Chapters/Backwater Bayou

Begin your journey through the Seven Seas.
Task Description Reward
Learn About Junk Junker Joel will teach you about how to fish Junk. +100  Fishing XP
Apply a Rod Part Roddy can apply Rod Parts, which can help with customizing your fishing rods. +100  Fishing XP
Learn About Hotspots Fishing Hotspots grant bonus stats when fishing in them, and allow you to catch Hotspot Sea Creatures. They can be found around many islands. +100  Fishing XP
Chapter I Completion Rewards

Unlock Chapter II
Treasure Bait 4 Treasure Bait
+5 SkyBlock XP

Grab your rod and join the cleanup effort! Let's catch some Junk!
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection I Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +250  Fishing XP
Catch a Rusty Coin When using a Junk Sinker, a majority of your Junk catches will be a Rusty Coin. +250  Fishing XP
Purchase Treasure Bait Treasure Bait can be purchased from Junker Joel. It increases your chance of catching Treasure and Junk. +250  Fishing XP
Catch a Trash Gobbler This is a COMMON Bayou Sea Creature found on the Backwater Bayou. +250  Fishing XP
Catch a Dumpster Diver This is a UNCOMMON Bayou Sea Creature found on the Backwater Bayou. It's a little bit more rare than the Trash Gobbler. +250  Fishing XP
Chapter II Completion Rewards

Unlock Chapter III


+10 SkyBlock XP

Start trading in Junk at Junker Joel in exchange for some powerful upgrades to your gear..
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection III Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +500  Fishing XP
Purchase a Junk Talisman The Junk Talisman increases your Treasure Chance while in the Backwater Bayou! Put it in your Accessory Bag to gain its effects. +500  Fishing XP
Purchase a Challenging Rod Your Fishing Rod will only get your so far - purchase an upgrade from Junker Joel today! +500  Fishing XP
Purchase a Piece of Backwater Armor Start upgrading the Angler Armor you purchased at the Fishing Outpost into Backwater Armor! +500  Fishing XP
Purchase a Hermit Crab Pet Pets start at COMMON rarity, but you can talk to Kat in the Hub to upgrade their rarity, which improves their existing perks and unlocks new ones! +500  Fishing XP
Catch a Hotspot Sea Creature Hotspots grant stat bonuses when fishing in them, and allow you to catch Hotspot Sea Creatures. +500  Fishing XP
Chapter III Completion Rewards

Unlock Chapter IV


+15 SkyBlock XP

You're a true resident of the Backwater Bayou now, but stronger challenges await.
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection V Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +1,000  Fishing XP
Catch a Busted Belt Buckle Sometimes your Junk catches will be a Busted Belt Buckle. +1,000  Fishing XP
Catch a Banshee This is a RARE Bayou Sea Creature found on the Backwater Bayou. +1,000  Fishing XP
Upgrade Hermit Crab Pet to UNCOMMON at Kat You can upgrade your Hermit Crab Pet by talking to Kat in the Hub. +1,000  Fishing XP
Apply a Stingy Sinker to Your Rod When applied to your rod, the Stingy Sinker will sometimes save Bait from being consumed. +1,000  Fishing XP
Purchase a Junk Ring The Junk Talisman is good, but the Junk Ring is better. Upgrade today at Junker Joel! +1,000  Fishing XP
Chapter IV Completion Rewards

Unlock Chapter V


+20 SkyBlock XP

Time to upgrade the biggest hunk of junk of them all - your Ship!
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection VII Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +2,500  Fishing XP
Catch a Bayou Sludge This is a EPIC Sea Creature found on the Backwater Bayou. +2,500  Fishing XP
Apply a Bronze Ship Helm This Ship upgrade is crafted with Bronze Bowls, which drop rarely from Dumpster Divers. +2,500  Fishing XP
Apply a Bronze Ship Engine Purchasing this Ship upgrade from Junker Joel and applying it to your Ship will allow you to go on a new adventure to further away Fishing Islands. +2,500  Fishing XP
Upgrade Hermit Crab Pet to RARE at Kat You can upgrade your Hermit Crab Pet by talking to Kat in the Hub. +2,500  Fishing XP
Apply a Speedy Line to Your Rod The Speedy Line grants Fishing Speed, which increases how quickly you get a bite when fishing. It's useful no matter what you're trying to catch! +2,500  Fishing XP
Chapter V Completion Rewards

Unlock Chapter VI


+25 SkyBlock XP

Some Junk is pretty rare, but you'll need it if you want to get the strongest upgrades.
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection VIII Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +5,000  Fishing XP
Catch an Alligator This is a LEGENDARY Sea Creature found on the Backwater Bayou. +5,000  Fishing XP
Catch an Old Leather Boot Extremely rarely, Junk catches will be an Old Leather Boot. +5,000  Fishing XP
Apply a Bronze Ship Hull This Ship upgrade is crafted with Bronze Bowls and Torn Cloth, which drop rarely from Dumpster Divers and Banshees. +5,000  Fishing XP
Upgrade Hermit Crab Pet to EPIC at Kat You can upgrade your Hermit Crab Pet by talking to Kat in the Hub. +5,000  Fishing XP
Purchase a Junk Artifact The Junk Ring is better, but the Junk Artifact is best. Upgrade today at Junker Joel! +5,000  Fishing XP

Unlock Chapter VII


+30 SkyBlock XP

Finish up with the Backwater Bayou and claim the Pearl of the Swamp!
Task Description Reward
Reach Lily Pad Collection IX Bayou Sea Creatures drop Lily Pads when killed. Progress through your Lily Pad Collection to unlock new crafting recipes! +10,000  Fishing XP
Catch a Titanoboa This MYTHIC Sea Creature is the rarest and most dangerous creature in the Backwater Bayou. +10,000  Fishing XP
Craft a Bayou Water Orb The Bayou Water Orb is needed in some high-level crafts and purchases. +10,000  Fishing XP
Apply a Treasure Hook to Your Rod The Treasure Hook can be purchased from Junker Joel, and is the best Rod Part for fishing up Treasure. +10,000  Fishing XP
Purchase a Gold Bottle Cap The Gold Bottle Cap can be applied to any fishing rod to increase its Luck of the Sea enchantment level to the max. +10,000  Fishing XP
Upgrade Hermit Crab Pet to LEGENDARY at Kat You can upgrade your Hermit Crab Pet by talking to Kat in the Hub. +10,000  Fishing XP

Pearl of the Swamp Pearl of the Swamp
+35 SkyBlock XP