Key Points
- You can start fishing in Crimson Desert as soon as you get a fishing rod.
- You can either purchase a fishing rod from Vendors or complete Anabelle’s request to obtain one for free.
- You don’t need to complete any quests or purchase bait to start fishing in the game.
In Crimson Desert, fishing is lucrative, whether you’re selling them to Vendors or cooking a porridge out of them. To fish, you need a fishing rod first and learn the mechanics for this in the game. Whether you’re fishing to kill time or to complete specific quests, follow the steps below to win the reeling war between Kliff and the fish in Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert – Fishing Overview
| Item Required | Fishing Rod |
| Location | Any body of water with depth. |
| Quest Requirement | None |
Steps to Fish in Crimson Desert
You can start fishing in Crimson Desert as soon as you obtain a fishing rod. Next, find a body of water and start fishing with the steps below in Crimson Desert:
- Hold the left D-Pad on the controller or F2 on PC to open the Equipment Wheel and equip the fishing rod.
- Press Q and then hold the left mouse button to aim your cast. For console players, press L2/LT to aim the cast. In both cases, release the buttons to throw the cast and start fishing.
- When you’re aiming with a fishing rod, ensure the bait icon glows blue. This means that the area is right for fishing. If there are any rocks or debris in the body of water, that means that the location is unfit for fishing.
- After you cast the bait, hold the left mouse button/L2/LT to focus on the line. When you hear three splashes, it means a fish is about to take the bait.
- As soon as the fish takes the bait, click the right mouse button or R2/RT on your controller to hook it. To reel in the cast, move the mouse wheel on your PC or the right analog stick on your controller.
- Next, you need to move the line in the direction opposite to the fish’s movement. Suppose the fish is trying to pull your rod to the left. This means you need to pull your line to the right to fight the fish’s resistance.
- When the fish is tired and stops fighting, pull back and reel it in. Do not reel in before the fish is tired, since it will escape.
- If the fish starts swimming again while you reel it in, pull your line in the opposite direction instantly and tire it out. If you reel it in while it’s fighting your line, it will snap.
- Repeat this process every time you fish in Crimson Desert.
How to Get Fishing Rods in Crimson Desert
There are two ways to get fishing rods in Crimson Desert, one of which is completely free and the most viable early in the game. Here’s how you can obtain them:
- Complete Annabella’s Request: After Crimson Desert’s prologue, you can accept Annabella’s Request from Hernand’s Notice Board. To complete this Request, catch a Tench and deliver it to Annabella’s Assistant at the Bloomwood Ranch to obtain a fishing rod for free.
- Purchase from Vendors: You can get fishing rods early on in Crimson Desert from two Vendors: Alden and Hailard. Alden sits at the Provisioner’s Shop, east of Oakenshield Manor in Hernand. On the other hand, Hailard becomes available after you free Rodbel Fishing Dock from bandits, located east of Hernand. Both sell fishing rods for 15 Copper Coins.
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FAQs
What can I do with fish in Crimson Desert?
You can use the fish to restore your health and other benefits, or sell them to Vendors at a high price.
Can I fish without owning a fishing rod?
Surprisingly, yes, Crimson Desert allows you to catch fish without a fishing rod by heading to a body of water and grabbing them with your bare hands!
Can I buy fish in the game?
Yes, if you think fishing is too tough for you right now, you can purchase fish from Vendors in Pywel. However, it will set you back some Copper Coins.
