- Primary Goal: Master the exquisite fishing money guide to fund late-game progression.
- Farming Strategy: Target high-value special creatures like the Angler and Shark in each biome.
- Gear Priority: Prioritize purchasing stronger boats to unlock deeper, more lucrative ocean biomes.
- Loadout Matching: Always match the correct hook and gift combination before casting.
- Endgame Target: Reach the 2,000m depth in the Dark Ocean to catch the 45,000g Angler.
Farming Strategy and Progression Overview
In Exquisite Fishing, gold is the engine that drives your entire ocean exploration journey. Every upgrade—from hooks that reach deeper depths to specialized gifts that attract rare creatures—requires a substantial amount of currency. To avoid getting stuck during expensive late-game upgrades, players must follow an optimized progression route that targets high-yield fish while minimizing wasted casts.
The core gameplay loop is straightforward: select your boat, travel to an unlocked ocean biome, cast your lure to the target depth, fill the hook meter, and sell your catch. However, raw efficiency comes from knowing exactly which creatures yield the highest profit margins relative to their setup cost.
Calm Ocean Route
- Entry Cost: 0g
- Top Target: Angler (10,000g)
- Focus: Quick initial setup
Rocky/Turbulent Route
- Entry Cost: 1,500g - 5,000g
- Top Target: Shark (24,000g)
- Focus: Mid-game scaling
Dark Ocean Route
- Entry Cost: 8,000g
- Top Target: Angler (45,000g)
- Focus: Endgame maximization
Never spend gold on random gear upgrades early on. Save strictly for the next boat upgrade, as unlocking deeper biomes immediately increases your earning potential.
Step-by-Step Spending & Farming Route
To build your bankroll efficiently, follow this structured roadmap from the starting Calm Ocean to the deepest zones of the Dark Ocean.
Calm Ocean Initialization
Start in the Calm Ocean with the free Regular Old Boat. Purchase the Diamond Ring and Regular Hook to target the Mermaid at 50m for an easy 300g. Once you have a small fund, upgrade to the Good Hook and Striped Pantie to catch the Shark at 200m (2,000g).
The Calm Ocean Angler Farm
Before leaving the starting area, purchase the Box of Chocolates and equip the Regular Hook. Target the Angler at 300m. This single catch yields a massive 10,000g payout and serves as your primary early-game bankroll.
Rocky Ocean Expansion
Spend 1,500g to purchase the Regular Boat and unlock the Rocky Ocean. Here, focus on acquiring the Drill Hook and Pearl Necklace to catch the Kappa at 500m (7,500g), followed by the Reinforced Hook and Vibrant Rose for the 600m Angler (13,000g).
Turbulent Ocean Scaling
Purchase the Reinforced Boat for 5,000g. Your main money target here is the Shark at 900m, worth 24,000g (requires Super Hook + Diamond Ring). Don't forget to dive to 1,000m to retrieve Grandpa's Letter to progress the story.
Dark Ocean Endgame
Invest 8,000g in the Golden Boat to enter the Dark Ocean. Work your way down the depths, reusing gifts like the Pearl Necklace and Lovely Ribbon. Your final goal is the 2,000m Angler, which requires the Omega Hook and Diamond Ring, yielding 45,000g per catch.
Do not attempt to fish in a new ocean biome without having enough reserve gold to buy at least one compatible hook and gift set for that biome's shallowest special target.
Special Catch Values and Requirements
To maximize your efficiency using this exquisite fishing money guide, you must equip the exact hook and gift required for your target depth. Below is a comprehensive reference table of all high-value special catches across the four major biomes.
| Biome | Target | Depth | Value | Required Hook | Required Gift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Ocean | Mermaid | 50m | 300g | Regular Hook | Diamond Ring |
| Calm Ocean | Shark | 200m | 2,000g | Good Hook | Striped Pantie |
| Calm Ocean | Angler | 300m | 10,000g | Regular Hook | Box of Chocolates |
| Rocky Ocean | Octopus | 100m | 1,500g | Double Shielded Hook | Mighty Dildo |
| Rocky Ocean | Anemone | 300m | 3,500g | Reinforced Hook | Box of Chocolates |
| Rocky Ocean | Kappa | 500m | 7,500g | Drill Hook | Pearl Necklace |
| Rocky Ocean | Angler | 600m | 13,000g | Reinforced Hook | Vibrant Rose |
| Turbulent Ocean | Whale | 50m | 2,500g | Double Shielded Hook | Striped Pantie |
| Turbulent Ocean | Mermaid | 200m | 7,000g | Reinforced Hook | Lovely Ribbon |
| Turbulent Ocean | Kappa | 500m | 13,500g | Triple Shielded Hook | Vibrant Rose |
| Turbulent Ocean | Shark | 900m | 24,000g | Super Hook | Diamond Ring |
| Dark Ocean | Whale | 200m | 9,000g | Double Shielded Hook | Lovely Ribbon |
| Dark Ocean | Shark | 500m | 15,000g | Drill Hook | Piece of Cake |
| Dark Ocean | Mermaid | 800m | 20,000g | Super Hook | Pearl Necklace |
| Dark Ocean | Anemone | 1,000m | 25,000g | Hearty Hook | Piece of Cake |
| Dark Ocean | Kappa | 1,200m | 30,000g | Anal Plug Hook | Striped Pantie |
| Dark Ocean | Octopus | 1,500m | 35,000g | Anal Beads Hook | Mighty Dildo |
| Dark Ocean | Whale | 1,700m | 40,000g | Triple Shielded Hook | Lovely Ribbon |
| Dark Ocean | Angler | 2,000m | 45,000g | Omega Hook | Diamond Ring |
The Calm Ocean Angler (10,000g) is the easiest high-yield target to farm repeatedly in the early game because it uses the starting Regular Hook, requiring zero hook upgrade costs.
Gear and Boat Upgrade Priorities
Managing your shop purchases is critical to maintaining a healthy budget. Use the tables below to plan your upgrades in the correct order.
Boat Upgrades (Biome Access)
| Boat | Cost | Unlocked Biome | Depth Capability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Old Boat | 0g | Calm Ocean | Up to 300m |
| Regular Boat | 1,500g | Rocky Ocean | Up to 600m |
| Reinforced Boat | 5,000g | Turbulent Ocean | Up to 1,000m |
| Golden Boat | 8,000g | Dark Ocean | Up to 2,000m |
Hook Upgrade Progression
| Hook | Progression Stage | Primary Target Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Hook | Starting | Calm Ocean Mermaid & Angler |
| Good Hook | Early Game | Calm Ocean Shark |
| Double Shielded Hook | Early-to-Mid | Rocky Ocean Octopus & Turbulent Whale |
| Reinforced Hook | Mid Game | Rocky Anemone & Rocky Angler |
| Drill Hook | Mid Game | Rocky Kappa & Dark Ocean Shark |
| Triple Shielded Hook | Mid-to-Late | Turbulent Kappa & Dark Ocean Whale |
| Anal Beads Hook | Late Game | Turbulent Octopus & Dark Octopus |
| Super Hook | Late Game | Turbulent Shark & Dark Mermaid |
| Hearty Hook | Late Game | Dark Ocean Anemone (1,000m) |
| Anal Plug Hook | Late Game | Dark Ocean Kappa (1,200m) |
| Omega Hook | Endgame | Dark Ocean Angler (2,000m) |
Gifts do not have a strict progression order. Buy them only when you are actively ready to target the specific creature that requires them. Reusing gifts across different biomes is highly recommended to save gold.
Progression Checklist
Use this checklist to track your financial and exploration milestones as you complete your journey.
Farming Milestones:
- Farm Calm Ocean Angler to reach 5,000g safety cushion
- Purchase Regular Boat and unlock Rocky Ocean
- Acquire Reinforced Hook to open mid-game targets
- Unlock Turbulent Ocean and retrieve Grandpa's Letter at 1,000m
- Purchase Golden Boat and reach the 2,000m Dark Ocean depth
- Catch the 45,000g Dark Ocean Angler to complete the Fishipedia
FAQ
Q: What is the single best farming target in this exquisite fishing money guide?
For the early game, the Calm Ocean Angler is the best target, yielding 10,000g with just a Box of Chocolates and the starting Regular Hook. In the endgame, the Dark Ocean Angler at 2,000m is the most profitable, yielding 45,000g per catch when using the Omega Hook and Diamond Ring.
Q: Do I need to buy every hook in the shop?
No. You should only buy hooks as they are required to target specific, high-value creatures in your current biome. Skipping unnecessary hook upgrades saves thousands of gold that can be better spent on boat upgrades.
Q: How do I unlock the next ocean biome?
Ocean biomes are unlocked by purchasing better boats from the shop. The Regular Boat (1,500g) unlocks the Rocky Ocean, the Reinforced Boat (5,000g) unlocks the Turbulent Ocean, and the Golden Boat (8,000g) unlocks the Dark Ocean.
Q: Can I catch special creatures without equipping a gift?
No. Special creatures require a specific combination of both a hook and a gift. If you do not have the correct gift equipped, the target creature will not be attracted to your lure, resulting in a wasted cast.