Fishing

Fishing is a non-combat activity introduced in the Plains of Eidolon, that allow players to catch fish which can then be used as resources for various crafting requirements.

Acquiring Fishing Spear
Once players have earned enough Standing with the Ostrons by completing Bounties from Konzu or Incursions on the Plains of Eidolon, they are able to purchase a Fishing Spear at Fisher Hai-Luk located to the left of the central stairway into Cetus.

Preparing to Fish
Once a Fishing Spear is purchased the player can then equip it in the Gear menu. Once equipped the player can head out into the plains and find eligible bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, and the ocean. In order for fish to begin spawning the player must bring out the fishing spear from the Gear menu (default hold and select the spear).

Catching Fish
While aiming the spear (default hold ), environmental sounds will be dampened, allowing the player to listen for the splashing and bubbling of nearby fish. Use the direction of the sounds to locate your possible prey and spear them by pressing the fire button (default ). The spear has travel time, therefore the player must adjust trajectory based on distance from the fish. Abilities like Zephyr's can decrease the spear's travel time.

If successful the player will be shown holding the catch with statistics on species, size (small, medium, or large) and gross weight displayed in the lower right infobox. If the player misses, nearby fish will be alerted and quickly scatter away. Scaring the fish multiple times could result in them de-spawning.

Fish Uses
You can turn in your catches at Hai-Luk either for Standing with the Ostron or to cut them up into generic resources (Fish Meat, Fish Oil, Fish Scales) and a resource specific to each type of fish.

Common Species
Mawfish = "Its gaping maw allows it to scoop up smaller fish as it swims by them."
 * Reliably found in the large lake in front of Cetus during the day.
 * All spears are able to catch in one hit, though the Tulok spear is most effective
 * Can be lured out by Peppered Bait and Twilight Bait

"Discharges electricity from luminous glands along its flanks to stun its prey."
 * -|Charc Eel = CharcEel.png
 * Reliably found in the large lake in front of Cetus during both night and day.
 * All spears are able to catch in one hit, though the Tulok spear is most effective

"A poisonous fish protected by a hard carapace around its skull."
 * -|Khut-Khut =KhutKhut.png
 * Reliably found in shallow, landlocked bodies of water during the day.
 * All spears are able to catch in one hit, though the Peram spear is most effective

"This slow fish meanders through the waters and is often preyed upon by larger predators."
 * -|Yogwun =Yogwun.png
 * Reliably found in deeper, landlocked bodies of water during the day.
 * All spears are able to catch in one hit, though the Tulok spear is most effective

"Displays blood-splattered pattern on its scales and has its ribs exposed through open cavities along both flanks. When predators approach it lies still at the bottom of the sand banks, disguised as a carcass in hopes of being ignored."
 * -|Mortus Lungfish =MortusLungfish.png
 * Reliably found in deeper, landlocked bodies of water during the night.
 * The Peram spear is most effective, though the Lanzo spear will still catch it in one hit. The Tulok spear will require two or three hits.

"A predatory fish that is attracted to the scent of blood."
 * -|Goopolla =Goopolla.png
 * Reliably found on coast lines of the ocean during both night and day.
 * All spears are able to catch in one hit, though the Tulok spear is most effective

"Strong, predatory fish with eyes that can pierce the darkest shadows."
 * -|Tralok =Tralok.png
 * Sometimes found on coast line of the ocean during the day.
 * Peppered or Twilight Bait may increase its spawn chance but are not required.
 * The Tulok spear is most effective, though the Peram spear will still catch it in one hit. The Lanzo spear sometimes requires two or three hits.

Baited Species
Sharrac = "While rarely venturing from the deepest of waters of the plains, the Sharrac is a fearsome predator who will prey on unwary Ostrons swimming alone."
 * Rarely found on coast lines of the ocean during the night and day, found more commonly at dawn and dusk.
 * The Tulok and Lanzo spears will catch it in one hit. The Peram spear will require two or three hits.
 * Twilight Bait recommended.

"A crustacean that hunts during the twilight hours."
 * -|Karkina =Karkina.png
 * Rarely found on coast lines of the ocean during the night and day, found more commonly at dawn and dusk.
 * The Tulok and Lanzo spears will catch it in one hit. The Peram spear will require two or three hits.
 * Twilight Bait recommended.

"A grotesque crustacean that produces a potent, paralyzing toxin from its tentacles."
 * -|Cuthol =Cuthol.png
 * Rarely found in shallow, landlocked bodies of water during the night.
 * The Lanzo spear is most effective.
 * Cuthol Bait recommended.

"A cunning hunter that hides within the mud at the bottom of the lake and ambushes passing prey."
 * -|Murkray =Murkray.png
 * Rarely found on coast lines of the ocean during the night and day, where the water visibly bubbles.
 * (Speculation) Appear most active during dawn/dusk periods.
 * The Lanzo spear is most effective
 * Murkray Bait recommended.

"This fish inhabits the shallows and feeds of crabs and other small crustaceans. When threatened it forces air into its brain to give it the impression of being much bigger than it normally is."
 * -|Norg =Norg.png
 * Rarely found in the large lake in front of Cetus during the night, where the water visibly bubbles.
 * The Peram spear is most effective.
 * Norg Bait recommended.

"The Glappid is a scavenger that feasts on the remains of dead fish. It has formed a symbiotic bond with the Seram Beetle which extracts and feeds upon any toxins ingested by the Glappid."
 * -|Glappid =Glappid.png
 * Rarely found on coast lines of the ocean during the night.
 * The Peram spear is recommended. The Tulok spear can require between 4 and 6 hits to catch it.
 * Glappid Bait recommended.
 * Can weigh up to 44 Kg

Fishing Locations and Biomes
Depending on the location and type of body of water the player will encounter different species of fish.


 * The large lake in front of Cetus:
 * Mawfish (common at day)
 * Charc Eel (common at night and day)
 * Norg (rare at night, Norg bait)


 * Landlocked bodies of water scattered around the plains:
 * Yogwun (common at day)
 * Khut-Khut (common at day)
 * Mortus Lungfish (rare at day, common at night)
 * Cuthol (rare at night, Cuthol bait)


 * Coast lines of the ocean (far left and right to Cetus gate):
 * Goopolla (common at night and day)
 * Tralok (uncommon at day)
 * Sharrac (rare at night and day, Twilight bait)
 * Karkina (rare at night and day, Twilight bait)
 * Murkray (rare at day and night, Murkray bait)
 * Glappid (rare at night, Glappid bait)


 * Anywhere:
 * Boot

Bait
Bait are consumable items that can be used to increase the chances of certain types of fish appearing. Baits are automatically held in the fishing wheel. To access this wheel the player must first equip a fishing spear, then bring up the Gear wheel (default ) to select one of the available bait to use. The player can quickly throw the currently selected Bait by pressing the alternate fire button (default ).

To properly use bait, players must throw them into a hotspot, an area of water that has visible white patches of bubbles rippling in a circular pattern on the surface. This will activate the bait, which will then increase the chance of certain types of fish spawning within the hotspot. The bait's initial effects will last for up to 2 minutes, during which it has a high chance of making its target fish appear on the spawn intervals within that period. The bait will visually disappear after that period, however it will still have a much smaller chance of making the target fish appear on subsequent spawns in the same hotspot. If the hotspot is still active after the bait expires, players can throw in another bait of either the same type or a different one to attract the desired fish. Different baits will work when luring their fish type in the same hotspot (however the same bait will not stack its own effect) but this may reduce the chance of finding a specific fish. (Unconfirmed, but tested.)

A baited hotspot will remain visible until all fish within the area have been caught or escaped, in which case the ripples will disappear, indicating that the hotspot has expired.

Many rare fish types, like Norgs and Glappids, which do not normally appear in standard fishing require specialized bait to lure out.


 * It is not necessary to aim at the ripples in order for the bait to activate, simply throwing a single bait into the vicinity will do.
 * Throwing additional bait into the same hotspot will not increase the chances of fish spawning - only one bait is required to affect the hotspot.
 * The targeted fish may spawn a distance away from the hotspot the bait is thrown in, sometimes appearing in other nearby hotspots.

Products
All fish species are graded in three size-classes. Specific weight of fish is relevant only for bragging rights.

Bugs

 * Fish can swim through the floor near the shoreline, swimming below you inside the rock/earth. This can be seen using the Luminos Dye.
 * Fish can appear to be floating above the water. In this case, it is also possible for them to float near the water above the ground.
 * Attempting to equip any spear while Ivara's Artimis Bow is active will cause you to not be able to draw your spear until you are downed.
 * Throwing the spear from Ivara's Dashwire will cause a yo-yo effect with the spear occasionally making it launch from unpredictable places.