The Fishing Journal in Fish It is a progression system where the Island Guide NPC hands you six tasks for each island. Finish all six and you earn that island’s unique Gemstone, which gives a special buff and will matter for late-game progression. I went through the update coverage and the official channels, and here is the quick version:
| Detail | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Added in | Esoteric Grove update (October 2026) |
| Who gives it | Island Guide NPC |
| Tasks | 6 per island |
| Final reward | One unique Gemstone per island |
| Progress | Island-specific, does not carry over |
What Is the Fishing Journal?
Instead of wandering and hoping you stumble onto something useful, you get six clear objectives tied to the island you’re standing on. They’re built to fit normal play, so you keep fishing as usual while the tasks fill in.
The Journal arrived alongside Esoteric Grove, a new area in Esoteric Depths with 12 new fish and the Secret Spiritborn Axolotl.
How to Start Fishing Journal Tasks?
- Travel to the island you want to progress on.
- Find the Island Guide NPC.
- Talk to the NPC and accept the six tasks.
- Fish normally while the objectives progress.
- Claim rewards as you complete tasks.
- Finish all six to receive the island’s Gemstone.
Progress is island-specific. Finishing one island does nothing for the others, so repeat the process on every island you want a Gemstone from.
Gemstone Rewards and What They Do
Each island has its own Gemstone, and each gives a unique buff aimed at easing earlier progression challenges. The developers also confirmed Gemstones will matter for future late-game progression, so I treat them as long-term investments, not trophies.
Here is what is and isn’t confirmed so far:
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Unique Gemstone per island | Confirmed |
| Six tasks per island | Confirmed |
| Each Gemstone has a buff | Confirmed |
| Exact buff values | Not published |
| Full task list per island | Not published |
| Late-game use | Confirmed, details pending |
Check each Gemstone’s in-game description for its exact effect before deciding which islands to prioritize.
Is the Fishing Journal Worth Doing?
Yes. It costs no extra effort because tasks run alongside regular fishing, and the Gemstones are tied to future content. Here is how I’d approach it by experience level:
- Beginners: Talk to the Island Guide as soon as you arrive on a new island so the tasks are active while you fish.
- Intermediate: Fish the islands you already farm and let the objectives complete passively.
- Advanced: Return to older islands and finish half-done journals before late-game content arrives.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming one island covers them all. Each island has its own six tasks.
- Stopping at five tasks. The Gemstone only comes after all six.
- Ignoring Gemstone descriptions. The buffs differ, and exact values haven’t been published.
What Else Came With the Update?
The same patch added a few other things worth knowing about:
- Esoteric Grove: 12 new fish and the Secret Spiritborn Axolotl, though the announcement doesn’t list its spawn conditions.
- Exalted Skin Crate: Five fully animated Rod Skins, including the first Forgotten Tier Rod Skin.
- Squid Charm: Boosts your chances of encountering the Giant Squid.
For official news, I follow the developer’s X account (@FishitROBLOX) and the in-game Discord link, since that’s where update logs and codes land first.
Related Fishing Game Guides
If you play other fishing games too, these are worth a look:
- Deep Fishing Codes for free bait and potions
- Fisch Admin Abuse Guide for the developer-run event
- Slayers 2 Fishing Guide for rods and bait
FAQs
What is the Fishing Journal in Fish It?
It’s a task-based progression system added in the Esoteric Grove update. The Island Guide NPC gives you six objectives per island, with a unique Gemstone as the final reward.
How do I start the Fishing Journal?
Travel to an island, find the Island Guide NPC, and talk to them to accept the six tasks. You can complete them while fishing normally.
How many tasks are in the Fishing Journal?
Six tasks per island. You must finish all six to earn that island’s Gemstone.
What do Gemstones do in Fish It?
Each Gemstone gives a unique buff to help with progression challenges and will matter for future late-game content. Exact buff values haven’t been published, so read each description in-game.
Does finishing one island complete the Fishing Journal everywhere?
No. Tasks are island-specific, so you need to complete the journal on each island separately.
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