Answers to common questions about Fishing Paradise. Something else, a bug or an idea? Email manhpv151090@gmail.com and I usually reply within a few days. When writing about a bug, please include your device (PC, phone model), operating system and the game version shown on your store's app page.
How do I play?
Walk to a dock or the shore, pick a rod and cast into the water. When a fish bites, react quickly, then keep the fish inside the green zone until the catch bar fills. Sell your fish at the Fish Market, buy better rods and outfits, fill your collection and aquarium, and take the boat to new areas as you level up. A short tutorial guides your first catches.
Controls
| Action | PC | Phone / tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Move | W A S D or the arrow keys | Joystick |
| Jump | Space | Jump button |
| Cast, react to a bite | Click the water | Aim, tap 🎣 |
| Reel in | Hold the mouse button | Hold the screen |
| Pick a rod | 1 to 9, or the bar at the bottom | Rod bar |
| Talk, use the boat, shops | E or F | Action button |
| Close a window | Esc | ✕ |
| Full screen / window | F11, or Settings > Display |
Does the game need internet?
No. Everything works offline. With a connection, the game also backs up your progress, shows the online leaderboards and lets you add friends and send gifts. You can turn online play off in Settings.
How do I add a friend?
Open Friends in the menu. Share your 6-letter friend code, or type a friend's code and tap Add. Tap a friend to see their profile (level, rods, outfit, aquarium, best catches). Each day you can send each friend 100 coins, and one fish from your bucket to a friend. Gifts you receive arrive in the Mail tab.
How do the leaderboards work?
Online in the menu has five boards: coins earned this week, coins earned in total, heaviest fish, species collected and rod collection. Everyone shows the top 100 and your place; Friends ranks you among your friends. The weekly board starts over every Sunday at 00:00 UTC, and the top 10 of the week win coins and a title shown on their profile.
How do I keep my progress on a new device or after reinstalling?
Your progress is backed up online while online play is on. On the same device it comes back by itself. To move it to another device, open Settings > Link / Sign in on your current device and sign in (Google, Apple or email, through Unity). Then sign in with the same account on the new device and choose which save to keep.
My name or score does not show on the leaderboard
Check that Settings > Online says Online. Scores are sent every couple of minutes while you play and when you leave the game. Names must be 3 to 16 letters, numbers or underscores.
How do I delete my data?
Settings > Delete online account removes your cloud save, scores, profile, friend code and waiting gifts from the servers; the game on your device stays as it is. Uninstalling the game removes what is stored on the device. Details are in the privacy policy.
Is there anything to buy?
There are no ads, and coins are earned only by playing. 💎 Store in the menu offers four optional one-time add-ons: Big Fish Bucket (60 fish), Bigger Aquarium (+6 spots), Sell Anywhere and the VIP Pack (golden line, VIP Captain Hat, Royal Cape). They are bought through the Microsoft Store on Windows or the App Store on iPhone and iPad, and stay with that account.
I bought an add-on but it is not there, or I changed device
Sign in to the store with the account you bought it with (the Microsoft Store on Windows, your Apple Account on iPhone and iPad), open the game while connected to the internet, then 💎 Store > Restore purchases. If it still does not show, email me with the order details from that account. Add-ons stay with the store they were bought in: one bought on Windows does not unlock on iPhone, and the other way around.
How do I get a refund?
Purchases are handled by the store, so refunds are too:
- Windows: sign in at account.microsoft.com, open Order history and choose Request a refund next to the add-on.
- iPhone and iPad: go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple Account and choose Request a refund next to the add-on.