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Fishing
Written By Salmoneus
Special Thanks to Barrows Guy, Blingking502, GrandTheftGamer, Bulimic Pig, z0mg h4xz0rz him, Pilot, Golden Arm42

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.

But of course, 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 Sal fishing for Lobsters on Karamja. 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.

Fishing Gear
Equipment Used to Catch... Notes
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.

Fishing Chart
Fish & Picture Fishing Level Fishing Experience Where to Catch
Shrimp 1 10 Oceans
shrimp
Karambwanji 5 10 Holy Lake south of Tai Bwo Wannai
karambwanji
Sardine 5 20 Oceans
sardine
Herring 10 30 Oceans
Herring
Anchovies 15 40 Oceans
Anchovies
Mackerel 16 20 Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Mackerel
Trout 20 50 Rivers
Trout
Cod 23 45 Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Cod
Pike 25 60 Rivers
Pike
Slimey Eel 28 65 Rivers in the Mort Myre Swamp
Slimey Eel
Salmon 30 70 Rivers
Salmon
Giant Frogspawn 33 75 Lumbridge Swamp Caves
Frogspawn
Tuna 35 80 Karamja Dock and Catherby Shore
Tuna
Cave Eel 38 80 Lumbridge Swamp Caves
Cave Eel
Rainbow Fish 38 80 Rivers
Rainbow fish
Lobster 40 90 Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore, Wilderness and Fishing Guild
Lobster
Bass 46 100 Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Bass
Swordfish 50 100 Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore and Wilderness
Swordfish
Lava Eel 53 60 Black Demon Lava Spot
Lava Eel
Monkfish 62 120 See Swan Song Quest guide
Monkfish
Karambwan 65 105 Northeast of Tai Bwo Wannai
Karambwan
Shark 76 110 Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Shark
Sea Turtle 79 105 Trawler Game
Sea turtle
Manta Ray 81 115 Trawler Game
Manta Ray

Un-Edible Things

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.

Un-Edible Items
Name & Picture Fishing Level Fishing Experience
Boots & Gloves 16 1
Boots Gloves
Seaweed 16 1
Seaweed
Oyster Shell 16 10
Oyster shell
Casket 16 10
Casket

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