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by Dovetail Games - Fishing

Windows · Jun 29, 2020

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Is The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Fishing-game players who enjoy adjusting tactics for different fish species
  • Players who prefer patient sessions built around selecting a location, timing, and tackle
  • Competitive anglers who want multiplayer events and tournaments

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players looking for fast-paced action rather than sessions built around waiting for a bite
  • Players who do not want to repeatedly adapt equipment and tactics to pursue different fish
  • Players seeking a fishing game focused on a single location, since this one spans five destinations

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Our take on The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing

The description gives substantial attention to species, locations, equipment, and fishing tactics. Its mention of real-world prizes is tied to tournament results, so that detail is conditional rather than a defining part of the fishing workflow.

What is The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing?

The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing is a fishing game built around pursuing 35 fish species across five destinations.

Fish have different behaviors and bait preferences, and the game asks players to choose a spot, account for time of day and weather, and select equipment before casting. Float fishing and lure fishing are among the available approaches. The game includes 125 named Boss Fish, including 11 Monster Boss Fish, as well as thousands of fish to pursue for personal bests. Water flow affects floats and boats, so positions can shift during a session. Players can also take part in multiplayer events and tournaments in the Dovetail Fishing League. The game features equipment from more than 20 licensed partners.

How The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing plays

01Species-specific fishing
Fish vary in behavior and bait preferences, with float and lure approaches used for different species.
02Boss fish targets
The game includes 125 named Boss Fish, of which 11 are designated Monster Boss Fish.
03Changing water flow
Current can move a float downstream or shift a boat away from a selected fishing spot.
04Multiplayer competitions
Players can enter events and tournaments associated with the Dovetail Fishing League.
05Five fishing destinations
Locations include a carp lake, the River Ebro, a Malaysian lake, Rotterdam city centre, and a Scottish loch.

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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing: platforms & release

Is The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing worth it?

It is worth it if: fishing-game players who enjoy adjusting tactics for different fish species. Skip it if: players looking for fast-paced action rather than sessions built around waiting for a bite.

Where can I download The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing?

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What platforms is The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing on?

Windows only.

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