PRO FISHING SIMULATOR (Incl. ALL DLC)

Quiet water, carefully chosen tackle, and the sudden pull of a fighting fish define this approachable sport-fishing simulation. Pro Fishing Simulator trades arcade speed for a patient, methodical rhythm, sending anglers to scenic waterways inspired by locations such as Corsica, Colorado, and Germany’s Black Forest. It aims to welcome curious newcomers without stripping away the decisions that make real angling satisfying: reading conditions, selecting gear, and adapting to a fish’s behavior. The mood stays relaxed and contemplative, though a stubborn trophy catch can turn a peaceful outing into a tense test of control.

Fishing begins with choosing a destination, target species, technique, and a setup suited to the conditions. Six distinct approaches—including fly fishing, lure casting, and boat-based fishing—ask players to handle rods, lines, reels, and retrieves differently rather than treating every catch alike. Seventy-nine fish species respond with their own habits, so success comes from experimenting with lures, bait, locations, and timing before playing the fight carefully enough to avoid losing the catch. Tutorials explain the fundamentals, while the fish encyclopedia, more than 100 challenges, and recurring weekly or seasonal objectives provide structure once free exploration stops being enough.

Nine real-world-inspired areas give the game a pleasant travelogue quality, with each body of water encouraging different tackle choices and fishing strategies. Officially licensed equipment from brands including Vision, JMC, KastKing, Lew’s, 13 Fishing, and Strike King gives gear progression a more grounded feel, and the included DLC expands the available content for players who want a fuller tackle box and more reasons to revisit the waters. Its greatest strength is accessibility: it delivers the calm discovery and collection appeal of a fishing holiday while preserving enough simulation detail to reward learning. Fans of Fishing Planet or relaxed outdoor simulators should feel at home, while anyone seeking fast action or deep competitive multiplayer may find the deliberate pace too subdued.