Every island in How to Fish has a vendor who turns your catch into cash and sells you the gear you need to catch bigger fish. The stock grows as you travel outward, starting with cheap rods and food at the Lighthouse and ending with the game’s most expensive weapon and lure on the Volcano. Here is exactly what each vendor carries and how much it costs.
Quick answer: Sell fish to any island vendor for cash, then buy rods, lures, weapons, and upgrades. The Lighthouse only sells basics; each later island (Forest, Desert, Rocks, Volcano) adds stronger lures, better weapons, and more upgrade slots.
Lighthouse vendor: starting supplies
The Lighthouse is where you spawn, and technically it is not an island. It has no traditional shopkeeper, but you can still pick up a handful of cheap essentials before you set out. Melee weapon upgrades are the only upgrade line available here.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $1 |
| Crab Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Radio | $10 |
| Radar | $10 |
| Beer | $12 |
| Brass Knuckles | $24 |
| Knife | $45 |
Island 1 (Forest): first real fishing gear
The Forest vendor is the first stop with a proper fishing rod, lures, and firearms. This is where you buy the standard Fishing Rod, your first Beginner Lure, and a Beginner Boss Lure for tougher targets. Dynamite and two guns show up here as well.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $1 |
| Crab Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Beginner Lure | $3 |
| Radio | $10 |
| Radar | $10 |
| Brass Knuckles | $24 |
| Dynamite | $25 |
| Beginner Boss Lure | $40 |
| Knife | $45 |
| Pistol | $50 |
| Shotgun | $150 |
Upgrades available: Melee weapons, Bullet Upgrades, and Range Upgrades.
Island 2 (Desert): standard lures and boat upgrades
The Desert vendor keeps everything from the Forest and adds the Standard Lure and Standard Boss Lure, plus the SMG for heavier firepower. It also introduces boat-focused upgrades, so this is the point where you can start improving your engine and boat radar.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $1 |
| Crab Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Beginner Lure | $3 |
| Badball | $3 |
| Radio | $10 |
| Radar | $10 |
| Disc | $10 |
| Beer | $12 |
| Standard Lure | $15 |
| Brass Knuckles | $24 |
| Dynamite | $25 |
| Beginner Boss Lure | $40 |
| Knife | $45 |
| Pistol | $50 |
| Shotgun | $150 |
| Standard Boss Lure | $280 |
| SMG | $650 |
Upgrades available: Melee weapons, Bullet Upgrades, Range Upgrades, Sight Upgrades, Compensator, Mag Upgrades, Big Motor Upgrade, and Boat Radar Upgrade.
Island 3 (Rocks): professional lures and the Sniper Rifle
The Rocks vendor carries the full Desert stock and layers on the Professional Lure, Professional Boss Lure, and the Sniper Rifle, which is the priciest weapon short of the endgame. The upgrade list expands too, with a Double Engine Upgrade for your boat and a Suppressor and Sniper Scope for your guns.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $1 |
| Crab Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Fishing Rod | $3 |
| Beginner Lure | $3 |
| Badball | $3 |
| Radio | $10 |
| Radar | $10 |
| Disc | $10 |
| Beer | $12 |
| Standard Lure | $15 |
| Brass Knuckles | $24 |
| Dynamite | $25 |
| Beginner Boss Lure | $40 |
| Knife | $45 |
| Professional Lure | $50 |
| Pistol | $50 |
| Shotgun | $150 |
| Standard Boss Lure | $280 |
| SMG | $650 |
| Professional Boss Lure | $1200 |
| Sniper Rifle | $3800 |
Upgrades available: Melee weapons, Bullet Upgrades, Range Upgrades, Sight Upgrades, Compensator, Mag Upgrades, Big Motor Upgrade, Boat Radar Upgrade, Double Engine Upgrade, Suppressor, and Sniper Scope.
Island 4 (Volcano): the endgame gear
The Volcano is the final island, and its vendor stocks everything from the Rocks shop plus three top-tier items. This is the only place to buy the strongest lure and the best weapon in the game, so expect to save up a large amount of cash before shopping here.
| Endgame item | Price |
|---|---|
| Scientific Lure | $500 |
| Scientific Boss Lure | $5800 |
| Assault Rifle | $20000 |
How to spend efficiently
Because each vendor keeps the stock from earlier islands, you never have to backtrack to buy a cheaper item. Feed your catch to the nearest vendor to build up cash, then prioritize the next lure tier before splurging on weapons. Lures scale your catches directly, so a Standard or Professional Lure usually pays off faster than an expensive gun.
Save the Volcano’s Scientific Boss Lure and Assault Rifle for last. At $5,800 and $20,000 respectively, they are the final purchases most players work toward, and every earlier island vendor gives you the tools to farm the cash you need to afford them.
