Fishing is an essential skill in Palia, offering players a steady income, sustenance, and the chance to earn rewards through quests. Plus, fish make great gifts, helping you improve relationships with villagers.
Getting Started with Fishing
To start fishing, you’ll need to progress in the main quests until you meet Auni, the local mail carrier. After reaching this point, you’ll receive a letter from Einar, the master fisherman, along with a basic fishing rod. Visit Einar at Fisherman’s Lagoon to receive your first fishing lesson.
Fishing Controls and Mechanics
When you’re ready to fish, cast your line and wait for a fish to bite. You’ll see two green markers around the fish – these markers help you keep the fish under control as you reel it in. Fish will try to escape, so keep them within the green markers to avoid damaging your fishing rod.
Here’s a breakdown of the fishing controls in Palia:
- Casting: Hold down the left-click to set your casting distance. Release when the circle reaches your desired spot.
- Setting the Hook: Wait for the fish to nibble 2-3 times, then watch for a big splash. Press and hold left-click to set the hook.
- Reeling: Hold left-click to reel in the fish while keeping it between the green markers.
- Managing Rod Health: Fish can escape the green markers, turning them red and damaging your rod. Release left-click if the fish escapes and try to recenter it.
- Landing the Fish: When the fish is close, release left-click to pull it out of the water.
Some fish require more advanced rods, so plan to upgrade your equipment as you progress.
Upgrading Your Fishing Rod
Upgrading your rod allows you to catch higher-level fish. As you level up your fishing skill, Einar will offer recipes to improve your rod.
| Fishing Rod | Level Requirement | Cost | Recipe Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeshift Rod | None | Free | Gifted by Einar |
| Standard Rod | Fishing Level 3 | 250 gold | Makeshift Rod, 20 Sapwood Planks, 5 Copper Bars |
| Fine Rod | Fishing Level 6 | 1500 gold | Standard Rod, 10 Heartwood Planks, 5 Iron Bars |
| Exquisite Rod | Fishing Level 9 | 3000 gold | Fine Rod, 5 Flow-Infused Planks, 2 Palium Bars |
Using Bait
While bait isn’t required, specific fish types are only catchable with certain types of bait, like worms or glow worms.
- Worms: Buy for 10 gold at Zeki’s General Store or make your own using a Worm Farm (requires Level 4 Fishing).
- Glow Worms: Craftable only with a Glow Worm Farm built on your housing plot, unlocked via a recipe from Einar.
Adding crops to your worm farms produces high-quality bait, attracting better fish. You can even produce fertilizer for crops by using specific ingredients in the farm.
Tips for Fishing Success
- Know Your Fish: Some fish appear only in certain areas or times of the day.
- Choose Your Bait: No bait, worms, and glow worms all attract different fish.
- Weekly Wants: Some townsfolk request specific fish each week, so check in regularly to meet their needs.
- Look for Ripples: Casting near ripples often results in starred catches, which can be displayed in aquariums in your home.
Fishing in Palia offers more than just a simple pastime. With this guide, you’ll quickly become an expert angler, earning rewards, building relationships, and showcasing your best catches in style. Happy fishing!
