Fishstick Costume
Transform into Fortnite's favorite floppy, orange, battle-royale fish warrior.
Fishstick is one of the most iconic, goofy, and beloved skins in Fortnite Battle Royale. Perfect for gamers of all ages, this costume captures his distinct orange fish features, wide-eyed expression, and quirky outfit. The look consists of an orange fish jumpsuit or skin suit, a brown utility vest, a blue sailor-style hat, and his signature blank-stare mask.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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See yourself as Fishstick
One clear photo of yourself; we render you in this costume — face untouched, full body, about 20 seconds.
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What you need for a Fishstick costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Fishstick costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Orange bodysuit or jumpsuit
A full-body orange spandex suit or long-sleeve shirt and matching pants to represent Fishstick's scaly skin.
DIY: Wear an oversized orange long-sleeve t-shirt and orange sweatpants.
Brown utility vest
A sleeveless brown vest with front pockets, mimicking his tactical/pirate gear.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old brown t-shirt or zip-up hoodie and draw pocket outlines with a black marker.
Blue sailor hat
A small, light blue or teal sailor-style hat that sits on top of the head.
DIY: Fold a blue paper hat or paint a white sailor hat light blue.
Fishstick mask
A molded latex or plastic mask featuring Fishstick's wide, yellow eyes and open mouth.
DIY: Draw and cut out Fishstick's face on a piece of cardboard, paint it orange and yellow, and attach an elastic band.
Brown belt with gold buckle
A wide brown costume belt worn over the vest to secure his gear.
DIY: Use a standard brown leather belt and wrap the buckle in gold foil.
Orange gloves
Simple orange gloves to keep your hands matching his fish skin.
DIY: Use orange winter gloves or paint your hands with orange body paint.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Fishstick costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the orange full-body suit or the matching orange shirt and pants.
- 2
Layer the brown utility vest over the orange top.
- 3
Fasten the wide brown belt around your waist, over the vest.
- 4
Put on the orange gloves to cover your hands completely.
- 5
Place the Fishstick mask over your head, ensuring the eyeholes align with your eyes.
- 6
Secure the blue sailor hat on top of the mask's head (some masks have this pre-attached).
- 7
Put on simple brown boots or sneakers to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling is needed as the mask covers your entire head. If you choose not to wear a mask, apply orange face paint across your face and neck, and draw large white and yellow circles around your eyes with black pupils to mimic his blank stare.
Fishstick for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another Fortnite icon like Peely (the banana skin) or Doggo.
- group
- Form a full Fortnite squad with teammates dressed as Rust Lord, Cuddle Team Leader, and Jonesy.
- kids
- Highly popular for kids, with many officially licensed, comfortable one-piece jumpsuits available.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized orange sweatshirt and matching sweatpants for a comfortable, flexible fit.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a small orange pet t-shirt and a tiny blue sailor hat.
Tips
- Ensure your mask has adequate ventilation and visibility before wearing it trick-or-treating or to a party.
- If wearing a full spandex suit, wear lightweight, moisture-wicking undergarments underneath to stay comfortable.
- Carry a toy foam pickaxe or a shield potion prop to make your Fortnite character immediately recognizable.
- Practice Fishstick's signature floppy, goofy stance for funny photos.
Fishstick costume FAQ
- What does Fishstick wear?
- Fishstick wears a light blue sailor hat, a brown utility vest with a belt, and has bright orange scaly skin with large, wide-set yellow eyes.
- Is there a pirate version of the Fishstick costume?
- Yes, the pirate variant replaces his standard vest with a pirate-themed vest, shoulder pads, and a black pirate hat instead of the blue sailor hat.
- How do I make a DIY Fishstick costume?
- Wear an orange sweatsuit, add a brown vest, and craft his face using a cardboard cutout painted orange with big yellow eyes, topped with a folded blue paper hat.
Did you know? Fishstick was first released in Fortnite Chapter 1, Season 7, and has since received numerous style variants, including a pirate, a VR headset version, and a cartoon Toona Fish style.