Master RuneScape Fishing with this expert guide! Learn the best spots and gear to go from level 1 to 99, covering F2P and P2P strategies.
Alright, let's get you hooked on Fishing in RuneScape! This guide will walk you through the best spots and gear to level up efficiently, from your very first cast to catching those high-level Sharks and Manta Rays. We'll cover both Free-to-Play (F2P) and Members' (P2P) methods, so no matter your status, you can boost that Fishing level!
- 1Level 1-10: Shrimp in Draynor Village
First things first, grab a Net. Head south of the Draynor Village Bank to the fishing spot. Your goal here is to fish Shrimp until you hit level 10. You can either drop them as you catch them or bank them, but honestly, they only heal 3 hitpoints, so don't worry too much about keeping them.
- 2Level 10-20: More Shrimp
Time to upgrade your gear slightly. Discard your Net and get a Rod along with about 300 Bait. Stick to that same fishing spot south of Draynor Village and keep fishing until you reach level 20. It's a bit of a grind, but we're just getting started!
- 3Level 20-40: Trout and Salmon in Barbarian Village
Now for a change of scenery and better fish! Head over to Barbarian Village. You'll need a Fly Fishing Rod and around 600 Feathers. Fish for Trout and Salmon here until you hit level 40, or until you run out of feathers. This spot offers a good balance of experience and decent fish.
- 4Level 40-60: Lobsters on Karamja Island
Let's make some money while we train! Buy a Lobster Cage and make your way to Karamja Island. Fish for Lobsters on the docks until you reach level 60. Lobsters sell for a pretty good price, so consider banking some of them for extra cash. Just a heads-up, you'll need to take the boat back to the mainland to access a bank, so plan accordingly!
- 5Level 60+: Swordfish and Harpoons (F2P)
You're entering the higher tiers of F2P fishing now. Buy a Harpoon and head back to Karamja Island. Your target is Swordfish. This is the highest level fish you can catch in Free-to-Play. If you're aiming for even higher levels, you'll need to consider becoming a Member.
- 6Members' Level 60+: Swordfish, Sharks, and Manta Rays (P2P)
If you've got a Membership, you can continue fishing Swordfish past level 60, aiming for around level 80. After that, switch to Sharks until you hit level 90. From level 90 onwards, you have a choice: you can stick with Sharks or switch to fishing Manta Rays if you want to maximize your experience or profit.
- Don't forget to bring the correct fishing equipment for each level bracket!
- Lobsters and other higher-level fish can be a good source of income, so consider banking some if you need the gold.
- If you're struggling to get to Karamja, remember the boat trip from Port Sarim is your ticket there.
- For Members, Manta Rays offer great experience and profit, but require a higher Fishing level and specific gear.
With dedication, you'll progress from a novice angler to a master fisher, unlocking higher Fishing levels and the ability to catch valuable fish like Sharks and Manta Rays!
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