Fishing is not only part of the exploration in Genshin Impact, but can be very useful. Having a good rod and the right bait for each fish is necessary to take advantage of this system.
While exploring the maps, looking for chests, challenges, or just heading to a point in the area to complete a commission, you may come across a fishing spot. Not only that, but there is a huge variety of fish to discover and catch.
In this Genshin Impact fishing guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to prepare: how to unlock fishing, how to fish, what fish you can findthe rod and bait typesas good as what is the fish for.
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How to Unlock Fishing in Genshin Impact
Although fishing is a system that can help you with basic aspects of the experience, like cooking, it is not automatically unlocked. To do this, you need to complete a world quest called “Exploding Population”.
This quest becomes available once you have access to your Serenitea Pot. Next, talk to Katheryne, the Adventurer’s Guild receptionist in Mondstadt to begin the quest.
Completing it will not only teach you the basics of fishing, but will also reward you with some basic gear to keep fishing.
You will recieve :
- 1 wild cane
- 10 fruit paste baits
- 10 Red Rot Bait
- 10 false worm baits
- 10 fake fly baits
- 1 formula: fruit paste bait
How to catch fish in Genshin Impact
Once fishing is unlocked, you can view this list of fishing spots. After interacting with a fishing space, you are given the option to choose the rod and type of bait you are going to use. In case you picked the wrong bait, if you can get it out of the water without any fish biting it and you won’t lose it.
After deciding which rod and bait is best for the type of fish you’re trying to catch, you can hold the Cast Rod command to aim where you want to cast your bait. It is important to avoid throwing it too far from the fish as its ability to attract them decreases, while too close will scare the fish away.
If the line is at the right distance and with a bait that works for any of the fists present, hooking one up is only a matter of time. With the fish on the hook, a mini-game will begin.
To catch the fish, you must complete a progress icon by keeping the fish hooked for enough time during a phase called the difficulty state, in which you must control the tension of the fishing line by pressing the fish button. This whole process is represented by a bar that increases and decreases depending on how much you press the button.
Your goal is to always keep this bar in the ideal tension zone, represented by a support that also changes position during the struggle state. There are certain situations where the fish will fight harder not to get caught by you. This is called a period of intense struggle, indicated by the color change of the zone of ideal tension in orange. During this phase, the speed at which you can move the tension of the fishing line is affected.
If you can fill the progress icon, you will catch the fish. Otherwise, he will escape and take your bait with him. Fish usually reappear within three days in real time, but some may appear earlier, so it’s good to check back occasionally.
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Genshin Impact fish list
As you explore the many regions of Genshin Impact, you will inevitably come across new types of fish. The fish list is quite extensive as in patch 2.8, with the ability to add new ones once new regions are introduced.
While you won’t find every fish in every region of the game, some are also locked to a time of day. Check when and where you can find them, and what bait to use, in this fish list.
| Last name | Location | Bait | Spawn time (server time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respectful angelfish | Liyue | Fake worm bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Aizen Medaka | Mondstad | fruit paste bait | All day |
| Akai Maou | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
Red rot bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Betta | Liyue | Red rot bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
| Bitter Pufferfish | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fake fly bait | All day |
| Brown Shirakodai | Liyue | Fake worm bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| crystal fish | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fruit paste bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| dawn catcher | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fruit paste bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
| Divda Ray | Inazuma | fake fly bait | All day |
| Formalo Ray | Inazuma | fake fly bait | All day |
| Medaka Frosting | Inazuma | fruit paste bait | All day |
| golden koi | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fake fly bait | All day |
| Lung stickleback | Inazuma | Red rot bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
| Medaka | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fruit paste bait | All day |
| Purple Shirakodai | Inazuma | Fake worm bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| fish-putter | Mondstadt Liyue Inazuma |
fake fly bait | All day |
| Raimei Angelfish | Inazuma | fake worm bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
| rusty koi | Mondstadt | fake fly bait | All day |
| snow walker | Mondstadt | Red rot bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
| Medaka with sweet flowers | Liyue | fruit paste bait | All day |
| Tea-colored Shirakodai | Mondstadt | Fake worm bait | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| poisonous spinyfish | Mondstadt | Red rot bait | 18:00 – 06:00 |
Explanation of fishing rod types in Genshin Impact
One thing that can make all the difference when trying to catch a fish is the type of rod you use. There are a few and each has a specific effect that only works in certain areas, so having them all increases the chances of getting a fish you might need.
Most rods are sold by Fishing Association vendors that can be found in the main towns of the game. Buying them won’t cost you any money, but you will need a number of a list of specific fish to exchange for a cane.
| Last name | Effect | Seller | Fish cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonstringer | If you stay in the Idela Tensin area, the Moonstringer increases your chance of success in getting a fish while reducing the amount of time a fish struggles. | Players could only obtain this cane through the “Over the Moon” story quest in the Lunar Realm event. | None |
| Narukawa Ukai | The effect of this rod only works in Inazuma. By staying in the sweet spot, Narukawa Ukai reduces a fish’s struggle time by increasing the chances of success. | Kujirai Momiji | Medaka x20
Medaka Frosting x20 Lungstickleback x20 Purple Shirakodai x20 |
| wild cane | None | Players get this cane as a reward for completing the “Exploding Population World” quest. | None |
| wind fisherman | By using this rod, a fish’s struggle time is reduced when you stay in the sweet spot, and it increases your chances of success. The Windtangler effect only works in the Mondstadt area. | Nantuck | Medaka x20
Aizen Medaka x20 Venomthorn Fish x20 Tea Color Shirakodai x20 |
| wish maker | Wishmaker helps you by decreasing a fish’s resistance time while increasing your chances of success if you stay inside the ideal tension zone. This effect only applies to the Liyue region. | Jiawei | Medaka x20
Sweet Flower Medaka x20 Betta x20 Brown Shirakodai x20 |
Explanation of bait types in Genshin Impact
In addition to being able to choose the rod you use to fish, it is also important to choose the bait correctly. In Genshin Impact, each bait is good for attracting specific fish, so using the right one is your best chance of getting the fish’s attention.
There are four types of bait in total, and all of them can be crafted. Even if you earn some after unlocking the fishing system, you can’t auto-craft them. Their plans are sold by the Fishing Association NPC.
| Last name | Plan provider | Crafting recipe | Fish is good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| fruit paste bait | Earned in the quest “Exploding Population World” | Twilight x1 Wheat x1 |
Medaka Aizen Medaka Medaka Frosting Danwcatcher Medaka with sweet flowers crystal fish |
| Red rot bait | Nantuck – Mondstadt | Dendrobium x1 Poultry x1 |
Betta Akai Maou Lung stickleback venomthorn fish snow walker |
| Fake worm bait | Nantuck – Mondstadt | Viscous Condensate x1 Berry x1 |
Brown Shirakodai Purple Shirakodai Tea-colored Shirakodai Respectful angelfish Raimei Angelfish |
| fake fly bait | Nantuck – Mondstadt | Sakura Blossom x1 Horsetail x1 |
Bitter Pufferfish puffer fish Cie d’or rusty koy Divda Ray Formalo Ray |
What fish are used for Genshin Impact
Catching fish in Genshin Impact is useful in two situations. The first is to use them as currency to buy items from Fishing Association NPCs, like rods, bait blueprints, furnishing blueprints, and even a weapon. So far, there are three association NPCs you can talk to: Nantuck in Mondstadt, Jiawei in Liyue, and Kujirai Momiji in Inazuma.
On the other hand, you can also use fish to cook certain recipes. To do this, you must first transform the fish you caught into fish flesh in any cooking place. This will take a few minutes and depending on the type of fish used, the amount of fish meat produced is affected.
Have fun fishing in Genshin Impact and don’t forget to check the list of fishing spots, so you know where the fish live!
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