Find the Brainrot Fishing Guide — How to Get the Kraken, Unlock All Fishing Rods & Best Island (2026)
Fishing in Find the Brainrot is one of the deepest systems in the game, and it's the only way to get the legendary Kraken brainrot. This complete guide covers every fishing rod, every island, how luck scaling works, and the exact step-by-step method to summon the Kraken — all confirmed by game developer cameronz85 in the official Discord.
🎣 Fishing System Overview
The fishing system lets you catch brainrots from the water. Your catch rates are affected by three factors:
- Which fishing rod you use — better rods = more luck
- Which island you fish from — some islands give bonus luck multipliers
- How many brainrots you have in your index — more brainrots = better rod unlock
Developer quote (cameronz85): "Fishing rods work like this: the more brainrots you have in the index, the more luck you get with your fishing rod. There's also the VIP rod that you can buy with Robux, which is only worse than the best rod, the Rainbow OG rod."
🎣 All Fishing Rods — Tier List & Requirements
| Rod | How to Unlock | Luck Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Rod | Default — everyone starts with this | ⭐ (Lowest) | Standard luck, slow Kraken rate |
| VIP Rod | Purchase with Robux (in-game shop) | ⭐⭐⭐ (High) | Only worse than Rainbow OG Rod |
| Rainbow OG Rod | 350+ brainrots in index + Halloween & Christmas event exclusives | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highest) | Best rod in the game |
How to Unlock the Rainbow OG Rod
- Reach 350 or more brainrots in your index (out of 370 total)
- You must have obtained brainrots from both the Halloween event AND the Christmas event — regular index count alone is not enough
- The rod will unlock automatically once requirements are met
Important: The 350/370 threshold means you need to have played during past seasonal events. If you missed the Halloween or Christmas events, you cannot currently unlock the Rainbow OG Rod until those events return during Admin Abuse sessions.
🏝️ All Fishing Islands — Luck Multipliers
| Island | Location | Luck Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Island | Main spawn area | ⭐ (1x) | Worst island for Kraken |
| Boat Island | Accessible via repaired boat | ⭐⭐⭐ (Medium) | 2nd best island |
| Golden Tree Island | Far out in the ocean | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (~15x) | Best island — fastest Kraken spawn |
Developer confirmation (cameronz85): "It's the one with a golden tree. The second best is the one on the boat, and the worst is the normal one." Using the best rod + Golden Tree Island together gives approximately 15x luck.
🦑 How to Get the Kraken — Step-by-Step Guide
The Kraken is a legendary brainrot obtained exclusively through fishing. Here is the complete method:
Step 1 — Gather the Boat Parts
- Explore the main map and find the broken boat near the water
- Locate and collect all the boat repair parts scattered around the map
- Return to the broken boat and repair it using the parts
Step 2 — Sail to the Correct Island
- Board the repaired boat
- Sail toward the Golden Tree Island (the one with a golden/shiny tree — furthest out)
- Dock at the island
Tip: Some players get teleported to the boat even after it departs — this is intentional. The boat will not be "stuck in the middle of the ocean"; it is traveling to the island.
Step 3 — Use the Best Fishing Rod
- Equip the Rainbow OG Rod if you have it, or the VIP Rod as second-best
- Cast your line at the Golden Tree Island fishing spot
- Fish repeatedly — the Kraken is rare and requires patience
Step 4 — Wait for the Kraken
- The Kraken will eventually appear as a catch result
- With Rainbow OG Rod + Golden Tree Island, you get the maximum ~15x luck
- With Basic Rod + Normal Island, expect a much longer wait (40+ minutes common)
Community report: "I've been for over 40 minutes fishing and waiting till I get the kraken." (Using Normal island + Basic rod.) Switch to Golden Tree Island + best available rod to dramatically reduce wait time.
📊 Luck Scaling by Brainrot Count
Your Basic Rod luck scales up as you collect more brainrots — it's not a fixed stat. The more entries in your index, the stronger your Basic Rod becomes:
| Brainrots in Index | Basic Rod Luck | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 | Very Low | Don't bother fishing for Kraken yet |
| 100–200 | Low | Use Golden Tree Island to compensate |
| 200–295 | Medium | VIP Rod recommended |
| 295–350 | High | VIP Rod + Golden Tree Island |
| 350+ (with events) | Unlocks Rainbow OG Rod | Use Rainbow OG + Golden Tree for max efficiency |
🗺️ Pro Tips for Fishing
- Always fish at Golden Tree Island — it offers roughly 15x the luck of the normal island
- Upgrade your rod first — the difference between Basic and Rainbow OG is enormous
- Server hop if you've been fishing 20+ minutes with no Kraken on a Basic rod — you're likely in a low-luck session
- Admin Abuse events sometimes include luck boosts — check if a server luck event is active before fishing
- If you have the VIP Rod but are waiting on Rainbow OG Rod requirements, the VIP Rod is still substantially better than the Basic Rod
- Boba tea minigame orders (Bubble Tea Panda) do not affect fishing luck
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get the Kraken with the Basic Rod?
Yes, but it takes significantly longer. The Basic Rod + Normal Island combination is the slowest possible setup. Use Golden Tree Island at a minimum.
Q: Do I need Robux to get the Kraken?
No. The VIP Rod is a Robux shortcut, but the free Rainbow OG Rod is actually better. You just need 350+ brainrots including event exclusives.
Q: My boat got stuck in the ocean — is this a bug?
The boat staying in the middle of the ocean appears to be visual. You may get teleported to it. If it truly does not arrive at the island, switch servers.
Q: Can I get other brainrots while fishing besides the Kraken?
Yes, fishing can yield various brainrots depending on your luck level and the lucky block system.
Q: Does the VIP rod save across sessions?
Yes, once purchased with Robux the VIP Rod is permanently unlocked on your account.
Last Updated: February 2026 | Confirmed by cameronz85 (game developer) in official Discord
