Sal's Realm of RuneScape
Classic Fishing

Fishing is a skill that relies on cooking most of the time, since you need to cook the fish in order to eat it. This is also a fun skill, since there is a huge variety of fish to catch, and countless places where you can fish for them.

Of course, there are several kinds of lures and baits, as well as other tools for catching fish, and even a mini-game for Members!

The Basics

To start catching fish, you will probably want to buy a fishing tool, such as a net orfishing in the ocean fishing rod, and a lure if needed. The fishing shop in Port Sarim has all the basic fishing equipment you will need to start out, but the one in Catherby has the Members' stuff.

Depending on the fish that you want to catch, find the correct spot to fish for it. Refer to the "Fish" chart below for more info. Then, click on the sparkling fishing spot in the water to try and catch a fish. You may need to right-click the area to catch the fish.

Non-Cookable Things

When fishing with a Big Net, sometimes you can catch items that aren't able to be cooked. Most of the time, these items can be discarded without thinking twice. But sometimes, they can hold a surprise!

Un-Cookable Items
Name & Picture Fishing Level Fishing Experience Where to Catch  Utensils & Lures
Gloves  & Boots 16 1 Catherby Shore Big Net
glovesboots
Seaweed 16 1 Catherby Shore Big Net
seaweed
Oyster 16 10 Catherby Shore Big Net
closed oyster open oyster
Casket 16 10 Catherby Shore Big Net
casket

The Fish

Of course, we can't forget the main part of fishing: the fish! Fish is the main way of healing your hits quickly, and many people rely on a good fisherman to provide them with quick food. If you become a great fisherman, this could be a great way to get money.

Fish
Name & Picture Fishing Level Fishing Experience Heals Where to Catch  Utensils & Lures
Shrimp 1 10 3 Oceans Net
shrimp
Sardine 5 20 4 Oceans Fishing Rod & Bait
sardine
Herring 10 30 5 Oceans Fishing Rod & Bait
herring
Anchovies 15 40 1 Oceans Net
anchovies
Mackerel 16 20 6 Catherby Shore Big Net
mackeral
Trout 20 50 7 Rivers Fly-Fishing Rod & Feathers
trout
Cod 23 45 7 Catherby Shore Big Net
cod
Pike 25 60 8 Rivers Fishing Rod & Bait
pike
Salmon 30 75 9 Rivers Fly-Fishing Rod & Feathers
salmon
Tuna 35 80 10 Karamja Dock & Catherby Shore Harpoon
tuna
Lobster 40 90 12 Karamja Dock & Catherby Shore Lobster Cage
lobster
Bass 46 100 13 Catherby Shore Big Net
bass
Swordfish 50 100 14 Karamja Dock & Catherby Shore Harpoon
swordfish
Lava Eel 53 30 14 Black Demon Lava Spot Oily-Fishing Rod & Bait
lava eel
Sea Turtle 75 105 20 Trawler Game -
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Shark 76 110 20 Catherby Shore Harpoon
shark
Manta Ray 81 115 21 Trawler Game -
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Notes:

  • All italicized foods are Members-Only.

  • Lava Eels never burn for some reason. Maybe because they live in fire/lava?

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