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Coral Island players will need easy ways to make money, and the best way to do that early in the game is to catch bugs and fish. Here is how to unlock the Fishing Pole and Bug Net.

Getting started in any slice-of-life farming game can be a bit of a grind. While there are plenty of forgeable items to sell for a profit in Coral Island’s early access, fishing and bug catching are a great way to pad bank account for the springtime seed collection.

There are dozens of fish and bugs players can catch around Coral Island. However, they won’t be immediately accessible at the start of the game. Instead, the player will need to take a trip down to the beach for a quick introduction at Sunny’s Beach Shack.

Below is everything you need to know to unlock the Fishing pole and Bug Net.

Players who have bought Coral Island on Steam will find themselves quickly settling into island life. This includes completing a line of “Main Quests.” These quests are the key to upgrading homes, making friends, and obtaining items like the Fishing Pole and Bug Net.

Below are the steps to unlocking the Fishing Pole and Bug Net:

Be sure to check your mailbox if you don’t see either the Fishing Pole or the Bug Net in your inventory. They will automatically be sent home if a Coral Island player’s bag is full.

The Fishing Pole is surprisingly tricky to use for those who have played Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Stardew Valley. The first instinct is to begin clicking as soon as a bite is on the line. To fish successfully, follow these steps:

Similarly, players likely notice within just a few in-game days of playing that the bugs on Coral Island can be startled. To catch bugs with the Bug Net follow the steps below:

This guide will update alongside the early access patches to ensure the most accurate information on fishing an bug catching. Please check back for changes.