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Fishing inLongvinterisn’t just a relaxing pastime, it’s a survival skill that can help you earn cash, feed yourself, and maybe even reel in something rare. Whether you’re casting your line to make a quick buck or just looking to take a break from stealing… er, borrowing from other players, mastering fishing is a must. But before you can start hauling in an impressive catch, you’ll need the right gear and know-how.
That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll walk you through everything from getting your first fishing rod to selling your haul for profit. Let’s get started.
How To Get A Fishing Rod
To begin fishing, you first need to obtain a fishing rod.Head to the vending machinelocated at your starting point, where you canpurchase a fishing rod immediately. Once you have it,open your backpackby pressingTab, locate the fishing rod, andclick on it to equip it.
How To Fish
Fishing itself is a simple yet engaging process. As you explore the game’s bodies of water, you will noticefish swimming in a circular patternjust beneath the surface.Click on this spotto initiate fishing. When a fish bites, a prompt will appear instructing you to press E.Quickly and repeatedly tap Euntil the fishing mini-game concludes. If successful, you will receive a message confirming that you caught the fish.
You can check your backpack by pressing Tab to see what you’ve caught.
How To Sell Your Fish
Selling your fish is just as straightforward. From your starting location,follow the trail leading upwardto find astation. At the center, you’ll see agreen machine. Approach it,left-click to open the menu, andplace your fish inside.Click the sell buttonto finalize the transaction and earn money for your catch.
This machine is called ‘James General Store’, and you’ll find several of them across the island and as you travel.
Once you’re a bit further into the game, you canuse the boat to travel to Mrs. Snow’s Outpost. Selling fish here grants more money than at any other Outpost.
What Are All The Fish?
There are a variety of fish available to catch in Longvinter, ranging from common species to more exotic finds. The fish you can catch include:
Cave Crab
Axolotl
If the fish has a gray appearance, it means it’s one you haven’t caught yet.
