Euro Fishing
Euro Fishing is a buy-to-play fishing simulator built around a physics-driven approach to angling, with casting, line control, and reeling designed to behave like the real thing. It offers in-game tutorials for learning the essentials, but you can also jump straight into its five European venues, including Digger Lakes and St. John’s Lake, and start experimenting with rigs, bait choices, and conditions to see what draws a bite.
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Publisher: Dovetail Games Playerbase: Low Type: Simulator Release Date: November 2, 2015 Pros: +Strong visual detail that sells the lakeside atmosphere. +A good spread of venues with distinct fishing spots. +Plenty of unlockable tackle, including rods, reels, and bait options. Cons: -Steeper onboarding for players new to fishing sims. -Occasional glitches and rough edges during play. -Performance can be inconsistent depending on hardware. |
Euro Fishing Overview
Euro Fishing (originally revealed under the name Dovetail Fishing) is a fishing sim that aims to cover the full loop of a session, from choosing a venue and assembling a rig to placing a cast and carefully working a fish into the net. It is available on PC via Steam and through the Xbox One store. Before you even cast, the game encourages you to think like an angler, scanning the water, picking a suitable setup, and selecting bait with a specific target in mind.
The standout mechanic is the “Total Cast Control” system, which leans on physics to make casting and line management feel deliberate rather than automated. Success is not only about having the right gear, it is also about reading conditions. Weather, time of day, water temperature, and bait selection all play a role in how fish respond, and experimenting with those variables is a big part of learning each location. When you want more structure, multiplayer tournaments let you fish solo or alongside friends, AI, and other opponents, with catches tracked and compared as the session unfolds.
Euro Fishing Key Features:
- Total Cast Control – a physics-based casting model that focuses on timing, placement, and line handling to better mirror real angling.
- Multiple Realistic Environments – five European venues to explore, including Digger Lakes and St. John’s Lake at Linear Fisheries.
- Dynamic Weather and Time – adjust conditions to resemble real-world situations, or set your own parameters to influence fish activity.
- Variety of Angling Equipment – unlockable rods, reels, rigs, and bait that can be mixed and matched to suit different approaches.
- Multiplayer Tournaments – fish on your own or enter tournaments with friends, AI, and other players, comparing results in real time.
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Euro Fishing is designed for players who enjoy the methodical pace of angling and want a sim that asks them to pay attention. Rather than treating fishing as a quick minigame, it tries to capture the small decisions that lead to a good catch, where you cast, how you control the line, what you put on the hook, and when you choose to change tactics. That focus makes it more rewarding when everything clicks, but it also means the early hours can feel demanding if you are expecting something more arcade-like.
A deliberate approach to casting and control
The core of the experience is the casting and reeling model. “Total Cast Control” gives you the sense that your inputs matter, especially when it comes to aim and distance. It is not just about landing in the right area, it is also about maintaining control once the line is in the water. That emphasis on physical behavior helps the game stand out among lighter fishing titles, and it creates satisfying moments when you successfully place a cast near a promising spot and coax a fish into taking the bait.
Reading conditions and learning each venue
Where Euro Fishing finds its depth is in how it ties fish behavior to conditions. Weather, time of day, and water temperature are not just menu options, they are part of the puzzle. If a session is slow, the game nudges you toward thinking like an angler, shift location, swap bait, alter your rig, or fish at a different time. The five European lakes give you enough variety to keep that experimentation interesting, and the visuals do a good job of selling the calm, outdoors atmosphere that fishing games rely on.
Progression through equipment unlocks
Progress comes largely through expanding your tackle options. Unlockable rods, reels, rigs, and baits give you a reason to keep playing and to try different setups. The best part of this system is that it supports multiple approaches rather than pushing a single “correct” loadout. When the game is at its best, you are adjusting your kit to fit the venue and conditions, not simply equipping the newest item.
Multiplayer tournaments add structure
For players who like competition, multiplayer tournaments provide clear goals and a sense of pacing. Fishing can be inherently quiet and personal, so having real-time comparisons against friends, AI, or other opponents adds a layer of tension. Even if you are not a highly competitive player, tournaments can be a useful way to learn, since they encourage you to make decisions quickly and refine your process.
Rough edges: onboarding, bugs, and performance
Euro Fishing’s biggest hurdles are accessibility and technical polish. The learning curve is noticeably higher than casual fishing games, and while tutorials help, it can still take time before the systems feel intuitive. On top of that, occasional bugs and uneven optimization can interrupt otherwise relaxing sessions, which is unfortunate in a game built around patience and rhythm.
Who it is for
Euro Fishing is best suited to players who enjoy realistic sims and do not mind learning by experimenting. If you like the idea of a fishing game where preparation and conditions matter as much as the fight itself, it offers a strong foundation and a convincing atmosphere. If you want quick catches, minimal setup, and consistently smooth performance, you may find it more frustrating than calming.
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Euro Fishing System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7 / 8
CPU: Quad-Core 2.4 GHz
Video Card: Graphics card with 1 GB vRAM / GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
Recommended Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7 / 8
CPU: Quad-Core 3.0 GHz
Video Card: Graphics card with 2 GB vRAM / GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent
RAM: 8 GB
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
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Euro Fishing Additional Information
Developer: Dovetail Games
Publisher: Dovetail Games
Game Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Announcement Date: July 1, 2014
Release Date (PC): November 2, 2015
Release Date (Xbox One): June 10, 2016
Development History / Background:
Euro Fishing is developed and published by Dovetail Games, a UK studio and publisher best known for the long-running Train Simulator series. The project was first announced on July 1, 2014 using the title Dovetail Games Fishing, then later rebranded as Euro Fishing to better match its focus on European venues. It launched for PC on Steam on November 2, 2015, followed by an Xbox One release on June 10, 2016.