# River Legends — A Fly Fishing Adventure > Pixel art fly fishing simulation with RPG and adventure elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Chau.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-legends/id1558784244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Brian Chau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558784246) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Sports - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 93 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 284 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-legends/id1558784244/reviews.md ## What is River Legends? “Sometimes you just need a relaxing pixel art fishing game, and this is a great one” PCGamer River Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure is a single-player, pixel art fishing simulation with RPG and adventure elements. Learn to fly fish while traversing the virtual Pine Canyon. “...simple yet pleasing angling mechanics...” Rock Paper Shotgun Features ■ Explore the far reaches of a wild canyon in glorious pixel art ■ Pursue multiple species of challenging fish with realistic AI, each with their own fly and weather preferences ■ Master dynamic weather conditions and realistic water currents ■ Choose the best tackle based on water conditions​ - wet, dry, and streamer flies ■ Cast your fly fishing line with real-time controls ■ Master the art of landing tough fighting trophy fish, both trout and other freshwater species ■ Keep track of the fish you catch in your trophy album ■ Adventure into an array of fishing environments including forgotten canyons, dark forests, alpine lakes, sylvan ponds, and more With River Legends, you can play at your own pace and choose your own goals. Try to catch all of the fish species available or just target trophy fish. Stick with your favorite fishing spots or keep exploring new regions as you unlock them. Earn new items to cast farther and to expand your fishing territory. Relax and cast your line in the best locations or hike to see the wonders of Pine Canyon at your leisure. “...captured the essence of fly fishing in one outstanding retro gaming experience” Alt Fly Fishing Magazine Original Game Design, Artwork, and Development by Brian Chau Programming and Software Development by David Dolynny What are you waiting for? Cast your way into River Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure today! ## Key features - Pixel art exploration - Realistic fish AI - Dynamic weather and currents - Tackle selection - Real-time casting controls - Trophy album - Diverse fishing environments ## Chart rankings - #191 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 38) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-legends/id1558784244/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Amazing, but simple *2025-07-02* At first I was amazed by the fact that a game about fishing really exists. (I dreamed about it since fishing in School of Dragons.) So, I bought it. It took some time to understand mechanics, duck’s tips helped me a lot. Then I easily landed all the fish I wanted, bought all the items and… thought that the game was over, everything was finished. Happily, there were places I haven’t explored yet. I found three caves and, to tell the truth, walking across all these picturesque views gave me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction - it appeared to be even more thrilling than fishing. I mean, the game is really good. It is relaxing, entertaining and I feel that the author (developer) put his soul in it. Still, it is too simple. (Only 2 evenings of gameplay, after which I have nothing to do there.) That’s why I put only four stars right now. I hope that there will be more locations, various fish and maybe new secrets in future updates. I also look forward to seeing system with insects working (right now button to catch insects has no use and lure is infinite). Moreover, I would like to spend game money for something finite or to have something I would save up them for. Maybe, you can add daily quests for concrete fish or location with other fishers (I guess it can make game more venturesome.) ### 5/5 — sweet *2025-04-18* great little game, recommend checking it out ### 5/5 — New Fav *2025-04-16* Been fly fishing for 20 years, now I can fish in my office at work! Love it! Great mechanics too if you actually fish. I have a question now after playing for a couple weeks… will I ever see the Bigfoot?!?!? Hahaha def keeps me coming back! Thanks for your time making this gem! ### 5/5 — New Fav *2025-04-02* Been fly fishing for 20 years, now I can fish in my office at work! Love it! Great mechanics too if you actually fish ### 5/5 — Good game *2024-08-17* Good game but the secrets are hard to find though (still good game). ### 5/5 — I loved this tiny adventure *2024-01-28* Thank you for making this. The way the joy of fishing is captured plus the nostalgia of of games like this makes this game truly special. Please make more just like this but more :) ### 5/5 — Nice *2023-09-08* Beautiful pixel art, calm ambient sounds, secrets on locations. Simple yet interesting fishing mechanics. Nice game. Unfortunately it’s short - I have bought everything from shop after maybe 30 min of fishing. Game could be more interesting if it has more progress steps. Like more rods, more fish species, higher prices in shop. Anyway even now I sometimes want to launch game just to relax. P.s. I can’t find jackalope! Help me with this please 😁 ### 5/5 — Simple and easy to enjoy *2023-04-05, version 1.2* Just like fly fishing. ### 5/5 — Fun past time *2022-09-09* If your a fly fisherman you will dig this game. The scenery is beautiful and the fishing system is solid. I would have appreciated a tippet added to the fly line but that doesn’t change how fun this is to actually play **Developer response:** Great suggestion on the tippet! Appreciate the feedback, and the review! Tight lines, MeLlamoYorch! ### 4/5 — Initially inscrutable *2022-04-12* Controls are sometimes virtual buttons, sometimes touch anywhere, leads to lots of confusion early on. Weird that menu is in your tackle box. No indication on map of whether or not a location is accessible. Once I realized the reeling tension choices were not virtual buttons but touch anywhere, I was able to actually see the gauge and the fishing mechanic started making sense. Every cast is jarring because you don’t see it fly through the air to its destination. Why did you decide to teleport the lure to its destination and skip an actual casting animation? Very weird decision. Just lots of strange interaction choices that imo present a high barrier to entry. Also, would really help with immersion if there was like a motivation for any of this. Quests? A story? Even a light intro that expresses a basic reason for wanting to catch a legend or whatever would have gone a long way to help me feel like there was a reason for any of this. Record of fish caught should be in like a journal and not outside the whole game in the start menu. Hey this journal sounds like a great place to move the menu and maybe a few settings. Maybe a shack we can put trophies in and upgrade? I get it you're a small operation and idk how the heck games are made and maybe it’s a testament to the game that it makes me think of all the other things I want here, but what is vs. what could be is a real distraction. River Legends 2 gonna be off the chain. ## Frequently asked questions about River Legends ### What is River Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure? River Legends is a single-player, pixel art fishing simulation game that combines RPG and adventure elements. It allows players to learn fly fishing, explore virtual environments, and catch various fish species with realistic AI. ### What are the key features of this fishing game? Key features include exploring a wild canyon in pixel art, pursuing fish with realistic AI and specific preferences, mastering dynamic weather and water currents, choosing the right tackle, and using real-time casting controls. Players can also track their catches in a trophy album and explore diverse fishing environments. ### How much does River Legends cost? Based on the provided information, River Legends is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What kind of fish can I catch in River Legends? The game features multiple species of challenging fish, including trout and other freshwater species. Each fish has its own preferences for flies and weather conditions, adding a layer of strategy to your fishing attempts. ### Can I play River Legends at my own pace? Yes, River Legends is designed to be played at your own pace. You can choose to catch all available fish species, target trophy fish, stick to favorite spots, or explore new regions as you unlock them. The game emphasizes relaxation and leisure exploration of Pine Canyon. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2021-05-20 Review feature added ### 1.1 — 2021-04-29 Updated Description ### 1.0 — 2021-03-31 No release notes. ## Apps similar to River Legends | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fly Fishing Simulator HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-fishing-simulator-hd/id1187773953) | 4.4 (372) | Free | Games | | [Master Bass Angler: Fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-bass-angler-fishing/id1179594425) | 4.7 (3,577) | Free | Games | | [Bass Fishing 3D II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-fishing-3d-ii/id1204721850) | 3.8 (220) | Free | Games | | [Pocket GM 3: Football Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-gm-3-football-sim/id1645791169) | 4.9 (4,262) | $2.99 | Games | | [Fishing Paradiso](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-paradiso/id1441716978) | 4.8 (2,805) | Free | Games | | [Bass Tourney Challenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-tourney-challenger/id1594938508) | 4.3 (97) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Brian Chau - [River Legends for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-legends-for-ipad/id1564623014) All apps by Brian Chau: https://appshunter.io/developer/1558784246 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*