The latest Fish It update adds Esoteric Grove, 12 new fish, a Secret Spiritborn Axolotl, the Fishing Journal, and the Exalted Skin Crate. I checked the patch details across multiple guides, so here’s what matters and what to do first.
| Feature | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Esoteric Grove | New area inside Esoteric Depths |
| New Fish | 12 fish + Secret Spiritborn Axolotl |
| Fishing Journal | 6 tasks per island, Gemstone reward |
| Exalted Skin Crate | 5 animated rod skins |
| Squid Charm | Higher Giant Squid chance |
| Mysterious Pumpkin | Teaser near Fisherman Island |
Esoteric Grove: New Area and Fish
Esoteric Grove is an expansion of Esoteric Depths, one of the game’s later zones, which already hosts Secret-tier fish. The update adds 12 new fish here, plus the Secret Spiritborn Axolotl.
Here’s something other guides skip: every earlier axolotl is only Legendary. The regular Axolotl sits at 1 in 6.5k on Crater Island, while the Primal and Runic Axolotls are 1 in 10k at Ancient Ruin. Spiritborn jumping to Secret means it should be far harder to land.
The developers haven’t shared its spawn conditions or best bait. My advice is to stack Luck potions or a Luck Totem before long sessions, and check Fish It codes for free potions.
Fishing Journal Guide
The Fishing Journal gives each island six tasks, so you always know what to chase next.
- Travel to the island you want to progress.
- Find the Island Guide NPC.
- Accept the six island-specific tasks.
- Complete them while fishing normally.
- Collect rewards as you go.
- Finish all six to earn that island’s Gemstone.
Tasks are island-specific, so finishing one island doesn’t count for another.
Gemstone Rewards and Benefits
Each island has a unique Gemstone with its own buff, meant to ease earlier progression hurdles. The developers also say Gemstones will matter for future late-game progression.
The exact effects weren’t listed in the announcement, so read each Gemstone’s in-game description. My take: keep every Gemstone you earn instead of ignoring the Journal after unlocking new islands.
Exalted Skin Crate
This crate holds five fully animated Rod Skins, including the first-ever Forgotten Tier Rod Skin. Price, drop rates, and acquisition method aren’t confirmed, and nothing suggests the skins give gameplay bonuses. Treat them as cosmetics for now.
The Squid Charm raises your chances of meeting the Giant Squid. The percentage boost and duration weren’t specified. Since charms in Fish It have limited uses, equip it only when you’re actually hunting the squid.
Mysterious Pumpkin Near Fisherman Island
A pumpkin has appeared off the coast of Fisherman Island. Interact with it to get a sneak peek at upcoming content. It likely hints at a seasonal event, but the developers haven’t confirmed anything.
Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Changes
- Tribunal Withering Rod display fixed in Aquariums.
- Lifeline and Combo Breaker skin direction corrected.
- Enchanting stone offset fixed when enchanting too quickly.
- Moonstone Charm description corrected.
- Fishing line now appears with the Oceanic Trident.
- Super Enchant Stone no longer appears sideways.
Pro Tips
- Talk to the Island Guide each time you reach a new island.
- Save Luck boosts for Esoteric Grove sessions.
- Visit the pumpkin early, since teasers can disappear.
FAQs
What is new in the Fish It Esoteric Grove update?
It adds Esoteric Grove, 12 new fish, the Secret Spiritborn Axolotl, the Fishing Journal, Gemstones, the Exalted Skin Crate, the Squid Charm, and bug fixes.
How do I get Gemstones in Fish It?
Talk to the Island Guide NPC on an island and complete all six Fishing Journal tasks. Each island awards its own Gemstone.
How do I catch the Spiritborn Axolotl?
Its exact spawn conditions and best bait haven’t been revealed. Fish in Esoteric Grove with Luck boosts active.
What does the Exalted Skin Crate contain?
Five animated Rod Skins, including the first Forgotten Tier Rod Skin. Price and drop rates aren’t confirmed.
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