Fisch Companions Guide: How to Get Every Companion (2026)

What Are Fisch Companions and Why Do They Matter?

Companions in Fisch are passive sidekicks that travel with you and quietly boost nearly every part of the fishing loop — progress speed, luck, bait economy, mutation chances, even teleportation. If you're grinding toward rare catches or trying to squeeze more value out of every session, the right Fisch companions can cut your grind time dramatically. Since companions were released in version 1.81.0, the roster has grown to over 20, and each one fills a specific niche.

The catch? Every companion is obtained differently. Some require weather conditions, some need event currency, and a few demand perfect catches on a megalodon. This guide breaks down how to get each companion, what its passive actually does, and — most importantly — which ones are worth your time.

Companion Leveling Explained

Before chasing unlocks, understand how companions grow. Companions start at level 1 and cap at level 10, with passive abilities scaling at max level. XP requirements grow exponentially: roughly 195 XP for level 2, but about 23,572 XP for the final level (over 52,000 XP total from level 1 to 10).

Because catch XP is the most reliable source, companions level fastest when you're actively fishing — which conveniently is when their passives matter most. Companion Candy is the shortcut if you have one: a single candy is worth roughly 1,500 catches' worth of grinding at low levels.

Quick Reference: How to Get Every Companion

Here's a full obtainment table for the major companions, so you can plan your routes:

Event and Questline Companions Worth the Grind

Sunhat Starfish (Fish Fest)

The Sunhat Starfish is the longest grind on this list — Captain Conch's questline involves finding NPCs, gathering 50 fireworks, catching 25 fish at the event, collecting seven colored conchs hidden via bottle clues, and finally catching a Flame Slasher with the Starshell Rod. Community reports warn about two things specifically: the traveling merchant's fireworks stock rotates constantly, and the Flame Slasher's flame mechanic can kill you instantly if the orange meter overfills.

The payoff is strong, though. Its mutation luck passive (20%, rising to 35% at max) plus stacking arm buffs (+20% luck per arm, up to +30%) make it excellent for luck-building before rare hunts.

Little Meg (Megalodon Hunts)

Per community experience, Little Meg only appears behind the Megalodon's tail with a blue glow — and it took one player over ten hunts to see it. When it does spawn, you must land a perfect catch, or the chance is gone for that hunt. Its passive is arguably the best progression tool in the game: common fish spawn chances drop tenfold, bites grant up to +60% progress speed, and the rare "Ancient Little Meg" proc filters out everything below rare rarity.

The Best Companions by Playstyle

Not every companion suits every goal. Here's how the roster shakes out:

The Relic Construct deserves special mention. Its taming chances scale by relic type — 10% for Enchant relics up to a guaranteed 100% with a Sovereign relic — and its ability loadout reshapes itself depending on what you last fed it. If you only unlock one versatile companion, make it this one.

Fast-Track Tips for Companion Hunting

• Stack weather control. A Smoke Screen Totem forces the fog you need for Gary 'Gator and Silly Seal; Aurora Totems speed up Penguin Pal's crab cages.
• Use low lure speed rods for taming. When waiting for a companion to approach your bobber (Mutated Sharky, Gary 'Gator), a slow rod prevents accidental hooking of the wrong fish.
• Keep small fish stocked. Silly Seal and Beak Bill both require feeding — mythical fish reportedly give the best seal acceptance odds, while sardines or anchovies work for Beak Bill.
• Favorite your one-time items. The plastic shovel needed for Fish Fest conchs is rare; lock it in your inventory so you don't sell it accidentally.
• Smudge rewards idle walkers. It tracks your steps inside the Shady Bazaar toward a secret 5,000–10,000 second goal, then pays out 5 Shady Scrips — useful since Smudge itself costs 25.

Companion Skins and Cosmetics

Companions aren't just mechanical — they're customizable. Companion Skins equip through the Companion Satchel menu, with options like Sleepy (Nico), Shiny Mosswaddler, Summer Gary, and Sandy Smudge. Some come from codes (such as the Sovereign code for Shiny Flopping Salmon), and others require in-game fetch quests like bringing a Shiny Harmonized Catfish to the Crazy Cat Lady. Companion Hats are also on the official roadmap, expected before the end of October 2026, per developer announcements on the game's Discord.

For official patch notes and companion additions, keep an eye on the Fisch Roblox game page, where new versions drop regularly.

FAQ: Fisch Companions

How many companions are in Fisch? The wiki lists over 20 companions as of late 2026, with new ones added almost every major update — Budling, Comet, and "Him" are among the most recent additions.

What's the best Fisch companion overall? Most players point to Little Meg for progression (its common-fish filter is unmatched) and the Relic Construct for flexibility. Tropical Toucan is the community favorite for money making thanks to the Scouted buff.

How long does it take to max a companion? Reaching level 10 requires about 52,000 XP. Catching fish actively is the fastest method, and Companion Candy (worth 1,500 XP each) dramatically shortens the grind.

Do companions work while you're idle? Yes — some, like Nico, actually require idling. Nico has a 30% chance every 30 seconds to bring you a fish with a 5x value mutation while you stand still, making it one of the best passive-income companions in the game.