V Rising Fishing Guide: How to Get Fishing Pole and Catch Fish

Learn how to unlock fishing, craft a fishing pole, and catch fish in V Rising with this guide.

In V Rising, fishing is a fun and rewarding activity that allows players to catch various types of fish and obtain valuable loot. To start fishing, players must first unlock the fishing pole by defeating specific bosses and crafting the necessary items. This guide will walk you through the process of unlocking fishing, crafting the fishing pole, and catching fish in V Rising.

How to Unlock Fishing in V Rising

To unlock fishing in V Rising, players must defeat two bosses:

1. Rufus the Foreman in Farbane Woods: Drops the Woodworking Bench recipe
2. Finn the Fisherman in Dunley Farmlands: Drops the Fishing Pole recipe

After obtaining both recipes, players can craft the Woodworking Bench and then use it to craft the Fishing Pole.

How to Craft Fishing Pole in V Rising?

To craft the Fishing Pole, players will need the following materials:

• 8 Planks
• 4 Copper Ingots
• 4 Coarse Threads

Once the Fishing Pole is crafted, players can equip it and start looking for fishing spots.

Best Fishing Spots in V Rising

Fishing spots in V Rising appear as small pools of disturbed water, usually located near large bodies of water. The best places to find fishing spots are:

• Farbane Woods
• Dunley Farmlands
• Silverlight Hills

It is important to note that fishing spots do not respawn immediately after being used. The respawn time can vary from 6 to 48 in-game hours or even longer in some cases.

How to Catch Fish in V Rising?

To catch fish in V Rising, follow these steps:

1. Equip the Fishing Pole
2. Approach a fishing spot
3. Left-click on the pool of fish to cast the line
4. Watch for the water to splash and pulse
5. When a big splash appears, left-click again to reel in the fish

Players can catch various items while fishing, including:

• Fish
• Metal Ingots
• Gems
• Fish Bones
• Crafting Resources (e.g., Whetstone, Glass)
• Books with Crafting Recipes
• Hats

The drop rates for these items may vary depending on the fishing location.