Pro Fishing Simulator

Pro Fishing Simulator is a first-person sport fishing simulation for PC from Sanuk Games and Nacon. The current Steam listing still uses the original title, with no verified rebrand or replacement edition. Its focus is straightforward: travel between varied fishing areas, choose the right rig, read each species’ behavior, and complete challenges through six distinct angling techniques.

This is a commercial single-player game rather than a free-to-play service. The PC storefront lists no third-party DRM and no required third-party account, while Steam provides cloud saves, achievements, Family Sharing, Remote Play on TV, and full controller support.

How the fishing loop works

The main loop starts with selecting a location, assembling suitable equipment, and deciding how to approach the target species. Float fishing, lure fishing, fly fishing, waggler fishing, feeder fishing, and bottom fishing each use different setups and timing, so progress is not simply a matter of buying the most expensive rod.

Once the line is in the water, the game asks you to manage the fight rather than rely on a single button press. Casting, striking, reeling, adjusting drag, changing rods, and landing the catch are separate actions. Boat fishing adds another layer of positioning, while shore-based sessions reward patience and careful equipment selection.

The presentation is built around an on-the-ground first-person view. You can walk around the fishing areas, move between equipment choices, enter boats, and set up your gear before casting. The perspective keeps the rod, line, water, and landing process at the center of the experience instead of turning fishing into a detached menu exercise.

Species, locations, and angler progression

Pro Fishing Simulator includes 79 fish types with behavior designed to vary by species. The nine fishing areas draw on real-world locations across Europe, America, and Asia, including Corsica, the Black Forest, and Colorado. Each area has native species to identify, target, and add to the game’s collection tools.

Progression is challenge-driven. Completing objectives unlocks new locations, boats, accessories, and equipment, giving the campaign a practical reason to revisit familiar waters. The game also includes over 100 challenges, plus weekly and seasonal challenges for players who want goals beyond simply filling out their catch records.

The Fish Wiki acts as an in-game reference for discovered species. Entries begin obscured and become clearer as you catch more fish, turning the encyclopedia into a collection objective. A separate Fish Log stores catch photographs, giving successful sessions a persistent record rather than ending when the fish is released or landed.

Rigs, tackle, and licensed equipment

Equipment is a major part of the game’s decision-making. The shop contains hundreds of pieces from official brands, including Vision, JMC, KastKing, 13 Fishing, Lew’s, and Strike King. Rods, reels, lures, and other components are selected to match a fishing method and the species available at a particular location.

The backpack lets you prepare up to three rigs at once. That limit makes preparation meaningful: you cannot carry every possible approach, so switching between techniques requires planning. Beginners can start with equipment bundles and adapted tutorials, while experienced players can build more specialized combinations from individual parts.

The paid Predator Pack is the only add-on currently exposed in the Steam content listing. It adds a KastKing and Strike King equipment package aimed at predator fishing, including rods, reels, and lures for species such as bass, perch, and trout. The base game remains the core purchase, with the add-on functioning as optional tackle content rather than a separate campaign.

Who should play Pro Fishing Simulator?

This is a good fit for players who want a focused fishing routine with a broad selection of techniques, locations, and equipment. The challenge structure gives the relaxed sessions some direction, while the Fish Wiki and Fish Log support completion-minded players who enjoy cataloging species and improving their knowledge of each venue.

It is less suitable for players expecting an open-world adventure, a story campaign, or constant competitive activity. The current PC storefront presents the game as single-player, so buyers should not assume that the multiplayer and event descriptions found in older documentation represent an active PC feature today. The strongest reason to play is the solo mastery loop: choose a method, learn a waterway, improve the rig, and complete more demanding objectives.

PC features and storefront details

The PC version is distributed through Steam and includes 47 Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, and full controller support. The lack of third-party DRM and the absence of a required external account make the storefront setup relatively simple.

Interface and subtitle localization covers 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish from Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Full audio is not listed for these languages, so the localization focus is interface and subtitles rather than voice acting.

Players looking for a broader equipment sandbox may prefer feature-rich virtual angling with multiple fishing methods like Ultimate Fishing Simulator. That comparison is useful because Pro Fishing Simulator puts more emphasis on its structured challenge progression and real-location tour than on a large online ecosystem.

Similar fishing games on PC

Realistic lake fishing with competitive multiplayer in Euro Fishing is a natural alternative for players who want a more tournament-oriented format. Pro Fishing Simulator is the better match for solo players who prefer technique variety, location unlocks, and an in-game species encyclopedia.

For a management-heavy interpretation of the genre, commercial trawler operations and crew management in Fishing: Barents Sea move the focus away from rod technique and toward boats, routes, equipment, and business decisions. It shares the appeal of planning fishing trips, but it is not a direct substitute for Pro Fishing Simulator’s angler-level casting loop.

Pro Fishing Simulator FAQ

Is Pro Fishing Simulator still the current PC name?

Yes. The current Steam storefront uses Pro Fishing Simulator. No verified Steam, Epic, GOG, or publisher rebrand was found that replaces the PC listing with another official name.

Is Pro Fishing Simulator multiplayer on PC?

The current Steam feature list identifies the PC version as single-player. Older documentation describes rooms for up to six players and competitive events, but those features are not presented as current PC storefront features, so the reliable expectation is a solo experience.

What fishing techniques are included?

The game includes six techniques: float, lure, fly, waggler, feeder, and bottom fishing. They use different equipment and create different casting and retrieval routines.

How many fish and fishing areas are there?

Pro Fishing Simulator includes 79 fish types and nine fishing areas based on real places across Europe, America, and Asia. Each area has its own native species and challenge objectives.

Does the game support controllers?

Yes. The Steam PC version lists full controller support, alongside Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, and Steam Achievements.

What does the Predator Pack add?

The Predator Pack adds official KastKing rods and reels plus Strike King lures designed for predator fishing. It requires the base game and is optional paid content.

Is Pro Fishing Simulator free to play?

No. It is sold as a paid base game with optional paid add-on content. The current Steam listing does not present it as a free-to-play title or require a separate third-party account.