A Freshwater Fishing Card Game
Be the first angler to land all 5 freshwater species and fill your stringer. (log in)
Fishings Wild is a strategy card game for 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. Players race to land five freshwater species, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Bass, and Muskie, while battling storms, broken tackle, and rival anglers. Powered by the Cards Wild engine.
Draw a card. Play a catch, fortune, safe, or trouble card. Block rivals, shout “Fish On!”, and race from Bluegill to Muskie.
Draw a card from the pile
Play Sunrise, Fishing License, and Small Tackle to prepare your catch
Lay down catch cards to reach each target count
Throw Trouble at rivals to halt their progress
Play Safe cards and shout “Fish On!” to bounce attacks back
First player to catch Bluegill through Muskie wins
Fast turns. Strategy. Trouble cards. Comebacks. One perfectly timed “Fish On!” can change the whole game.
Games take 20–40 minutes. Every turn matters. Draw, play, and watch your rivals squirm.
Deal six cards and start playing. Kids pick it up in one round, adults get hooked by the second.
Play Trouble cards to halt a rival, steal catches with the Golden Hook, and shout “Fish On!” to bounce attacks right back.
One compact deck. No board, no batteries, no WiFi. Built for kitchen tables, campfires, cabins, and game night.
Race through all five catches, from Bluegill to Muskie, while dodging Trouble, blocking attacks, and shouting “Fish On!” at just the right moment.
Original card art inspired by the quiet beauty of freshwater lakes, rendered in the spirit of vintage fishing illustrations.
Catch all five in order, from Bluegill to Muskie. Collect the required number of each before you advance.
Bluegill • Crappie • Perch • Bass • Muskie
These red-bordered hazards halt a rival’s progress until overcome.
Nightfall • Storm • No Fish Here • Broken Tackle • Lose License
Overcome Trouble, gear up, and keep the game alive.
Sunrise • Clear Skies • Fish Finder • Small Tackle • Big Tackle • Fishing License
Blue-bordered wards of protection. Play them to block Trouble, or shout “Fish On!” to turn a rival’s Trouble right back on them.
Rain Gear • Tackle Box • Local Guide
The legendary Golden Hook lets you steal any fish right off another angler's stringer, or snag one from the discard pile.
Golden Hook
Learn the rules and start playing.
Be the first angler to land all 5 freshwater species and fill your stringer. Each catch has a target count that must be reached before you advance to the next. The game unfolds tide by tide. Every time the draw pile runs out and is reshuffled, a new tide begins. Play continues until a player completes all five catches or the table agrees on a stalemate.
2-4 Players • Ages 8+
Five species, caught in order from lowest to highest. Panfish requires Small Tackle; Sportfish requires Big Tackle (or Tackle Box for either).
| # | Catch | Category | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluegill | Panfish | 4 |
| 2 | Crappie | Panfish | 3 |
| 3 | Perch | Sportfish | 2 |
| 4 | Bass | Sportfish | 1 |
| 5 | Muskie | Sportfish | 1 |
Play these against another player to halt their progress. Only one Trouble card may affect a player at a time. The targeted player must overcome the Trouble with the matching Good Fortune or Safe card before continuing.
| Trouble | Effect |
|---|---|
| Nightfall | The sun has set. No more fishing today. |
| Storm | A thunderstorm rolls across the lake. Get off the water! |
| No Fish Here | This spot is dead. Not a bite in sight. |
| Broken Tackle | Your line snapped and your rig is toast. |
| Lose License | The game warden pulled your fishing license. |
Safe cards protect against specific Trouble. They may be played proactively (before Trouble arrives) or reactively. If a Safe card is already face-up and the matching Trouble is played against you, the Trouble has no effect. If the matching Safe card is still in your hand when Trouble is played, you may immediately call “Fish On!” and play the Safe card. The Trouble card is then turned back on the player who played it.
The legendary Golden Hook lets you steal any fish right off another angler's stringer, or snag one from the discard pile. The Wild card may never be drawn from the face-up discard pile, but it is reshuffled into the draw pile at the start of each new tide.
The Help cards are not used during play. Remove them from the deck before dealing. Players may keep a Help card nearby for quick reference.
For fewer than 4 players, remove the following cards before dealing:
| Card | 3 Players Remove | 2 Players Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 5 | 10 |
| Crappie | 4 | 8 |
| Perch | 3 | 6 |
| Bass | 2 | 4 |
| Muskie | 2 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 2 | 4 |
| Clear Skies | 1 | 2 |
| Fish Finder | 1 | 2 |
| Small Tackle | 2 | 4 |
| Big Tackle | 2 | 4 |
| Fishing License | 2 | 4 |
| Total removed | 26 | 52 |
| Deck size | 88 | 62 |
When the draw pile is exhausted, shuffle the entire discard pile (including the Wild card) and place it face-down to form a new draw pile. A new tide has begun. The game continues across as many tides as needed.
The first player to complete all five catches, Bluegill through Muskie, wins the game! If play becomes hopelessly locked, the table may agree to call a stalemate.
Play the full game free in your browser. Take on AI opponents, learn the rules fast, and see if you can catch all five catches first.
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Free shipping within the United States. One compact deck. Perfect for the dock, the boat, the cabin, or screen-free family game night.
A freshwater fishing card game powered by the Cards Wild engine.
Fishings Wild was born from the same game engine that powers the original Cards Wild game — the Cards Wild platform. Set on the shores of a freshwater lake, it trades rifles for rods and trophies for a stringer full of fish.
Players race to land five freshwater species, from Bluegill and Crappie to the legendary Muskie, while battling storms, broken tackle, and rival anglers. The same fast-paced strategy, the same satisfying sabotage, but with a completely different feel.
Every card is an original illustration inspired by the tradition of vintage fishing art. The lake at dawn, the patience of waiting for a bite, and the thrill of a Muskie on the line.
Fishings Wild is part of the Cards Wild family of games, all built on a shared engine designed in Jasper, Colorado. Same rules, different world.
A freshwater fishing card game. Original art, fast strategy, and just enough rivalry to steal your buddy's biggest catch. See the full Cards Wild family →
2-4 players, ages 8 and up. The deck scales automatically for fewer players. A typical game takes 20-40 minutes.
Same engine, different theme. The rules and strategy are identical, but the cards, art, names, and flavor are all freshwater fishing. If you know Cards Wild, you already know how to play.
Absolutely. It's a unique, screen-free gift that any angler will appreciate. Great for Father's Day, birthdays, or a day at the lake.
Yes! The full game is free to play in your browser right now. No download, no signup required.
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Cards Wild is the game engine behind the original Cards Wild game, Fishings Wild, and future themed card games. Same proven rules, different themes. Learn more at cardswild.com.
Fish List members get first access when physical decks are ready.
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Same proven engine. Different themes. Every game is free to play online.
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Powered by the Cards Wild engine, play-tested since 2007
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Great for anglers, lake lovers, families, and card-game fans