Fish Bucket

Quest bait

Used on Volcano (Island 5) · quest item — not for sale

How to get it

Reach the Volcano/Military area.
Complete the scientist's requests — catch five Volcano-native fish with the Scientific Lure.
Receive the Fish Bucket and equip it as bait.
Cast to summon the Bowhead Whale.

What the Fish Bucket catches

Bowhead Whale

The Volcano story boss, summoned with the Fish Bucket from the scientist's quest. Its body becomes the trigger for the final boss.

⚠️ Good to know

Keep the Bowhead Whale's body after the fight — throwing it into the volcano starts the final boss.
The five-fish request doubles as your Volcano collection progress.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Fish Bucket in How to Fish?

Reach the Volcano/Military area. Complete the scientist's requests — catch five Volcano-native fish with the Scientific Lure. Receive the Fish Bucket and equip it as bait. Cast to summon the Bowhead Whale.

What does the Fish Bucket catch in How to Fish?

The Fish Bucket is used for: Bowhead Whale — on Volcano (Island 5).

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.