Runescape Fishing
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Fishing Gear
- Catching Fish
- Un-Edible Catches
- Advanced Fishing Help: Leveling, Money Making and More
Introduction
Fishing is an important skill that many RuneScapers rely on for food, since there are many areas full of healthy fish to catch. Other people choose to sell their catches for money, or trade them for other things that they can use. Since there's a variety of fish to catch, and many places to go fishing, this is an enjoyable skill.
There are several kinds of lures and other tools to use, and Members can even take part in a mini-game.
Getting Started
In order to start fishing, you're going to need to buy something to catch the fish with, and if needed, some sort of lure. The fishing shop in Port Sarim has a multitude of fishing gear, and they'll even buy the assorted fish that you catch. There's also a store in Catherby that sells Members' gear such as Big Nets.
The place that you can catch a fish, and the type of lures you use to catch it depends on the kind of fish you want to catch, so check the Fishing Gear and Fishing Chart below for specific info.
Once you've gotten everything together, find a sparkling fishing spot in the water and click on it. You may need to right-click to get the correct option. Your character will continue fishing until your backpack is full, or you click somewhere around you.
Fishing Gear
Each fish can only be caught with specific equipment, so it's best to buy those things to catch the fish.
| Equipment | Used to Catch | Special Notes |
| Crayfish Cage | Crayfish | Used only during the Learning the Ropes Quest. |
| Net | Shrimp, Anchovies, Karambwanji, Giant Frogspawn, Monkfish | |
| Fishing Rod & Bait | Sardine, Herring, Pike, Slimey Eel, Cave Eel | |
| Big Net | Mackerel, Cod, Bass | It's possible to catch multiple fish and items with this item. |
| Fly-Fishing Rod & Feathers | Trout, Salmon | |
| Harpoon | Tuna, Swordfish, Shark | |
| Lobster Cage | Lobsters | |
| Oily-Fishing Rod & Bait | Lava Eel | Used during the Heroes' Quest. |
| Karambwan Vessel | Karambwan | Used in the Tai Bwo Wannai Trio Quest. |
Catching Fish
Once you begin to get better at fishing, you'll be able to fish for a wider variety of fish. Once fish are cooked, they can heal your lost hitpoints from a fight, and many warriors depend on skilled fisherman to sell them food. After you become an experienced fisherman, you can make a great deal of money in this trade.
| Fish & Picture | Fishing Level | Fishing Experience | Where to Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 1 | 10 | Oceans |
| Crayfish | 1 | 10 | Tutorial shore (Near Fishing Tutor) |
| Karambwanji | 5 | 10 | Holy Lake south of Tai Bwo Wannai |
| Sardine | 5 | 20 | Oceans |
| Herring | 10 | 30 | Oceans |
| Anchovies | 15 | 40 | Oceans |
| Mackerel | 16 | 20 | Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild |
| Trout | 20 | 50 | Rivers |
| Cod | 23 | 45 | Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild |
| Pike | 25 | 60 | Rivers |
| Slimey Eel | 28 | 65 | Rivers in the Mort Myre Swamp |
| Salmon | 30 | 70 | Rivers |
| Giant Frogspawn | 33 | 75 | Lumbridge Swamp Caves |
| Tuna | 35 | 80 | Karamja Dock and Catherby Shore |
| Cave Eel | 38 | 80 | Lumbridge Swamp Caves |
| Rainbow Fish | 38 | 80 | Rivers |
| Lobster | 40 | 90 | Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore, Wilderness and Fishing Guild |
| Bass | 46 | 100 | Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild |
| Swordfish | 50 | 100 | Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore and Wilderness |
| Lava Eel | 53 | 60 | Black Demon Lava Spot |
| Monkfish | 62 | 120 | See Swan Song Quest guide |
| Karambwan | 65 | 105 | Northeast of Tai Bwo Wannai |
| Shark | 76 | 110 | Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild |
| Sea Turtle | 79 | 105 | Trawler Game |
| Manta Ray | 81 | 115 | Trawler Game |
Un-Edible Catches
Every so often you will catch things in your Big Net that aren't fish. Some of these things are useless and can usually be discarded from your inventory, but sometimes you will come across an unusual object or 2 which are more valuable.
| Name & Picture | Fishing Level | Fishing Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Boots & Gloves | 16 | 1 |
| Seaweed | 16 | 1 |
| Oyster Shell | 16 | 10 |
| Casket | 16 | 10 |
Advanced Fishing Help: Leveling, Money Making and More
For more in depth guides to these fishing topics visit the following links from Runescape megasite Sal's Realm of Runescape.
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