diff --git a/src/core/QueryManager.ts b/src/core/QueryManager.ts
index 8630be1f502..c647f4a467c 100644
--- a/src/core/QueryManager.ts
+++ b/src/core/QueryManager.ts
@@ -753,10 +753,7 @@ export class QueryManager {
   public startQuery<T>(queryId: string, options: WatchQueryOptions, listener: QueryListener) {
     this.addQueryListener(queryId, listener);
 
-    this.fetchQuery<T>(queryId, options)
-    // `fetchQuery` returns a Promise. In case of a failure it should be caucht or else the
-    // console will show an `Uncaught (in promise)` message. Ignore the error for now.
-    .catch((error: Error) => undefined);
+    this.fetchQuery<T>(queryId, options);
 
     return queryId;
   }