Have some relaxing fun with these Nintendo Switch fishing games

Going fishing can be a great way to relax while enjoying the great outdoors, but not everyone has access to a good location or the equipment needed — especially during the winter. Luckily, the best fishing games for Nintendo Switch will give you some of that experience year-round without leaving your home. They can also make you more familiar with the types of equipment you'll need to use the next time you can actually hit the water.

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Fishing Star World Tour

Catch more than 180 fish and record them in your Fish Book, changing between more than 70 types of fishing gear to match the fish and which of the 40 locations you're in. The game lets you use the Joy-Con motion controls or just the joystick. You can also test your reflexes by aiming for big fish while on a speeding vessel.

$30 at Nintendo

Great lakes

Bass Pro Shops: The Strike Championship Edition

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Catch 11 species of fish across 10 different lakes, and visit in-game stores to customize your lures, rods, and reels to give you better chances at nabbing some of the fish. Play through career mode, where your success will be based on understanding topography and fish behavior. You can also earn new boats by winning tournaments.

$30 at Best Buy $29 at Amazon

Challenge yourself

Rapala Fishing Pro Series

Compete in tournaments and daily challenges as you try to catch nearly 20 species of fish, including largemouth bass and northern pike, in iconic fishing spots across North America. You'll use hundreds of lure and equipment combinations and navigate waters by boat while dealing with changing weather conditions.

$20 at Walmart

Get competitive

Legendary Fishing

Up to four players can compete in split-screen, setting their own win conditions, time limits, and the weather and then using the Joy-Con motion controls to cast and reel in fish. You can also play 80 missions in career mode, unlocking 10 venues where the fish available vary based on the season and weather conditions. A second player can assist by attracting fish and reeling them in.

$30 at Best Buy $45 at Amazon

Hit the road

Reel Fishing: Road Trip Adventure

Join three friends on a summer road trip where you'll visit 10 locations, including a freshwater stream and the deep sea, to catch more than 20 fish as you try to track down an elusive legendary fish. You'll upgrade your characters' skills and abilities while also crafting rods, reels, and lures.

$27 at Amazon $26 at Walmart

Go fish

If you're looking for some of the fun of a fishing trip without needing to worry about the actual weather or having the right equipment, the best fishing games for Nintendo Switch can provide you with a great alternative. Our favorite is Fishing Star World Tour because it has the biggest collection of fish you can catch, giving you a huge feeling of satisfaction for catching them all.

If you love fishing with friends, you should check out Legendary Fishing, which lets up to four players compete in modes that you set to your preferences. Rapala Fishing Pro Series is another great option because the daily challenges will keep you coming back. Whichever of these games you choose, you're sure to enjoy the mix of relaxation and thrills that fishing provides without any of the mess.

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