Runescape Fishing

Introduction

Fishing is an important skill that many RuneScapers rely on for food, since there are many areas full of healthy fish to catch. Other people choose to sell their catches for money, or trade them for other things that they can use. Since there's a variety of fish to catch, and many places to go fishing, this is an enjoyable skill.
There are several kinds of lures and other tools to use, and Members can even take part in a mini-game.

Getting Started

In order to start fishing, you're going to need to buy something to catch the fish with, and if needed, some sort of lure. The fishing shop in
Port Sarim
has a multitude of fishing gear, and they'll even buy the assorted fish that you catch. There's also a store in
Catherby
that sells Members' gear such as Big Nets.
The place that you can catch a fish, and the type of lures you use to catch it depends on the kind of fish you want to catch, so check the Fishing Gear and Fishing Chart below for specific info.
Once you've gotten everything together, find a sparkling fishing spot in the water and click on it. You may need to right-click to get the correct option. Your character will continue fishing until your backpack is full, or you click somewhere around you.

Fishing Gear

Each fish can only be caught with specific equipment, so it's best to buy those things to catch the fish.

Equipment	Used to Catch	Special Notes
Crayfish Cage	Crayfish	Used only during the Learning the Ropes Quest.
Net	Shrimp, Anchovies, Karambwanji, Giant Frogspawn, Monkfish
Fishing Rod & Bait	Sardine, Herring, Pike, Slimey Eel, Cave Eel
Big Net	Mackerel, Cod, Bass	It's possible to catch multiple fish and items with this item.
Fly-Fishing Rod & Feathers	Trout, Salmon
Harpoon	Tuna, Swordfish, Shark
Lobster Cage	Lobsters
Oily-Fishing Rod & Bait	Lava Eel	Used during the Heroes' Quest.
Karambwan Vessel	Karambwan	Used in the Tai Bwo Wannai Trio Quest.

Catching Fish
Once you begin to get better at fishing, you'll be able to fish for a wider variety of fish. Once fish are cooked, they can heal your lost hitpoints from a fight, and many warriors depend on skilled fisherman to sell them food. After you become an experienced fisherman, you can make a great deal of money in this trade.

Fish & Picture	Fishing Level	Fishing Experience	Where to Catch
Shrimp	1	10	Oceans
Crayfish	1	10	Tutorial shore (Near Fishing Tutor)
Karambwanji	5	10	Holy Lake south of Tai Bwo Wannai
Sardine	5	20	Oceans
Herring	10	30	Oceans
Anchovies	15	40	Oceans
Mackerel	16	20	Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Trout	20	50	Rivers
Cod	23	45	Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Pike	25	60	Rivers
Slimey Eel	28	65	Rivers in the Mort Myre Swamp
Salmon	30	70	Rivers
Giant Frogspawn	33	75	Lumbridge Swamp Caves
Tuna	35	80	Karamja Dock and Catherby Shore
Cave Eel	38	80	Lumbridge Swamp Caves
Rainbow Fish	38	80	Rivers
Lobster	40	90	Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore, Wilderness and Fishing Guild
Bass	46	100	Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Swordfish	50	100	Karamja Dock, Catherby Shore and Wilderness
Lava Eel	53	60	Black Demon Lava Spot
Monkfish	62	120	See Swan Song Quest guide
Karambwan	65	105	Northeast of Tai Bwo Wannai
Shark	76	110	Catherby Shore and Fishing Guild
Sea Turtle	79	105	Trawler Game
Manta Ray	81	115	Trawler Game

Un-Edible Catches
Every so often you will catch things in your Big Net that aren't fish. Some of these things are useless and can usually be discarded from your inventory, but sometimes you will come across an unusual object or 2 which are more valuable.

Name & Picture	Fishing Level	Fishing Experience
Boots & Gloves	16	1
Seaweed	16	1
Oyster Shell	16	10
Casket	16	10

Advanced Fishing Help: Leveling, Money Making and More

For more in depth guides to these fishing topics visit the following links from Runescape megasite Sal's Realm of Runescape.

How to Join the Fishing Guild
Going on the Fishing Trawler Trip
Leveling Guide, Money Making, and Finding Feathers