The swamp went silent just as my line snapped taut. I had the wrong pet equipped and watched a high-value catch slide away—an instant lesson in missed opportunity. You feel that quick, cold frustration; then you want a plan.
I’ve spent enough hours reading Fisch Discord threads and testing setups on Steam to know one truth: Companions change how you play. I’ll walk you through where they live, how to bring them into your rotation, and which ones give the biggest return on time. Read fast, pick one, and let it pull value the way a magnet pulling coins from a fountain.
How to Get Companions in Fisch
I often see players rush toward the next rod and stall at Level 30. That’s meaningful because at Level 30 the Companion Satchel opens—your gateway to every Companion you’ll ever own. From there, every Companion has a specific requirement: some arrive from fishing, others from feeding the right bait, some are quest rewards, and a few are tied to limited-time events. Be aware: you can collect them all, but only one is active at a time, so choice matters.
Quick checklist to get started:
- Hit Level 30 to access the Companion Satchel (press C to open it).
- Visit the Companion’s spawn or NPC and complete its specific requirement (fishing, feeding, quest, purchase, or event).
- Feed the Companion its favorite food when required—many are simple (Small Fish, Lost Jungle Bait, etc.).
Full List of Fisch Companions
Walking the docks, you’ll notice some players have a small army of pets while others run empty-handed. The complete roster gives you a buffet of passive bonuses—pick what matches your playstyle. Below is the full table with locations, passive effects, and how each one is obtained; use it like a Swiss army knife for fishing decisions.
| Companion | Location | Ability | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary ‘Gator | Mushgrove Swamp (2653, 132, -751) | 33% chance (40% at max level) every 5 seconds to trigger the Mini Bite ability +5% Progress 2% chance (4% at max level) every 10 seconds to trigger the Instant Bite ability with a 30 second cooldown period +50% (+60% at max level) Progress |
Fishing with Fish Head |
| Tropical Toucan | Lost Jungle (-2924, 275, -2149) | 60% chance every 2 seconds to grant 1 to 3 (1 to 6 at max level) of a random bait with a 5-second cooldown while line is cast Fishing in the Lost Jungle allows Lost Jungle Bait to be caught. Fishing in the Nectar Den allows for Nectar to be caught. 35% chance every 30 seconds to grant the Scouted Status Effect for 20 seconds (30 seconds at max level) with a 5 second cooldown +25% Luck (+50% Luck at max level) +10% Fish Weight (+25% Weight at max level) |
Feeding Any Lost Jungle Bait |
| Nico | Underground Music Venue (2011, -644, 2462) | Every 30 seconds (15 seconds at max level) while idle 30% chance to grant a Nico’s Nyantics (5×) fish Miscellaneous Effects Every 10 seconds, 2% chance to tug the player |
Quest |
| Silly Seal | Northern Expedition | Silly Seal has 120 max Hunger Silly Seal can be fed to increase Hunger Silly Seal cannot be fed when above 110 Hunger Hunger depletes at a rate of 0.2 per second (0.05 per second at max level) When Hunger is above 60 (1 at max level) Grants +8% Progress every 1.5-3 seconds. 10% chance to steal the fish instead of granting Progress and grant double Hunger value, ending the catch. Can not grant Progress when catching Divine Secret Fish and the Redlip Batfish. Can not steal Mythical or rarer fish. |
Feeding Any Fish |
| Beak Bill | Ocean | During Rain, multiply bait return chance and swoop chance by 2× and halves the trigger interval Every 45 seconds (20 seconds at max level) 25% chance (50% at max level) to return a used bait 35% chance (65% at max level) to swoop into the water and grant a fish |
Feeding Small Fish |
| Flopping Salmon | Ocean | 25% chance (50% at max level) every 3 seconds (1.5 seconds at max level) while fishing to grant +10% Progress Speed (+30% at max level) +10% Resilience (+30% at max level) |
Fishing |
| Plunderbeak | Forsaken Shores (-2629, 161, 1643) | 10% chance (20% at max level) to apply Golden (2×) on fish with a higher rarity than Trash Increases the chance for rare drops from Treasure Chests. |
Catching |
| Penguin Pal | Snowcap Island (2865, 141, 2557) | Every 4 seconds while fishing 15% chance (20% at max level) to freeze the fish for 4 seconds (6 seconds at max level) with a 6 second cooldown |
Fishing with Krill |
| Mutated Sharky | The Depths – Absolute Darkness | +15% chance (+30% at max level) to Natural Mutations in Fisch +5% chance (+10% at max level) to all Mutations 50% chance (100% chance at max level) to spawn a Whirlpool every 150 seconds (90 seconds at max level) 15% (20% at max level) chance for Abyssal Allows travel to The Depths Lasts for 30 seconds (40 seconds at max level) 10% (20% chance at max level) every 10 seconds (5 seconds at max level) to bite the bar 1.25× bar acceleration (1.75× bar acceleration at max level) for 5 seconds |
Catching |
| Little Meg | Ancient Isle – Megalodon Hunt | Common fish have their chances reduced by 10× Every 50 seconds, 4% chance (10% at max level) to ram the player Every 5 seconds while fishing, 10% chance (15% at max level) to bite the fish for 5 seconds (7.5 seconds at max level), granting the following effects: +30% (+60% at max level) Progress Speed Fish movement frequency increased by 1.45× (1.25× at max level) Bar acceleration rate decreased to 0.45 (0.6 at max level) Every minute there is a 3% chance (10% at max level) to activate the Ancient Little Meg ability: Rarity reduction threshold increased to Rare Doubled Progress Speed Increase |
Fishing |
| Smudge | The Shady Bazaar | During Foggy, grants the player a 10% chance to catch Sludged fish with their fishing rod During Foggy, trigger interval for Trash fish is reduced by 1.25×, time duration for 5S$ is reduced by 1.5× Every 1-2 minutes (45-90 seconds at max level), grants the player a random Trash fish from the current location, with a chance to be mutated with Sludged (2.5×) Picks a random time goal between 5,000 and 10,000 seconds. Walking in The Shady Bazaar with the Smudge equipped for that duration rewards the player with 5S$ Reduces fish movement speed by 20% |
Purchasing |
| Relic Construct | Keepers Altar | Doubled catch rates for Enchant Relics, Exalted Relics and Sovereign Relics. Reduces Keeperbound power loss by half the rate Grants a unique buff depending on which relic it was last fed |
Feeding |
| Mosswaddler | Ocean – Mosslurker Hunt | Every 5 seconds while fishing, 20% chance (40% at max level) to freeze the fish for 3 seconds (7 seconds at max level) with a 6 second cooldown | Catching |
| Sunhat Starfish | Fischfest 2 | +20% (+35% at max level) for Mutations from the Tropical Sun Weather. Every catch of a fish below Legendary rarity lights up one of Sunhat Starfish’s 5 arms, each lit arm increases the players luck by 20% (30% at max level). After catching a fish with a rarity of Legendary or higher, the Sunhat Starfish’s arms will reset |
Quest |
| Terroscuttler | Drylands | While the Terroscuttler is on sand, gain 2% Progress (3% at max level) every 2-4 seconds (1.5-3 seconds at max level) | Quest |
| Ollie Otter | Terrapin Island | After catching a fish, gain 1× Cacti Pulp every 1-10 seconds of walking (1-5 seconds at max level) Max of 10 Cacti Pulp per catch (15 at max level) Reveals where the fish is currently moving to |
Feeding Small Fish |
How to Store More Companions in Fisch
I watch inventory menus fill up and players forget one simple rule: storage opens at Level 30. The Companion Satchel holds every Companion you collect; press C to open it. You can view, swap, and equip Companion Skins there, but remember only one Companion is active at any time—so rotate them to match weather, fishing spot, and daily goals.
If you’re hunting free cosmetics, check Fisch community hubs: the official Fisch Discord, Reddit threads, and occasional Steam events often drop Companion skins and codes.
What Do Companions Do in Fisch
At a glance, they look cute—but the difference shows in your catch log. Each Companion gives passive bonuses: bait drops, instant bites, freeze effects, chance-based buffs to progress or luck, and even area-specific perks that alter rarity rates. You’ll notice their power grows as they level, which makes early investment pay off across hundreds of catches.
Can you equip multiple Companions in Fisch?
No. You can collect and store every Companion in the Companion Satchel, but only one Companion can be active and supply its passive benefit at any time. That scarcity forces choices—sometimes situational ones based on weather, location, or event bonuses.
How to Level Up Companions in Fisch
On the server I play, people keep the same Companion for weeks to max its XP; behavior matters more than rare candies. Companions gain XP while equipped through routine actions, so the steady path beats sporadic grinding.
Ways to earn Companion XP:
- Catching fish: +10 XP per catch
- Interacting with your Companion: +5 XP
- Walking with your Companion equipped: +1 XP every 10 seconds
- Using a Companion Candy: +1,500 XP (instant boost)
- Collecting Shady Scrips while using Smudge (location-specific)
Total XP to hit Level 10: 52,076 Companion XP. Higher levels significantly strengthen each Companion’s passive, so steady play matters.
What is the fastest way to level up Companions in Fisch?
The practical route: keep a Companion equipped while you fish consistently, interact with it occasionally, and save Companion Candies for large jumps. Group up for events on Reddit or Discord—many players coordinate bait runs and shared strategies that speed progress.
Best Fisch Companion to Get First
In lobbies I join, new players often chase flashy event pets and then regret skipping practical ones. If you want fast impact, prioritize Companions that complement regular fishing and are easy to obtain.
- Nico — Quest reward from the Underground Music Venue; reliable and free if you finish the questline.
- Beak Bill — Feed small fish; strong during rain thanks to doubled bait returns.
- Tropical Toucan — Feed Lost Jungle Bait; excellent for passive bait generation and luck boosts.
- Ollie Otter — Feed Small Fish; reveals fish movement and supplies Cacti Pulp.
- Smudge — Purchase from The Shady Bazaar; great for collecting Shady Scrips and trash fish during Foggy weather.
- Gary ‘Gator — An early fishing Companion; good raw progress boosts while you level rods.
Use the table above to match Companions to places you frequent. If you want spreadsheets, community-made trackers on Reddit and Discord and tools like Steam guides can help prioritize which Companion to pursue next.
Which Companion will you pick first to change how you fish?