- Not to be confused with Lakitu, particularly instances when they use a fishing rod.
Fishin' Lakitu is a variant of Lakitu which first appears in Super Mario World. Fishin' Lakitus look just like their regular counterparts, although (hence their name) they carry around a fishing rod with them, although regular Lakitus have since also done the same.
In Super Mario series[]
Super Mario World[]
Only one Fishin' Lakitu makes an appearance, and it is encountered at Forest of Illusion 4, where it carries a 1-Up Mushroom on the hook of its fishing rod. The 1-Up Mushroom serves as bait for Mario or Luigi because if they collect it, the Fishin' Lakitu begins starts to act like a regular Lakitu and by throwing Spiny Eggs at them. Like regular Lakitus, a Fishin' Lakitu can be defeated by either jumping on it or by attacking it using a fireball.
Fishin' Lakitus have an undead variant found in Ghost Houses named Fishin' Boos, which carry blue fire with them.
Super Mario Odyssey[]
Fishin' Lakitu is seen fishing for Cheep Cheeps. He can be captured by Cappy and used to fish. If a fish is caught, it will reward players with a heart or, if they catch the right fish, a Power Moon. He appears in multiple kingdoms and is not hostile.
In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[]
Fishin' Lakitu also appears as an enemy, exclusively within Hookbill the Koopa's Castle. Here, Fishin' Lakitu tries to steal Baby Mario using his fishing rod.
In Mario Kart series[]
A Fishin' Lakitu named Lakitu appears throughout the Mario Kart series. He acts as the referee, holding the starting lights and saving racers who fall out of bounds.
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Crossover appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
A Fishin' Lakitu makes a cameo appearance flying in the background of the Yoshi's Island stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee and its subsequent appearances. It reuses its sprites from Super Mario World.
