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How to Beat Pufferfish in How to Fish
Beat Pufferfish in How to Fish by completing the Island 3 Tourist and Carrot requirement, preparing for the fight, and handing in its tail to unlock Island 4.
On Island 3, give the Tourist the required endangered creature to receive the Carrot, then use the Pufferfish route and hand in its tail after victory.
Before you start
This guide answers “how to beat pufferfish in how to fish” for players who want a direct in-game route, not a generic real-world fishing answer.
Check the active NPC request and your current island before spending money; progression is usually tied to a trigger or hand-in.
Use this route in your run
Work through the steps in order and pause when the stated requirement is not met. The next obstacle normally becomes clear after the relevant quest item, boss trophy, or coordinates are received.
For a different type of problem—combat damage, money, a collection gap, or a co-op setup—use the related guides below instead of repeating the same farm.
How to summon Pufferfish
Pufferfish is a progression encounter, so start by checking the Island 3 Tourist request rather than repeatedly casting in the same spot. The route begins after the Giant Piranha Skeleton hand-in gives you access to Island 3.
Help the Tourist with the required endangered creature and keep the Carrot that the quest awards. If the boss does not appear, reopen the quest chain and confirm the Carrot is still the active progression item before spending money on weapons or bait.
Pufferfish fight strategy and loadout
Treat cover as part of the loadout. A tree or other solid obstacle can break the boss’s direct path, giving you a safer moment to reload or fire a controlled burst instead of trying to trade damage in open ground.
Bring the ranged weapon you can keep on target, enough ammunition for a full attempt, and healing before starting. Upgrade control first when recoil is causing misses; add damage when your shots connect consistently but the escape timer remains the problem.
Pufferfish rewards and what to do after
Pick up the Pufferfish Tail after the fight and return it to the relevant NPC. The hand-in, rather than the kill alone, is the step that provides the Island 4 coordinates.
Do not sail away immediately after the encounter. Confirm that the Radar has received the next destination, then use the Terrorizing Bird guide to prepare the Tuna and Professional Boss Lure chain on Island 4.
What to do
- Reach Island 3 after turning in Giant Piranha’s skeleton.
- Help the Tourist and keep the Carrot once received.
- Use the correct trigger to begin the Pufferfish encounter.
- Defeat it before its escape bar empties and hand in the tail for Island 4 coordinates.
Important tips
- Stop farming the endangered creature when the Carrot is already in your inventory.
- Check the quest item first if Pufferfish will not appear.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make Pufferfish spawn in How to Fish?
Complete the Island 3 Tourist quest and confirm you received the Carrot. If the encounter does not appear, check the active quest and inventory before changing your combat setup.
What should I do after beating Pufferfish?
Pick up the Pufferfish Tail and return it to the relevant NPC. The hand-in provides the Island 4 coordinates.
Why am I losing the Pufferfish fight?
Use cover to create a safe firing and reload window, bring healing and ammunition before the trigger, then improve weapon control or damage based on what ended the previous attempt.