Destiny 2 fishing, including how to fish and how to get bait

How to Fish in Destiny 2 Quest Steps and Gone Fishin’

To unlock fishing in Destiny 2, you must first complete the first section of the Into the Depths seasonal quest. Next, you’ll be sent to talk to Hawthorne in the tower, who will start you on a fishing tutorial quest called Gone Fishin.

The quest steps for Gone Fishin are:

• Talk to Suraya Hawthorne in the Tower Bazaar
• Collect 20 bait
• Catch 5 fish on the outskirts of the EDZ
• Catch 5 fish in the Cistern of Nessus
• Catch 5 fish in Savathun Thr one World Miasma
• Release your caught fish at the HELM aquarium

Fishing requires bait, which is collected by completing seasonal activities, like Salvage and Deep Dive, playlist activities, like Vanguard Ops or Crucible, and public events. Whichever avenue you choose, you can anticipate that it will take several completions to gather the required bait.

Once you have the bait, you must find a place to fish. There are fishing holes in the EDZ, on Nessus, and in the Throne World of Savathun. Look for the blue diamond-shaped indicator in the director to find the precise location.

Once you find the place, exit to the docks. Follow the button prompt to cast your line. There may be some jumping when the fish nibbles, but wait until the lure is pulled under and the fishing line is taut. Press the button again to catch the fish. If you choose the right time, you will get a perfect gripincreasing the chances of catching legendary or exotic fish.

As you catch fish, you will eventually want to store it somewhere. This is where the HELM aquarium comes in. Head to this destination and approach the console. Drop your fish to fill the tank. You will also earn gear for all Legendary and Exotic fish you bring back.

Season of the Depths is here alongside the Into the Depths quest. You can also know how to fish! Don’t forget to keep an eye on the rotation schedule for the Lost Sector and King’s Fall challenges!

How to Get Bait in Destiny 2

Becoming a master fisherman in Destiny 2 will require a lot of bait. Although many in-game activities reward it, there is an easy way to optimize and farm bait in Destiny 2

Open the EDZ in the director and search for public events. Completing any public event will grant you 7 or 8 bait. Experienced Guardians will know that EDZ Public Events are frequent, quick and can be chained together for quick achievements.

Charge into an area with an upcoming event and clear it as quickly as possible. You can also grab any quick patrols, like those focused on killing enemies. As soon as you’re done, fast travel to the next point with a public event. If you’re solo, you can even try to load into the same area you just completed, sometimes you’ll be sent to a server where the activity is not yet complete, and you can double back at the end.

Repeat this process until your pockets are filled with bait.

How to Catch Exotic Fish in Destiny 2

Exotic Fish are the most sought after, yet rarest, fish you can catch in Destiny 2. Not only are they awesome to reel in, but they also contribute to Triumphs and will reward exotic armor when you return them to the HELM

The odds of any particular fish being exotic are rare, so catching one is a numbers game. However, you can tip the scales in your favor by taking advantage of the Targeted fishing counter. This meter gradually fills up each time you or someone near you catches a legendary or exotic fish. As the meter fills up, the chances of catching a legendary or exotic fish increase. People close to you don’t need to be in your squad, so it might be worth reloading an area until you find an instance with people throwing lines.

Filling the targeted fishing meter takes time, and even if it is full, the chances of a particular fish being exotic are low, so you should plan to bring as much bait as you can, at least several tens. Keep fishing a few times and you should eventually catch one.

There is an important caveat. Public events interrupt fishing. If one starts, you’ll lose your targeted fishing progress, so don’t start fishing when you see a public event is imminent.

Good luck fishing in Destiny 2!