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If you’re diving into Fish It’s biggest update yet, you’ve come to the right place. The Pirate Cove event just launched on January 12, 2026, and I’m here to walk you through everything you need to know to dominate this massive content drop. From catching all 37 new fish to unlocking secret areas and completing challenging NPC quests, this guide has you covered from start to finish.
The Pirate Cove isn’t just another island—it’s a game-changer that introduces actual progression systems, hidden treasures, and some of the rarest fish you’ll ever catch in Fish It. Let me break down everything so you don’t miss a single reward.
The Pirate Cove event is the largest content update Fish It has received, featuring a brand-new tropical island packed with 37 exclusive fish, multiple NPC questlines, a completely free event pass system, and hidden areas that unlock over time. Unlike previous events, this one rewards consistent daily play and exploration rather than just grinding for hours.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | January 12, 2026 |
| New Location | Pirate Cove Island |
| New Fish | 37 species including 2 Secret-rarity |
| Event Duration | Until January 26, 2026 |
| Event Pass Levels | 16 milestones |
| New NPCs | 3 questgivers with unique rewards |
| Hidden Areas | The Depths (unlocks January 18, 2026) |
| Special Events | Leviathan Admin Events |
| Currency | Doubloons for event pass progression |
Here’s the first thing you need to know: you can’t teleport directly to Pirate Cove like other event islands. You’ll need a boat to reach it.
Step-by-step directions:
The journey takes about 2-3 minutes depending on your boat speed. Once you dock, you’ll see the tropical paradise filled with wooden houses, dense forests, and NPCs waiting with quests.
The event pass is completely free and works differently from traditional battle passes. Instead of paying for tiers, you earn Doubloons through gameplay to unlock 16 milestone rewards.
The event pass tracks your cumulative Doubloons collected, not your current balance. This means you can spend Doubloons on shop items without losing event pass progress—a huge quality-of-life feature that many players appreciate.
Event Pass Duration: Active until January 26, 2026
There are two main methods to collect Doubloons:
Method 1: Daily Quests
Method 2: Treasure Chests
Here’s every reward you’ll unlock as you progress:
| Milestone | Doubloons Required | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | 5,000 Coins |
| 2 | 1,500 | Luck Potion (Tier 1) |
| 3 | 3,000 | Rocky Prism Rod |
| 4 | 5,000 | 10 Enchant Stones |
| 5 | 8,000 | Luck Potion (Tier 2) |
| 6 | 12,000 | Hooke’s Bait Bobber |
| 7 | 16,000 | 15,000 Coins |
| 8 | 21,000 | Sea Wisp Rod Skin |
| 9 | 27,000 | 20 Enchant Stones |
| 10 | 34,000 | Luck Potion (Tier 3) |
| 11 | 41,000 | Pirate Trophy |
| 12 | 48,000 | 25,000 Coins |
| 13 | 52,000 | 30 Enchant Stones |
| 14 | 55,000 | Skull Ornament |
| 15 | 57,000 | Luck Potion (Tier 4) |
| 16 | 58,000 | Banana Pirate Raft (Final Reward) |
The Banana Pirate Raft is the ultimate cosmetic reward and one of the most unique boat skins in the game. If you want to show off your completion status, this is the item everyone will recognize.
The Pirate Cove introduces three major NPC questgivers, each with unique objectives and rewards. Let me walk you through each quest in detail.
Location: Next to the barred cave entrance in Pirate Cove
Objective: Find and collect 4 TNT sticks scattered around the island
Reward: Access to The Depths underwater area
This quest is your gateway to the upcoming Depths expansion. The Carpenter needs explosives to clear the rubble blocking a mysterious cave entrance.
All TNT sticks are located near the docks—no special equipment needed:
TNT Stick #1: Near the Fishmonger
TNT Stick #2: In Front of Captain Jones
TNT Stick #3: Inside the Tunnel Behind Captain Jones
TNT Stick #4: Near Rusty’s Shop
Once you collect all four sticks, return to the Carpenter. Interact with the barred door behind him to trigger the explosion. This unlocks access to The Depths, though you’ll need diving gear (75,000 Coins from the Utility Store on Fisherman Island) to fully explore it when it becomes accessible on January 18, 2026, at 1 am UTC.
Location: Pirate Cove docks, standing near the boats
Objective: Obtain a Leviathan Rage mutated fish and a Dead Man’s Compass
Reward: Black Pearl Quest unlocked with valuable rewards
This is the most challenging questline in the event, requiring both luck and persistence.
This is where things get difficult. You need to catch a Leviathan fish that has the specific “Leviathan’s Rage” mutation. Here’s how to maximize your chances:
Best Strategies:
The mutation is extremely rare, so don’t get discouraged if it takes multiple catches. Some players report needing 10-15 Leviathan catches before getting the right mutation.
Pro Tip: Ask Captain Jones for hints. He’ll provide useful information that makes the quest significantly easier.
The compass is another rare item you’ll need for Captain Jones. There are two ways to get it:
Method 1: Fish in Pirate Cove’s pond repeatedly—it’s a rare drop
Method 2: Complete the Dead Skeleton NPC’s quest (see below) which may reward the compass
Once you deliver both items to Captain Jones, he’ll give you access to the Black Pearl Quest, which provides exclusive rewards including potential access to the Treasure Room—a secret area filled with rare fish and loot.
Location: Underwater maze in The Depths area
Objective: Collect 4 hidden letters scattered around Pirate Cove
Reward: Likely the Dead Man’s Compass or Treasure Room access
The Dead Skeleton NPC appears in the underwater sections after you unlock The Depths. This quest ties directly into Captain Jones’ questline.
Letters spawn inside treasure chests scattered around Pirate Cove Island. This means you’ll need to:
The letters are random drops, so it may take 10-20 chest openings to collect them all. Don’t worry—you’re also earning Doubloons while farming, so it’s efficient progression.
Eugene runs the event’s exclusive shop where you can spend the tokens earned from treasure chests (not Doubloons—these are different currencies).
| Item | Token Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Boat | 25,000 Tokens | New travel option with unique design |
| Skull Lantern | 10,000 Tokens | Decorative item for customization |
| Floating Barrel | 5,000 Tokens | Cosmetic water decoration |
| Rod Skins | 15,000 Tokens | Various pirate-themed rod appearances |
Important Note: These tokens are earned exclusively from treasure chests (10-20 tokens per chest). With prices ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 tokens, you’ll need to open 250-1,250 chests to afford everything. This is serious grinding, so prioritize the items you want most.
One of the most exciting features of the Pirate Cove update is the Leviathan Admin Event—a limited-time occurrence that dramatically increases your fishing luck.
When the event triggers, here’s what you’ll experience:
According to the official Fish It Discord:
Original Event: January 12, 2026, at 1 am UTC Rerun Event: January 12, 2026, at 3 pm UTC (compensation for initial bugs) Duration: Approximately 2 hours per event
The rerun was scheduled because of fishing system bugs during the initial release. Whether future Leviathan events will occur is unconfirmed, but admin events tend to repeat, so stay alert.
| Location | Local Time |
|---|---|
| PST (US West Coast) | 7:00 AM |
| EST (US East Coast) | 10:00 AM |
| GMT (UK) | 3:00 PM |
| CET (Central Europe) | 4:00 PM |
| IST (India) | 8:30 PM |
| JST (Japan) | 12:00 AM (next day) |
When you see the event notification, drop everything and follow these steps:
Don’t waste time during these events. The 8x Luck bonus is massive, and you’ll catch more rare fish in 10 minutes than you might in hours of normal gameplay.
The update introduces a complete new fish index with 37 species exclusive to Pirate Cove. Here’s what you need to know about catching them all.
The Leviathan
Pirate Megalodon
The Pirate Crate is a new purchasable crate from the in-game shop that contains exclusive cosmetic rewards.
These crates require Robux or in-game currency. The items are purely cosmetic—they don’t improve your fishing stats or catch rates. If you’re focused on gameplay progression, prioritize event pass rewards and quest completion first. Save the crates for when you’ve finished all the essential content.
However, if you love customization and want to stand out, the anchor rod skin is one of the coolest designs in Fish It.
After you complete the Carpenter’s TNT quest, you’ll unlock access to The Depths—a maze-like underwater area that’s currently blocked off but will fully release on January 18, 2026, at 1 am UTC.
Based on the current game files and developer hints:
To be ready when The Depths unlocks:
The Depths update is shaping up to be phase two of the Pirate Cove event, expanding the already massive content drop with even more secrets and challenges.
Whispered about in the community but not fully confirmed, the Treasure Room is a hidden area connected to Captain Jones’ Black Pearl Quest and the Dead Skeleton’s letter hunt.
The exact unlock method hasn’t been fully confirmed, but the quest chains all point toward this secret area as the ultimate endgame content.
If you’re willing to spend Robux, there are two limited-time items available:
This rod isn’t more powerful than the Diamond Rod in terms of stats, but it’s a rare collectible that won’t be available after the deadline.
Available in the shop throughout the event, offering random cosmetic rewards as mentioned earlier.
After analyzing all the mechanics and community strategies, here are my top tips for dominating the Pirate Cove event:
Follow this daily pattern to progress quickly:
Morning (15-20 minutes):
Afternoon/Evening (30-45 minutes):
During Leviathan Events (10 minutes):
To hit 58,000 Doubloons for the final reward:
Since the event runs until January 26, 2026, you have exactly 14 days from release. This means you need to play daily to unlock everything.
Tokens only come from treasure chests. To afford the expensive boat (25,000 tokens):
The Leviathan’s Rage mutation is the hardest part of Captain Jones’ quest. Increase your odds by:
Some players report 5% mutation rates during normal fishing but 25-30% during admin events. The difference is massive.
For optimal progression, complete quests in this order:
This order ensures you’re making progress on multiple fronts while waiting for rare drops.
Don’t make these errors that slow down your progress:
Daily quests are your most reliable Doubloon source. Missing even 3-4 days means you might not reach the final event pass tier. Set a reminder to log in daily, even for just 15 minutes.
Don’t use Luck Potions during casual fishing sessions. Save them exclusively for:
Eugene’s shop items are expensive. Don’t buy the floating barrel first just because it’s cheap. Plan your purchases:
Prioritize based on what matters to you: utility or aesthetics.
Many players will rush to The Depths on January 18 without diving gear and be unable to explore. Buy the diving gear (75,000 Coins) ahead of time so you’re ready the moment it unlocks.
The docks are convenient, but different fish spawn in different areas:
Diversify your fishing locations to complete the index faster.
The event runs from January 12, 2026, until January 26, 2026, giving you exactly 14 days to complete everything.
Yes! The entire event pass is completely free-to-play. You earn Doubloons through daily quests and treasure chests without spending any Robux.
Event-exclusive fish, cosmetics, and items will likely become unavailable after January 26. The Pirate Cove island itself might remain, but the special quests and rewards will probably be removed or changed.
Approximately 10-15 chests spawn around the island at any given time. They respawn on a timer, so check back every 10-15 minutes.
No, but it significantly helps. The Diamond Rod is the best fishing rod in Fish It and dramatically increases your chances of catching rare fish and mutations. You can complete the event with other rods, but it will take longer.
The Depths becomes fully accessible on January 18, 2026, at 1:00 AM UTC. Convert this to your local timezone to be ready when it launches.
This is unclear. Most reports suggest the Leviathan only spawns during the special Leviathan Admin Events, but some players claim to have caught it during normal fishing with extremely high luck stats. Your best bet is to participate in the admin events.
No! The event pass tracks cumulative Doubloons collected, not your current balance. Spend freely without worrying about losing milestone progress.
Open your Fish It index and navigate to the Pirate Cove section. Event-exclusive fish will be listed there. Focus on catching these before January 26, 2026.
Yes, but you need to play consistently. Complete daily quests every day (300-500 Doubloons) and farm treasure chests regularly (10-20 Doubloons each). Miss too many days, and you’ll fall short.
No. Unlike previous event islands with teleport options, Pirate Cove requires you to own and use a boat to reach it. The cheapest boat options are available in the main shop.
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The Pirate Cove event represents Fish It at its best—tons of content, meaningful progression, challenging quests, and rewarding secrets. Unlike simple updates that just add new fish, this event introduces systems that keep you engaged for weeks.
My advice? Play smart, not hard. You don’t need to grind 12 hours a day to complete everything. Follow a consistent daily routine, participate in Leviathan events, and methodically work through the quest chains. The event runs for two full weeks, which is plenty of time if you plan efficiently.
Remember to prioritize the time-sensitive content: catching event-exclusive fish, completing NPC quests, and reaching event pass milestones. Cosmetic items from Eugene’s shop can wait until after you’ve secured the important gameplay rewards.
The Depths expansion on January 18 will add even more content, so pace yourself. This is a marathon, not a sprint. By the time January 26 rolls around, you should have a complete Pirate Cove fish index, every event pass reward, and access to the mysterious Treasure Room.
I’ll be updating this guide as The Depths launches and players discover more secrets. Bookmark this page and check back for new information. Good luck out there, captain—the ocean is calling, and treasure awaits!
