The player begins their journey in a small fishing spot with limited visitors, leaving them wondering where their catches will go. To earn money, players must actively fish and sell their catches, while also expanding their fishing spot and adding entertainment to attract more tourists. Your ship is docked at a small wooden seaport, and by clicking on it, players can move forward and drop their bait. Once the bait is set, fish will eventually jump onto the player�s boat.

After the fish are brought to shore by your yacht, they are collected in a wooden crate on the beach. The player must then gather the fish and move them to a small hut in front of the port, where they are packed and loaded onto a blue truck. This truck is responsible for delivering the fish to those in need, and players can collect gold coins in return. These coins can be used to repair facilities, buy more anchorages, upgrade trucks, and hire staff to help with the business.

The process of catching, purchasing, and trading fish takes place in different stages, making it time-consuming for one player to handle everything. To save time and increase efficiency, players can hire staff, such as a captain to operate the boat and various fishermen of different genders and names. Each fishing spot has a head icon and a plus sign where players can pay and choose the staff they want to hire.

As players progress in the game, they must unlock more areas and purchase more boats. This can be done by clicking on the orange buoy on the beach and unlocking new fishing spots. The farther the spot is, the stronger and more expensive the boat will be. There are different types of boats, from basic wooden ones to modern iron boats with a wave-catching rod. Each boat catches different types of fish, and the waiting time for catches varies.

Staying in one spot for too long will result in a decrease in fish quantity and variety. Once all the fishing spots and boats are unlocked, players can move on to new islands. The first island, Oasis, is the most basic one, followed by the Rocky Mountains island, known for its mountainous terrain and trees. Sunset City is a luxurious island with skyscrapers and wealthy tourists, while Tree Valley is covered in lush greenery and has different types of fish.

Idle Fishing Story also offers special events to keep players engaged, such as a pirate-themed event with black sailboats and pirate characters. Although the atmosphere is different, the task remains the same � to catch and sell fish. The event also features unique and bigger fish, adding more excitement to the game. Download Idle Fishing Story mod to participate in international fishing events.