Play Reel Rush online
Reel Rush is a fishing arcade game: steer the boat, cast the line, and haul in fish before the 90-second clock runs out.
Minnow, trout, and rare golden fish swim past at different depths and speeds. Drop the hook onto a fish to catch it, and chain catches for a streak bonus of up to +25 points.
Junk is mixed in with the fish: reeling in a boot or a can costs a strike and wipes your streak. Three strikes ends the run. Reach 500 points to win.
How to control Reel Rush
- Move: Arrow keys, A/D, mouse drag, or touch drag
- Cast: Space, mouse click, or tap
- M: mute
- P: pause
- Enter: start / restart
How to play
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Move the boat with the arrow keys, A/D, or by dragging, then press Space, click, or tap to cast the line.
- 2
The hook drops and reels back automatically. Catch a fish to score: minnow 10, trout 20, golden 50, plus a streak bonus up to +25.
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Reeling in junk costs a strike and resets your streak. Reach 500 points in 90 seconds to win; 3 strikes or running out of time ends the run.
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Your best score is saved in your browser.
Tips for a better run
Lead fast fish: the hook takes time to drop, so cast slightly ahead of a golden fish, not directly on top of it.
Do not cast on junk: one bad reel costs a strike and your whole streak, which is worth more than a single minnow.
Chain catches: after a few clean catches each fish pays up to +25 extra, so a steady rhythm beats lucky golden-fish hunting.
Stay near the middle when unsure: the boat covers the whole lake quickly, but chasing every fish wastes casts.
Your best score is saved in your browser, so a no-strike win is the run to beat.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play?
Move the boat with the arrow keys, A/D, or by dragging with the mouse or finger, then press Space, click, or tap to cast the line. The hook drops straight down and reels back up automatically.
What are the fish worth?
Minnow is worth 10 points, trout 20, and the rare fast golden fish 50. Catching fish in a row builds a streak bonus of up to +25 points per catch.
What happens if I catch junk?
Junk (a boot or a can) costs one strike and resets your streak. Three strikes ends the run, so watch what you are dropping the hook onto.
Is Reel Rush a copy of another game?
No. Reel Rush is fully original: the fishing rules, the boat, the fish, and all code, art, and audio are original works. It takes the general fishing-arcade genre as inspiration but references no existing games, brands, films, or franchises.
