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How to Unlock Fishing
Genshin Impact

How to Unlock Fishing

Learn how to unlock the fishing system in Genshin Impact. Follow our guide to complete the 'Exploding Population' quest and start fishing.

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Learn how to unlock the fishing system in Genshin Impact. Follow our guide to complete the 'Exploding Population' quest and start fishing.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Ensure you have the Serenitea Pot. If not, follow the Housing guide to obtain it.
  2. 2
    Accept the quest "Exploding Population" from your quest log.
  3. 3
    Talk to Katheryne at the Mondstadt Adventurer's Guild. She will inform you about an abnormal fish populace and direct you to Nantuck.
  4. 4
    Head outside Mondstadt through the northeast gate to find Nantuck by the coast.
  5. 5
    Speak with Nantuck, the head of Mondstadt's Fishing Association. He will explain the situation with new fish species appearing and ask for your help. Agree to join the Association.
  6. 6
    Complete the fishing tutorial. Key tips include:
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    Avoid dropping bait directly on fish to prevent them from panicking. Wait 5-10 seconds if this happens.
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    Use the correct bait for each fish. The wrong bait will cause fish to approach, inspect, and then swim away. The correct bait will be bitten immediately.
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    Maintain the tension gauge by keeping the circular fish marker within it. Exceeding the gauge will turn it red and the fish may escape.
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    After the tutorial, you will receive: Wilderness Rod x1, Fruit Paste Bait x10, Redrot Bait x10, False Worm Bait x10, Fake Fly Bait x10, and Formula: Fruit Paste Bait x1.
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    Talk to Nantuck again, and he will instruct you to go to Cider Lake.
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    Teleport to the waypoint north of Springvale and head northwest to Cider Lake to meet Nantuck.
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    Complete the second tutorial on Fishing Points. Learn that fishing points are areas with ripples and fish, and that they scatter if you are too close or in combat. You will also learn about purchasing bait, formulas, and rods from Fishing Associations.
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    Interact with a fishing point in Cider Lake, choose your bait (e.g., Fruit Paste Bait), and cast your line. Aim slightly in front of the fish's head.
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    Wait for the "You've got a bite" prompt. The fish may bite multiple times before fully committing.
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    Hold the fishing button to keep the tension gauge within limits. Tapping or slowly releasing tension can help maintain it.
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    Once the circular hook icon fills, you will catch the fish. Leave the fishing point and talk to Nantuck.
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    Nantuck will challenge you to catch an Ornamental Fish and direct you to a lake in the Stormbearer Mountains.
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    Teleport to the Stormbearer Mountains waypoint, head east to the lake, and interact with a fishing point to the north.
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    Catch an Ornamental Fish (e.g., Medaka). Ornamental Fish spots are indicated by fish jumping out of the water.
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    Return to Nantuck near Cider Lake (teleport to the waypoint north of Springvale and head northwest).
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    Show Nantuck the Ornamental Fish. He will congratulate you and mention that you can visit Fishing Associations for supplies.
Tips
  • Baiting: Always aim your cast slightly in front of the fish's head for a quicker bite.
  • Tension Gauge: Staying near the end of the tension gauge and slowly letting the tension drop is an effective way to stay within the limits.
  • Ornamental Fish: Look for fish jumping out of the water to identify spots containing Ornamental Fish.
  • Fishing Associations: These are hubs where you can purchase bait, formulas, and fishing rods.
  • Wilderness Rod x1
  • Fruit Paste Bait x10
  • Redrot Bait x10
  • False Worm Bait x10
  • Fake Fly Bait x10
  • Formula: Fruit Paste Bait x1

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