The free spins round is the heart of Big Bass Bonanza, Pragmatic Play’s December 2020 fishing slot on five reels, three rows and 10 fixed paylines. That round puts a fisherman wild on the reels who collects the money values shown on fish symbols, and a meter of collected fishermen retriggers the round with rising multipliers. OLBG lists the top RTP at 96.71%, medium-high volatility and a maximum win of 2,100x the bet.
Pragmatic Play has since released further Big Bass titles, including Big Bass Splash, whose 5,000x cap is more than double this game’s.
Big Bass Bonanza specs
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Studio | Pragmatic Play |
| Release | 2020 (OLBG: 14 December 2020) |
| Layout | 5 reels x 3 rows |
| Paylines | 10 fixed |
| RTP | 96.71%; 95.67% and 94.6% versions (OLBG) |
| Volatility | Medium-High (OLBG) |
| Maximum win | 2,100x bet |
Fisherman wilds, dynamite and the meter
- Free spins. Three or more scatters start the round.
- Fisherman Wild. In free spins, each fisherman that lands collects the money values on every fish symbol on screen.
- Random dynamite. A random feature named in the game’s rules; the help screen explains what it does in the version you open.
- Fisherman meter. Collected fishermen fill a meter; reaching its steps retriggers the round with rising multipliers on fish values.
In plain terms, a round with no fishermen pays almost nothing, and a round that climbs the meter can pay many times more. That shape explains the medium-high rating despite a modest 2,100x cap.
Free play and the Megaways mix-up
An official demo page is expected on Pragmatic Play’s site for this title; we did not fetch it, and for other Pragmatic games we could not confirm from page text that the demo loads in Canada. Demo credits have no cash value. Searches for “Big Bass Bonanza Megaways free play” concern a different game with its own specs, which this page does not cover. Practice play at licensed casinos is explained in our free slots guide.
Jackpot, bonus buy and free spins offers
Big Bass Bonanza has no progressive jackpot in the sources we checked; the “jackpot” people search for is usually the 2,100x top win. Our sources list no bonus buy for the original either. Promotions that give Big Bass Bonanza free spins with no deposit are casino offers, not game features, with terms set by each operator. Read them, as set out on our free spins page.
RTP check and legal play in Canada
Three settings exist: 96.71%, 95.67% and 94.6%. On $400 of stakes the gap between the top and bottom is about $8 of expected return. Open the game info screen to see which version your casino runs. For real money, use OLG or an iGaming Ontario operator, PlayAlberta or a registered Alberta operator, PlayNow in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Loto-Quebec’s online casino in Quebec or Atlantic Lottery. You must be 19+ (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). Support and limits are on our responsible gambling page.
| # | Operator | Score | Standing | Interac | In your province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OLG | 88 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 2 |  PlayNow | 82 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 3 |  Espacejeux (Loto-Quebec) | 82 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 4 |  Atlantic Lottery (ALC) | 81 Recommended | Provincial site | Not stated | - |
| 5 |  BetMGM Casino | 89 Recommended | Provincially licensed | Yes | - |
| 6 |  Stardust Casino | 85 Recommended | Provincially licensed | Yes | - |
Questions readers ask
- Which Big Bass Bonanza RTP should I look for?
96.71% at the top setting, with 95.67% and 94.6% versions listed by OLBG.
- Does Big Bass Bonanza have a jackpot?
Not a progressive one in the sources we checked. The top win is 2,100x the bet.
- What happens in the Big Bass Bonanza bonus round?
Three or more scatters start the round. Fisherman wilds collect fish money values, and the fisherman meter retriggers spins with rising multipliers.
- Is Big Bass Bonanza Megaways the same game?
No. It is a separate title with different specs.