SimulationFit check
Is Fishing on the Fly worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fly-fishing fans who want a sport-focused simulation
- Players interested in seasonal fishing conditions and changing tactics
- Solo anglers who want river exploration, equipment choices, and trophy collecting
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast combat, broad action, or a story-driven adventure
- Those who prefer short, static sessions rather than progressively harder fishing challenges
- Players uninterested in fly-fishing equipment, seasonal hatches, or river environments
Our take on Fishing on the Fly
The defining structure is a 14-chapter fly-fishing progression set across modeled western rivers, with seasonal hatches changing the conditions and Fish Bucks funding additional equipment and flies.
What is Fishing on the Fly?
Fishing on the Fly is a fly-fishing simulation set on modeled rivers in the American West.
Players cast for trophy fish while adapting to changing seasonal hatches and fishing conditions. The game includes 14 chapters, multiple rivers and play modes, equipment and fly choices, and challenges that become more complex over time. Fish Bucks earned through play can be used on in-game equipment and flies. Caught fish and gear can be displayed in a personal man cave. Wildlife includes bears and other fish species, while the river environments are based on USGS data. The game uses a retro presentation and was made with Unreal Engine 3.
How Fishing on the Fly plays
- 01Fourteen Fishing Chapters
- Progression through 14 chapters reveals fly-fishing lore, equipment, and other content.
- 02Seasonal Hatch Changes
- In-game hatches change with the seasons, requiring adjustments to fishing tactics.
- 03Western River Models
- River environments recreate locations in the American West using USGS data.
- 04In-Game Fish Bucks
- Achievements award Fish Bucks that can be spent on equipment and flies.
- 05Trophy Display Space
- A personal man cave provides a place to show collected fish and gear.
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Fishing on the Fly: platforms & release
Is Fishing on the Fly worth it?
It is worth it if: fly-fishing fans who want a sport-focused simulation. Skip it if: players seeking fast combat, broad action, or a story-driven adventure.
Where can I download Fishing on the Fly?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Fishing on the Fly's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Fishing on the Fly on?
Windows only.
