Experience a relaxing fishing adventure on the lake. Cast your line, reel in catches, and upgrade your gear to discover rare fish species and fill your record book. Enjoy this offline game with no ads or in-app purchases.
1.1
November 2, 2026
The biggest update yet! • Daily tournaments with cash prizes • A notice board on the dock: what's biting, tournaments, fish prices and WANTED posters • 13 new Legendary and Mythic fish. Every spot now has 7 Legendaries and 5 Mythics • Epic slow-motion catches for Legendary, Mythic and boss fish • Big fish now pull hard with screen shake and rumble • Legendaries and Mythics can bite anywhere at their spot • Bait stealers: watch your bobber closely • New money system: fish pay by rarity, plus a bonus for being bigger than average • Catching the same rare fish makes the others more likely • New music and sound effects • Record Book now sorted by rarity • Runs on more iPhones (iOS 16 and up)
MoreRetro Reel features 47 species of fish, ranging from common bluegill to the massive 900 lb Pine Lake Beast. You can also find Golden, Albino, Shadow, and ultra-rare Prismatic variants of every fish.
No, Retro Reel is completely free to play and does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases. It is designed for uninterrupted gameplay.
Yes, Retro Reel is fully playable offline. You do not need an internet connection to enjoy fishing on the lake, and no accounts or data are collected.
The game features dynamic weather conditions including day and night cycles, sun, rain, and fog. Each of these conditions changes which fish are biting, adding a layer of strategy to your fishing trips.
The primary goal is to fill your record book by catching all 47 species of fish, including their rare variants and special Epic, Legendary, and Mythic fish. You can also upgrade your gear to land larger catches.
Retro Reel is currently available on iPhone. The game was released on October 29, 2026, with the latest version being 1.0.
Every catch in Retro Reel pays out winnings, which you can spend at the bait shop. You can purchase better lures, rods, reels, and lucky trinkets to improve your fishing success and multipliers.
Rare fish include Golden, Albino, Shadow, and ultra-rare Prismatic variants of every species. Additionally, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic fish appear only under specific conditions, encouraging exploration and observation.
