Cats and Soup is a fun and addictive mobile game where you care for cute cats while also running your own restaurant. One key element is fishing to collect various types of fish to feed your cats. The different fish provide varied benefits so you want to obtain the best fish possible. In this article we’ll explore tips on how to get better quality fish in Cats and Soup.
Overview of Fishing in Cats and Soup
Fishing allows you to collect fish which are fed to cats to improve their mood and provide buffs. There are over 18 fish types from common Crucian to rare Sturgeon and even seasonal varieties Each fish has a star rating from 1-5 indicating its quality and rarity
To start fishing, you’ll need to construct either a Pond or Fishing Spot building. Once built, tap to cast your rod. You can see fish swimming and must lift the rod when they bite. Each cast uses 1 bait and you can hold up to 5 bait at once, which refill over time.
The type and quality of fish caught is random, but better bait and fishing spots improve your luck. So what’s the best way to catch those top quality 5 star fish consistently? Follow these tips:
Use the Best Bait
There are 5 bait types ranging from common Breadcrumbs to ultra rare Sparkling Fruit Tart. Using higher quality bait boosts your chances of landing big fish.
- Breadcrumbs: The starter bait catches only 1-2 star fish.
- Squid Bits: Uncommon bait catches 1-3 star fish.
- Large Minnows: Rare bait for 2-4 star fish.
- Fruit Pie Bait: Epic bait for 3-5 star fish.
- Sparkling Fruit Tart: Legendary bait gets you 4-5 star fish.
Ideally use the highest grade bait you have access to. Fruit Tart is best but large Minnows or Fruit Pie still catch decent fish.
Save your best bait for when you unlock better rods and fishing spots too. Avoid wasting Fruit Tart on your starting Fishing Spot.
Upgrade Your Fishing Spot
You can upgrade fishing buildings for better chances at rare fish:
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Fishing Spot: Initial basic pond, limited to 3 star fish even with good bait.
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Sturdy Fishing Spot: Upgraded pond allowing up to 4 star fish.
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Pavilion: Premium pond with no star limit. Can catch 5 star with Fruit Tart.
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Fishery: Advanced building with conveyor belts to display caught fish.
Aim to upgrade to at least a Pavilion so you can catch any fish. The Fishery is ideal but takes more resources to construct.
Use Fishfinder Lure
The Fishfinder Lure is a special gear item obtained from the daily prize machine that highlights spots where fish will bite.
Equipping this helps land more fish, including rare ones. Use it when fishing with your best bait for the highest chance of big fish.
Purchase from Shady Merchant
The Shady Merchant is an occasional visitor who sells random fish in exchange for shells. Check his stock to purchase high star fish like Sturgeon instead of relying on fishing luck.
Participate in Fishing Events
During some events, daily prizes may award event-exclusive fish. These are often strong 4-5 star varieties. Make sure to login and claim prizes daily during fishing events.
The big Fishmas event for example gave out holiday fish like Candy Cane Fish and Giftwrapped Fish. Keep an eye out for limited events!
Use Free Fishing Passes
Free Fishing Passes instantly recharge your bait allowing back-to-back casts. They can randomly appear through daily prizes or guest orders.
Use fishing passes when you have top bait to maximize your chance of landing multiple good fish quickly.
Feed Fish to Cats
Finally, remember to actually feed your caught fish to cats! Tap the cat menu then select “Feed” to give them fish which boosts their mood and gives buffs.
Feed higher star fish to unlock specialty cats like Sushi Cat, Hotpot Cat or Sturgeon Cat. Different fish provide various stat boosts so mix up what you feed.
With these tips, you’ll be catching buckets of top-tier fish in Cats and Soup in no time! Now enjoy feeding these big catches to your adorable furry friends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing in Cats and Soup
How do you get bait in Cats and Soup?
Bait automatically regenerates over time up to your maximum capacity. You can also gain bait from daily prize spins, guest orders that reward bait packs, or by purchasing with shells from the Shop.
What is the best bait in Cats and Soup?
The Sparkling Fruit Tart is the best quality bait, followed by Fruit Pie Bait. These reliably catch rare 4-5 star fish. Lower rarity bait like Squid Bits can still catch good fish too though.
How do you get better fishing spots in Cats and Soup?
Construct and then upgrade your fishing buildings by completing quests and spending resources. Upgrade from Fishing Spot to Sturdy Spot, then Pavilion for better fish.
What fish can you get in Cats and Soup?
There are over 18 fish types including Crucian, Salmon, Tuna, Sturgeon, seasonal fish and more. Each has 1-5 star ratings indicating rarity and quality when caught.
Do different fish do different things in Cats and Soup?
Yes, each fish provides varied mood boosts and stat buffs. For example, Salmon Grant +Vitality, Tuna gives +Endurance, and Sturgeon provides big +Strength.
Cats and Soup Advanced Fishing Guide
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into some more advanced tips and details around fishing strategy in Cats and Soup:
Prioritize These Fishing Upgrades Early
- Expand bait capacity to 5 ASAP
- Build a Sturdy Fishing Spot
- Obtain the Fishfinder Lure
- Upgrade rod to Bamboo Rod
These provide major boosts to fishing with minimal resource costs.
Best Fish For Each Stat
- Vitality: Salmon (5 stars)
- Strength: Sturgeon (4 stars)
- Agility: Herring (3 stars)
- Endurance: Tuna (4 stars)
- Luck: Koi (5 stars)
- Intelligence: Octopus (3 stars)
Target these fish to boost corresponding cat stats.
Seasonal Fish Types
- Spring: Masu Salmon, Goby
- Summer: Moray Eel, Mackerel
- Fall: Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish
- Winter: Coldwater Trout, Herring
Catch seasonal fish during corresponding seasons or events!
Fishing Strategy Guide
- construcft pavilion unlocked.
- Obtrain Fishfinder, keep equipped.
- Hoard Fruit Tart and Fruit Pie Bait.
- Use bait only when Fishfinder active.
- Spend shells to buy Sturgeon from Merchant when available.
- Participate in fishing events to collect rare event fish.
Following this strategy will optimize results!
Step-By-Step Pro Fishing Walkthrough
Follow this precise sequence for the best possible fishing:
- Construct a Pavilion fishing spot
- Acquire Fishfinder Lure
- Gather at least 10 Fruit Pie or Tart Bait
- Equip Fishfinder Lure
- Wait for Fishfinder to activate, lighting up fishing spot
- Cast line using Fruit Pie or Tart Bait
- Repeat casts quickly until bait depleted
- Take catches and select best fish to feed cats
- Wait 2 hours, then repeat process!
This rigorous 6-step fishing process will maximize your chances of landing multiple high-quality fish in each session. It requires some patience but delivers consistent results.
Mastering fishing in Cats and Soup takes work, but the rewards are so worth it. Wishing you the best of luck out on the waters – may your nets always be full of shiny 5 star fish! Go catch ’em all!
Lists[edit]
All fish can be caught at the Fish Pond. They can be given to the Aquarium, sold for gold, or fed to your cat to make it happier after being caught.
Legendary fish are much rarer than their more common counterparts. They appear to have a frequency of about 0. 4% drop rate. For this reason, it is strongly advised to save legendary fish for the aquarium. They all have a heart value of 30.
See Collection for more information on fish collections.
Other Food Items[edit]
The following items can be fed to your cat in the fish menu, but are not technically fish. They cannot be caught in the Fish Pond or donated to the Aquarium. The only method of obtaining them is through events.
| Icon | Name | Effect | Description |
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| Fish Pudding | 20 | This item provides 20 fish hearts of happiness. It is equivalent to a Bream. | |
| Star Macaron | 1 | This item increases your cats stars by one. | |
| Cake Slice | 50 | This item increases your cats happiness by 50. | |
| Fruit Tart | 100 | This item increases your cats happiness by 100. |