New World Fishing has become a popular gathering skill in New World. Whether you want to relax with a pole in hand or get some items for crafting, fishing can be a go-to for anyone. Here’s our Master New World Fishing Guide, made just for you!
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Types of Bait for New World Fishing
Different types of Bait can be found for saltwater and freshwater fish.
-Gives a large boost to chance of catching better fish in Fresh water.
-Can be collected from Bulrush and Briar plants.
-Gives a Medium boost to chance of catching better fish in fresh water.
-Can be collected from bushes.
-Gives a Small boost to chance of catching better fish in fresh water.
-Can be created in Tier II Kitchen.
-Gives a large boost to chance of catching bigger fish in Fresh water.
-Bait is Salvaged from Oysters.
-Gives a Medium boost to chance of catching bigger fish in fresh water.
-Catch and salvage Clams in shallow salt water to create clam bait. When Salvaging a clam you also have a chance to receive a pearl.
-Can be crafted at a Tier I Camp or a Tier II Kitchen.
-Gives a small boost to chance of catching bigger fish in fresh water.
-To make this you need 1 seasoning blend and 3 Raw Meats.
-Gives a Large boost to chance of catching better fish in salt water.
-Can be collected from Flint during the night.
-Gives a Medium boost to chance of catching better fish in salt water.
-Can be collected from Flint during the day.
-Gives a Small boost to chance of catching better fish in Salt water.
-Can be created in Tier II Kitchen.
-Gives a Large boost to chance of catching bigger fish in salt water.
-Bait is Salvaged from Electric Eels.
-Gives a Medium boost to chance of catching bigger fish in salt water.
-Catch and salvage Snails in shallow fresh water to create snail bait.
-Can be crafted at a Tier I Camp or a Tier II Kitchen.
-Gives a small boost to chance of catching bigger fish in salt water.
-To make this you need 1 seasoning blend and fish.
Fishing Hot Spots
Fishing Hot spots are ripples in the water that house better chances to catch larger and better fish. As you level up, you are more attuned to unlocking these hotspots.
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As a note, there’s currently no fishing in Expeditions so no worrying about trying to catch fish grinding those!
Types of Fishing Rods
There are 5 tiers of fishing rods to be crafted.
Max Cast Distance – 12M
Perks: 0
Required Level: 0
Max Cast Distance – 14M
Perks: 1
Required Level: 5-7
Max Cast Distance – 16M
Perks: 2
Required Level: 20
Max Cast Distance – 18M
Perks: 3
Required Level: 40
Max Cast Distance – 20M
Perks: 4
Required Level: 60
Fishing Pole Perks
There are 11 unique perk types available for fishing rods in New World Fishing.
I) +5% cast distance during daytime.
II) +10% cast distance during daytime.
III) +15% cast distance during daytime.
I) +5% cast distance during nightime.
II) +10% cast distance during nightime.
III) +15% cast distance during nightime.
I) Small boost to chance of catching larger fish during the daytime.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching larger fish during the daytime.
III) Large boost to chance of catching larger fish during the daytime.
I) Small boost to chance of catching larger fish during the nighttime.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching larger fish during the nighttime.
III) Large boost to chance of catching larger fish during the nighttime.
I) Small boost to chance of catching larger fish in freshwater.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching larger fish in freshwater.
III) Large boost to chance of catching larger fish in freshwater.
I) Small boost to chance of catching larger fish in saltwater.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching larger fish in saltwater.
III) Large boost to chance of catching larger fish in saltwater.
I) 10% durability
II) 20% durability
III) 50% durability
I) Small boost to chance of catching better fish during daytime.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching better fish during daytime.
III) Large boost to chance of catching better fish during daytime.
I) Small boost to chance of catching better fish during nighttime.
II) Medium boost to chance of catching better fish during nighttime.
III) Large boost to chance of catching better fish during nighttime.
I) +10% line strength in Freshwater.
II) +15% line strength in Freshwater.
III) +20% line strength in Freshwater.
I) +10% line strength in saltwater.
II) +15% line strength in saltwater.
III) +20% line strength in saltwater.
Catching Treasure Chests in New World Fishing
You may be lucky enough to catch a Sunken treasure chest instead of a fish! These 4 tier chests hold higher tier items and are extremely rare in New World Fishing!
New World Fishing Titles
When Fishing, 10 hooked fish get away.
Catch 5,000 fish.
Catch 10,000 fish.
Total weight of all fish caught reaches 10,000.
Total weight of all fish caught reaches 20,000.
Master Fish List (and what they are Salvaged for)
Thank you to our good friend, Scott, for helping populate this list.
Tier | Fish | Water Type | Salvaged For | Used In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One | Seaweed | Both | Fiber | N/A |
Two | Soggy Boot | Both | Coarse Leather | N/A |
Two | Rusty Anchor | Both | 3-4 Iron Ingot | N/A |
Two | Fish Sword | Both | 3-4 Iron Ingot | N/A |
Two | Fish Headed Hammer | Both | 3-4 Iron Ingot | N/A |
Two | Oar | Salt | Wood | N/A |
Two | Snapper (S,M,L) | Salt | Fish oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Mackerel (S, M, L) | Salt | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Salmon (S, M, L) | Both | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet, Small salmon gives Firm Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Flounder (S, M, L) | Salt | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Hake (S, M, L) | Salt | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Bluefish (S, M, L) | Salt | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Sunfish (S, M, L) | Fresh | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet - Found in Restless Shore, Mourningdale, Edengrove, Great Cleave, Shattered Mountain, and Brimstone Sands | N/A |
Two | Perch (S, M, L) | Fresh | Fish Oil, Firm Fish Fillet. Found in Cutlass Keys, First Light, Windsward, Monarch's Bluffs, Reekwater, Everfall, Ebonscale Reach, Brightwood, Weaver's Fen, and Brimstone Sands | N/A |
Two | Bass (S, M, L) | Fresh | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Two | Pike (S, M, L) | Fresh | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet, Possible Firm Fillet | N/A |
Two | Trout (S, M, L) | Fresh | Fish Oil, Fish Fillet | N/A |
Three | Aquatic Snail | Fresh | Bait, Snail Slime | N/A |
Three | Tadpole | Fresh | Life Mote | N/A |
Three | Halibut (S, M, L) | Salt | Halibut Viscera, Firm Fish Fillet | Alchemy |
Three | Cod (S, M, L) | Salt | Cod Eyes, Firm Fish Fillet | Alchemy |
Three | Clam | Salt | Bait, Chance of Acquiring Pearl | N/A |
Three | Squid (S, M, L) | Salt | Squid Meat, Chance of Acquiring Squid Ink | N/A |
Three | Catfish (S, M, L) | Fresh | Cat Whiskers, Firm Fish Fillet | Alchemy |
Three | Sturgeon (S, M, L) | Both | Chance to obtain Fish Roe, Will salvage into Firm Fish Fillets, 100% chance to give Fish Oil | N/A |
Four | Treasure Chest | Both | Coin, Jewels, Ingots | Crafting |
Four | Dragon Fish (S, M, L) | Fresh | Guts, Chance to obtain Fang-Filled jaw | Alchemy |
Four | Stingray (S, M, L) | Salt | Guts, chance to obtain Luxury meat and Poison sack -Found in Mourningdale hotspot and possibly other locations | Alchemy |
Four | Electric Eel (S,M,L) | Fresh | Bait, Luxury Meat -Found in Everfall hotspot and possibly other locations | N/A |
Four | Oyster | Salt | Bait, pearl will be collected | N/A |
Four | Sculpin (S, M, L) | Salt | Sculpin Scales -currently found in Restless Shore and possibly other locations | Alchemy |
Four | Frogfish (S, M, L) | Salt | Frogfish Tails, whole fish can be cooked if you do not salvage | Alchemy |
Four | Swordfish (S, M, L) | Salt | Tender Fish Fillet, lots of fish oil | N/A |
Four | Madtom (S,M,L) | Fresh | Currently found in EdenGrove and possibly other locations | Used in Crafting of Coatings, Toxic |
Four | Piranha (S,M,L) | Fresh | Fish Guts, chance to obtain teeth | Alchemy |
Four | Paddlefish (S,M,L) | Fresh | Paddlefish Gills, Tender Fish Fillet - Currently found in Ebonscale. Possibly in other locations. | Alchemy |
Four | Starfish - Currently found in Restless Shore, possibly more areas | Salt | Used in Alchemy | Alchemy |
Four | Speartooth Shark (S,M,L) | Fresh | Meat, Fish guts, Tender Fish Fillet. Found in Cutlass Keys, Reekwater, Ebonscale Reach, Mourningdale, Shattered Mountain, andBrimstone Sands | N/A |
Five | Varanus Mandje | Fresh and Salt | Found in Weaver's Fen | Home Decor, large boost to peacocking score |
Five | Egede Serpe | Fresh and Salt | Found in Brightwood | Home Decor, large boost to peacocking score |
Five | Blue-Blooded Barb | Fresh and Salt | Found in Reekwater | Home Decor, large boost to peacocking score |
Five | Horned-Tooth Mandje | Fresh and Salt | Found in Edengrove | Combine with other T5 fish to create trophy |
Five | Daemonaja | Fresh and Salt | Found in Ebonscale Reach | Home Decor, large boost to peacocking score |
Five | Aquanaja | Fresh and Salt | Found in Mourningdale | Combine with other T5 fish to create trophy |
Five | Blue-Winged Serpe | Fresh and Salt | Found in Great Cleave | Combine with other T5 fish to create trophy |
Five | Glowing Guardfish | Fresh and Salt | Currently found in Restless Shore and Cutlass Keys | Combine with other T5 fish to create trophy |
Five | Glowing Gnufish | Salt | Found in Cutlass Keys | Can be used in cooking for powerfully enhancing foods |
Five | Mandje Mandje | Fresh or Salt | Found in Everfall | Can be used in cooking for powerfully enhancing foods |
Five | Albenaja | Fresh or Salt | Found in First Light | Can be used in cooking for powerfully enhancing foods |
Five | Ray-Finned Barb | Fresh and Salt | Used in high lvl cooking. Found in Monarch's Bluff | Can be used in cooking for powerfully enhancing foods |
Five | Abaia Serpe | Fresh and Salt | Found in Windsward | Can be used in cooking for powerfully enhancing foods |
Five | Lava Barb | Fresh and Salt | Found in Shattered Mountain and Brimstone Sands | Combine with other T5 fish to create trophy |
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