It's not only about survival, but also about fishing in 99 Nights in the Forest. We’ve put together this guide that will tell you about all the fish in the game, where to buy the fishing gear, how to upgrade it, and everything else you should know before playing 99 Nights in the Forest.
How to Get A Fishing Rod in 99 Nights in the Forest?
You can get the fishing rod for free from the fishing gear hut that spawns on the map once you upgrade your campfire to Level 2. The building has a giant blue fish icon and has three blue flags on its roof.
Go to the hut and enter through the door. You’ll see a bunch of Old Rods on the right from the door. Just pick one up and use it to start fishing in the pond outside.
When a fishing rod is equipped, you’ll see a fishing rod XP bar appear on your screen. As you catch fish, you’ll earn fishing rod XP. When the bar is full, your rod will start glowing. Head back into the hut and go left to find the Upgrade Bench. Equip the fishing rod and press E to upgrade your fishing rod for free.
There are three rods in 99 Nights in the Forest right now:
- Old Rod.
- Good Rod.
- Strong Rod.
There is no way to get the Good Rod or Strong Rod directly. You have to start with the Old Rod from the fishing hut, earn fishing rod XP, and then upgrade it to the Good Rod and then to the Strong Rod. The Pelt Trader will also sometimes have an Old Rod in stock.
To get the best out of your fishing rod, upgrade it quickly, and catch tons of fish, use the new Fisherman class (50 Diamonds) that starts of with a Rod from the start.
All Fish in 99 Nights in the Forest
There are eight different types of fish that you can catch in 99 Nights in the Forest. After catching, you can cook them at the campfire and eat them to reduce your hunger. If you want to catch all the fish in the game, this table will tell you everything you have to do:
| Fish | Spawn Requirements | Spawn Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mackerel | Requires Campfire Level 2. | Appears in all the ponds across the forest. |
| Salmon | Requires Campfire Level 3. | Appears in all the ponds across the forest. |
| Swordfish | Requires Campfire Level 4. | Appears in the dark blue-colored ponds that have skeletons inside them. |
| Clownfish | Requires Campfire Level 6. | Appears in the dark blue-colored ponds that have skeletons inside them. |
| Jellyfish | Requires Campfire Level 6. | Appears in the dark blue-colored ponds that have skeletons inside them. Provides a speed boost for a few seconds when eaten. |
| Shark | Requires Campfire Level 6. | Appears in the dark blue-colored ponds that have skeletons inside them. Depletes most of your hunger. |
| Char | Requires Campfire Level 6. | Appears in the Snow Biome ponds. |
| Eel | Requires Campfire Level 6. | Appears in the Snow Biome ponds. |
While fishing, you can also pull out the Trident. It’s a new weapon that’s slightly better than the spear and deals almost the same damage as a Katana.
99 Nights in the Forest Fishing Controls
The controls for fishing in 99 Nights in the Forest are very basic. If you have played Fisch before, you won’t have any trouble fishing in 99 Nights in the Forest as well. For the uninitiated, here’s how everything works.
- Equip your rod and go near a body of water.
- Click on the pond to cast the rod.
- If a fish gets hooked, two bars will appear on your screen.
- The right bar shows the strength of the hook. On the left, you’ll see another bar with a moving cursor and a static green area.
- Whenever the moving cursors hit the static green area, click your mouse or tap the screen (for mobile players) to strengthen the hook.
- Repeat the process until the right bar fills up and the fish comes out of the pond.
All Fishing Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest
While these fish are good at reducing your hunger, that’s not the only reason you’d want to pick up the fishing rod and go fishing in the middle of the forest. If you complete a few fishing objectives, you can earn exclusive badges and Diamonds. Here are all the fishing badges in 99 Nights in the Forest:
| Badge | Requirements | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Baiting | Upgrade your fishing rod to max level. | Get 4 Diamonds. |
| Fishing | Catch 100 Fish. | Get a limited rainbow fish lounger. Get 5 Diamonds. |
| Trophy Fishing | Complete the Fish Index hanging inside the fishing hut. | Get 6 Diamonds. |
| Deep Sea Fishing | Catch 30 Sharks. | Get a limited fishbowl furniture item. Get 10 Diamonds. |
Check out our Ultimate 99 Nights in the Forest Tips and Tricks for Beginners to survive more days and nights in the forest. We also have a 99 Nights in the Forest Class Tier List, so you put your Diamonds in the right class.
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