Fishing slots are the reason the Bass Win name exists. Fish symbols land with cash values, and in free spins a fisherman symbol reels them all in. The style took off with Big Bass Bonanza and has since been copied by almost every studio.
Category: fishing slots · Key feature: collect feature · UK stake cap: £5 a spin at UKGC-licensed casinos
Popular Fishing Slots
Real fishing slots from well-known studios. Which titles a casino carries changes over time, so check the lobby. RTP is shown only where the studio publishes it; casinos can run lower settings.
Big Bass BonanzaPragmatic Play · 96.71% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Big Bass SplashPragmatic Play · 96.71% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Big Catch Bass FishingBlueprint Gaming · 95% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Big Catch Even Bigger BassBlueprint Gaming · 95% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Fishin' FrenzyBlueprint Gaming · 96.12% (opens partner casino in a new tab)
Fishin' Frenzy The Big CatchBlueprint Gaming · 95.32%| Game | Studio | RTP (studio default) | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Bonanza | Pragmatic Play (Reel Kingdom) | 96.71% | Check the game |
| Big Bass Splash | Pragmatic Play (Reel Kingdom) | 96.71% | Check the game |
| Big Catch Bass Fishing | Blueprint Gaming | 95% (also 93%) | Check the game |
| Big Catch Even Bigger Bass | Blueprint Gaming | 95% (also 93%, 92%) | Check the game |
| Fishin' Frenzy | Blueprint Gaming | 96.12% | Check the game |
| Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch | Blueprint Gaming | 95.32% | Check the game |
How Fishing Slots Work
In the base game, fish symbols show a cash value but pay nothing on their own. The value lands when a fisherman wild appears during free spins and collects every fish on screen. Many games keep count of the fishermen you collect: reach a set number and you win extra spins, often with a multiplier on later collects.
Because most of the return is held back for the free spins, base-game spins pay little. That is what high volatility looks like in practice.
| Feature | What it does | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Fish money symbols | Carry a random cash value | Only pay when collected |
| Fisherman wild | Collects every fish value on screen | Usually free spins only |
| Retrigger ladder | Collecting fishermen adds spins and multipliers | Rarely reached in full |
| Bonus buy | Pay to start free spins | Not offered at UK-licensed casinos |
Before You Play
- Expect long runs of small or no wins between bonus rounds.
- Sequels often come in several RTP versions; check the info panel.
- Set a budget that covers many spins, not just a few big ones.
Every spin has a negative expected return. Set a loss limit before you start, and never chase losses.
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What is the most popular fishing slot?
Big Bass Bonanza from Reel Kingdom and Pragmatic Play started the trend and has dozens of sequels. Fishin' Frenzy from Blueprint Gaming is a long-running UK favourite.
Do fishing slots pay better than other slots?
No. Their RTP is in the same range as other video slots. They are high volatility, so wins are rarer and larger.