Published: March 27, 2026 
Fish It is finally adding the most requested feature in the game, trading! The Trading Update lets you swap rod skins, boats, emotes, and bobber skins with other players for the first time ever. This is huge because it means you can get items you missed from past events or trade duplicates for stuff you actually want. Here's everything you need to know about the Fish It Trading update!
Fish It Trading Update Release Date and Time
The Trading Update goes live on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM PT. The update runs for a full week until April 4, giving you plenty of time to set up trades and explore the new Trade Hub. Here's when the update launches in different time zones.
| Time Zone | Start Date & Time |
|---|---|
| PT (PDT) | Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 PM |
| ET (EDT) | Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 PM |
| CET (CEST) | Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 AM |
| IST | Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 AM |
| JST | Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 AM |
| AEDT | Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 PM |
Make sure you follow the event in-game so you get notifications when trading becomes available. You don't want to miss a full week of trading opportunities.
Countdown to Fish It Trading Update
The Trading Update is almost here. Use this time to go through your inventory and figure out which rod skins, boats, emotes, or bobber skins you want to trade away and which ones you're hunting for. The more prepared you are, the better deals you'll make when trading opens. Here is the countdown timer:
Use the time before the timer hits zero to reach level 20 if you haven't already, since that's the requirement to access the Trade Hub.
What to Expect
This update completely changes how you collect items in Fish It. Here's everything that's coming:
- Trade Hub – A new location that unlocks at level 20, where you can trade with other players. This is your main trading area.
- Rod Skin Trading – Swap fishing rod cosmetics with other players.
- Boat Trading – Exchange boats you don't use for ones you actually want.
- Emote Trading – Trade emotes to complete your collection or get rid of duplicates.
- Fish Trading - Trade the fish you missed!
- Bobber Skin Trading – Swap bobber cosmetics with other players.
- Small Underwater City Expansion – New areas added to the underwater city location.
There is also a 4-hour Mega Luck admin abuse event that starts with the update release, so make sure to log in right away to avoid missing this valuable bonus.
The level 20 requirement means brand-new players can't access trading immediately, which helps prevent scams and keeps the trading economy healthier. If you're below level 20, focus on leveling up before the update drops so you can jump straight into trading when it goes live. For more tips, codes, or game information, check out our dedicated Fish It wiki!
