Free spins on Fishin' Frenzy are usually casino promotional spins on Blueprint Gaming’s fishing slot, and the first thing to check is which version the offer names, because the series has several games with different maths. The original’s own feature awards free spins where a fisherman wild collects fish cash values; its medium volatility makes results steadier than many feature-led games.
The Fishin' Frenzy name covers several different games; spins only load on the exact title in the terms.
In the original, three or more scatters award free spins in which the fisherman wild collects fish values.
Medium volatility and a 96.12% RTP mean 100 spins at 10p average about £9.61 back, with a narrower spread than high-volatility games.
None of our partners names Fishin' Frenzy; PlayOJO’s 80 spins are on Big Bass Bonanza, which uses a similar fisherman mechanic.
Developer
Blueprint Gaming
RTP
96.12%
Volatility
Medium
Paylines
10
Max win
5,000x stake
In-game feature
Free spins with fisherman collect
Free spins on Fishin' Frenzy: what you actually get
A Fishin' Frenzy spins offer credits a number of rounds on one specific game in the series at a value set by the casino. Each round plays exactly like a paid spin at that stake. If three or more scatters land, the game’s own free spins round starts, and its winnings count as part of that promotional spin.
Fishin' Frenzy has been a fixture of UK slot lobbies for years, which is why it turns up in offers so often. Its popularity has also produced a family of spin-offs, and that is where many players go wrong: the offer may be on a version with a different layout, RTP and maximum win from the one you know.
Which Fishin' Frenzy? Check the exact title in the terms
Spins tied to one title will not appear in another, and different versions behave differently. The table shows the two versions whose figures we have verified, plus other titles you may see named in offers.
Title
Layout
RTP
Volatility
Max win
Fishin' Frenzy
5 × 3, 10 paylines
96.12%
Medium
5,000x
Fishin' Frenzy Megaways
6 reels, up to 15,625 ways
96.10%
Medium-High
See game rules
Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch
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Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Catch
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Fishin' Frenzy Megaways uses a changing reel height, so the number of ways varies every spin. For the later titles, open the game’s rules screen at the casino to see its figures before using any spins on it.
How the Fishin' Frenzy free spins feature pays
In the original game, the boat scatter triggers the feature: three, four or five scatters award 10, 15 or 20 free spins. During the round, fish symbols carry cash values shown as multiples of your stake, and the fisherman acts as a wild symbol that collects every fish value on screen whenever he lands. Landing three or more scatters during the round adds more spins.
Fish values are only paid during the feature; in the base game, fish symbols pay as normal line symbols. So the base game is where the steady small wins come from, and the feature is where the fisherman can add a larger lump.
A worked fish-collect example at 10p
These numbers are invented to show how collection works on a 10p promotional spin. They are not a forecast.
Free spin
Fish on screen (value x stake)
Fisherman lands?
Collected
1
2x, 5x
No
0p
2
10x
Yes
£1.00
5
2x, 2x, 20x
Yes
£2.40
8
50x
No
0p
10
5x, 10x
Yes
£1.50
This round pays £4.90 from collections plus any line wins. Spin 8 shows the frustration built into the design: a large fish without a fisherman pays nothing. The cash collect slots page explains the wider mechanic.
Medium volatility: what a batch of Fishin' Frenzy spins tends to do
The original is rated medium volatility, which sits between the frequent small wins of a game like Starburst and the long droughts of high-volatility titles. For promotional spins, that means a batch is less likely to return nothing and less likely to return a large multiple of its value.
Batch
Face value
Average return
Single-spin ceiling
20 spins at 10p
£2.00
About £1.92
£500
50 spins at 10p
£5.00
About £4.81
£500
100 spins at 10p
£10.00
About £9.61
£500
50 spins at 20p
£10.00
About £9.61
£1,000
The 5,000x ceiling is generous for a medium-volatility game, but reaching it needs a full screen of high-value fish and the fisherman, which is very rare. The how to compare slot volatility guide shows how to read a game’s volatility rating.
Fishin' Frenzy or Big Bass Bonanza: the nearest partner match
The closest offer we can verify is PlayOJO’s 80 spins on Big Bass Bonanza. It uses the same basic idea of a fisherman wild collecting fish values in free spins, but the maths differ.
Fishin' Frenzy
Big Bass Bonanza
Developer
Blueprint Gaming
Pragmatic Play
RTP
96.12%
96.71%
Volatility
Medium
High
Max win
5,000x
2,100x
Feature extras
Collect fish values; retriggers
Collect fish values; every fourth fisherman adds spins and a multiplier
How to claim the nearest offer: PlayOJO’s Big Bass spins
Check you are 18+, in Great Britain (Northern Ireland is excluded) and new to PlayOJO.
Register and complete identity and age checks.
Deposit at least £10 as your first deposit, using a method the cashier and terms accept.
Open Big Bass Bonanza, where the 80 spins load at 10p each.
Play the spins; winnings are paid as cash with no wagering.
Blueprint Gaming and its RTP habits
Blueprint Gaming is based in Newark and owned by the Merkur Group, and it is known for UK-flavoured slots, licensed Megaways games and its Jackpot King progressive network. Like many studios, it supplies games in more than one RTP setting, so the 96.12% figure is the published one rather than a promise of what every site runs. The how to find a slot’s RTP guide shows where to look in the game.
UK rules that apply to Fishin' Frenzy
Each spin takes at least 2.5 seconds, with no autoplay, turbo or slam-stop.
Real-money stakes are capped at £5 a spin for over-25s and £2 for 18 to 24-year-olds.
No feature buy: free spins come only from scatters.
Demo play needs age verification first; see free slots.
Closest offers to free spins on Fishin' Frenzy
No partner currently offers Fishin' Frenzy spins. PlayOJO gives 80 spins at 10p on Big Bass Bonanza with a £10 first deposit; Coral gives 100 spins at 10p on selected games after a £10 slot bet; Ladbrokes gives up to 500 spins at 10p over ten days after £10 of slot play. Winnings carry no wagering. 18+, new customers, terms apply.
None of these offers is on Fishin' Frenzy. PlayOJO’s 80 spins are on Big Bass Bonanza, the nearest fishing game among partner offers, and Coral and Ladbrokes name their eligible slots in the terms. All three pay spin winnings without wagering. 18+, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open a new account with another; check the terms before signing up.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the PlayOJO reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, UKGC account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Ladbrokes reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
How many free spins do you get on Fishin' Frenzy?
In the original Fishin' Frenzy, three, four or five scatter symbols award 10, 15 or 20 free spins, and landing three or more scatters during the round adds more. Later versions in the series have their own rules, so check the game’s info screen if your spins are on a different title. Casino promotional spins are a separate thing: their number is set by the offer. The how do free spins retrigger page explains how extra spins are added during features.
What does the fisherman do in Fishin' Frenzy free spins?
The fisherman is a wild symbol that, during free spins, collects the cash value of every fish showing on the reels when he lands. Fish values are shown as multiples of the stake, so on a 10p spin a 20x fish is worth £2. If fish land without a fisherman, they pay nothing on that spin. Outside the feature, fish symbols act as ordinary paying symbols. The Fishin' Frenzy review covers the paytable and symbols in full.
Which casinos give free spins on Fishin' Frenzy?
Fishin' Frenzy spins appear at a number of UK casinos, especially those with a strong Blueprint Gaming lobby, but offers change often and we only describe deals we can verify. None of our five partners names Fishin' Frenzy in its current welcome offer. The closest is PlayOJO’s 80 spins on Big Bass Bonanza, which uses a similar fisherman mechanic. Check any operator’s licence before signing up. The fishing slots page lists other games in the genre.
How much can 10p free spins on Fishin' Frenzy win?
The game’s maximum win is 5,000 times the stake, so a single 10p spin could pay up to £500, though that needs a near-perfect free spins round and is very rare. Most spins pay nothing or a small line win. Fifty spins at 10p have a face value of £5 and average about £4.81 back over long play at the 96.12% RTP. Any cap in the offer terms could limit this further. The what does max win mean page explains how ceilings work.
Is Fishin' Frenzy high or low volatility?
The original Fishin' Frenzy is rated medium volatility, which means wins come at a moderate rate and in moderate sizes. For promotional spins, that tends to produce results closer to the average than a high-volatility game such as Big Bass Bonanza, with fewer batches returning nothing and fewer returning a large multiple. Fishin' Frenzy Megaways is rated medium-high, so the versions differ. The what does volatility mean in slots page explains the scale.
Are Fishin' Frenzy and Big Bass Bonanza the same game?
No, they are different games from different studios: Fishin' Frenzy is from Blueprint Gaming and Big Bass Bonanza from Reel Kingdom, distributed by Pragmatic Play. Both use a fisherman wild that collects fish cash values during free spins, which is why they feel similar. Big Bass Bonanza is high volatility with a 96.71% RTP and 2,100x max win; Fishin' Frenzy is medium volatility with a 96.12% RTP and 5,000x max win. The Big Bass Bonanza review covers the other game.
What is the RTP of Fishin' Frenzy?
The published RTP of the original Fishin' Frenzy is 96.12%, while Fishin' Frenzy Megaways is listed at 96.10%. Blueprint Gaming, like most studios, makes several RTP settings available, so the version at a given casino may be lower. The game’s help or rules screen shows the live figure. On a batch of promotional spins, volatility affects your result more than a small RTP gap, but the gap adds up over time. The what is a good RTP for a slot page puts the numbers in context.
Can I use Fishin' Frenzy spins on the Megaways version?
Only if the offer names Fishin' Frenzy Megaways. Promotional spins are tied to the exact title in the terms, and the Megaways version is a separate game with a changing reel layout of up to 15,625 ways, a 96.10% RTP and medium-high volatility. Opening a different version will not load the spins. If the terms list several titles, any of those will work. The Megaways free spins page covers offers on Megaways games.
Are there Fishin' Frenzy free spins with no deposit?
None of our partner sites offers Fishin' Frenzy spins without a deposit. No-deposit spins at UK casinos are uncommon and usually come with a low cap on what you can keep, and since January 2026 any wagering on them cannot exceed 10x. Before claiming one, check the licence, the cap and whether card details are required. The nearest partner offers need a £10 deposit or stake but carry no wagering on spin winnings. The free spins add card page explains card-registration offers.
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