Enshrouded Fishing Guide: Bait, Rods, Fish & Locations

Update 7 “Wake of the Water” added several exciting features to Enshrouded, including the new fishing minigame. It can net you not only tasty fish but also rare resources. With so many moving parts, it can be hard to grasp at first. Different rods, bait, and locations all affect how easy or hard fishing is. Here’s a detailed look at fishing in Enshrouded with all the essential tips.

Getting started with fishing in Enshrouded: Rod, bait and locations

To start fishing you’ll need a few things: a fishing rod, some bait, and a suitable spot. You’ll also want to understand the minigame so you can reliably reel fish in.

You unlock fishing and your first rod by completing several quests for the Huntress. The tasks for “Unknown Waters” teach you the basics of fishing right in the game. After that, you can dive in and unlock further progression.

Crafting fishing rods in Enshrouded: recipes, stats and upgrades

Enshrouded features five different fishing rods that you can craft or find. You’ll get the first recipes from the Huntress’s questlines. She introduces the mechanics and points you to the key materials. For the simple fishing rod you only need twigs, metal scraps, and thread. Later rods cost more but perform better.

Rods have two stats: Power and Endurance. Power determines which fish you can catch. Some are easier; others will quickly tear free. Endurance is how long your rod holds out, which matters for larger and better fish where the minigame lasts longer.

To upgrade your gear, you’ll eventually need to find the Angler. He’s an old captain you’ll encounter at a dock in the new region. He also has quests that reward better fishing gear and unlock new recipes.

You can snag one of the best rods fairly early once you reach the Veilwater Basin. Head to the Suspicious Drak’dal Ruins and look for a large cross on the ground. Dig down there to find a chest with the Lucky Rod. It’s one of the game’s top rods, boasting strong stats and the chance to fish up rare treasures.

Enshrouded bait guide: natural bait and crafted bait

Bait is the second key piece of the puzzle. It determines which fish you can catch. There are natural bait and crafted bait, each with different uses.

Natural bait are small creatures and insects you can attach to your rod. They’re spread across all biomes and can be tricky to find. Watch for little critters scurrying about. Some, like fireflies or moths, appear only at night.

• Fireflies: Found in Springlands. Fish: common.
• Moths: Found in Revelwood. Fish: uncommon.
• Grasshopper: Found in Nomad Highlands. Fish: uncommon.
• Scarab: Found in Kindlewastes. Fish: rare.
• Woodlouse Hunter: Found in Albeneve Summits. Fish: rare.
• Frog: Found in Veilwater Basin. Fish: epic.

For crafted bait, you’ll also collect these insects, as they’re used in the recipes. You can learn bait recipes from the Angler, who also provides better rods. Crafted bait aligns with fish rarity: common, uncommon, rare, and epic.

Recipes typically use insects of the relevant tier, fish bones or fish teeth, gold coins, and capybara bristles. You’ll get bones by breaking down epic fish. Coins are found in ruins. Bristles come from hunted animals or tamed capybaras.

Enshrouded fishing minigame: how it works and tips

With the right rod and your chosen bait, you’re ready. Find a body of water and start the minigame. It’s easy once you follow these steps. The game also shows a tutorial in the bottom-right.

1. Select the right bait by putting the rod on your hotbar, activating it, then right-clicking to open the bait list.
2. Left-click to cast. The longer you hold, the further the cast travels. Distance has no effect on the fish type.
3. Wait for a bite. Press left-click at the right moment to start the minigame.
4. Pull in the opposite direction to the fish. At the top you’ll see a bar: green is your rod’s endurance, red is the fish. The segments indicate how many times the fish will jump out. Click the left mouse button whenever a sub-segment completes.
5. The encounter ends when either your endurance runs out or the fish’s red bar is depleted. You can collect fish or release them.

Enshrouded fish and where to find them: all biomes and rarities

Enshrouded features many fish that vary by region. Natural bait is a good guide to which biomes hold which fish. Starter areas tend to have weaker fish, while later regions more often contain rare fish. In general, you can find all fish everywhere, but the drop rates differ significantly.

Common fish in Springlands:

• Pond Hopper
• Glimmerfin
• Silverback

Uncommon fish in Revelwood and Nomad Highlands:

• Stripe-tail
• Sunscale
• Whiskerfin

Rare fish in Kindlewastes and Albeneve Summits:

• Emberfin
• Shadowtail
• Wavejumper
• Purpleback

Epic fish in Veilwater Basin:

• Shockfin
• Thornridge
• Yellowfin

Why fish in Enshrouded: rewards, recipes and resources

So, why fish? The minigame is fun and well worth the effort, as fishing provides important items and makes your time in the new region much smoother.

• Break down fish at the Angler to craft better bait.
• Fish are used in many cooking recipes. Talk to the Farmer for these. You can also build a smoker.
• Food made from fish provides stamina and health, plus plenty of air for diving, which is crucial in the Veilwater Basin.
• Shockfin is needed for Electronic Nerves, which you’ll use for spells.
• Mount your catches as wall decorations and trophies.
• Fishing is a solid source of gems to socket into weapons (Enshrouded Weapons Guide: Weapon Types, Gems, Enchantments) .

Conclusion: Enshrouded fishing guide at a glance

Fishing isn’t just a pleasant pastime in Enshrouded; it’s also a key activity for cooking, gems, and magical resources. With the right rod and bait, you’ll quickly find rare fish and maximise your rewards.

Rent one of our Enshrouded servers right now and start fishing. It’s even more fun with friends, as you can hunt rare fish together and cook up delicious recipes.