Fishing

The fishing system underwent a comprehensive overhaul in December 2025. Information on this article may be out of date.
For full information, see the Official Artisan Fishing Discord post.

Fishing is a popular pastime in Elanthia.

Equipment

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

Equipment	Info
Rod	All fishing rods are equal. RAISE (far), WAVE (medium distance), or PUSH (very close) the rod to cast at different lengths. PULL the rod to reel it in.
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. PUT (verb) 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.
Chests	The rhimar chests preserve the caught fish. Without a 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 chest 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.

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 will 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.

Casting Distance

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.

Reeling Success Factors

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. 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

Fishing line quality is of the utmost importance. Fishing line integrity degrades over time, and it is recommended to LOOK ROD before each cast. 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 exceptionally strong line, as it will degrade much slower thus providing a higher chance of a successful catch. Exceptional quality fishing line is available Flimgrimy's Fishing Finds in Mist Harbor (purchase 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.

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.

One perk slot is awarded at fishing level 10, with an additional slot awarded at 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)

Resources

• Saved posts
• Fishing guide