Players can start fishing in Anime Expeditions using the Normal Rod in any body of water and progress to better ones like Advanced or Lucky. Fishing lets players earn Sand Dollars, which they can use in the Summer Shop to get valuable rewards.
As part of the Summer Fish Fest Event in Anime Expeditions, players can equip fishing rods from their inventory and start reeling in fish from the various bodies of water around the map for valuable rewards. So, if you are wondering what the benefits of fishing are, how to catch a particular fish, or don't have a clue how even to throw a rod, here is a detailed guide to fishing in Anime Expeditions.
How to use a fishing Rod in Anime Expeditions
The first step to fishing in Anime Expeditions is to obtain a rod. By default, every player will receive the Normal Rod in their inventory. Simply press the Toggle Fishing Rod icon on the bottom left of the screen to equip your Rod.
Now, go to any body of water in the lobby and left-click to throw the line. Wait for a few seconds, and when a fish bites the line, the fishing mini-game will start, which requires you to keep the block underneath the moving fish icon using your mouse. The controls are pretty simple: press the mouse to move your block to the right, and release the mouse to tilt it to the left. Use this to track the icon until the progress bar at the bottom fills and you catch the fish.
All Fishing Rods in Anime Expeditions & How to Get Them
Apart from the Normal Rod, there are 4 other Rods in Anime Expeditions that a player can use inside the game. The table below includes details on how to obtain these rods and their stats.
| Rod Name | How to Obtain | Passive | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Rod | Available by Default | — | • Lure Speed: 6–12 • Control: 0.5 • Control Zone: 0.3 |
| Recycling Rod | Available randomly while fishing | Every 10 items sold, recycle into a random Legendary + item. | • Lure Speed: 6–12 • Control: 0.9 • Control Zone: 0.4 |
| Lucky Rod | Available randomly while fishing | Every 8th Fish caught will be a guaranteed Mythic drop. | • Lure Speed: 6–12 • Control: 0.7 • Control Zone: 0.35 |
| Auto Rod | Reach Wave 150 in the Tidal Siege Event | Increased Lure Speed in exchange for skipping the Fishing Minigame. | • Lure Speed: 12–24 • Control: 0.7 • Control Zone: 0 |
| Advanced Rod | Purchasable for 750 Sand Dollars from the Summer Shop | — | • Lure Speed: 5–10 • Control: 0.5 • Control Zone: 0.3 |
How to catch all 22 Fishes in Anime Expeditions
There are 22 fish in Anime Expeditions found across various locations like the Lobby, Flower Forest, School Grounds, and more. Though these fish don't have any preferred bait or weather conditions, you can use certain rods to increase your chance of catching the fish easily. The table below shows those fish and the rod you need to equip to catch them more easily.
Lobby
| Fish Name | Preferred Rod |
|---|---|
| Blue Tang | Normal Rod |
| Derp Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod |
| Prize Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Fusion Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Owl Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Shellphone Snail | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
| Coopfin | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
Coral Kingdom
| Fish Name | Preferred Rod |
|---|---|
| Prize Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Fusion Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Mirror Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Booster Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Shellphone Snail | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
| Coopfin | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
School Grounds
| Fish Name | Preferred Rod |
|---|---|
| Red Jewel Fish | Normal Rod |
| Tropical Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Rock Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
Flower Forest
| Fish Name | Preferred Rod |
|---|---|
| Green Tiger Barb | Normal Rod |
| Rainbow Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Butterfly Fish | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
East Town
| Fish Name | Preferred Rod |
|---|---|
| Sword Fish | Normal Rod |
| Clown Fish | Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, Recycle Rod |
| Puffer Fish | Lucky Rod, Advanced Rod |
Remember, I haven't mentioned the auto-rod because it fishes automatically without your intervention and will only provide random fish.
All Fishing Event Ranks & Passives in Anime Expedition
Each time you fish inside Anime Expedition, you will earn XP points that will count towards unlocking the Event Ranks. On the surface, these may look like a cool cosmetic or title badge, but that is not true, as they also provide passive perks that are extremely helpful for playing fishing and other game modes in the experience. Below, you can find all the Event Ranks and the passives they provide to your character.
| Event Ranks | Passive Perks |
|---|---|
| Beginner | None |
| Novice | Currency Gain +20% |
| Experienced | Currency Gain +40% |
| Veteran | Currency Gain +60%; Earn +250 event currency from winning any non-event game mode, up to 5,000 per day |
| Master | Currency Gain +80%; Earn +250 event currency from winning any non-event game mode, up to 7,500 per day |
| Grandmaster | Currency Gain +100%; Earn +250 event currency from winning any non-event game mode, up to 10,000 per day |
What are the rewards for fishing in Anime Expedition?
Fishing in Anime Expedition offers multiple benefits. Firstly, each time you reel in a fish, you will earn Sand Dollar, which is the main currency of the entire Summer Fest Event. You can then use Sand Dollar in the Summer Shop to get essential items like the Trait Crystal, Stat Lock, Desert Fruit & more. Check out the Summer Store for exact prices.
Along with that, you will also earn XP points that will act like a progression bar for unlocking the gift at each XP Milestone. These Milestone rewards range from a simple Equipment Reroll to something extremely valuable like the Trait Crystal. Check the Milestone Rewards section menu under the main Fishing tab to see the next unlockable reward.
For more on Anime Expeditions, check out Anime Expeditions Tier List [UPD2 Summer Siege] or All Secret Units in Anime Expeditions & How to Get Them
