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Steam News 8 May 202612d ago

Live Bait Fiesta Cup 2026

Hey Anglers, The Live Bait Fiesta Cup returns, taking you across South America in a challenge to catch large exotic fish on live bait. Use match tackle in the Qualifiers and bottom tackle in the Semifinal and Final, wit…

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changedThe Live Bait Fiesta Cup returns, taking you across South America in a challenge to catch large exotic fish on live bait. Use match tackle in the Qualifiers and bottom tackle in the Semifinal and Final, with specific live bait allowed. Boats can be used for movement, but only fish caught from the shore count.
addedRegistration opens on May 11th, and the first qualifier begins on May 12th. Check all the details and register in the Sports tab in-game. Please review the Competitive Activities rules before participating. If your level is below the required level to access the tournament locations, you will receive temporary access to all waterways after registering for the duration of the event, so it’s a great chance to explore new locations in the game! Do not miss an opportunity to get everything you need in the Live Bait Fiesta Pack! [dynamiclink href=" https://store.steampowered.com/app/1804848/Fishing_Planet_Live_Bait_Fiesta_Pack/ "] Tight lines and good luck!
changedFollow us on social media to stay tuned and be in touch with our lovely community:

The Live Bait Fiesta Cup returns, taking you across South America in a challenge to catch large exotic fish on live bait. Use match tackle in the Qualifiers and bottom tackle in the Semifinal and Final, with specific live bait allowed. Boats can be used for movement, but only fish caught from the shore count.

Only your 10 largest fish count, and the winner is determined by their total weight.

A small reminder about a few changes that affect the weather and in-game timing in the First Qualifier and the Final.

First Qualifier – Maku-Maku Lake:

  • Weather: Rain

  • CosmeticTime: 13:0021:00

Final – Amazonian Maze:

  • Weather: Heavy Clouds

  • CosmeticTime: 8:0016:00

Be aware that the weather indicated above is the weather prevailing during the day, but if it says “Rain” it doesn’t mean it necessarily will rain for 10 hours in a row, there can be slight differences during the day, just like in real life and in previous Tournaments.

Registration opens on May 11th, and the first qualifier begins on May 12th. Check all the details and register in the Sports tab in-game. Please review the Competitive Activities rules before participating. If your level is below the required level to access the tournament locations, you will receive temporary access to all waterways after registering for the duration of the event, so it’s a great chance to explore new locations in the game! Do not miss an opportunity to get everything you need in the Live Bait Fiesta Pack! [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1804848/Fishing_Planet_Live_Bait_Fiesta_Pack/"] Tight lines and good luck!

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Steam News / 8 May 2026

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