TOP 5 Best Fishing Simulator Games on Console and PC 2022

by Mike Alexander / Top Lists, Articles / 05 Feb 2022

There are few things in life that can compare to a day of fishing. Getting out on the water to relax and catch some fish is a simple pleasure enjoyed by people all over the world. However, in places where there aren’t any bodies of water, it can take hours to get to a good fishing spot. For these people, or even fishing fans who have had plans canceled by bad weather, there are thankfully many fishing simulator video games that give you the joy and relaxation of real-life fishing. These games can take you to perfect fishing locations all over the world, right from the comfort of your house. If that’s something that interests you, you’ll find some awesome games on this list of the Top 5 Best Fishing Simulator Games on Console and PC 2022. When you’re ready to catch some fish, grab your bait and fire up the boat so we can get started!

Fishing Planet

Fishing Planet from Fishing Planet LLC. is a realistic free-to-play fishing simulator that you can play online with your friends. It boasts incredible graphics, realistic water physics, and true-to-life fish AI so you can practice real fishing skills that you can take with you on your next day on the water. Fishing Planet has over 170 different species of fish with their own patterns and behaviors, 23 locations to fish at with variables like climate and vegetation that will alter your experience, as well as 3 types of boats. The day/night cycle also affects what kind of fish are available to you and their behaviors. Fishing Planet is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Euro Fishing

Dovetail Games brings you Euro Fishing, an advanced fishing simulator that exclusively features European fishing holes and species. The game features “Total Cast Control”, a system that gives you a ton of flexibility in how you cast your line. It also has advanced fish AI that reacts to the customizable weather effects. Fish will behave differently based on water temperature, weather conditions, and the time of day it is. Five unique European locations are included with the base game, including St John’s Lake and Digger Lakes. Each of these five locations present their own challenges for amateur and pro anglers. You can fish by yourself to experience tranquility, or compete against friends and strangers in online tournaments if you’re feeling competitive. Euro Fishing is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour

Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour is less about the joy and peace that fishing brings, and more about the competitive aspect of the hobby. Developed by Dovetail games, Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour is headlined by a career mode that has you working your way from the bottom all the way up to competing against over 100 of the best real-world anglers in multiple styles of fishing. Along the way, you will gain sponsorships, bigger earnings, and followers. It also has a highly customizable online multiplayer mode where you can change just about every aspect of your competition. Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Fishing North Atlantic

If commercial fishing is more your speed, then the “Deadliest Catch”-style Fishing: North Atlantic should be right up your alley. Developed by Misc Games, this fishing simulator drops you into the waters of Canadian Nova Scotia. Play through a fisherman’s career while you upgrade your fishing equipment, boats, and earning opportunities. The game also has improved weather systems and atmospheric effects to visually set the tone of your work. Fish habitats will change as you progress through the year and they migrate from place to place. Plan your routes accordingly for the best haul that corresponds to the dynamic fish pricing. Fishing: North Atlantic is available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox consoles, and PC.

Fishing Master

If you’re looking for a VR fishing game, look no further than Snowball Games’ Fishing Master. This expertly-crafted fishing simulator was built from the ground up to be experienced in VR, and has a number of notable features. Among them are: realistic and dynamic fish AI, 200 different species of fish with their own behaviors and AI, over 50 tools to use in your exploits, and 9 spectacular maps for you to explore. Fish by yourself or compete in tournaments to see who the top VR angler is! Fishing Master is available exclusively on PlayStation 4 and requires PSVR.

Mike Alexander

Mike has been playing video games since he was able to hold a controller, having been fascinated by Sonic 2 on his mom’s Sega Genesis. That fascination and passion for the art form has grown exponentially nearly 30 years later, and he doesn’t see that fading away anytime soon.

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