Fishdle

Anglers and fish fans play Fishdle to name one mystery species a day. Each guess gives clues that point you closer, a bit like Worldle for fish.

Fishdle rules in short

Guess a fish
Type any fish species.
See how close you are
Each guess shows how close it is to the mystery fish.
Pick a closer species
Use the clues to pick a closer species.
Find it
Name the mystery fish.

Fishdle at a glance

Made by: Tackle Village
Answer: A fish species
New puzzle: Every day
Price: Free in the browser
Category: Science and nature games, animals

A daily game for anglers

Fishdle is made by Tackle Village, a fishing site, so the answers are real species that anglers know: bass, trout, pike, snapper and many more. Each day there is one mystery fish, and each guess gives you clues that bring you closer.

Telling fish apart

Fresh or salt water is the first big split. Many players open with a common freshwater fish, then switch if the clues point to the sea.
Body shape matters. Long and thin fish like pike and gar sit far from deep bodied fish like bream and sunfish.
Think in families. Basses, trouts, catfish and sharks each have many members, so finding the family first saves guesses.
Region helps. A fish found in North American lakes is a different list from a reef fish.

Fishdle vs Metazooa

If you like Fishdle, Metazooa is the next step. It covers every kind of animal and places each guess on the tree of life, so you can see how closely your guess is related to the answer. Fishdle is the narrower, easier game for people who already know their fish.