Fishing

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Fishing is a popular pastime in Elanthia. By using certain fishing equipment - at minimum, a fishing rod with line and a lure attached - in a designated fishing area, anyone can catch fish of all sizes.

The original Legacy Fishing System utilized only items as part of the fishing experience, with what was described as a very complex back end system designed to mimic real world fishing that took into account time of day and the season with regard to when fish were more likely to bite. It relied heavily on the strength stat for fishing success as well as a great deal of luck.

The Artisan Fishing System was introduced in December, 2025, as a complete overhaul of the original fishing system. Instead of relying on luck and stats, it instead rewards use of the system by awarding ranks, similar to artisan skills. However, it is not a formal artisan skill and does not count against them when learning how to fish. The Artisan Fishing System uses the same equipment and fishing locations as the Legacy Fishing System.

Equipment

The cost of fishing equipment varies depending on material, design, quality, and quantity. See the Fishing Shops category for inventory.

Equpment Info
Rod All fishing rods are equal. RAISE (far), [Verb:WAVE (medium distance), or PUSH (very close) the rod to cast at different lengths. PULL the rod to reel it in. Alternatively, just use FISH for it all..
Line More expensive fishing line lasts longer. When your line breaks, the lures and bait that tied to it are lost. PULL the spool to remove line, then PUT the line on the rod.
Sinkers Weights come in two sizes. Tiny weights are for middle depths, while small weights are better for bottom depths. No weight is needed for surface fishing. Verb:PUT the weight on the rod.
Lures There are three basic types of lures and bait, each type geared toward bottom, mid-depth, or surface fishing. PUT the lure on the rod.
Creels Specialty creels and rhimar chests preserve the caught fish. Without a creel or preserving chest, the fish goes bad or escapes.
Additional Gear The Super-Fish-All Tackle Box is a multi-purpose container that serves as an "-inator" to store lures, weights, and lines, plus, at higher unlocks, serve as a rhimar-lined creel to weightlessly preserve caught live fish.

Artisan Fishing System

Artisan Fishing is a system released by GM Auchand in December 2025. The system introduces a new style of fishing and is currently an additional option as opposed to a replacement for the Legacy Fishing System. It is not part of the Artisan Skill system and will not count towards max Artisan Skill ranks. Additionally, artisan Fishing does not provide EXP.

FISH Command

Main article: Verb:FISHING

Most fishing related actions use the FISH verb. Some items, such as the fishing rod, emulate the FISH command with verb traps tied to manipulating the fishing rod itself.

The main actions include FISH CAST {distance} to cast the line and FISH REEL to try to reel it back in. Meanwhile, FISH SENSE can identify if your current location is a fishing spot.

In addition, FISH PERKS allows you to view and manage current fising perks while FISH STATUS lets you view your current fishing level as well as any active fishing perks.

Lastly, FISH TOTAL is a running tally of all of your catches (and misses). This includes all fish caught via the Legacy Fishing System as part of the total. The count of lines snapped is exclusive to the Artisan Fishing System.

The Basics

Artisan fishing currently uses the same equipment as the Legacy Fishing System. Use the FISH verb to begin. Catching fish, reeling, and filleting fish can increase your fishing skill level. Fish will appear with far more frequency compared to legacy fishing, but the reeling process may last much longer, sometimes ten minutes or more. Artisan fishing allows players to potentially catch fish in the 200-300lb range with frequency. If done correctly, line snaps should be rare.

At minimum, a fishing rod equipped with both line and a lure is needed to fish while in a fishing area. A weight is an optional attachment that can allow you to fish at different depths other than just the water's surface.

You can determine whether or not you are in a fishing area via FISH SENSE. See the locations table for a list of known fishing areas.

Casting

To start, hold your fishing rod - with attached line and lure - in one hand and FISH CAST {distance} while in a fishing area.

When casting a line, you can select FISH CAST NEAR, MIDDLE, or FAR. This is a risk/reward system with the further distances being more difficult to reel but potentially more rewarding with larger or rarer fish. It is recommended to select NEAR until several fishing skill level ranks are earned.

Using a fishing rod's verb traps for PUSH (near), WAVE (middle), and RAISE (far) when manipulating the fishing rod emulate the use of FISH CAST {distance}. They can be used interchangeably with the FISH command.

Reeling

Once a line has been cast out, it can be brought in via FISH REEL. (Using PULL ROD with a fishing rod emulates this command.) If no fish is on the line, it can be quickly reeled in. If a fish is hooked on the line, it will fight the reeling process.

When reeling fish, a roll is made to reel the fish closer (success = rolls 100 or higher), and the fish makes a roll to try and swim further away. The goal is to reduce the distance to zero before the line snaps. Reeling success factors contributing to roll success include:

  • Fishing skill level
  • Size of fish (with larger fish being more difficult to reel in)
  • Some fishing perks when activated
  • Distance from shore or dock: since the goal is to reduce the distance to zero, casting line to further distances will be more difficult.

Unlike legacy fishing, the strength stat is not a factor in reeling success.

Fishing Line

Main article: Fishing equipment

Fishing line condition is of the utmost importance. Fishing line condition degrades with use, and it is recommended to LOOK ROD before each cast. This will show you the current condition of your fishing line. Fishing line will degrade in the following stages: Excellent - Decent - Showing signs of use - Frayed and in danger of snapping soon. Once the line has degraded, use CUT MY ROD to replace the line.

Fishing lines are sold in various quality levels. LOOK at fishing line to determine its quality levels, which include:

  • Exceptionally Strong
  • Quite sturdy and strong
  • Decently strong

It is recommended to only use the strongest quality line available, as it will degrade much slower thus providing a higher chance of a successful catch. Exceptional quality fishing line is available at Flimgrimy's Fishing Finds in Mist Harbor in the form of a spool of thin wire.

Filleting Fish

Fish can be filleted using CUT MY <FISH> WITH MY <WEAPON>, but a skill check is required to produce a successful fillet. Factors impacting fillet success include:

  • Fishing skill level
  • Weapon type, with a dagger style weapon increasing success.
  • Weapon description: the KNIFE noun and FILLET adjectives provide a bonus.
  • Weapon enchant level provides a bonus, with a 10x enchant providing the greatest bonus.

Therefore, a 10x dagger style weapon with the description of "fillet knife" will provide the greatest bonus.

Fish fillets can then be cooked over a suitable fire or used as an ingredient in the various cooking craft systems. See the locations table for information on the locations of cooking fires.

Fishing Perks

Fishing perks are granted as skill level increases. Perks are available under the FISH PERK verb and include:

  1. Fishbane: Fish stamina falls faster when pulling in a line or struggling against a fish.
  2. Reel Expertise: Pulling in a line or struggling against a fish strains your fishing line less.
  3. Angler's Eye: You will see additional information when using FISH SENSE.
  4. Lucky Lure: You have an increased chance to find higher quality fish.
  5. Goliath Seeker: Your catches have an increased chance to be heavier.
  6. Deft Knife: You have an increased chance to successfully fillet fish.

Activating a fishing perk is done via FISH PERK ACTIVATE {x} {y}, with {x} representing the perk number from the above list and {y} representing an available fishing perk slot. One perk slot is awarded at fishing level 10, with an additional perk slot awarded at level 25.

Legacy Fishing System

The original fishing system involved manipulating fishing equipment as the means of catching fish at designated fishing locations.

Bonus Checks

The first set of checks determine the rarity of fish. There are 5 tiers of rarity:

  1. Common
  2. Uncommon
  3. Rare
  4. Very rare
  5. Legendary

Tiers 1 through 4 aren't to difficult to come by, but to get tier 5 fish, more research and an understanding of the system is required to be successful. It's possible to catch a legendary fish without meeting all bonuses and hitting a great random roll, but you'll have a much easier time if you can meet 3 of the 4 bonus criteria.

There is a seasonal bonus, it's better to fish in the spring and summer. Fall is neutral. Winter has a penalty. (Given seasons aren't the same across the world, these seasons are reflected on the United States.)

There are bonuses to fishing during certain hours of the day; it's not random. It also doesn't look at time zones, it's just a generic time of day that is the best time to fish.

There are bonuses for the area (is it a good/hot spot). This is another aspect to discover on your own. This also applies to catching lobsters.

The lure has a bonus as long as it's used in the right depth of water. If you catch a tier 5 fish, you used the lure at the right depths.

Then there is just a random element entirely for those that don't know what they are doing.

Reeling it In

Once the fish is on your line, there are a new set of checks.

The only stat that is used is Strength.

The fish's strength is determined by the phase you're in. Did you just catch it? Is it wearing down? A fish just hooked is strong. Bigger fish are harder to catch from having an inherited strength bonus.

There are some random elements to both the fisherman and the fish here as well. Think of these as "critical catches." But it also helps those who don't have strength or aren't waiting to tire the fish out.

Snapping a Line

Too much slack is a huge penalty and will result in a warning message. Learn what is good enough.

Reeling in too early has a bigger chance to snap a line.

Leaving the fish on the line longer tires the fish out, but it also weakens the line.

The Catch

The fish that was caught on the line was determined at first bite. There are 5 tiers of rarity for fish. There are 3 depths. Each depth has the 5 tiers.

Fishing now tracks total fish caught, as well as which tier it came from.

Cooking

Caught fish can be cut into fillets using CUT MY FISH WITH MY <WEAPON>. Heavier fish may produce more than one fillet. These fillets can then be cooked over a suitable fire or as an ingredient in the various cooking craft systems. See the below table for information on the locations of cooking fires.

Locations

City or Town Location Fishing Hole Cooking Fire Fishing Shop Description
Icemule Trace Fenog's Regulars Y Y N The cooking fire is at the Frozen Pond (Lich #26930).
Icemule Trace White Haven Y Y N The cooking fire is at Ice Pond through the Grand Courtyard (Lich #15698).
Kraken's Fall Fishing Pier Y U Y The pier and shop are in the same room on South Arm Road (four east of the Adventurer's Guild).
Mist Harbor Flimgrimy's Fishing Finds U U Y
River's Rest Beacon Hall Archive Y Y N Fireplace in the Common Room. Note that the fireplace is a trash barrel, so PUT MY FISH IN FIRE IN FIRE.
River's Rest Dilapidated Pier Y U Y Upper is original fishing pier. Lower is new fishing pier with access to the fishing shop.
River's Rest Fleet Captain's Dock Y N N Go to the Fleet Captain's Yard (Lich #10888), then NORTH, NORTHEAST, NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST, NORTH, GO DOCK.
River's Rest Floating Dock, Tempest River Y U N
River's Rest Smuggler's Cove, Landing Y U U
River's Rest Underbridge Y N N Southeastern side of the Warrens (Lich #10839)
River's Rest The Warren Y N N River walk (Lich #17662), then GO DOCK (Lich #17664)
Solhaven Cairnfang Manor Y Y N Cairnfang Manor, Pond (u106005/22109). Firepit is one east in the Garden (u106005/22114).
Solhaven Solhaven, Charl's Quay Y N N Roughly west of Liabo Plaza in Solhaven (u4209097/1488)
Solhaven Solhaven, Fishmarket Pier Y N N West of South Market in South Haven (u4902076/1580)
Solhaven Solhaven, North 'Haven Quay Y N N Roughly northwest of the locker warehouse in Solhaven (u4209095/1484)
Solhaven Solhaven, Pier's End Y N N Roughly west of North Market in Solhaven (u4209093/32812)
Solhaven Sunderer's Glaive, Bobo's Park Y N N From Changeling Bending, which is northeast of South Market in South Haven, GO SLOPE then DOWN
Ta'Illistim Tyramia Hollow N Y N To reach the fire pit from the start of the trail, GO BRIDGE, SOUTH, SOUTHWEST, SOUTHEAST. (Lich #13456)
Ta'Illistim Veythorne Manor Y Y Y Cooking fire is on the west side of Veythorne Manor in the throwing dagger game room (Lich #13410). To reach the shop (Lich #13402), go to the north of Veythorne Manor, head two east of the west gate of the Garden, and GO BUILDING. To reach the fishing area from the shop, GO DOOR, then GO BOAT.
Ta'Vaalor The Fishing Shack Y Y Y To reach the fishing pier, go one WEST of the Ta'Vaalor Warrior Guild, go SOUTH twice, GO DOCK. To reach the shop (Lich #10381) from the dock, GO SHACK. The fire is one east of the main room of the shop.
Ta'Vaalor Erulk's Fishing Gear Y N Y The shop (Lich #13922) is in the Ravelin. From Wyvern Plaza in the center of town, DOWN, SOUTHEAST, GO DOCK to reach the shop. The fishing pier is one east of the shop.
Wehnimer's Landing Black Wolves Manor Y U U Members only
Wehnimer's Landing Guttin' Goods Y N Y The shopkeeper replies, "Feel free to step outside and head south to the Middle Docks, where you'll be able to catch some tasty fish right out o' Darkstone Bay!" The shop itself is at Lich #248 on Locksmehr Way.
Wehnimer's Landing Helden Hall Y Y U Fire pit down the path leading into a clutch of trees at the Fishing Pond (Lich #17599).
Wehnimer's Landing House of the Rising Phoenix Y Y N Dock and small fire are in the Phoenix Annex (from the Entry, GO DOOR, GO MODWIR ARCHWAY, GO GRASSY BANK, GO DOCK). (Lich #21745)
Wehnimer's Landing House Paupers Y Y U By the pond in the Rose Garden.
Wehnimer's Landing House Sovyn Y Y U At the pond.
Wehnimer's Landing House Sylvanfair Y Y U At the fishing pond in the Grove
Wehnimer's Landing Silvergate Inn Y Y U In the Meadow with the fishing stream.
Wehnimer's Landing Willow Hall Y Y U At Companion Park, where the lake and dock are. (Lich #19332)
Zul Logoth Glarstim Fishing Supplies Y Y Y Dock, small fire and fishing shop are all in the room in Glarstim Cavern (go one EAST of the Adventurers' Guild, GO ARCHWAY, NORTH). (Lich #5746)

See Also

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