Fish It is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a limited-time event that brings exclusive fishing gear and special themed fish. If you’re a collector, you’ll want to catch them all before the event ends. So, when does this love-filled fishing event start? Here’s everything you need to know about the Fish It Valentine’s update release date and time.
Fish It Valentine’s Update Release Date and Time
The Valentine’s Update goes live on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. This is a short event that runs until February 20th, giving you less than a week to catch all the Valentine fish. Here’s when the update launches in different time zones around the world.
| Region | Release Date and Time |
|---|---|
| United States (PT) | Saturday, Feb 14 – 5:00 PM |
| United States (ET) | Saturday, Feb 14 – 8:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | Sunday, Feb 15 – 2:00 AM |
| India (IST) | Sunday, Feb 15 – 6:30 AM |
| Japan (JST) | Sunday, Feb 15 – 10:00 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb 15 – 12:00 PM |
If you’re in Asia or Australia, the event technically starts on Sunday morning for you, so plan accordingly.
Countdown to Fish It Valentine’s Update
Can’t wait to get fishing with a new charm? The countdown timer below shows exactly how much time you have until the update goes live. Keep checking back as the release gets closer:
What to Expect
This update focuses on the Heart Charm and an exclusive fish. Here’s what you’re getting:
- New Charm – The update introduces the Heart Charm, a powerful new item with 100% Valentine’s luck that helps you catch the new Valentine-themed fish.
- Valentine-Themed Fish: The update adds new fish that only appear during the Valentine event. These are probably going to have heart designs, pink/red colors, or romance-themed names. Since they’re limited-time, you need to catch them before February 19 or miss out completely.
- New POI – A brand-new Valentine-themed fishing area might be added, based on the leaks in the Fish It Discord official server. This location is expected to be the main spot for catching the event fish.
The Heart Charm is the star of this update. That 100% Valentine luck is huge because it’s designed to help you catch the event’s exclusive fish. Most charms in Fish It have level requirements, so the fact that this one doesn’t means even brand-new players can participate fully in the event.
The short event window makes this update pretty intense. You can’t take your time like with longer events. Log in as soon as the update drops, equip that Heart Charm, and start hunting for those exclusive Valentine fish before they’re gone. If you need more information about this game and its features, you can also check our dedicated Fish It wiki!
