Beginner Lure
Everyday lureUsed on Forest (Island 2) · price not confirmed in public sources
How to get it
- Buy it from the Forest island shop after unlocking Island 2.
What the Beginner Lure catches
Cod
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Piranha
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Triggerfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Goby
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Salmon
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Goldfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Perch
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Pike
A regular How to Fish catch landed with French Fry or Beginner Lure. The forest island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
⚠️ Good to know
- The Beginner Lure covers eight of the Forest's ten normal catches — it is the island's workhorse.
- It does NOT summon the Sunfish or The Old Pike — those need the Beginner Boss Lure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Beginner Lure in How to Fish?
Buy it from the Forest island shop after unlocking Island 2.
What does the Beginner Lure catch in How to Fish?
The Beginner Lure is used for: Cod, Piranha, Triggerfish, Goby, Salmon, Goldfish, Perch, Pike — on Forest (Island 2).
Source notes
Catch pools and quest steps per the KeenGamer complete walkthrough; prices per the Nerd's Chalk lure comparison table. Both checked 2026-08-26. Unconfirmed prices are marked rather than estimated.