Item: Sea Fishing Simulator
Rating: 68
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

68/100

Sea Fishing Simulator is a decent, middle-of-the-road fishing game. It doesn't quite have the depth of a 'Fishing Planet,' but it's much more engaging than a simple arcade tapper. The variety of locations is its strongest suit; moving from a calm lake to the open ocean feels like a real step up in challenge.

The fishing mechanics—balancing line tension while reeling in—are functional and provide a nice bit of tension during the fight. The fish models are varied and look good for a mobile title. It’s a bit grindy when it comes to upgrading your gear, and the UI is a little cluttered, but for a free-to-play fishing experience, it provides a solid distraction for fans of the sport.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve spent many a weekend on a real boat, and let me tell you, this isn't it. Sea Fishing Simulator tries for realism but hits 'tedium' instead. The menus are cumbersome, and the actual fishing mechanic feels floaty and disconnected. There’s a fine line between a 'relaxing pace' and just being boring, and this game crosses it within the first ten minutes.

The graphics are dated—water shouldn't look like static plastic in 2026. While I appreciate the effort to include realistic tackle and species, the execution is hampered by a UI that feels like it was designed for a desktop and poorly ported to touch. It’s a niche product for people who really, really like looking at tackle stats, but for anyone seeking a polished gaming experience, this is a throw-back.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Decent variety of fish species
Realistic tackle options
Calm atmosphere

Outdated graphics
Clunky user interface
Repetitive gameplay loop

Technical Report

Performance: Fairly stable, but loading times for new locations are longer than expected.

Accessibility:

Vibration Feedback

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a die-hard fishing fan who values gear stats over graphics.

Skip if: You want modern visuals or engaging action.

Similar Games:

Fishing Clash
Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Rapala Fishing

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, Conservative Veteran Gamer
Hardware: iPhone 14
Playtime: 8 hours
Status: Unlocked basic gear

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1496500579

$0.99 4+★2 2 reviews

Author : Steven Cawood

Pubish Date : Tue Jan 28 2020

Last Update Date : Wed Feb 26 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.5Wed Feb 26 2020

Added new Pier level - fish from a pier.
Added new Wreck level - fish over a wreck in the boat.
Added new Kayak level - Fish in the sea from a kayak!
Added new menu to select rods instead of looking at them.
Added Time of day option - Fish realtime, morning, afternoon, evening or night
Fish from boat, kayak or the shore for 23 different sea fish species from the North Sea.
Select your bait and rig and fish in either arcade or realistic mode with real time of day and weather from the in game location.
Use different baits including Lugworm, Rag Worm & Squid.
Choose to hold the rod in your left or right hand.
All content in unlocked & playable from the start, there are no adverts or in app purchases in this game.
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Fish from boat, kayak or the shore for 23 different sea fish species from the North Sea.
Select your bait and rig and fish in either arcade or realistic mode with real time of day and weather from the in game location.
Use different baits including Lugworm, Rag Worm & Squid.
Choose to hold the rod in your left or right hand.
All content in unlocked & playable from the start, there are no adverts or in app purchases in this game.

Ratings & Reviews

2 out of 5 with 2 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Sea Fishing Simulator offers an immersive angling experience for mobile players. Travel to various coastal locations around the world, from tropical reefs to cold northern seas. Master the art of casting, manage your line tension during intense fights, and fill your aquarium with exotic catches. With a wide variety of rods, reels, and lures to unlock, the journey to becoming a master angler is full of discovery.

Features

Beautifully rendered 3D environments

Realistic fish AI and fighting mechanics

Extensive collection of gear to upgrade

Daily fishing tournaments and events

Tips

Mastering the Reel

Keep the tension meter in the 'green' zone. If it hits red, release the reel button for a second, or the line will snap and you'll lose the fish.

Promotion Videos

Sea Fishing Simulator Gameplay

Gameplays

Upgrading Tackle

Sell your catches at the market to earn coins. Spend these on stronger lines and better reels so you can handle larger, more aggressive deep-sea fish.