Scratch-off reality check
Money, by Money desk, patch 1.12. All builds
Made for: Checking what the lottery actually pays before spending
Simple Fishing Rod, No lure (Default), Worms, Freshwater
| Fish | Chance per bite |
|---|---|
| Salmon | 7.66% |
| Largemouth Bass | 7.61% |
| Rainbow Trout | 7.10% |
| Carp | 6.79% |
| Bluegill | 5.87% |
| Perch | 5.87% |
| Walleye | 5.87% |
| Goldfish | 5.67% |
| Crayfish | 4.09% |
| Drum | 4.09% |
| Crab | 3.32% |
| Guppy | 3.32% |
| Snail | 3.06% |
| Koi | 2.91% |
| Crappie | 2.81% |
| Bowfin | 2.55% |
| Pike | 2.55% |
| Frog | 2.04% |
| Leech | 2.04% |
| Treasure Chest | 2.00% |
| Catfish | 1.79% |
| Toad | 1.79% |
| Turtle | 1.79% |
| Muskellunge | 1.48% |
| Sturgeon | 1.02% |
| Branch | 0.83% |
| Drink Rings | 0.83% |
| Plastic Bag | 0.83% |
| Soda Can | 0.83% |
| Weed | 0.83% |
| Old Boot | 0.41% |
| Bone | 0.21% |
| Diamond | 0.15% |
The ticket math
| Ticket | Win chance | Avg return | Expected loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | 43.478% | $24.25 | $0.75 |
| $75 | 43.478% | $61.07 | $13.93 |
| $350 | 43.478% | $242.51 | $107.49 |
Every ticket loses on average; the $350 burns the fastest. The full breakdown lives in the money-making guide.
Compare fishing choices
Fish, bait, lure and water determine your catch chances. Compare a setup in the catch calculator, then check its size and quality in the sell-price calculator.