If you are stuck on the Fishy Business side job in Mouse: P.I. for Hire, the problem usually comes down to one thing; finding the hidden canned herring before finishing the mission.
This guide shows the exact location, steps, and mistakes to avoid so you can complete the job quickly and claim your reward.
Fishy Business Side Job Overview
Before you start searching, understand what the mission requires:
- Job Name: Fishy Business
- Location: Wallop Bay
- Required Item: Marina 8-ED Canned Herring
- Reward: 1 Token
- Missable: Yes
This is a simple side job, but it is easy to miss if you rush through the main mission.
How to Start Fishy Business
You unlock this side job during the main mission Saltwater Cambozo.
Step 1: Reach Saltwater Cambozo Mission
Progress the main story until the Saltwater Cambozo mission becomes active. This is the point where the side job becomes available.
Step 2: Go to Little & Big Bar
Head to the Little & Big Bar, located near your office in the P.I. Office area. This is where you can pick up the side job.
Step 3: Talk to John Brown
Find John Brown, the bartender standing on a stool inside the bar. Speak with him and accept the request to find the canned herring.
Once you accept the task, the objective updates and sends you directly to Wallop Bay, where you can find the canned herring during mission progression.
Canned Herring Location in Wallop Bay
The canned herring does not appear randomly. It sits on the main path but requires attention to spot.
Here is how to find it:
- Destroy the water tower as part of the main mission
- Continue forward through the next enemy area
- Pass the gate near a large anchor
- Move through the building ahead
- Reach a large chasm (pit)
The canned herring is inside this chasm.
You must jump down to collect it.
Important Tips Before Jumping Into the Chasm
This part can catch players off guard.
- The pit deals damage over time
- Staying too long can kill you
- Enter with high health
Grab the herring fast and climb out immediately.
How to Complete the Quest
Once you collect the item:
- Continue and finish the Saltwater Cambozo mission
- Return to Little & Big Bar
- Talk to John Brown again
- Submit the canned herring
You will receive your reward instantly.
Fishy Business Reward
Completing the side job gives:
- 1 Token
Tokens are valuable because:
- You need 20 Tokens to unlock special rewards
- They are used in the Prize D-Spenser
Even though one token looks small, it contributes to major unlocks later.
Is the Canned Herring Missable?
Yes, and this is where most players make a mistake. If you finish the mission and leave Wallop Bay without picking up the canned herring, you lose the chance to collect it permanently. The game does not give you another opportunity to return and grab it later.
This makes the side job easy to miss if you focus only on main objectives. For completionists aiming for full progress, collecting the herring during the mission is essential. Play Now!
FAQs
Where is canned herring in Mouse P.I. for Hire?
You find it inside a chasm in Wallop Bay after progressing past the anchor gate during Saltwater Cambozo.
Can you miss Fishy Business side job?
Yes, you can miss it if you finish the mission without collecting the canned herring.
What is the reward for Fishy Business?
You get 1 Token, which contributes toward unlocking rewards in the Prize D-Spenser.
Do you need Fishy Business for 100% completion?
Yes, completing side jobs like this helps achieve full game completion.
