Fishing

Fishing is a very valuable skill. Players can fish and then cook what they catch for food, which can be used to heal their hitpoints. Fishing is also a great skill to earn money in, as some fish can give players a great deal of money if they are sold to other players.

How to fish
Fishing is one of the most popular skills in RuneScape. To fish, players must first find a 'fishing spot'. These fishing spots can be found near land in seas and rivers.

Equipment
Players need different kinds of equipment to catch certain fish. Fishing equipment can be purchased in fishing stores. Free players can buy fishing equipment from the fishing store in Port Sarim while members can buy fishing equipment from the fishing store in Catherby.

Nets
The first few fish players can catch require nets. Fishing nets can only be used with seas. Free players can only use small fishing nets while members can also use big fishing nets. Big fishing nets only allow players to catch more fish and sometimes items such as boots. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their net if the option 'net fishing spot' is available.

Fishing rods and bait
Fishing rods are required for mid level fish. Fishing rods can only be used with rivers. Along with a fishing rod, players also need bait to attract fish. Bait can not only be bought in stores but is also a drop from 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.

There is also an 'oily fishing rod'. However, only members can use this rod. It is required to fish lava eels and is needed for the Heroes Quest.

Fly fishing rods and feathers
Fly fishing rods are also required for mid level fish. Fly fishing rods can only be used with rivers. Along with a fly fishing rod, players also need feathers to attract fish. Feathers can not only be bought in stores but is also a drop from chickens and random events. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their fly fishing rod if the option 'lure fishing spot' is available.

Harpoons
Harpoons are required for mid and high level fish. Harpoons can only be used with seas. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their harpoon if the option 'harpoon fishing spot' is available.

Lobster pots
Lobster pots can only catch lobsters. Lobster pots can only be used with seas. When a player has found a fishing spot, they can then use their lobster pot if the option 'cage fishing spot' is available.

Karambwan vessel
Karambwan vessels (also know as just 'vessels') are only available to members. Karambwan vessels can be obtained from Lubufu south of Brimhaven once a player has started the Tai Bwo Wannai Trio quest. Karambwan Vessels can only be used on the lake that is near Lubufu.

Free-to-play fishing spots
Free players only have a few fishing spots.

Net and bait fishing spots
Players can catch fish with nets at these spots:


 * Draynor Village: To the 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, so players can fill their inventory with fish and then bank them and then repeat.


 * South of Port Sarim: South of Port Sarim near Thurgo the dwarf's house are some fishing spots, but they're far away from a bank.


 * Karamja: Northwest of Karmaja 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 tehy fish at Draynor Village.

Lure and bait fishing spots

 * Barbarian Village: On the east side of the village is the river Lum. In the river are some spots where players can lure and bait fish. However, these fishing spots are not very close to a bank, though are the most convenient lure and bait fishing spots for free players.


 * Lumbridge: In the center of Lumbridge is the river Lum. In the river are some spots where players can lure and bait fish. However, a bank is very far away. Barbarian Village's fishing spots are recommended over Lumbridge's.

Harpoon and cage fishing spots

 * Karamja: Behind Luthas' banana plantation on the northern part of the island is a small dock that has fishing spots allowing players to harpoon, cage, or net fish. This is the only spot where free players can fish tuna, swordfish, and lobsters. Unfortunately a bank is very far away and players have to pay 30 gp to go on the island and 30 gp to leave the island.


 * Wilderness: At level 35 to 38 in the Wilderness are some harpoon and cage fishing spots in the waters at the eastern edge. However, players risk being attacked by other players here, and a bank is very far away.

Free-to-play training

 * Level 1 to 20: Net fish at the fishing spots in Draynor Village or in Al-Kharid. This may seem slow and long, but players earn xp faster this way then baiting fish.


 * Level 20 to 65: Lure fish at Barbarian Village. This is a very fast method of raising a player's fishing level.


 * Level 65 to 99: Cage lobsters at Karamja. Lobsters can be obtained very quickly giving good exp, faster than harpooning fish.


 * Level 65 to 99: Harpoon at Karamja. Players will catch both tuna and swordfish, though fishing lobsters is recommended.

Pay-to-play training

 * Level 1 to 30: Fish at Catherby.


 * Level 30 to 40: Fly fish at Shilo Village or stay in Catherby. However, to fish at Shilo, players need to have finished the quest Shilo Village.


 * Level 40 to 68: Fish lobsters at Catherby or fly fish at Shilo Village for slightly faster xp.


 * Level 68 to 76: Fish lobsters at the Fishing Guild.


 * Level 76 to 99: Fish sharks at the Fishing Guild.

Making money
Fishing can be a great skill to make money in. Every player needs food to heal their HP, making fish a market with a massive demand. It is recommended that players do not sell their fish to general stores or fish stores, but instead, sell them to other players. The banks at Falador and Edgeville are the best places to sell fish. The bank at Catherby is also good for members.

Below is a list with the prices fish are usually bought and sold for.


 * Shrimp: 3 to 5 gp
 * Karambwanji: 10 to 20 gp
 * Sardine: 5 gp
 * Herring: 10 gp
 * Anchovies: 10 to 20 gp
 * Mackerel: 20 to 30 gp
 * Trout: 30 gp
 * Cod: 25 gp
 * Pike: 40 gp
 * Salmon: 50 to 70 gp
 * Tuna: 50 to 100 gp
 * Lobster: 150 to 200 gp
 * Bass: 150 to 250 gp
 * Swordfish: 200 to 300 gp
 * Monkfish: 300 to 500 gp
 * Karambwan: 300 to 500 gp
 * Shark: 700 to 1,000 gp
 * Sea Turtle: 20,000 to 30,000 gp
 * Manta Ray: 20,000 to 30,000 gp

Many free players buy and sell lobsters and swordfish, while members prefer sharks.

Random events
Random events are events that happen at random times. They were introduced to stop autoers, or people who use a program to do their work. Some random events include NPCs wanting players to do a task for them and rewarding them if they are successful or a monster that will attack the player. While fishing, players may encounter random events which are specific to fishing, which are listed below.

River Troll
While fishing, a river troll may appear and will start attacking a player. They can deal a large amount of damage and their combat level depends on the player, though it will always be higher. The level ranges from level 14 to level 170. Players can either run away from them or fight them. River trolls drop meagre drops, such as 5 fishing bait.

Big fish
While fishing, a big fish may appear in a fishing spot and will steal a player's fishing equipment and spit it somewhere nearby, usually 3 to 10 squares away. When this happens, the player has to find their equipment quickly before someone else sees it and grabs it. When the player has found their eqipment, they can then go back to fishing.

Whirpool
While fishing, a whirlpool may appear in a fishing spot. If a player continues to fish while a whirlpool is happening, their fishing equipment may be taken in it and not returned. Players are strongly advised to decease fishing when one appears and wait untill it disappears, which usually takes about 1 minute.

Moving fishing spot
While fishing, a fishing spot may move from one spot to another. Players only have to move to the new spot and continue fishing.

Temporary boosts

 * Fishing Potion made using the Herblore skill increases fishing by 3.
 * Fish Pie made using the Cooking skill increases fishing by 3.
 * Admiral Pie made using the Cooking skill increases fishing by 5.