In the enchanting world of Palia, fishing is a serene and rewarding activity. Cast your line into shimmering waters, and with patience and skill, reel in a variety of aquatic treasures. From common catches to rare and exotic species, the thrill of the catch adds an immersive element to your Palia adventure. Read on our Palia: Complete Fishing Guide below!
Complete Fishing Guide
Explore various areas of Palia to discover a range of fish species. Depending on the time of day and the bait you use, you might even uncover rarer catches – or stumble upon unexpected treasures while fishing!
Getting Started
In order to get started at fishing you need to get a rod. The basic fishing rod, called Makeshift Rod, becomes available to The Player after unlocking the Fishing Skill. This rod allows the Player to catch fish and collect items from the water.
This can be obtained on your first day at Palia and will be given to you by Einar. He is the Fishing NPC and is located at the Fisherman’s Lagoon.
How to Fish
In any available bodies of water. When equipping the Fishing Rod, press and hold the left mouse button to determine how far you want to cast. Let go of the button to make the cast. A circle will appear on the water’s surface to show where the bobber will land.
Furthermore, when a fish is ready to bite, the bobber will move up and down. It produces a “splash” sound in three instances. After these three movements, a fish will leap out of the water. As the fish jumps, click the left mouse button to hook it. Clicking too early or too late will not initiate the fishing mini game, causing the fish to escape.
Additionally, you can identify which fish is biting from its distinctive animation. If you miss hooking a fish and it gets away, the same fish will eventually bite again.
In order to catch a different kind of fish, click the left mouse button when no fish is biting to reel in the line, then cast it again.
Equipping Bait
To equip worms, start by equipping your fishing rod from the tools section by pressing R. Following that, right-click and select whether to use the standard hook alone or enhance it with worms as bait, which will make fish appear.
A really important fishing trick to not waste bait and time is to not catch fish you don’t want. When you hear a loud signal that a fish is on the hook, you can see what kind of fish it is.
If it’s not the fish you want, you can stop reeling and let it go. After that, pull in your line and cast it again to get a different kind of fish. This way, you don’t waste your bait on the wrong fish.
Fishing Minigame
When a fish gets hooked, a minigame is activated, allowing the player to catch it. During this game, the fish moves the bobber left and right on the water’s surface. To control the process, the player uses a reticle, which can be moved with the mouse.
At the bottom of the screen, there’s a health bar that decreases when the line is damaged, but it regenerates when there’s no damage. If the health bar empties, the fish escapes. To reel in the line, move the reticle over the bobber using the mouse and hold the left mouse button.
Only reel when the bobber is inside the reticle. When the bobber is in the reticle, indicated by a green reticle, reeling doesn’t harm the line.
If the bobber is outside the reticle, the reticle turns red and reeling causes damage. Even if the player stops reeling when the reticle is red, the line still takes some damage, although less than when actively reeling.
When the player catches a fish with a full health bar, a message saying, “Perfect Catch!” appears. If the player catches a new fish, a message saying, “New Fish!” is displayed.
Types of Fish
Fish can show up in rivers, lakes, ponds, and along the coast. Certain fish will come out only during specific times like dusk, dawn and night, while some are around all day.
Various fish need various baits. Some fish will come without any bait, others need worms, and some only go for glowworms. Catching certain fish can be challenging and depends on your luck to make them bite.
Catching Difficult Fish
Occasionally, the fish might jump out of the water. During this jump, the reticle turns yellow. In this case, reeling while the reticle is yellow damages the line. To pause reeling, simply release the left mouse button.
Remember to keep your fishing bobber aligned with your aiming reticle, rather than where the fish seems to be. The game sees the bobber as the spot to reel in, even if tricky fish seems far away from where you want to reel.
Rippling water rings, bubbles, and leaping fish show where players can catch Star-Quality fish or find waterlogged chests.
Fishing Upgrades
Similar to acquiring upgrades in other skills, as you progress through your fishing journey, you’ll have the opportunity to obtain various upgrades. These upgrades become available as you level up your fishing proficiency. They can be bought from Einar in the Fisherman’s Lagoon.
Rods
- Standard Rod – becomes the first upgrade for the fishing rod and is unlocked when The Player raises their Fishing Skill to level three (3). Recipe costs 250 Gold. Requires 20 Sapwood Plank, 5 Copper Bar, and 1 Makeshift Rod.
- Fine Rod – the second upgrade to the fishing rod and unlocks when The Player levels up the Fishing Skill to six (6). Recipe costs 1500 gold. Requires 10 Heartwood Plank, 5 Iron Bar and 1 Standard Rod.
- Exquisite Rod – the third enhancement for the fishing rod and becomes accessible when The Player advances their Fishing Skill to level nine (9). Recipe costs 3000 gold. Requires 5 Flow-Infused Plank, 2 Palium Bar and 1 Fine Rod.
Boosters
- Minor Rod Health Booster – Slightly increases fishing rod health when equipped. Requires 20 Plant Fiber, 1 Copper Bar, 3 Sernuk Hide.
- Major Hook Time Booster – Significantly decreases time to hook a fish when equipped.
- Major Rod Recovery Booster – Significantly increases fishing rod health recovery rate when equipped.
- Major Safe Zone Size Booster – Significantly increases fishing safe zone size when equipped.
- Major Safe Zone Speed Booster – Significantly increases fishing safe zone speed when equipped.
Crafters
- Worm Farm – You can buy the recipe for the Worm Farm from Einar for 500 Gold at Fishing level 4. Once learned, it lets The Player turn food into fertilizer and worms. Requires 12 Sapwood Plank, 8 Stone Brick, 4 Copper Bar, 8 Leather
- Glow Worm Farm – Einar sells the recipe for the Glow Worm Farm at Fishing level 7 for 2000 Gold. Learning this allows The Player to create Glow Worms and advanced Fertilizer using various food sources. Requires 12 Flow-Infused Plank, 8 Stone Brick, 4 Iron Bar, 8 Leather.
Tools
- Tuning Fork – Lets you keep track of fishing spots for 15 minutes. Unlocks at Fishing Level 8. Costs 2500 gold. Requires 1 Any Rare Fish, 3 Glass Bulb, 1 Copper Bar
Consumables
- Fisherman’s Brew – Einar vouches for this odd-smelling drink with a mossy aroma. It enhances the size of your Fishing reticle temporarily. Can be purchased from Einar at Fishing Level 5. Requires 1 Emerald Carpet Moss, and 1 Crystal Lake Lotus
Fishing in Palia offers a captivating blend of relaxation and excitement. Its serene waters, teeming with diverse aquatic life, create a haven for anglers. Whether casting lines along the lakeshores or tranquil riverbanks, fishing in Palia promises unforgettable moments for enthusiasts to savor nature’s bounty.
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