are cast. This restriction helps maintain a steady pace, ensuring the boat doesn't move too fast and disrupt the fishing process.



There's nothing quite like the delight of fishing together with your friends aboard. Therefore, in the future, we are planning to expand the Fishing Together feature to all the Bass Boats in the game.

With shared experiences, a lovely backdrop, and the challenge to find fish on a huge ocean location, every moment promises to be fun. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming update, as we continue to unveil the new features that await you. Until then, happy fishing and tight lines!



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Read previous DevDiaries on the ocean update:

DevDiary: Exploring Kaiji No Ri

DevDiary: Kaiji No Ri Fish Species Guide

You are always welcome to ask for help in our support: support@fishingplanet.com


*All visual content in this DevDiary is crafted to showcase the upcoming features; however, there may be slight differences upon the actual release of the update

Dear fellow Anglers,

We're here to announce that the First Season of Club Leagues, the Icebreaking Angler Rivals, has drawn to a close. You can check out all the winners in the Leagues Tab within the game. Although there are too many to mention across various platforms in one post, their names will be marked in the Fishing Planet history.

​​​​​​​First and foremost, a huge congratulations to all the winners! We extend our gratitude to all who participated, as well as to the clubs that persevered until the very end. You have shown an impressive dedication, strength, and persistence.

It’s been a long journey and we understand that the road hasn't been without its bumps. Throughout the season, we've been diligently gathering and forwarding your feedback to our developers. While we refrained from making mid-season adjustments, we carefully considered all of your comments, suggestions and ideas for future improvements. We deeply appreciate your willingness to share your opinions and help us enhance the game.

Looking ahead, we've decided that a comprehensive overhaul of the Club Leagues feature is necessary. We intend to take the time to thoroughly review all your feedback and devise improvements in your gaming experience. Given that our primary focus at the moment is the upcoming ocean map, which we're eager to release as soon as possible knowing your excitement, we've made the decision to give the Club Leagues  our undivided attention after the launch of the new map.

We hope you'll stand with us on this decision, recognizing it as the best path forward for now. The Club Leagues will come back after the improvements that we will take care of while you’ll be enjoying Saltwater fishing.

Regarding the new map, we sincerely appreciate your patience. Rest assured, we'll be providing a series of Dev Diaries detailing the features awaiting for you, starting with a focus on the Fishing Together feature in just a few days.

Plus, mark your calendars! Today at 7:30 pm Central US Time, Fishing Planet’s Game Designer Andrii will be live on {LINK REMOVED}Bo Angel's YouTube channel, answering all your questions about the ocean map. Don't miss out!


Thank you for your continued support.
With the warmest regards,
Fishing Planet Team

Hey there, awesome anglers!

Big thanks for joining in on the epic Crappie Valentine Cup! It's been a blast seeing you all showcase your skills and take on the best anglers in Fishing Planet!

After some serious number-crunching and careful consideration, here are the top three winners and the top 10 finalists of the Crappie Valentine Cup. These folks have truly made their mark in virtual angling history with their impressive skills and a little bit of luck. Let's give it up for our Valentine Champions!

1 FU_PotatoMan
2 LGD.KEVINGER
3 FU_James
4 ice44
5 TNT_Marcin
6 765Holmes
7 FU_Twilight
8 FU_Sneakiecat
9 FU_BlackPlague
10 pucunghunter

Hello to all the lovely Anglers on the Fishing Planet!

We extend a warm invitation to the Crappie Valentine Cup Tournament coming up from February 13th to February 18th, with registration starting on February 12th, just a day before the action kicks off.

Get ready for an adventure filled with fun, prizes, and the chance to become the Crappie Valentine Champion! Win Credits, BaitCoins, cool fishing tackles, and, of course, the fame and glory!

For those new to the game, signing up for the tournament gets you access to all the Tournament waterways, no matter your level in the game. Plus, the registration fee covers all the licenses you need to catch qualifying fish in the tournament states. It's a perfect opportunity to explore new fishing spots!

Here's the tournament schedule:

• February 12th: Registration starts
  
• February 13th: Qualifier 1 at Mudwater River, Missouri.
  
• February 14th: Qualifier 2 at Lake Rocky, Colorado.
  
• February 15th: Qualifier 3 at San Joaquin Delta, California.
  
• February 17th: Semifinals at Quanchkin Lake, Louisiana.
  
• February 18th: Grand Finale at Neherrin River, North Carolina.

Now, let's talk rules.
We've recently joined the Epic Games Store, which means you can play against folks on Steam too!
Here's the most important part: you can have Fishing Planet accounts on both platforms, but you can only use one Fishing Planet account per device for tournaments.
We know gaming with family is awesome, but for tournaments, each family member should play on their own device. If you share a device, just pick one person to compete.
For all the details, check out our Competitive Activity Rules. They've been updated slightly, so take a peek.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/496439/Fishing_Planet_Crappie_Valentine_Pack/

Wishing you lots of luck and Crappie Valentine’s Day!

Hey Anglers,

We're thrilled to unveil the latest addition to our fleet of watercraft: the sleek and agile Dotted Shark™ sports kayak. Crafted for speed and precision, this eye-catching kayak from MagFin™ boasts a striking black-and-white design that's sure to turn heads on the water.



Obtain this kayak by purchasing the new Sport Kayak Pack, which also includes 20 Baitcoins and 10 additional storage slots. Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your fishing adventures, add it to your arsenal today and make waves in style!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/730610/Fishing_Planet_Sport_Kayak_Pack/

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Hello lovely Anglers,

We've just implemented a minor bug fix and introduced some small improvements. Here's a quick rundown of what we've addressed:

✅️Stuck Cheesy Cats Competition HUD on MacOS has been successfully resolved.
✅️ The issue causing the bass boat control to block has been fixed.
✅️ Resolved the game freeze that occurred after equipping X-Series Carolina Rig, X-Series Bullet Sinker, and X-Series Flat Spoon.
✅️ Club Points Visibility: The number of club points received for caught fish has changed to white color from green, enhancing visibility for players.
✅️ Gamepad Scrolling: Minor fixes have been applied.
✅️ Challenge Complete overlays have undergone a UI redesign.

Thank you for your continued support, and happy fishing!

Hooray and hail our WPT Champions!

That’s right, folks...the Final Round of Winter Pike Tour is through, and it was some unbelievable Pike-fighting action well worth the trip to Michigan! The excitement and drive was almost too much even for the vast open space of Lake Saint-Croix, but now that it’s over and we calculated your scores and results with a very cool head, we give you 10 names of our WPT prize-winning finalists, and at the top of the list - the 3 Winter Pike Champions who will be forever remembered as glorious winners of the WPT 2022! Congrats to the winners and Tight Lines to all! Winter is not over yet, there are many more fun tournaments ahead!

1 FU_Twilight
2 FU_James
3 FU_Fuel
4 UA_ORiON
5 Dragon_LeFaucon
6 Garthok_NA
7 Dragon_KinorK
8 Dragon_CMOX
9 FFM-89
10 xlRevolta

Hey there fellow Anglers,

It's time to join us for the annual Winter Pike Tour, an exhilarating sportfishing Tournament dedicated to the pursuit of landing those hefty Pike!

Embark on a thrilling Pike fishing adventure in three Qualifiers and a Semifinal, across four different locations, from the serene Quanchkin Lake in Louisiana to the picturesque Mudwater River and the scenic White Moose and Emerald Lakes. Aim for the Grand Finale on Michigan's Saint-Croix Lake. Become the ultimate Pike Fishing Champion, win valuable prizes, and, most importantly, have fun!

The Winter Pike Tour is scheduled from January 16th to 21st, with registration opening on January 15th at 6PM UTC, 24 hours before the commencement of the First Qualifier.

Here's the detailed schedule for the Winter Pike Tour:

• 15th of January: Registration for the WPT Tournament begins.
  
• 16th of January: Qualifier 1 on Louisiana’s Quanchkin Lake.
  
• 17th of January: Qualifier 2 on Mudwater River in Missouri.
  
• 18th of January: Qualifier 3 on the White Moose Lake in Alberta, Canada.
  
• 20th of January: Semifinal Round on the Emerald Lake in New York.
  
• 21st of January: The Grand Finale on the Saint-Croix Lake in Michigan.

You can check out the precise schedule in your local time in the SPORT tab in the game.
See you at the Winter Pike Tour!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/496438/Fishing_Planet_Winter_Pike_Pack/?curator_clanid=9666527

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Greetings, fellow Anglers!

The first Season of Club Leagues continues and we move to the Next Championship.

Congratulations to all the participants and their Clubs who valiantly battled to move to the next League. Your passion for victory is remarkable, and we hope your thirst to win only grows stronger.

Starting from the upcoming Championship there will be a slight schedule change. All future championships, including the upcoming one, will start on Tuesdays and last until Mondays.

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According to this, the 5th Championship starts on Tuesday, January 9th at 10 AM UTC and will be held until the 15th of January 10 AM UTC.

Wishing everyone the best of luck and tight lines!

Dear fellow Anglers,
As another year wraps up, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. Whether you've been with us for years or recently joined our community, your presence means the world to us.

Let's be real—this year has been a journey. We've pushed ourselves to the limits and even beyond. We've made mistakes, learned from them, introduced features you loved (and some that you didn't), but through it all, your feedback has been our guiding light.
We can't implement everything, and some things take time, but what is really valuable for us is that you share your thoughts on how the game can improved. You bring fresh ideas, report rule-breakers, and foster a positive vibe in the game. You share your experience with each other and help beginner players feel at home. Your support makes our work meaningful and keeps us going.

You may think the picture below is created in Photoshop, but it is actually the whole Fishing Planet team playing the game together and taking pictures in our favorite in-game outfits just for you guys to smile!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Warm wishes for joyous family time, good health in the upcoming year, and may all your dreams come true. As we step into the new year together, may it be a journey of growth, happiness, and fulfillment!