- Primary Goal: Follow the structured exquisite fishing walkthrough to progress from the Calm Ocean to the 2,000m depths of the Dark Ocean.
- Key Mechanic: Match the correct hook and attraction gift to catch high-value special creatures.
- Best Strategy: Prioritize boat upgrades first to unlock deeper biomes, then farm high-value targets like the Angler and Shark.
- Critical Tip: Keep a reserve bankroll before entering a new ocean to afford its required entry gear.
- Top Choice: The Golden Boat is your ultimate vessel, unlocking the deepest and most rewarding catches in the game.
Exquisite Fishing Walkthrough: Core Loop & Early Game
To succeed in this retro pixel adventure, you must master the fundamental loop of casting, attracting, and reeling. Progression is completely driven by your financial efficiency. You start in the Calm Ocean with the free Regular Old Boat, where you must secure enough gold to buy your first gear upgrades.
Video Highlights:
- Casting Control: How to guide the lure toward target depths.
- Attraction Mechanics: Aligning hooks and gifts to trigger bites.
- Gold Farming: Maximizing early-game income with the 300m Angler.
Your first major milestone is to farm the Calm Ocean until you can afford the Regular Boat for 1,500g. Do not buy random gifts early on; focus only on the combinations that yield the highest return.
| Step | Action | Depth | Required Hook | Required Gift | Gold Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catch Mermaid | 50m | Regular Hook | Diamond Ring | 300g |
| 2 | Catch Shark | 200m | Good Hook | Striped Pantie | 2,000g |
| 3 | Farm Angler | 300m | Regular Hook | Box of Chocolates | 10,000g |
The Calm Ocean Angler at 300m is the absolute best early-game money maker. It requires only a Regular Hook and a Box of Chocolates, yet returns a massive 10,000g. Use this target to build your initial fortune.
Ocean Biomes & Progression Roadmaps
The game features four distinct ocean biomes. Each biome requires a specific boat upgrade to access, and features deeper targets that demand stronger hooks. Staying at shallow depths with weak gear will stall your progression.
Calm Ocean (0g)
- Depth Range: 50m–300m
- Key Target: Angler (10,000g)
- Boat Required: Regular Old Boat
- Goal: Save 1,500g for the next zone.
Rocky Ocean (1,500g)
- Depth Range: 100m–600m
- Key Target: Angler (13,000g)
- Boat Required: Regular Boat
- Goal: Unlock the 600m depth limit.
Turbulent Ocean (5,000g)
- Depth Range: 50m–1,000m
- Key Target: Shark (24,000g)
- Boat Required: Reinforced Boat
- Goal: Retrieve Grandpa's Letter at 1,000m.
Dark Ocean (8,000g)
- Depth Range: 50m–2,000m
- Key Target: Angler (45,000g)
- Boat Required: Golden Boat
- Goal: Reach the absolute bottom.
To unlock these areas efficiently, refer to the biome requirement table below:
| Biome | Progression Order | Required Boat | Entry Cost | Notable Catch | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Ocean | 1 | Regular Old Boat | 0g | Angler (10,000g) | 300m |
| Rocky Ocean | 2 | Regular Boat | 1,500g | Kappa (7,500g) | 600m |
| Turbulent Ocean | 3 | Reinforced Boat | 5,000g | Shark (24,000g) | 1,000m |
| Dark Ocean | 4 | Golden Boat | 8,000g | Angler (45,000g) | 2,000m |
Do not buy the Golden Boat until you have fully upgraded your hooks. Entering the Dark Ocean without the Super Hook or Omega Hook will leave you unable to catch the high-value deep-sea creatures.
Gear & Gift Upgrade Priorities
Your equipment dictates how deep your line can go and which creatures will interact with your lure. Boats open up new areas, hooks support the physical strain of deep catches, and gifts attract specialized targets.
Acquire Basic Gifts
Purchase the Diamond Ring and Striped Pantie first. These items allow you to catch the Mermaid and Shark in the starting Calm Ocean.
Upgrade to Good & Double Shielded Hooks
Buy these hooks to handle the tension of deeper Rocky Ocean creatures. The Double Shielded Hook is essential for catching the Octopus.
Invest in the Reinforced Hook
This is your most versatile mid-game hook. It is used to catch the Rocky Ocean Angler and the Turbulent Ocean Mermaid.
Max Out with the Omega Hook
The ultimate endgame tool. Paired with the Diamond Ring, it is the only hook capable of reeling in the Dark Ocean Angler at 2,000m.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the critical gear pieces and their documented uses:
| Equipment Category | Item Name | Progression Stage | Documented Use | Known Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat | Regular Boat | Early game | Accesses Rocky Ocean | Octopus, Kappa |
| Boat | Reinforced Boat | Mid game | Accesses Turbulent Ocean | Whale, Shark |
| Boat | Golden Boat | Late game | Accesses Dark Ocean | Deep-sea monsters |
| Hook | Double Shielded Hook | Early-mid | Handles mid-depth tension | Octopus, Whale |
| Hook | Drill Hook | Mid game | Required for rocky bottoms | Kappa, Shark |
| Hook | Anal Beads Hook | Late game | Required for deep tentacles | Octopus |
| Hook | Omega Hook | Endgame | Reaches 2,000m depth | Angler |
Each hook has a specific tension rating. If you attempt to catch a deep-sea creature with an inferior hook, the line will snap, and you will lose both the catch and your active bait.
Special Bait & Catch Requirements
Special creatures will only appear when a precise combination of hook and gift is lowered to their exact depth. If any element is incorrect, the creature will ignore your lure. Refer to this checklist to ensure your loadout is correct before casting.
| Creature | Biome | Depth | Required Hook | Required Gift | Gold Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid | Calm Ocean | 50m | Regular Hook | Diamond Ring | 300g |
| Shark | Calm Ocean | 200m | Good Hook | Striped Pantie | 2,000g |
| Octopus | Rocky Ocean | 100m | Double Shielded Hook | Mighty Dildo | 1,500g |
| Anemone | Rocky Ocean | 300m | Reinforced Hook | Box of Chocolates | 3,500g |
| Kappa | Rocky Ocean | 500m | Drill Hook | Pearl Necklace | 7,500g |
| Whale | Turbulent Ocean | 50m | Double Shielded Hook | Striped Pantie | 2,500g |
| Grandpa's Letter | Turbulent Ocean | 1,000m | None Listed | None Listed | Story Item |
| Kappa | Dark Ocean | 1,200m | Anal Plug Hook | Striped Pantie | 30,000g |
| Angler | Dark Ocean | 2,000m | Omega Hook | Diamond Ring | 45,000g |
Grandpa's Letter is located at the absolute bottom of the Turbulent Ocean (1,000m). Reaching it does not require a specialized hook or gift, but you must have the Reinforced Boat to survive the depth.
All Scenes & Gallery Unlock Checklist
For players looking to complete 100% of the game and unlock every character scene in the gallery, you must catch each target under specific conditions. Use this checklist to track your progress across all four oceans.
Required Scene Catches:
- Calm Ocean Mermaid scene (50m, Regular Hook + Diamond Ring)
- Calm Ocean Shark scene (200m, Good Hook + Striped Pantie)
- Rocky Ocean Octopus scene (100m, Double Shielded Hook + Mighty Dildo)
- Rocky Ocean Anemone scene (300m, Reinforced Hook + Box of Chocolates)
- Rocky Ocean Kappa scene (500m, Drill Hook + Pearl Necklace)
- Turbulent Ocean Whale scene (50m, Double Shielded Hook + Striped Pantie)
- Turbulent Ocean Mermaid scene (200m, Reinforced Hook + Lovely Ribbon)
- Dark Ocean deep Kappa scene (1,200m, Anal Plug Hook + Striped Pantie)
- Dark Ocean deep Octopus scene (1,500m, Anal Beads Hook + Mighty Dildo)
- Dark Ocean deep Angler scene (2,000m, Omega Hook + Diamond Ring)
Scenes must be unlocked during your active playthrough. If you reset your progress or delete your save file located in AppData/LocalLow/PinkySoul/Exquisite Fishing, your unlocked gallery items will be permanently wiped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the save file location for Exquisite Fishing?
On Windows PC, your save file and gallery progress are located in the directory: AppData/LocalLow/PinkySoul/Exquisite Fishing. Back up this folder regularly to prevent data loss.
Q: What is the best way to farm gold in the early game?
The absolute best method in this exquisite fishing walkthrough is to farm the Calm Ocean Angler at 300m. It requires a Regular Hook and a Box of Chocolates, and it rewards you with 10,000g per catch.
Q: How do I unlock the Dark Ocean?
To unlock the Dark Ocean, you must first purchase the Golden Boat from the shop for 8,000g. This boat allows you to safely dive down to the maximum depth of 2,000m.
Q: Why is the fish ignoring my lure even at the correct depth?
If a special creature ignores your lure, double-check your equipped Hook and Gift. Special catches have strict loadout requirements; if you do not have the exact matching items equipped, they will not bite.