Fishing in Myth of Empires isn’t just a relaxing side activity—it’s a vital part of taming, crafting, and survival in the game. Whether you’re catching freshwater fish with a harpoon, fishing rare zoom fish with an advanced rod, or running a high-yield fish pond for bear and crocodile taming, this guide covers everything you need to know.

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Fishing Basics: Rods and Harpoons

Fishing Rods:

• Unlock the harpoon at level 10, basic bait at level 15, and advanced bait at level 26.
• To fish, drag the bait onto your rod, equip it, cast it (hold left click to choose distance), and wait ~1 minute.
• When the rod twitches, right-click to catch the fish.
• The bait you use determines what you catch:
  • Basic bait: Freshwater fish, Loach
  • Intermediate bait: Bass
  • Advanced bait: Zoom fish, with lower catch chances

Fishing Spots:

• Zoom fish have specific locations. A reliable spot is near a waterfall on the map (specific coordinates shown in the original footage).
• Even with advanced bait, expect 10–20% success rate for zoom fish.

Harpoons:

• Best used in shallow rivers, targeting visible fish.
• Offers a quick way to catch only freshwater fish.
• Walk near fish, aim, and spear them for a quick harvest.

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Fish Ponds: Endgame Passive Fish Farming (Unlocks at Level 60)

Why Fish Ponds Matter:

• Provide a steady supply of fish used in taming foods and oils.
• Grant Taming and Hunting proficiency while active.
• Work passively, even while AFK overnight.

How to Build Fish Ponds:

• Crafted at the construction bench:
  • 280 Refined Stone
  • 650 Coarse Clay
  • 340 Clay
  • 410 Sand
  • 95 Hardwood

How to Use Them:

1. Open the fish pond UI.
2. Insert fish into the holding tank (don’t max it—leave room for reproduction).
3. Provide food—best food is Premium Patty (cheap, easy to buy/grow).
4. Fish will reproduce over time, generating “fishlings.”
5. Maintain clearness to allow fish breeding.

Food Comparison:

• 1x Basic Bait = 2 food
• 1x Intermediate Bait = 10 food
• 1x Advanced Bait = 25 food
• 1000x Premium Patty = 5000 food (best ratio)

Clearness Requirements (for Breeding):

• Freshwater/Loach: 60%+
• Bass: 82%+
• Zoom Fish: 90%+

How to Clean the Pond:

• Hold E and select “Use empty bucket.”
• Requires Wooden Barrels, crafted with rope and branches.
• Each cleaning = +5 clearness
• Large barrels do not work—only small wooden barrels count.

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Why Fish Matter

Fish are vital for taming high-tier animals:

• Bear Food: Freshwater + Loach
• Panther Food: Zoom fish
• Crocodile Food: Freshwater + Bass

Fish are also used to create fish oils, necessary for crafting and equipment upgrades:

• Crude Fish Oil: Freshwater fish
• Common Fish Oil: Bass
• Fine Fish Oil: Zoom fish

Fish oils are essential for:

• Weapon sharpening kits
• Armor enhancements
• Damage boosters like the Fire Claw

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Bonus: The Mysterious Carp Fish

Currently, Carp Fish is only obtainable during special events and cannot be caught normally on the map. It’s considered premium animal food by many creatures.

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Final Recommendations

• Use harpoons early game for fast freshwater farming.
• Use rods with advanced bait to catch zoom fish, especially near key spots like waterfalls.
• Build fish ponds at level 60+ for passive fish reproduction.
• Feed ponds with premium patty for best efficiency.
• Keep ponds clean and under capacity to allow breeding.

With fish integral to taming, crafting, and upgrading, mastering the fishing system is not optional—it’s essential for late-game progress in Myth of Empires. Happy fishing!