Clash of Critters Fishing Guide: How to Easily Get 1st Place as a Free-to-Play Player!

The Fishing Contest is one of the most competitive events in Clash of Critters, but many players assume only big spenders can claim the top rewards. While spending can certainly help, free-to-play players can still compete for first place by using the right strategy and understanding how the fishing system actually works. The secret isn’t spending more resources. It’s knowing how fish weight, multipliers, bait, and luck work together. This guide covers the best methods to maximize your score and improve your chances of finishing at the top of the leaderboard.

Does Your Tatari Choice Matter?

One question many players ask is whether the Tatari displayed during the event affects fishing results.

• The answer is no.

Whether you’re using a monkey, Firefox, or any other Tatari, your fishing performance remains exactly the same. The selected Tatari is purely cosmetic and only changes what other players see. You can switch your displayed Tatari through your player profile, but it won’t improve fishing rewards or drop rates.

Best Way to Get Fishing Poles

Fishing Poles are one of the most important resources during the event. The most efficient way to obtain them is through the Pinball Machine. If you saved Pinballs from previous events such as Cozy Farm, you’re already in a great position.

You can also purchase Pinballs from certain event shops when available. In most cases, spending resources on Pinballs and then using them on the Pinball Machine offers better value than directly purchasing Fishing Poles from other sources. Whenever special Pinball deals appear, they are often worth considering if you’re planning to push for higher rankings.

Understanding Fishing Multipliers

Many players misunderstand how multipliers work. The multiplier only affects Silver Coins earned from fishing. It does not affect the Gold Coins you receive for catching heavier fish. This means:

• Higher multipliers = More Silver Coins
• Fish weight determines Gold Coins
• Gold Coin rewards stay the same regardless of multiplier

For example, if you catch a record-breaking fish, you’ll earn the same amount of Gold Coins whether you use a 1x multiplier or a much higher one. Because of this, blindly using the highest multiplier isn’t always the best strategy.

Focus on Reaching 5,600K Points

One of your biggest goals should be unlocking the final Fishing Pole reward. The last major reward unlocks at:

• 5,600K Fishing Points

This Fishing Pole significantly improves your fishing performance and should be your primary target during the event. Once you’ve secured this reward, consider saving extra event resources for future events unless you’re actively fighting for first place.

How Fishing Luck Works

Fishing Luck has a massive impact on the quality of fish you catch. At lower levels, your chances might look something like:

• Blue Fish: 54%
• Purple Fish: 30%
• Yellow Fish: 4%
• Red Fish: 0.1%

As your Fishing Luck increases, these rates improve dramatically. The most important bonus is the increased chance of catching the heaviest possible fish. Since heavier fish provide more Gold Coins, improving Fishing Luck is one of the most effective ways to climb the leaderboard.

Use Bait With Your Team

One of the biggest mistakes players make is using bait alone. Bait lasts for 10 minutes, and you can have up to four active at once. The best strategy is coordinating with your teammates so everyone activates bait at the same time. Benefits include:

• Higher Fishing Luck
• Better fish quality
• Increased chances for heavier fish
• More efficient use of resources

Communication is key. When everyone activates bait together, the entire team benefits from the boost.

Why Low Multipliers Can Be Better

Most players immediately choose the highest multiplier available. However, experienced players often switch to a lower multiplier during the final stages of the event. A lower multiplier allows you to:

• Catch more fish overall
• Spend more time targeting heavy fish
• Earn Gold Coins more consistently

Since leaderboard positions are heavily influenced by fish weight and Gold Coins, a lower multiplier can actually outperform a higher one over time.

It may take longer, but the results are often better.

Maximize Your Fishing Luck

Each upgraded Fishing Pole increases your Four-Leaf Clover count, which boosts Fishing Luck. With enough upgrades and active bait, players can reach extremely high luck levels. At maximum Fishing Luck:

• Heaviest fish become much more common
• Rare fish appear more frequently
• Fish rarity becomes more evenly distributed

This is where many leaderboard winners separate themselves from everyone else. Instead of focusing purely on multipliers, they focus on maximizing Fishing Luck and catching the heaviest fish possible.

The Fishing Contest in Clash of Critters is less about spending and more about efficiency. While premium resources can provide an advantage, free-to-play players can absolutely compete for first place by understanding how Fishing Luck, bait coordination, fish weight, and multipliers work.

The biggest secret is simple: don’t chase the highest multiplier all the time. Focus on increasing your Fishing Luck, work together with your team, and spend your bait during coordinated fishing sessions. With enough patience and consistency, you’ll have a much better chance of securing those valuable leaderboard rewards and claiming the number one spot.