diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingConfig.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingConfig.java
index e48d80edbd..6e68c4270a 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingConfig.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingConfig.java
@@ -150,6 +150,17 @@ public interface FishingConfig extends Config
 
 	@ConfigItem(
 		position = 10,
+		keyName = "flyingFishNotification",
+		name = "Flying fish notification",
+		description = "Send a notification when a flying fish spawns on your fishing spot."
+	)
+	default boolean flyingFishNotification()
+	{
+		return true;
+	}
+
+	@ConfigItem(
+		position = 11,
 		keyName = "trawlerNotification",
 		name = "Trawler activity notification",
 		description = "Send a notification when fishing trawler activity drops below 15%."
@@ -160,7 +171,7 @@ public interface FishingConfig extends Config
 	}
 
 	@ConfigItem(
-		position = 11,
+		position = 12,
 		keyName = "trawlerTimer",
 		name = "Trawler timer in MM:SS",
 		description = "Trawler Timer will display a more accurate timer in MM:SS format."
diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingPlugin.java
index 1311021c29..0c5fa99dc2 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/fishing/FishingPlugin.java
@@ -215,6 +215,11 @@ public class FishingPlugin extends Plugin
 			spotOverlay.setHidden(false);
 			fishingSpotMinimapOverlay.setHidden(false);
 		}
+
+		if (event.getMessage().equals("A flying fish jumps up and eats some of your minnows!") && config.flyingFishNotification())
+		{
+			notifier.notify("A flying fish is eating your minnows!");
+		}
 	}
 
 	@Subscribe