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Learn the best methods for training Fishing in Old School RuneScape, including locations, requirements, and tips for maximizing your experience and profit.

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Learn the best methods for training Fishing in Old School RuneScape, including locations, requirements, and tips for maximizing your experience and profit.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Levels 1-15: Small Net Fishing
    - Location: Lumbridge, Draynor Village, Catherby, Port Sarim.
    - Method: Use a small fishing net to catch shrimp and anchovies.
    - Requirements: None, other than a small fishing net.
  2. 2
    Levels 15-40: Fly Fishing
    - Location: Barbarian Village (River running through it), Catherby.
    - Method: Use a fly fishing rod and fishing bait to catch trout and salmon.
    - Requirements: Fly fishing rod, fishing bait.
  3. 3
    Levels 40-99: Stronger Rods and Bait/Lures
    - Option 1: Barbarian Fishing (40+ Agility, 35+ Strength, 35+ Fishing)
    - Location: Barbarian Village.
    - Method: Use a Barbarian rod, feathers, and bait to catch salmon, trout, and gain strength and agility experience simultaneously.
    - Requirements: Barbarian rod, feathers, bait.
  4. 4
    - Option 2: Deep Sea Fishing (82+ Fishing)
    - Location: Requires completion of 'The Prisoner of Glouphrie' quest and access to the Arc.
    - Method: Use various bait and tackle to catch a wide variety of fish, including high-XP options like Sacred Eels and Seaweed.
    - Requirements: Completion of 'The Prisoner of Glouphrie', appropriate bait/tackle.
  5. 5
    - Option 3: Other Methods (Various Levels)
    - Karambwans (65+ Fishing): Requires completion of 'Ghost Ahoy' and a Karambwanji fishing rod. Good for profit.
    - Monkfish (62+ Fishing): Requires completion of 'Waterfall Quest'. Good experience and decent profit.
    - Shark (76+ Fishing): Requires completion of 'Cook's Assistant' and a Big Net. Decent experience and good profit.
Tips
  • Wear the Fishing Outfit for a bonus experience boost.
  • Use the highest level rod and bait/lure you can for the best experience rates.
  • Consider using a weight-reducing outfit to prolong your fishing sessions.
  • Pay attention to the fishing spots; some move and require you to click on them periodically.
  • For profit, consider fishing sharks or Karambwans. For experience, Barbarian Fishing or Monkfish are popular choices.
Fishing provides raw fish that can be cooked for healing, used in the Cooking skill, or sold for profit. Higher levels unlock access to more valuable fish and better experience rates. The Fishing skill cape offers a 10% chance to catch twice as many fish when fishing.

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