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Cat Goes Fishing

Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!

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Cat5Games
Publisher
Unknown
Release
January 19, 2015
11 years and 198 days ago
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Very Positive16,379 reviews94.2%

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About the Game

Start out on an island with nothing more than a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play.

Key Features

  • Complete quests to earn cash.
  • Unlock better rods to catch more valuable fish.
  • Customize your rod with upgrades to suit your play style.
  • Unlock boats to travel out onto the sea.
  • Find and equip rare hats that dramatically change the dynamic of the game.
  • Fill your catalog with the fish you catch.
  • Discover what lurks in the dark depths.
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