A screenshot-based walkthrough to collect every ship piece, finish the Headless Horseman quest and unlock the limited Hollow Grin boat.
Quick Answer
How do you get Hollow Grin in Deep Fishing?
Go to Haunted Hollow and accept the Headless Horseman quest. Collect 10 ship pieces: fish for 3 in Haunted Hollow and pick up the other 7 across Haunted Hollow, Fernshore and Dunehaven. Return all pieces to the NPC, then open Shipyard to spawn the Hollow Grin.
10
Ship pieces
3
Fish-up drops
7
Hidden pickups
The source walkthrough lists Level 15 as a requirement for reaching Dunehaven. Individual fishing-piece odds are reported in the in-game quest list, not an independently audited drop-rate table.
Start the Headless Horseman Quest
Travel to Haunted Hollow, find the Headless Horseman next to his dark ship, and speak to him to review your collection checklist. Keep the quest active while you search the other islands.
All 10 Hollow Grin Ship Parts — Location Checklist
Use this checklist before following the detailed screenshots. The three fishing pieces do not have fixed ground locations.
| Ship piece | Area | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pumpkin Head | Haunted Hollow | Fish it up; reported 1 in 40 casts |
| 2. Horse Figurehead | Haunted Hollow | Fish it up; reported 1 in 40 casts |
| 3. Anchor | Haunted Hollow | Fish it up; reported 1 in 40 casts |
| 4. Ship Wheel | Haunted Hollow | Lower waterside ledge behind the mansion |
| 5. Flag | Haunted Hollow | Waterfront corner near Halloween Merchant |
| 6. Lantern | Haunted Hollow | Upstairs by the bright green shop building |
| 7. Throne Seat | Fernshore | Behind the leaderboard display |
| 8. Spiked Rail | Fernshore | Higher ledge behind a fence near Event Active |
| 9. Bat Sail | Dunehaven | Behind Upgrades / Sell / Baits stalls |
| 10. Hull Plank | Dunehaven | Raised platform near the Enchanting area |
Note: “1 in 40 casts” is a reported chance for each fishing piece, not a guarantee that one will appear exactly every 40 casts.
1. Dunehaven: All Pickup Locations
Find the two pieces hidden around the desert area. The player walkthrough places both in Dunehaven.
Bat Sail
Go behind the Upgrades, Sell and Baits stalls. Enter the narrow gap to locate the Bat Sail.
Hull Plank
Near the Enchanting area, climb toward the upper ledge and check the corner of the raised platform.
2. Fernshore: All Pickup Locations
Two pieces sit near landmarks around the main market hub.
Throne Seat
Look behind the leaderboard display near the mutation area; climb onto the nearby blocks to reach the seat.
Spiked Rail
Parkour up around the Event Active board and look on the ledge behind the fence.
3. Haunted Hollow: All Pickup Locations
Three pickups are hidden around the haunted town, and three more pieces are obtained by fishing in this area.
Ship Wheel
Go behind the mansion-like building and drop down to the lower ledge by the water.
Flag
From Halloween Merchant, head toward the waterside corner beside the dark building.
Lantern
Near the bright green shop building, climb the stairs and look along the upper edge.
Fish Up the Last Three Pieces
Cast in Haunted Hollow until you obtain Pumpkin Head, Horse Figurehead and Anchor. The in-game quest list captured in the walkthrough says 1 in 40 casts for each. There are no individual drop screenshots for these three in the supplied document; their names and acquisition method come from the quest list.
Return the Pieces and Spawn Hollow Grin
- Return to the Headless Horseman in Haunted Hollow.
- Choose Give Ship Pieces (10) to turn in the full set.
- Wait for the confirmation that Hollow Grin is yours.
- Open the Shipyard, select Hollow Grin and press Spawn.
Hollow Grin Boat Stats
108
Speed
6,600
Fuel
5
Seats
Stats shown on the player-supplied Shipyard screenshot and reported in a separate October 21 guide; balance changes are possible.
Bonus: Halloween Merchant Rewards
Near the quest area, Halloween Merchant offers Halloween Candy items and rotating Rare Finds, including themed rod skins and pets. The supplied walkthrough reports a 30-minute restock. This is separate from the Hollow Grin ship-piece quest.
The submitted document lists Pumpkin Patch and Bandage Wrap rod skins plus Bat and Cerberus pets, but independent official probabilities for rare stock and Shiny variants were not verified.
Hollow Grin FAQ
How many ship pieces are needed?
Exactly 10: three fished-up pieces and seven hidden pickups.
Where is the Headless Horseman?
Find him by the Halloween quest ship in Haunted Hollow. The walkthrough includes a screenshot of his dockside location.
Can I find all the pieces only in Haunted Hollow?
No. Bat Sail and Hull Plank are in Dunehaven; Throne Seat and Spiked Rail are in Fernshore. The other six are found or fished up in Haunted Hollow.
How do I spawn the ship after finishing the quest?
Visit Shipyard, select the owned Hollow Grin listing and press Spawn.
Is the Halloween event permanent?
It is a limited-time event. The submitted walkthrough lists November 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. New York time as the end, but we did not independently verify that deadline in official patch notes. Check the in-game countdown.