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A Range of Top Fishing Games for Anglers to Play

There are so many games based on popular hobbies. For instance, for any amateur chefs out there, an array of food-themed mobile games are tempting. For people who enjoy fishing, the same applies.

One of the most popular hobbies in the world, fishing is a fantastic thing to do. It isn’t always possible to spend time on the river bank or out at sea, though, particularly if the conditions are bad or it simply isn’t the right season. Fishing games, therefore, represent a perfect alternative for anglers who want to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity from the comfort of their sofa.

With a selection of leading fishing-themed games standing out right now, let’s take a look at some of the best options.

Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour is on console and PC

While Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour isn’t perfect, it contains more than enough for keen anglers to get their teeth into. With an abundance of familiar species to land in some stunning spots, there are plenty of opportunities to catch in this one. The game’s career mode is a particular highlight, with players aiming to rise up the ranks and win some of the biggest competitions around. Also containing wonderful graphics and impressively realistic fishing mechanics, Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour is a solid game in this area.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has a fishing mini-game

Although The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening isn’t a fishing game, it deserves a mention due to the title’s fantastic fishing mini-game that is arguably one of the title’s best inclusions. Playable on the Switch, players have to catch species like Runt, Lunker, and Cheep Cheep, although landing the Ol' Baron brings in the biggest prize. A mini-game you can spend hours playing, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is worth exploring anyway but this fishing-themed treat makes it even better.

Shenmue 3 has a great fishing package

It’s fair to say the aforementioned Zelda title doesn’t represent the most authentic fishing escapade to have in the virtual world, but Shenmue 3 certainly does. A PC and PlayStation 4 product, there are a range of outdoor activities to enjoy in this one, although fishing is undoubtedly the best of the lot. You can find new spots, catch plenty of fish, receive helpful tips from locals, and earn money towards your overall objective in the game.

Pragmatic Play’s Big Bass Splash is hugely popular

A title that has entertained millions of gamers, Pragmatic Play’s Big Bass Splash is a hugely popular fishing slot game with a global following. It’s also easy to see why as soon as you load the game up. Based around a fishing expedition, it features a seasoned angler in a deep sea setting filled with fish. The game’s vibrant colors and all-round design make it a feast for the eyes, while it also provides plenty of fishing-themed entertainment for gamers to get stuck into. Easy to grasp and accessible online through devices like a tablet or a smartphone, Big Bass Splash’s offering is excellent.

Rapala Fishing: Pro Series is extremely realistic

If you’re seeking a truly authentic fishing game to tackle, then Rapala Fishing: Pro Series is definitely up there with the very best of them. Accessible on PC and through consoles like the Xbox One, this fishing-themed release has been created due to the success of Rapala lures, the world’s finest lures. The game is far from a cash grab either, with perfect graphics and plenty of ways to catch big making it a fascinating fishing game to session. You can also compete in some challenging fishing tournaments. Overall, it’s a superb fishing game.