If you love fishing, then Animal Crossing: New Horizons has the perfect event for you; the Fishing Tourney. So, let’s learn more about the event, like when and how to access it or the exciting rewards we can get from this tournament.

This thrilling fishing tournament in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a limited-time event. This event takes place four times a year, but the Fishing Tourney is only available from 9 AM to 6 PM.

When is the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fishing Tourney?

As mentioned earlier, this fishing tournament takes place four-time a year. And every year, the Fishing Tourney takes place on the second Saturday of January, April, July, and October. In 2022, the event took place on the following dates: January 8, April 9, July 9, and October 8.

Three of the Fishing Tourney have already taken place this year. But fans can still have the opportunity to catch fish on their islands this year in October. But if they miss, then they would again have to wait for the next year when the whole event starts again. Moreover, let’s take a look at all the fishing event dates till 2025.

How to participate in the Fishing Tourney?

On the day of the fishing event, players need to visit C.J. at the Resident Services. He would appear with a large cooler. So, players need to go and talk to C.J. to start the Fishing Tourney. Players will get three minutes and have to catch as many fishes they can in this period. Players should use fish baits if they hope to catch more fish.

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Players can try this event as many times as they want. But they have to give five bells to C.J. for trying the event except for the first trial, which is free. So, it would be wise for players to give their best in the free trial. Players can also participate in this event with their friends in multiplayer mode. Also, players can avoid entry free if they play in multiplayer.

What to do with the caught fish in Animal Crossing?

All the fish caught during the event are automatically stored in C.J’s cooler. So, players don’t have to worry about filling their own storage. Further, players can directly sell the caught fish to C.J. for 1.5X more than their regular selling price. Players can even keep any fish they want for themselves. But players need to clear the cooler before they want to go for another trial.

What are the rewards for the Fishing Tourney?

Players will get points for every fish they catch and two bonus points for catching three fish. Later, players can exchange those points for exclusive fish-themed swag items. There are 13 exclusive rewards that players can buy using the points, and all items would cost 10 points. So, players must spend 130 points to bag all 13 items. Let’s look at the exclusive rewards that can be bought:

• Anchor Statue
• Fish Drying Rack
• Fish Door Plate
• Marine Pop Wall
• Fish Pochette
• Fish Print
• Fresh Cooler
• Fish Umbrella
• Fish-Print Tee
• Tackle Bag
• Fish Rug
• Fish Wand
• Fishing Rod Stand

Aside from these 13 reward items, there are some awards for players. They will receive a Bronze Trophy for 100 points, a Silver Trophy for 200 points, and a Gold Trophy for 300 points. Further, players don’t have to worry about spending points as the spent point won’t affect the total points for awards.

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Undoubtedly, the Fishing Tourney is an excellent event for fans to enjoy. Have you tried this fishing event before? Are you a fan of Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Mention your thoughts about the event in the comments.