If you’re new to Hay Day, you’re in for a treat as you dive into the exciting world of boats and fishing! These features add a unique dimension to your farming experience, allowing you to take part in fun, rewarding activities that help expand your farm while offering you plenty of challenges and opportunities to earn great rewards.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about boats and fishing in Hay Day, from understanding the boat orders to catching rare fish. Whether you’re looking to help your friends, complete boat orders for big rewards, or fish for some of the rarest species, this guide will give you all the tips and tricks to master these activities and take your farm to the next level.
Boats: Set Sail on Fun & Rewarding Adventures
Boats are a key feature of Hay Day that let you send orders to the mainland or help out your neighbors. Completing these boat orders rewards you with coins, experience points, and valuable items, and there are even leaderboards to track your progress! You’ll have the chance to fill orders on your own boats or assist others, earning points along the way to climb the rankings.
In addition to fulfilling regular orders, there are times when boat orders can be tricky or require more time than you have, but don’t worry—there are multiple ways to ask for help, from friends to your neighborhood, and even options to buy the items you need. Plus, the boat timer will pause during maintenance breaks, ensuring you don’t lose out on time during necessary updates.
Fishing: A Relaxing, Rewarding Activity
Fishing becomes available at level 27 and adds a relaxing and rewarding element to your Hay Day experience. You can catch a variety of fish by crafting lures and using them in different fishing areas. As you unlock new fishing spots and get better at fishing, you’ll be able to catch rarer fish and complete your fish scrapbook, earning rewards along the way. It’s a fantastic way to gather unique items and work toward completing your fishing collection.
You’ll also unlock additional fishing features like the Lobster Pool and the Duck Salon, which add a fun, collectible aspect to the game. With these additions, you can catch lobsters and ducks, raise them, and craft special items using their resources, such as feathers for pillows and blankets or lobster tails for soups and delivery orders.
Leaderboards & Community Support
Both boats and fishing offer an added competitive element through leaderboards. You can track your progress and compare your results with other players on your friends’ list or globally. You can also get extra help with boat orders from your neighborhood, and there’s always the opportunity to assist others in need.
Whether you’re sending off your boat or reeling in your biggest catch yet, Hay Day’s boats and fishing features bring a sense of adventure, community, and satisfaction to your farming life. This beginner’s guide will help you master these features, and soon you’ll be a seasoned pro, ready to tackle the toughest boat orders and reel in the rarest fish in the game!
What are the Leaderboards?
You can access the boat leaderboards by tapping the notice board on your dock. There are two types of leaderboards: the Friends Ranking, which shows the ranks of players on your friends list, and the Global Top Player Ranking, which displays the top players in the entire Hay Day community.
When you complete a boat order or assist a friend with theirs, you earn points that count towards these rankings. The points you gain depend on the difficulty of the order and how quickly you complete it. You can see the points awarded for each order below its regular rewards (like experience points and vouchers). These points contribute to your total score on both the Friends and Global leaderboards.
How Can I Help with Boat Orders?
To assist someone with their boat orders, visit their farm. If they need help, you’ll see a yellow exclamation mark near their boat. Tap it to see which orders need to be filled. If no exclamation mark is present, it means no help is needed at that time.
To fill an order, tap on the empty box, check how many items are needed, and complete the order if you have enough supplies. Once done, you’ll be rewarded with experience and coins.
You can also request help from others by tapping your boat and selecting the “ask for help” button on boxes you need assistance with.
What If Boat Orders Are Too Difficult?
Some boat orders are tricky, but don’t worry – you can still earn rewards for completing individual boxes, even if the entire boat order isn’t finished. If an order seems too difficult, you can send the boat away before completing any boxes and move on to the next one. Just tap the boat icon below the order rewards to send it off.
For help with tough orders, you can ask friends or buy items from their shops or the newspaper. Completing boat orders can be challenging, but it’s also very rewarding!
Will the Boat Timer Pause During Maintenance Breaks?
Yes! When the game undergoes maintenance, the timer for both Tom and boat orders will automatically pause to prevent you from losing progress. Once maintenance is finished, the timers will resume.
Get Extra Help from Neighborhood Friends for Boat Orders!
Each boat order has three public help requests that anyone can fulfill. After those are used, you can ask for help a fourth time, but this request will only be visible to your neighborhood friends. The help request will appear with a blue box and your neighborhood’s symbol on it, and your friends will be notified via neighborhood chat.
How Do I Catch Fish?
Fishing becomes available at level 27. First, repair your uncle’s boat, which takes 3 days. Once it’s ready, find an open fishing area and drag a lure into the water to attract a fish. When a fish bites, a circle will appear around the pool. Move the line in the opposite direction of the fish to keep it inside the circle. Once the circle closes, you’ve successfully caught the fish.
Angus will show you how to fish when you first unlock this feature, and he’ll provide guidance whenever you need it. As you progress, fishing will become more challenging, especially as you try to catch rarer fish.
How Do I Make Lures?
You can craft five types of lures at the workbench, each attracting different fish species. While you start with 3 red lures for free, you’ll need vouchers to make other types. Check the scrapbook for details on which lures attract which fish.
How Do the Lobster Pool and Net Maker Work?
Unlock the Lobster Pool at level 44 to catch lobsters. First, make lobster traps at the Net Maker, then drop them into the water. After a few hours, check the trap to collect lobsters, which will then swim over to the Lobster Pool. You can upgrade the pool to hold up to six lobsters.
The Net Maker also produces fishing nets, which can be used to catch multiple fish at once. You can also use the Mystery Fishing Net, which costs diamonds but offers a chance at rare rewards, including vouchers, expansion materials, and even special decorations like the Pearl Of The Sea.
What Is the Fishing Book?
The fishing book (accessed from the fishing hut) tracks the fish you’ve caught. There are 40 different fish species to collect, and each time you catch a new fish, its picture will appear in the book. The bigger the fish, the higher the reward! The book also provides tips on which lures attract specific fish, helping you catch them more easily.
Why Do My Fish Escape?
It can be frustrating when fish escape, especially after a long effort. Rarer fish tend to be harder to catch, as they often wriggle free more easily. To avoid this, make sure to keep the fish inside the circle and don’t lift your finger off the screen until the fish is fully caught.
How Do I Unlock More Fishing Areas?
Just like expanding your farm, you can unlock new fishing areas. There are 10 fishing spots in total, and each requires different amounts of land deeds, mallets, and marker stakes to unlock. If you don’t have enough expansion materials, you can gather them by harvesting crops, opening mystery boxes, or buying them with diamonds. Once you have the required materials, tap the spot you want to unlock and confirm.
Introducing Ducks!
Ducks are now available at level 50 or higher. Unlock the Duck Salon with 90,000 coins to pamper your ducks and collect feathers. You can use these feathers to craft pillows and blankets in the Sewing Machine. To catch ducks, make Duck Traps in the Net Maker and place them in the water. After a few hours, a duck will arrive, and you’ll be able to collect a feather after it’s been groomed. You can upgrade the Duck Salon to accommodate up to six ducks.
New Mystery Net Rare Decorations!
With the Mystery Fishing Net, you can now get rare decorations from the waters. In addition to the famous Pearl Of The Sea, you might also catch items like the Canon, Steering Wheel, or Anchor.
New Indicator for Filled Crates
Now, when someone helps fill the crates on your boat, you’ll see an indicator – a seagull flying and standing on your boat. This visual cue lets you know when your crates are ready to be sent off.