Nightingale: How to Catch Fish

Fishing in Nightingale is important for survival because you can use the fish to make tasty meals. But it’s not easy because there are many things to consider. In this Nightingale guide, we will tell you how you can catch some fish effectively and maintain your energy levels.

Nightingale: How to Catch Fish

Before you can start catching fish, there are some prerequisites and all of them are detailed below along with how you can catch fish and some cool fish recipes for cooking them up once you have caught them.

Crafting A Fishing Rod in Nightingale

In the game Nightingale, you can make six different types of fishing rods. Each one is better than the last and helps you catch tougher fish. When you’re just starting, it’s best to make a Simple Fishing Rod. You can buy the recipe from the Abeyance Essence Trader. To make it, you need x1 Wood Bundle, x2 Animal Fibre, and x1 Bone.

Once you have those things, you can craft the Simple Fishing Rod at different workbenches. If you’ve been playing for a while, you can make even better fishing rods.

Name	Description	Materials Needed to Craft	How to Get
Simple Fishing Rod Recipe	While far from a master’s rod, this simple stick and lure may be the difference between survival and starvation for those lost in inhospitable Realms.	1x Wood Bundle 2x Animal Fibre 1x Bones	Can be bought from the Abeyance Essence Trader
Refined Fishing Rod Recipe	Often seen in idyllic promotional images of the Realm-settler’s life, this standard fishing rod is perfectly adequate for any fisherfolk willing to wait for their catch.	2x Lumber 2x Ingot	Can be bought from the Swamp Herbarium Essence Trader
Rugged Fishing Rod Recipe	When one wishes to start seeking more noteworthy catches, a flimsy rod just won’t do. Heavily reinforced, this rod will withstand even the strongest fish the Realms can pro.	1x Shaft 1x Line 1x Fasteners	Can be bought from the Ascended Swamp Antiquarian Essence Trader
Ornate Fishing Rod Recipe	It’s long been thought that aquatic life in the Realms respond more readily to magick than the tricks of Earthly fisherfolk. This rod puts that theory to the test.	1x Pole 1x Line 1x Fasteners	Can be bought from the Ascended Swamp Provisioner Essence Trader
Dauntless Fishing Rod Recipe	Collecting trophies and feeding larger camps requires a fishing rod that refuses to falter in its task. By shore or by boat, let one’s worries wash away with the tides.	1x Shaft 1x Line 1x Hilt 1x Mechanical Gears	Can be bought from The Watch \| Dauntless Tools Essence Trader
Mystic Fishing Rod Recipe	Serenity and grace ebb and flow with every cast of this Hermetic fishing rod as it relies on the carvings of ancient sigils and sparkling gems to lure prey.	1x Pole 1x Line 1x Filigree 1x Wrap	Can be bought from The Watch \| Mystic Tools Essence Trader

Catching The Fish in Nightingale

Catching fish in Nightingale isn’t easy. Many things affect how successful you are at catching fish. Here’s how to do it:

Get your Fishing Rod ready and equip it from your inventory to your hotbar.
Go near water and cast your line by holding the left mouse button and releasing it when the rod is back over your shoulder.
Wait for a fish to bite.
Reel in the fish by holding the left mouse button. Watch your Stamina and Line Tension.

– Stamina: Your energy decreases as you reel in the fish. Take breaks to let your stamina refill. Resting before fishing is important. If your stamina runs out, you’ll lose the fish.

– Line Tension: The fish will pull your line in different directions. Keep the tension low by moving with the fish. If the tension gets too high, the fish will escape. Try to keep the tension in the middle of the bar for the best results.

Pay attention to the red bar under the fish’s name while managing stamina and tension.

This shows how near the fish is to being caught—lower is better. The bar doesn’t only go down as you reel in the fish, it also goes up if you stop reeling. Depending on your Fishing Rod and how much energy you have, catching a fish can take a while. But once you’ve caught it, the fish will be on the ground for you to pick up.

Fish Recipes

Fish are useful because you can use them to cook different recipes. Below we have listed some recipes that will require fish in Nightingale.

Name	Description	Materials Needed to Craft	How to Get
Grilled Fish Recipe	Grilling your fish and adding some spices is sure to bring much needed comfort after a hard day’s work. Added spices also bring added benefits.	1x Raw Fish	Can be bought from the Desert Astrolabe Essence Trader, Forest Astrolabe Essence Trader, Swamp Astrolabe Essence Trader
Fish Cutlet Recipe	A staple of any who dwell in the wilds. Beautifully spiced and nourishing to the body. After all, few dishes can match a properly spiced fish.	1x Deboned Raw Fish 1x Spice	Can be bought from the Desert Herbarium Essence Trader, Forest Herbarium Essence Trader, Swamp Herbarium Essence Trader
Fish Fingers Recipe	Common London fare for the working gent or lass. Fills one with the fortitude and stamina needed for a long day on the docks or in the factories.	1x Deboned Raw Fish 1x Dough 1x Refined Salt	Can be bought from the Swamp Hunt Essence Trader
Catch of the Day Recipe	Every tavern raised in any coastal village has had some variety of this meal. Near as common are the claims of health within those who consume it.	1x Fileted Raw Fish 1x Marinade	Can be bought from the Ascended Forest Antiquarian Essence Trader, Ascended Desert Antiquarian Essence Trader, Ascended Swamp Antiquarian Essence Trader
Captain’s Plate Recipe	A plate of greens and fish fit for the captain’s own table, sure to nourish the body and fortify the limbs through any trial on sea or land.	1x Fileted Raw Fish 1x Salad 1x Broth	Can be bought from the Ascended Swamp Gloom Essence Trader
Surf & Turf Recipe	A decadent marriage of the sea and pasture fit for the most discerning of palates. Every bite is a journey that lifts the body and elevates the senses.	1x Marinated Raw Meat 1x Fileted Raw Fish	Can be bought from the Ascended Forest Herbarium Essence Trader
Sashimi Recipe	A delicacy born of the rising sun and renown for its boons to health and longevity. Its rarest varieties are hewn from poisonous fish. Truly, a fish to die for.	1x Fileted Raw Fish 1x Oil	Can be bought from the Ascended Swamp Provisioner Essence Trade

Helpful Charms

Plus, we suggest using certain Charms because they provide useful benefits like never feeling hungry or tired when fishing, and they also boost your chances of getting Essence while fishing making them an essential requirement if you want to catch fish in Nightingale.

Type	Name	Description	Materials Needed To Craft	How To Get
Crafting Recipe	Charm Of Endless Fishing Recipe	This Charm prevents the wearer from growing hungry or tired while they fish.	1x Rough Bauble 1x Charm Twine (Mind)	Can be bought from the Forest Antiquarian Essence Trader
Crafting Recipe	Charm Of Magick Bait Recipe	This Charm grants the wearer an increased chance to retrieve Essence while fishing.	1x Rough Bauble 1x Charm Twine (Mind)	Can be bought from the Swamp Antiquarian Essence Trader

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Nightingale: How to Catch Fish