Welcome to this complete beginner’s guide on how to fish in Tarisland! Fishing in this game is simple to learn, rewarding to master, and offers some really cool items for players who stick with it. Whether you’re new to Tarisland or just unlocking professions, this guide will walk you through the entire fishing process, from first cast to earning your Captain Sea Turtle mount.

Let’s dive right in!

Getting Started: Unlocking Fishing

• As you progress through the main quest line, you’ll eventually reach Silverlit, the first major town.
• While in Silverlit, you’ll encounter a side quest that prompts you to talk to Black Gun, the Fishing NPC.
• Black Gun is located alongside the other profession trainers, making it easy to spot.
• Once you speak to him, you’ll unlock fishing and receive your first fishing rod.

Your First Fishing Lesson

• After accepting the quest, you’ll be teleported to Anash Canyon, near a large dock area bustling with other players fishing.
• This is where you’ll learn the basics of casting and catching your first fish.

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Controls: How to Fish

• On PC: Press Alt + 1 to bring out your fishing rod.
• On Mobile: Tap the fishing rod icon near your skill buttons.

Next, you’ll see a blue-highlighted area in the water:

• Click or tap in a blue zone to cast your line.
• After casting, a mini-game appears where you must click/tap rapidly to reel in your fish.

Auto Fishing

• Auto-fishing is locked behind a paywall and requires being part of the Adventure Association.
• For free-to-play players, manual fishing will be your primary method for now.

Choosing Bait

When you fish for the first time, you’ll be asked to choose your bait. Here’s a breakdown:

• Common Bait: Recommended for beginners. Easy to use, no tricky mechanics.
• Rare Baits (Bionic Bait, Rune Decoy): Better chances to catch rarer fish but with trickier mini-games.

Fishing Mini-Game Variations

• Common Bait: Simply click or tap fast to reel in your catch.
• Rare Bait: Introduces a shark mechanic — a red bar appears representing a shark.
  • Do not click during the shark bar.
  • Wait for the shark to “steam” and flee before continuing to reel in.

Where to Get More Bait

• Common Bait: Purchase for silver (500 per bait) from standard shops.
• Rare Baits:
  • Guild Shop: Spend companion badges earned by playing with guildmates.
  • Friendship Shop: Use friendship badges earned by teaming up with players.
  • Login Rewards: Sometimes included in daily or event rewards.

Important Tip

• Rare baits are harder to get — don’t waste them by misclicking during shark mechanics.
• Stick with common bait until you’re comfortable with timing and shark avoidance.

Fishing Rewards: Collecting Shells

• Every successful catch rewards Shells, a special fishing currency.
• Shells can be exchanged for cool rewards through Black Gun’s Fishing Shop.

Fishing Shop Highlights

• Lucky Koi
• Puffer Fish
• General Crab
• Captain Sea Turtle Mount (20,000 Shells required)

Mount Spotlight: Captain Sea Turtle

• One of the ultimate prizes for committed fishers.
• It’s a ground mount with unique visual flair.
• Collecting 20,000 shells may take a while, but it’s a prestigious reward!

Summary: Steps to Start Fishing

1. Unlock Fishing in Silverlit by talking to Black Gun.
2. Teleport to Anash Canyon for your first lesson.
3. Equip your fishing rod (Alt + 1 or tap button).
4. Use Common Bait to learn basics.
5. Click or tap quickly to catch fish.
6. Avoid shark mini-games with rare bait.
7. Collect Shells for amazing rewards.

Final Tips

• Fishing is relaxing and profitable if done consistently.
• Use your Shells wisely; save up for big rewards like the Sea Turtle.
• Check shops frequently for cheap bait refills.
• Keep practicing timing if you aim to master rare bait fishing.

Fishing might seem simple at first, but there’s a lot of reward waiting for those who stick with it. Happy fishing, and good luck earning your Captain Sea Turtle mount in Tarisland!