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.

Full comparison

#SlotProviderRTPVolatilityMax win
1Big Bass BonanzaPragmatic Play96.71%High2,100x
2Big Bass SplashPragmatic Play96.71%High5,000x
3Fishin' FrenzyBlueprint Gaming96.12%Medium5,000x
4Ugliest CatchNolimit City96.11%Very high50,000x
5Catfish HuntersNolimit City96.03%Very high20,000x
6Big Bass Hold & Spinner MegawaysPragmatic Play96.70%Not published20,000x
7Big Fin BayThunderkick96.14%High15,040x
8Le FishermanHacksaw GamingNot publishedNot published15,000x
9Big Bass – Hold & SpinnerPragmatic Play96.07%Not published10,000x
10Big Bass – Keeping it ReelPragmatic Play96.07%Not published10,000x
11Dorks of the DeepHacksaw GamingNot publishedNot published10,000x
12Marlin Masters AtlantisHacksaw GamingNot publishedNot published10,000x
13Octo AttackHacksaw GamingNot publishedNot published10,000x
14Shark ParkThunderkick94.14%High10,000x
15Beat the Beast: Kraken’s LairThunderkick96.12%Very high7,777x
16Marlin MastersHacksaw GamingNot publishedNot published7,500x
17Big Boat Big catchBGaming97.20%Very high5,000x
18Big Bass Bonanza 3 ReelerPragmatic Play96.50%Not published5,000x
19Big Bass Halloween 2Pragmatic Play96.71%Not published5,000x
20Big Atlantis FrenzyBGaming96.77%Medium-high5,000x
21Bass HunterThunderkick94.19%Medium5,000x
22Big Bass Bonanza – Reel ActionPragmatic Play96.50%Not published2,100x
23Big Bass Boxing Bonus RoundPragmatic Play96.50%Not publishedNot published
24Big Bass Return to the RacesPragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
25Big Bass Xmas ExtremePragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
26Big Bass Vegas Double Down DeluxePragmatic Play96.50%Not publishedNot published
27Big Bass Mission Fishin’Pragmatic Play96.50%Not publishedNot published
28Samurai CodePragmatic Play96.08%Not publishedNot published
29Big Bass Secrets of the Golden LakePragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
30Big Bass Day at the RacesPragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
31Big Bass Floats My BoatPragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
32Big Bass HalloweenPragmatic Play96.04%Not publishedNot published
33Big Bass Amazon XtremePragmatic Play96.07%Not publishedNot published
34Bigger Bass Blizzard – Christmas CatchPragmatic Play96.08%Not publishedNot published
35Christmas Big Bass BonanzaPragmatic Play96.71%Not publishedNot published

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.