Fishing

Fishing
Released	11 June 2001 (Update)
Also called	Fish
Members	No
Type	Gathering
Statistics
Players with; 99	153,415; as of 1 November 2024 - update
Players with; 200M XP	315; as of 7 October 2024 - update

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Fishing is a skill which involves catching fish from selected spots around Gielinor. Higher Fishing levels enable different mechanisms of Fishing, the ability to catch a larger selection of fish and increases a player's catch rate. Caught fish may be cooked through the Cooking skill to create food which may be used later to regain hitpoints during combat. Alternatively, many players sell their excess stock of catches for gold.

	Fishing level up - normal
The music that plays when levelling up.
File:Fishing level up (normal).ogg

	Fishing level up - with unlocks
The music that plays when levelling up and unlocking new content.
File:Fishing level up (with unlocks).ogg

Fish

When caught, most fish will be raw and cannot be eaten until they are cooked. The name and colour indicates this. For example, when shrimps are first caught they are named "raw shrimps", but once cooked the name changes to "shrimps".

Clue in a bottle

While fishing, players may also occasionally receive clue bottles that contains a clue scroll of the following difficulties: beginner, easy, medium, hard, and elite. Master clue scrolls cannot be obtained from clue bottles.

Fishing methods

Equipment

Players need the right kind of equipment to catch the fish they want. Basic Fishing equipment can be purchased in fishing shops. Players can buy fishing equipment from the fishing store in Port Sarim and from the fishing store in Catherby. More advanced fishing methods may need to be found or crafted.

	Secondary Item		Fishing Spot	Associated Fish		Level	Members	Other Requirements
Small fishing net	None		Net / Bait^{[s 1]}		Raw shrimps	1	0	None
			Net		Raw karambwanji	5	1	None
			Net		Raw anchovies	15	0	None
			Net		Raw guppy	7	0	Below Ice Mountain
			Net		Raw cavefish	20	0	Below Ice Mountain
			Net		Raw tetra	33	0	Below Ice Mountain
			Net / Bait		Frog spawn	33	1
			Harpoon / Net		Raw monkfish	62	1	Swan Song
			Net	File:Minnow.png	Minnow	82	1	Show Kylie Minnow the full angler's outfit.
Big fishing net	None		Net / Harpoon		Raw mackerel	16	1	None
					Raw cod	23
					Raw bass	46
					Raw catfish	46	1	Below Ice Mountain
Drift net	None		Drift net anchors		Fish shoal	47	1	44 see drift net fishing.
Fishing rod		Fishing bait	Net / Bait		Raw sardine	5	0	None
			Net / Bait		Raw herring	10	0
			Lure / Bait		Raw pike	25	0
			Net / Bait or Bait^{[s 2]}		Raw slimy eel	28	1
			Net / Bait or Bait^{[s 2]}		Raw cave eel	38	1
		Sandworms	Bait		Raw anglerfish	82	1
		Fishing bait	Bait		Sacred eel	87	1	Partial completion of Regicide.
Fly fishing rod		Feather	Lure / Bait		Raw trout	20	0	None
		Feather	Lure / Bait		Raw salmon	30	0
		Stripy feather	Lure / Bait		Raw rainbow fish	38	1
Oily fishing rod		Fishing bait	Bait		Raw lava eel	53	1	None
Oily fishing rod		Fishing bait	Bait		Infernal eel	80	1	Access to the inner city of Mor Ul Rek.
Barbarian rod		Feather	Rod		Leaping trout	48	1	15 , 15 , Barbarian Training
					Leaping salmon	58		30 , 30 , Barbarian Training
					Leaping sturgeon	70		45 , 45 , Barbarian Training
Harpoon	None		Cage / Harpoon or Harpoon / Net^{[s 3]}		Raw tuna	35	0	Optional: 55 , 35 , Barbarian Training to catch without a harpoon.
			Cage / Harpoon or Harpoon / Net^{[s 3]}		Raw swordfish	50	0	Optional: 70 , 50 , Barbarian Training to catch without a harpoon.
			Net / Harpoon		Raw shark	76	1	Optional: 96 , 70 , Barbarian Training to catch without a harpoon.
Lobster pot	None		Cage / Harpoon		Raw lobster	40	0	None
Lobster pot		Dark fishing bait	Cage		Raw dark crab	85	1	None
Cormorant's glove		King worm or Fish chunks	Fishing spot (Aerial Fishing)		Bluegill	43	1	35
					Common tench	56		51
					Mottled eel	73		68
					Greater siren	91		87
Karambwan vessel		Raw karambwanji	Fish (Karambwan)		Raw karambwan	65	1	Completion of Tai Bwo Wannai Trio.

^ Shrimps can also be caught alongside raw karambwanji in the appropriate net spots.
^ Spots found in the Mort Myre Swamp only offer the bait option.
^ The harpoon/net spots found at the Piscatoris Fishing Colony.

Fishing shops

Locations of fishing shops where players can buy supplies are:

Free-to-play

Gerrant's Fishy Business in Port Sarim

Members

Harry's Fishing Shop in Catherby
Fishing Guild Shop in the Fishing Guild
Lovecraft's Tackle in Witchaven
Fernahei's Fishing Hut in Shilo Village
Fremennik Fishmonger in Rellekka
Etceteria Fish in Etceteria
Island Fishmonger in Miscellania
Flosi's Fishmongers in Jatizso
Tynan's Fishing Supplies in Port Piscarilius
Ishmael's Fish He Sells in the Ruins of Unkah

Nets

The first few fish players can catch require nets. Players can use small fishing nets and big fishing nets. The big nets only allow players to catch different types of fish and sometimes items, such as caskets. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their net if the option "net fishing spot" is available. "Net fishing spot" can be found in: Draynor Village, Lumbridge Swamp, Musa Point, the coastline near Rimmington, the Wilderness Bandit Camp, Al Kharid, and Corsair Cove. A "cast fishing spot" is available at the park in Civitas illa Fortis. House keys, gems, key halves, and clue bottles, can be obtained from this spot.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Small fishing net	1	0
	Big fishing net	16	1

Fishing rods and bait

Fishing rods are required for mid level Fishing in both rivers and seas. Along with a Fishing rod, players also need bait. Bait can be bought in stores (3 coins each at the Port Sarim fishing shop), but is also dropped by some monsters and random events. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their fishing rod if the option "bait fishing spot" is available. For every fish you catch, you lose one piece of bait.

The oily fishing rod is a members only item required to catch infernal eels when used with ice gloves and to catch lava eels for the Heroes' Quest. The pearl variants such as the Pearl fishing rod are cosmetic and not improvements over the basic fishing rod, although they can be equipped which frees up a single inventory slot.

	Level	Members
Fishing rod	5	0
Pearl fishing rod	5	1
Oily fishing rod	5	1
Oily pearl fishing rod	5	1

Fly fishing rods and feathers

Fly fishing rods are also required for mid level Fishing. These rods can only be used in rivers. Along with a fly fishing rod, players also need feathers. They can be bought from the Shilo Village and Port Sarim fishing shop, but are also dropped by chickens. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their fly fishing rod if the option "lure fishing spot" is available.

Stripy feathers (introduced with the Hunter skill) can be used for fly fishing, as well. Those feathers work the same as normal feathers, but players will only be able to fish rainbow fish, rather than the usual trout and salmon. The Pearl fly fishing rod is cosmetic and not an improvement over the basic fly fishing rod, although it can be equipped which frees up a single inventory slot.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Fly fishing rod	20	0
	Pearl fly fishing rod	20	1

Harpoon

Harpoons are required for mid and high level fish. Harpoons can only be used in the seas. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their harpoon if the option "harpoon fishing spot" is available. Swordfish and tuna are caught in cage/harpoon fishing spots, while sharks are caught in net/harpoon spots.

There are five types of harpoons - the regular harpoon, the barb-tail harpoon, the dragon harpoon, the infernal harpoon, and the crystal harpoon. The dragon harpoon and infernal harpoon both have a 20% faster catch rate than the regular harpoon, and the crystal harpoon has a 35% faster catch rate. The barb-tail harpoon, dragon harpoon, infernal harpoon, and crystal harpoon can all be wielded. Many players prefer these harpoons as it saves an inventory space.

After being taught by Otto Godblessed, a player can catch fish that are harpoonable with just their hands. The Fishing level requirement is 20 levels higher and it also requires a Strength level equal to the Fishing level needed to catch the fish normally, but a small amount of strength experience is gained and the player doesn't need a harpoon equipped or in their inventory.

	Level	Members
Harpoon	35	0
Barb-tail harpoon	33	1
Dragon harpoon	61	1
Infernal harpoon	75	1
Crystal harpoon	71	1

Lobster Pots

Lobsters are caught in the sea by using lobster pots. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their lobster pot if the option "cage fishing spot" is available. This is also true for Dark Crabs, with the only difference being Dark Fishing Bait must also be in a player's inventory.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Lobster pot	40	0

Cormorant's glove

Aerial fishing is a ranged fishing technique at the centre of Lake Molch requiring 35 Hunter and 43 Fishing. Players are given a Cormorant's glove for free by talking to Alry the Angler. While equipped the Cormorant eats King worms or Fish chunks (taken from inventory similar to bait) to fly over the lake's surface, collect and return various unique aquatic creatures to the player. Catches include Bluegill, Common tench, Molted eel and Greater siren based on the Fishing and Hunter levels of the player. A knife can be used on these catches to give Cooking experience and receive fish chunks which makes the process sustainable.

Additional rewards include the Molch pearl currency which can be used to purchase the Pearl fishing rod, Pearl fly fishing rod, Pearl barbarian rod and Fish sack. These are equipable versions of common fishing equipment for additional inventory capacity. Although pearls can also purchase parts of the Angler's outfit, it's a much slower method than the recommended Fishing trawler minigame.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Cormorant's glove	43 35	1

Drift Nets

Drift net fishing is a special fishing method that requires 44 Hunter and 47 Fishing accessible after completing Bone Voyage. Unlike fishing from a spot on the surface, this occurs in the Underwater area of Fossil Island where fish shoals are chased into Drift nets set by the player beforehand. Collecting fish shoals from the nets can reward various fish depending on your Fishing level including tuna, lobster, swordfish, sharks and at higher levels is one of the few methods to catch sea turtles and manta rays.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Drift net	47 44	1

Karambwan vessels

Karambwan vessels can be obtained from Lubufu south of Brimhaven once a player has started the Tai Bwo Wannai Trio quest and they can be bought from Tiadeche's Karambwan Stall in Tai Bwo Wannai once they have completed the quest. Karambwan vessels are loaded with karambwanji, which are caught from the lake that is near Lubufu. Karambwan are caught at the north-east shore north of the Ship Yard.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Raw karambwanji	5	1
	Karambwan vessel	65	1

Barbarian Fishing

Members with at least level 48 in Fishing can speak with Otto Godblessed in his home near Baxtorian Falls to learn special barbarian methods of fishing, Bare Handed Fishing and Heavy Rod Fishing.

Bare Handed Fishing

Starting at level 55, the player can learn how to fish tuna, harpoonfish, swordfish, and sharks without a harpoon. Using this method requires a higher Fishing level as well as a Strength level equivalent to the Fishing level needed to catch the fish normally. However, it provides small amounts of Strength experience. At level 55, players can expect rates of 10,000 Fishing experience per hour, steadily increasing to 13,000 experience per hour at level 69. At level 70, catching both tuna and swordfish nets roughly 24,000 Fishing experience per hour.

Fish		Level		Experience
Fish
	Raw harpoonfish	55	35	8.5	10	18.5
	Raw tuna	55	35	80	8	88
	Raw swordfish	70	50	100	10	110
	Raw shark	96	76	110	11	121

Heavy Rod Fishing

Starting at level 48, the play can learn how to do heavy rod fishing; this method requires a barbarian rod (found under Otto's bed) and any type of bait (except for stripy/coloured feathers), as well as a knife to gut the fish. In order to catch the special fish in Otto's lake or at Mount Quidamortem, a Strength and Agility level is needed in addition to the fishing requirement. The leaping fish obtained can be used with a knife to obtain roe and caviar for use in the Herblore skill, and catching them gives small amounts of experience in Strength and Agility. The Pearl barbarian rod is cosmetic and not an improvement over the basic Barbarian rod, although it can be equipped which frees up a single inventory slot.

Equipment		Level	Members
	Barbarian rod	48	1
	Pearl barbarian rod	48	1

Other Equipment

Rada's blessing

Rada's blessing will give you an extra chance at catching a fish, with no additional experienced granted, starting at 2% for the Rada's blessing 1 to 8% with the Rada's blessing 4.

Equipment		Effect
	Rada's blessing 1	Gives a 2% chance at catching an extra fish
	Rada's blessing 2	Gives a 4% chance at catching an extra fish
	Rada's blessing 3	Gives a 6% chance at catching an extra fish
	Rada's blessing 4	Gives an 8% chance at catching an extra fish

Spirit Flakes

Spirit flakes give a 50% chance of yielding double catch everywhere excluding Tempoross and the Ruins of Camdozaal, at the cost of one flake per fish caught (no additional XP is given). This stacks with Rada's blessing.

Equipment		Effect
File:Spirit flakes.png	Spirit flakes	50% chance to double the number of fish caught.

Utility Equipment

Equipment		Effect
	Tiny net	Used to obtain a Pet fish from Harry's Fishing Shop in Catherby
	Skills necklace	Wearing a skills necklace with at least one charge while big net fishing will slightly increase the chance of finding a casket
	Ice gloves	Allows fishing for infernal eels in Mor Ul Rek
	Tackle box	Stores most common fishing supplies and equipment in a single slot
	Fish barrel	Able to store a combined total of 28 raw fish of many types, effectively doubling inventory capacity
	Fish sack barrel	Able to store a combined total of 28 raw fish of many types, equipable in cape slot

Underwater Equipment

This equipment strongly recommended for accessing the Drift net fishing minigame in the Underwater section of Fossil Island

Equipment		Effect
	Fishbowl helmet	Allows breathing underwater
	Diving apparatus	Allows breathing underwater
	Flippers	Allow sprinting underwater, improves catch rate while Drift net fishing

Angler's Outfit

Obtained through the Fishing trawler minigame and Aerial fishing, pieces of the Angler's outfit grant a bonus to Fishing XP gained, increasing to 2.5% with the full outfit.

Fishing spots

Players may fish at various fishing spots located around Gielinor, while fishing, the location of a fishing spot may move from one spot to another within the same area, requiring the player to move in order to continue. The only exceptions to this are select fishing spots located within the wilderness and Karambwan fishing spots.

Net and bait fishing spots

Draynor Village - To the south-west of Draynor Village's bank are some fishing spots. Here, players can net and bait fish. It is a great place to start fishing as there is a bank nearby. However, there are two level 7 Dark wizards that can be a problem for players under level 15.
Mudskipper Point - South of Port Sarim are two to three fishing spots dotting the western shore of the peninsula, located behind the church and near Thurgo's shack. However, the nearest banks are either Draynor Village or Pest Control.
Brimhaven - To the south of Brimhaven are some fishing spots. However, these spots are far away from a bank, so if a player wants to deposit their fish, it is recommended to fish at Draynor Village.
Corsair Cove - To the south-west of the cove, south of the Corsair Cove Dungeon entrance.
Lumbridge Swamp - At the east side of the swamp is the Fishing tutor, giving a free small net to players that have lost theirs, and some low level fishing spots.
Al Kharid - There are some shrimp fishing spots south of the Al Kharid bank, approximately as far as the fishing spots in Draynor Village are from the bank. However, the scorpions can be a problem for people with low levels.
Catherby - Along the south-eastern shore. Close to a bank.
Entrana - Players cannot bring any armour or weapons on Entrana.
Isafdar - Could be useful for emergency food supplies.
Piscatoris Fishing Colony - North-west of the Grand Tree, or by using the fairy ring code AKQ. Players can use a small net to catch monkfish, which are exclusive to this area. Piscatoris is only accessible after the completion of the Swan Song quest.
Karamja lake - Shrimp and karambwanji. South of Tai Bwo Wannai.
Wilderness Bandit Camp - There is one spot in the level 24 Wilderness. There is no bank, and aggressive level 22 and 130^{(members' worlds)} Bandits are nearby.
Port Piscarilius - Along the north-eastern shore. Very close to a bank.

Lure and bait fishing spots

Barbarian Village - On the eastern side of the village is the River Lum. In the river are some fishing spots where players can lure and bait fish. Players can bank in Soul Wars bank by using the portal south of Edgeville.
Lumbridge - In the centre of Lumbridge is the River Lum. In the river are some spots where players can lure and bait fish. This used to be an unpopular fishing spot, until the addition of Lumbridge Castle's bank.
Between Seers' Village and Sinclair Mansion
Entrana - Players cannot bring any armour or weapons on Entrana.
Tree Gnome Stronghold
Shilo Village - Completion of the Shilo Village quest is required for entry into the village. These locations are quite close to a bank.
Observatory - Not too far north of Castle Wars.
Hosidius - Along the river north-west of Hosidius, and just to the east of the city kitchen task, where there is a bank chest.
Water Ravine Dungeon - Unpopular spot due to distance from bank, need for Ancestral key and Robes of elidinis to access, and partial completion of Spirits of the Elid quest.
North of West Ardougne, near Rasolo.
Note: Trout and salmon can be sold to Rasolo for 2 and 5 coins respectively.

Big net fishing spots

Catherby - Along the south-eastern shore. Close to a bank.
Fishing Guild - Requires 68 Fishing. Very close to a bank.
Rellekka
Burgh de Rott
Land's End
Ape Atoll

Harpoon & Lobster Pot fishing spots

Karamja - Behind Luthas' banana plantation on the northern part of the island is a small dock that has fishing spots where players can harpoon, cage, or net fish. Unfortunately a bank is very far away, and players have to pay 30 coins to go to the island and 30 coins to leave the island, but there is a bank deposit box on the dock in Port Sarim. This place is rarely used by members, as better areas are available.
Corsair Cove Resource Area - North of the Myths' Guild. Requires completion of Dragon Slayer I to access.
Wilderness - At level 35 to 38 in the Wilderness are some harpoon and cage fishing spots in the waters at the eastern edge. Raw Dark Crabs can be fished off the north-eastern coast, south of the fence containing the members-only deep wilderness. However, players risk being attacked by other players here, and a bank is very far away.
Resource Area - This members-only location contains Dark Crab fishing spots where a player can fish as long as they please as they can note their resources, via Piles for 50 coins per item noted. The fastest way to the location is the Edgeville Teleport Lever. Note that a player must spend anywhere from 7,500 coins to 3,750 coins without completion of the Wilderness Diary in order to gain entry to the area. Note that fishing here may place players in potentially dangerous PvP scenarios.
Catherby - Along the south-eastern shore. Close to a bank.
Rellekka - Very useful if fighting in the area due to the lack of bank.
Fishing Guild - Requires 68 Fishing. Very close to a bank.
Piscatoris Fishing Colony - Here players can net and harpoon fish after the completion of the Swan Song quest.
Burgh de Rott - Sharks only.
Iorwerth Camp - Sharks only, good area if you are fighting, otherwise, it is far from a bank.
Jatizso - Lobster, swordfish, sharks and close to bank. Requires completion of The Fremennik Trials.

Other fishing spots

These generally are one specific place for one specific type of fishing.

Lumbridge Swamp Caves, Dorgesh-Kaan South Dungeon, Mort Myre Swamp, and south of Mort Myre - Bait fishing for slimy eels and cave eels.
Lumbridge Swamp Caves, and Dorgesh-Kaan South Dungeon - Net fishing for frog spawn.
Taverley Dungeon - Bait fishing using special equipment for lava eels. Only available after starting Heroes' Quest.
Piscatoris Fishing Colony - Here, players can net fish for monkfish after the completion of the Swan Song quest. The bank is very close. Also has harpoon fishing for tuna and swordfish.
North of the east Karamja island - Karambwan fishing.
Port Khazard - Trawler fishing.
ScapeRune - Here, players can net fish cooked fish and uncook them in the uncooking pot. This is part of the Evil Bob random event.
Zul-Andra - Bait fishing for sacred eels. Requires starting the Regicide quest.
Mor Ul Rek - Bait fishing using an oily fishing rod and bait while wearing ice gloves are required to catch infernal eel. Can only be caught once a player has proven themselves worthy enough to enter the city by showing a TzHaar guard guarding the entrance a fire cape
Lake Molch - Aerial fishing using a Cormorant to catch fish from fishing pools that move every 7–12 seconds.
Fishing Guild platform - Minnows can be caught in Kylie Minnow's fishing platform with a small net. They can be exchanged for noted raw sharks.
Port Piscarilius - Anglerfish can be caught along the north-western shore; this location is very close to a bank.

Fishing Trawler

Fishing Trawler is a Fishing minigame found at Port Khazard. Level 15 Fishing is required to receive fish at the end of the trip. World 370 is the Old School RuneScape designated Fishing Trawler world. It can be overwhelming for a single player, so it is recommended to participate in a group.

Players board Murphy's trawler boat and work as a team to protect the boat from hazards and prevent it from sinking for five minutes as they sail across the oceans. Holes in the ship, flooding, sea monsters and broken netting are all hazards players must overcome to keep afloat. Failing these tasks may shipwreck players and force them to swim back to shore.

If the trawler net is not ripped at the end of the trip, players may receive fish based on their Fishing level. This is one of the few methods in which you are able to catch sea turtles and manta rays. There is a 1/12 chance to receive a piece of the Angler's outfit after a successful trip. This outfit increases Fishing experience gain and allows access to special fishing areas.

Item		XP Bonus
	Angler hat	0.4%
	Angler top	0.8%
	Angler waders	0.6%
	Angler boots	0.2%
Sub-total		2%
Set bonus		0.5%
Full set		2.5%

Tempoross

Tempoross is a Fishing-based skilling boss found at the Ruins of Unkah. Players need at least level 35 Fishing to participate. World 341, 422, 463 and 531 are the Old School RuneScape designated Tempoross worlds.

Players board the boat on the dock and sail to Tempoross Cove to help the Spirit Anglers subdue Tempoross. As a skilling boss, players use Fishing to catch harpoonfish as ammunition, firing them out of cannons to weaken Tempoross while avoiding various special attacks. When Tempoross is weak enough it'll submerge and can be damaged directly by harpooning the pools near him. Players must be careful not to let Tempoross get too enraged as it'll wash them off the island.

Defeating Tempoross will grant Fishing experience and reward permits based on participation. These permits allow you to fish at the reward pool for a chance at many unique or high quality fishing items in addition to fish based on your Fishing level. This is one of the few methods to gather sea turtles and manta rays. Other rewards include the coveted fish barrel, the tackle box or the components to upgrade the Angler's outfit into the Spirit angler's outfit.

Item		XP Bonus
	Spirit angler headband	0.4%
	Spirit angler top	0.8%
	Spirit angler waders	0.6%
	Spirit angler boots	0.2%
Sub-total		2%
Set bonus		0.5%
Full set		2.5%

Fishing pets

The Heron is a members-only skilling pet that can be obtained while training Fishing. The chances of getting it are dependent on the player's Fishing level, and the time it takes to gather a resource.
A tiny tempor may be obtained by fishing it from the reward pool outside the Ruins of Unkah after defeating the Tempoross.

Temporary boosts

Boost		Level increase	Visibility	Other info
	Fishing cape	1	Visible	The Fishing cape provides unlimited teleports to either the Fishing Guild or Otto's Grotto.
	Dragon harpoon	3	Visible	Uses 100% of Special attack bar.
	Infernal harpoon	3	Visible	Uses 100% of Special attack bar.
	Crystal harpoon	3	Visible	Uses 100% of Special attack bar. Requires 70 attack and 50 agility to wield.
File:Fishing potion(4).png	Fishing potion	3	Visible	N/A
File:Fishing mix.png	Fishing mix	3	Visible	Hitpoints 3 per dose. Requires Barbarian training.
	Fish pie	3	Visible	Hitpoints 6 per bite.
	Spicy stew (brown spice)	±0-5	Visible	Hitpoints 11 Depending on type of stew, any skill except Hitpoints can be boosted or reduced by 0 to 5 levels randomly.
	Admiral pie	5	Visible	Hitpoints 8 per bite.
	Fishing Guild	7	Invisible	The boost takes effect while player is within the Fishing Guild. Does not enable your character to catch fish it would otherwise not be able to catch (e.g., 69 fishing does not allow you to catch sharks).

Quests

Quests requiring Fishing

Quest	Fishing requirement	Other skill requirements
Tai Bwo Wannai Trio	5	15 , 30 , 65 if catching your own Karambwan
Fishing Contest	10	-
Perilous Moons	20	10 , 20 , 20 , 48
Land of the Goblins	40	38 , 45 , 48
Rum Deal	50	42 , 40 , 47 , 42
Heroes' Quest	53	53 , 25 , 50
The Fremennik Exiles	60	65 , 60 , 60 , 55
Swan Song	62	66 , 62 , 45 , 42 , 40

Quests rewarding Fishing experience

Quest	Experience reward	Fishing requirement	Other requirements
Recipe for Disaster (Freeing Pirate Pete)	1,000	-	31
Fishing Contest	2,437	10	-
Heroes' Quest	2,725	53	55 , 53 , 25 , 50
The Fremennik Trials	2,812	-	25 , 40 , 40 if crafting your own lyre
Perilous Moons	5,000	20	10 , 20 , 20 , 48
Tai Bwo Wannai Trio	5,000	5	15 , 30 , 65 if catching your own Karambwan
Rum Deal	7,000	50	42 , 40 , 47 , 42
Sea Slug	7,175	-	30
Land of the Goblins	8,000	40	38 , 45 , 48
Swan Song	50,000	62	100 , 66 , 62 , 45 , 42 , 40
Total	86,149

Skill choice

Upon completing any of the following quests, players may choose to allocate experience to Fishing. These rewards usually come in the form of items, such as lamps or books, and are independent of any experience rewards directly received for completing the quest.

Quest	Experience reward	Skills available	Skill requirements
X Marks the Spot	300	Any	None
Client of Kourend	500 twice	Any	None
Fairytale II - Cure a Queen	2,500	Any skill above 30	49 , 57
A Tail of Two Cats	2,500 twice	Any skill above 30	None
The Great Brain Robbery	5,000	Any skill above 30	16 , 30 , 50
King's Ransom	5,000	Any skill above 50	65
Darkness of Hallowvale	2,000 three times	Any skill above 30	5 , 20 , 22 , 32 , 33 , 40
A Taste of Hope	2,500 three times	Any skill above 35	48 , 40 , 40 , 45 , 38
A Kingdom Divided	10,000 twice	Any skill above 40	54 , 52 , 52 , 50 , 42 , 38 , 35
In Search of Knowledge (miniquest)	10,000	Any skill above 40	None
Curse of the Empty Lord (miniquest)	10,000	Any skill above 50	Some players will need 31
One Small Favour	10,000 twice	Any skill above 30	36 , 25 , 18 , 30
Recipe for Disaster (The final battle)	20,000	Any skill above 50	175 , 70 , 48 , 50 , 53 , 53 , 25 , 59 , 40 , 50 , 40 , 40 , 10 , 10 , 36
Sins of the Father	15,000 six times	Any skill above 60	62 , 60 , 56 , 52 , 50 , 50 , 49
Total	202,300

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:11 November 2020\| \|0}} {{#explode:11 November 2020\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:11 November 2020\| \|2}}]] (update)	Players can no longer be dragged randomly if they spam click a Fishing spot before it moves.
[[{{#explode:14 October 2020\| \|0}} {{#explode:14 October 2020\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:14 October 2020\| \|2}}]] (update)	The in-game skill guide has been reorganised; the "Catches" tab was split apart to specific types of fishing, ex. "Big Net", "Rod", "Aerial", etc.
[[{{#explode:19 March 2015\| \|0}} {{#explode:19 March 2015\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:19 March 2015\| \|2}}]] (update)	You can now catch fish with a full inventory if one inventory space would become available from the bait consumed.
[[{{#explode:11 September 2014\| \|0}} {{#explode:11 September 2014\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:11 September 2014\| \|2}}]] (update)	You no longer encounter the river troll, big fish, and whirlpool random events while fishing.