Best Fishing Slots 2026
Our pick of the best fishing slots from every major studio, with free demos and full stats.
We currently list 35 fishing slots from 6 studios, led by Pragmatic Play (21), Hacksaw Gaming (5) and Thunderkick (4). Across the 30 games with a published RTP, the average is 96.19%. Big Boat Big catch has the highest at 97.20%, while Shark Park is lowest at 94.14%. Max wins range from 2,100x up to 50,000x on Ugliest Catch. Of the 11 games with a provider volatility rating, the most common ratings are high (36%), very high (36%) and medium (18%). 4 of them (11%) offer a bonus buy where it is legal.
35 slots match this list. Rankings use our editorial review score and the published game data; they are not paid placements.
Big Bass Splash
Fishin' Frenzy
Ugliest Catch
Catfish Hunters
Big Bass Hold & Spinner Megaways
Big Fin Bay
Le Fisherman
Big Bass – Hold & Spinner
Big Bass – Keeping it Reel
Dorks of the Deep
Marlin Masters Atlantis
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Our top picks explained
1. Big Bass Bonanza – Pragmatic Play
Big Bass Bonanza started a series that now has dozens of entries. The base game is a simple ten-line slot, but the free spins collect mechanic is easy to grasp and very watchable: land fish, land a fisherman, collect. The 2,100x cap is low by modern standards, which is part of why the game feels steadier than many high-volatility slots. Its RTP of 96.71% is also one of the higher defaults in Pragmatic's range.
96.71% RTP · High volatility · 2,100x max win
2. Big Bass Splash – Pragmatic Play
Big Bass Splash keeps the original's collect bonus and adds random modifiers that can upgrade the free spins before they start. The cap rises to 5,000x. It is the most balanced entry in the series for most players: still straightforward, but with a little more variety in how bonuses play out.
96.71% RTP · High volatility · 5,000x max win
3. Fishin' Frenzy – Blueprint Gaming
Fishin' Frenzy is the original UK-style fishing collect slot that influenced the whole genre, including Big Bass Bonanza. It's simple, medium volatility and has many sequels.
96.12% RTP · Medium volatility · 5,000x max win
4. Ugliest Catch – Nolimit City
Ugliest Catch is a 5x5 fishing slot with locked positions. Each scatter opens the locked positions on its reel, and Enhancer Cells above and below each reel can reveal a Fisherman Wild, Big Berta, xWays or normal symbols.
96.11% RTP · Very high volatility · 50,000x max win
5. Catfish Hunters – Nolimit City
Catfish Hunters is a 5x3 fishing slot. Electrical Frames appear at random at the start of a spin, and fish symbols with values interact with them. Imposter Wilds transform into one of several character wilds, each with its own effect, and xWays reveals stacks of two to four symbols, wilds or fish.
96.03% RTP · Very high volatility · 20,000x max win
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Frequently asked questions
Which fishing slot has the highest RTP?
Big Boat Big catch by BGaming has the highest published RTP in this list at 97.20%. Casinos can run lower RTP versions, so check the in-game info screen.
Which fishing slot has the biggest max win?
Ugliest Catch has the biggest published max win here at 50,000x your stake. Wins of that size are extremely rare.
Which provider makes the most fishing slots?
Pragmatic Play has the most games in this list (21 of 35), followed by Hacksaw Gaming (5).
What is the newest fishing slot?
The most recent release in this list is Catfish Hunters by Nolimit City.
Can I play fishing slots for free?
Yes. 33 of the 35 games in this list can be played in the provider's official demo with play money – no sign-up or deposit needed.