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GVDeveloper2: /* Fish Traps */

2026-03-12T09:38:10Z

Fish Traps

GVDeveloper2: /* Passive Fishing */

2026-03-12T09:35:48Z

Passive Fishing

GVDeveloper2: /* Active Fishing */

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Active Fishing

GVDeveloper2: /* Character Development: Fishing */

2026-03-12T09:30:53Z

Character Development: Fishing

GVDeveloper2 at 09:29, 12 March 2026

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VelandGV: /* Passive Fishing */

2021-10-20T16:41:26Z

Passive Fishing

VelandGV: /* Passive Fishing */

2021-10-20T16:40:20Z

Passive Fishing

VelandGV: /* Fish and Preferred Bait */

2021-09-23T04:09:03Z

Fish and Preferred Bait

VelandGV: /* Bait and Lures */

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Bait and Lures

VelandGV: /* Fish Traps */

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Fish Traps

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 ==Fish Traps==
-[[File:FishTrap.jpg|left]]'''Fish traps are the slowest and most passive way to fish, and it rewards the least XP, but it provides effort-free fish stocks'''. Access to using Fish Traps is gained by leveling up fishing mastery in [[Character Development]] Fish traps are craftable [[Constructions | constructions]] in the Engineering profession.
+[[File:FishTrap.jpg|left]]'''Fish traps are the slowest and most passive way to fish, and it rewards the least XP, but it provides effort-free fish stocks'''. Access to using Fish Traps is gained by leveling up fishing mastery in [[Character Development]] Fish traps are craftable [[Constructions | constructions]] in the Engineering profession, but access to using them must be unlocked at the top of the Fishing Character Development tree.
-A fish trap can be placed in any water deep enough to swim in, and may be looted by enemies, but not allies. It is a good idea to check the fishery quality with your rod and some bait before throwing your trap in the water because you cannot pick the trap back up. Placing the fish trap in a better fishery will catch fish faster. Due to the limit of 2 fish of each type, checking your trap regularly is important.
+A fish trap can be placed in any water deep enough to swim in, and may be looted by enemies, but not allies. It is a good idea to check the fishery quality with your rod and some bait before throwing your trap in the water because you cannot pick the trap back up once it is placed. Placing the fish trap in a better fishery will catch fish faster and has the potential for higher quality fish. Due to the limit of 2 fish of each type, checking the trap regularly is important.
-You can only have 1 fish trap active at a time. You can actively or passively fish in the same location as a fish trap.
+*You can only have 1 fish trap active at a time. You can actively or passively fish in the same location as a fish trap.
+*Fishing traps must be filled with bait to catch fish. When baited, the trap will catch all types of fish that will eat that bait, not just the fish that prefers that bait.
-A fish trap must be interacted with once every 3 days or it will despawn.
+*A fish trap must be interacted with once every 3 days or it will despawn.
+*Fish traps can hold 2 of each type of fish.
-Fish traps can hold 2 of each type of fish.
+*If you consistently find that your fish trap is empty, it's likely it's being looted by an enemy. Try to find a better spot!
+*When you catch a fish in the trap, you will receive a message if you are online when it happens.
-If you consistently find that your fish trap is empty, it's likely it's being looted by an enemy. Try to find a better spot!
+*The fishing trap will continue to work if you log off.
 Also see: [[Crafting]] | [[Gathering Resources]] | [[Forestry and Farming]]

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 ==Passive Fishing==
-'''Passive fishing is much slower than active fishing, rewards approximiately 1/3 the XP per catch of active fishing, and may be dangerous to AFK'''
+'''Passive fishing is about 1/5 the speed of active fishing, rewards approximately 1/3 the XP per catch of active fishing, and it may be dangerous to AFK.'''
 To passively fish, simply equip a fishing rod, choose your bait, cast your line once and leave it. The minigame will still activate, but you will catch a fish automatically after the timer expires (10 pull notifications). Fisheries are still depleted while AFK fishing, so beware how long you remain idle in one place.

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 ==Active Fishing==
-'''Active fishing is the fastest way to catch fish and earns the most XP'''. To actively fish, equip a fishing rod, and put your bait on your hot bar. To cast your line, use your bait, hover the mouse over water, and click. After a few seconds, you will get a bite. Follow the indicators on the mini-game to reel the fish in.
+'''Active fishing is the fastest way to catch fish and earns the most XP'''. To actively fish, equip a fishing rod, and put your bait on your hot bar. To cast your line: press the hotkey to use your bait, hover the mouse over water, and click. After a few seconds, you will get a bite. Follow the indicators on the mini-game to reel the fish in.
-Fishing in higher quality water will yield fish more quickly and you have a higher chance to catch salmon or cod. As you fish, the quality of the water will deplete, and you will need to move after a while to a new location.
+Fishing in higher quality water will yield fish more quickly, and you have a higher chance to catch salmon or cod if you are using worms. As you fish, the quality of the water will deplete, and you will need to move after a while to a new location. The water quality will replenish slowly over many hours.
 You will always catch something when fishing. What you catch and how long it takes depends on the factors listed above.

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 ==Character Development: Fishing==
-In order to catch different fish, the fishing rods in the [[Character Development]] skill tree must be unlocked by fishing and gaining XP either actively or AFK.
+In order to catch different fish, the fishing rods in the [[Character Development]] skill tree must be unlocked by fishing and gaining XP either actively or AFK. Begin with the gray, tier '''1 Novice's Fishing Rod''', using '''Bread Ball''' bait to catch Carp.
 [[File:FishingProgression.jpg|right|thumb|The fishing screen of Character Development.]]

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−	Fishing can be done actively and passively. Fish are necessary ingredients for ~~cooking~~ and oil making. Fishing requires a rod, bait and finding a good place to fish. It gives XP in Cooking and Herbalism.	+	Fishing can be done actively and passively. Fish are necessary ingredients for [[Cooking and Herbalism]] and oil making. Fishing requires a rod, bait and finding a good place to fish. It gives XP in Cooking and Herbalism.

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	To passively fish, simply equip a fishing rod, choose your bait, cast your line once and leave it. The minigame will still activate, but you will catch a fish automatically after the timer expires (10 pull notifications). Fisheries are still depleted while AFK fishing, so beware how long you remain idle in one place.		To passively fish, simply equip a fishing rod, choose your bait, cast your line once and leave it. The minigame will still activate, but you will catch a fish automatically after the timer expires (10 pull notifications). Fisheries are still depleted while AFK fishing, so beware how long you remain idle in one place.
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		+	If you have multiple types of bait in your inventory, the game will use up what you started with first and then use bait based on what order it appears in your inventory until it is all gone.

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 ==Fish and Preferred Bait==
 Fish are caught at the best rates when using that fish's preferred bait:
-*Carp: Breadball
+*Carp: Breadball. Awards Very Low XP
-*Herring: Cyperus
+*Herring: Cyperus. Awards Low XP
-*Zander: Grub
+*Zander: Grub. Awards Moderate XP
-*Salmon: Beetle
+*Salmon: Beetle. Awards Good XP.
-*Cod: Worm
+*Cod: Worm. Awards Great XP.
 Which fish is caught and how quickly you get a bite depends on these factors:

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 [[File:worm.png]] '''Worms''': Cod specialty. Also catches salmon, zander, herring, and carp. Found when weeding crops, fishing, and digging in the dig pit.<br>
-[[File:Lure.png]] '''Lure''': Bought at the Glory vendor for 800 Contribution points or in the Supporter Shop for 150 ambers. A lure improves the speed at which you catch fish, decreases the rate of exploitation of the fishery by 50%, and increases your chance to catch salmon or cod. Lasts 30 minutes. Multiple people can benefit from the lure, and its range extends to adjacent fisheries.
+[[File:Lure.png]] '''Lure''': Bought at the Glory vendor for 800 Contribution points or in the Supporter Shop for 150 ambers. A lure improves the speed at which you catch fish, decreases the rate of exploitation of the fishery by 50%, and increases your chance to catch salmon or cod (if you're using beetles or worms). Lasts 30 minutes. Multiple people can benefit from the lure, and its range extends to adjacent fisheries.
 [[File:LureIcon.jpg]] The lure itself shows up on the map as an icon that any player can see. This means players looking for PvP might come find you! A lure is NOT the same thing as bait.