Ham
Everyday lureUsed on Lighthouse (Island 1) · price not confirmed in public sources
How to get it
- Buy it from the Lighthouse island shop at the start of the game.
What the Ham catches
Brown Crab
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Ham. The lighthouse 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.
Shrimp
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Ham. The lighthouse 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
- Ham covers half the Lighthouse pool — pair it with Hot Dogs to finish the island's normal catches.
- Drip variants of the Brown Crab and Shrimp appear in the same Ham pool with rainbow names.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Ham in How to Fish?
Buy it from the Lighthouse island shop at the start of the game.
What does the Ham catch in How to Fish?
The Ham is used for: Brown Crab, Shrimp — on Lighthouse (Island 1).
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.