Best Leveling Locations in Fisch

Want to know the best places to level up in Fisch? Need to get more XP fast? Check out our guide, suitable for beginners & late-game players.

Ideally, all Fisch players should aim to reach Level 30 as soon as possible. For new players, it can be difficult to know what island to start on to level up fast enough. Later-game players also struggle with leveling because of the increase in XP needed for each level. If any of this sounds like you, enjoy this guide on level farming in Fisch!

Where to Farm XP in Fisch

Leveling up in Fisch is the key to unlocking various parts of the game's later content. Some rods, such as the craftable rods in the Ancient Archives, are locked behind level requirements, meaning you’ll need to put in the work to gain access to the tools that could make your fishing adventures smoother and more rewarding. Merlin is also level-locked. You can't buy Enchant Relics or boosts from him until you're Level 30.

Early Game: Forsaken Shores

The Forsaken Shores is the perfect starting point for beginners aiming to rack up experience and build their funds. This area features a pond near a scenic waterfall at coordinates (-2685, 165, 1770) and is one of the most beginner-friendly hotspots. Even with a basic rod and limited gear, players can catch Shortfin Mako Sharks and Galleon Goliaths, which are excellent for both experience and C$. On average, these fish fetch 118.80C$ and 170C$, respectively, depending on their weight, making it easy to fund your first major equipment upgrades.

You can also find a steady stream of uncommon fish like the Buccaneer Barracuda, which can help new players gain experience quickly without needing advanced rods or bait. To make the most of this location, consider saving up for a slightly better rod like the Steady Rod, which becomes available early on and dramatically improves your catch success rate. The Forsaken Shores is all about making the most of limited resources, and it’s the ideal launchpad for a successful fishing journey.

Forsaken Shores Fish XP

Fish	Rarity	Catching Information - Time of Day, Season, & Bait	XP
Corsair Grouper	Common	Catch during the day in spring and summer. Use seaweed as bait.	30
Shortfin Mako Shark	Common	Catch at night, but only when it rains. Use Deep Coral as bait.	70
Buccaneer Barracuda	Uncommon	Catch at night in winter. Use Deep Coral as bait.	100
Galleon Goliath	Uncommon	Catch during the day in winter. Use Squid as bait.	65
Cutlass Fish	Unusual	Catch during the day in spring. Use a Worm as bait.	175
Scurvy Sailfish	Unusual	Catch at night on rocky shores in winter. Fish by rocky shores and use Shrimp as bait.	140
Cursed Eel	Rare	Catch at night in summer when it rains. Use Coal as bait.	250
Reefrunner Snapper	Rare	Catch during the day. Use an Insect as bait.	200
Shipwreck Barracuda	Legendary	Catch at night when it rains. Use Coral as bait.	400
Captain's Goldfish	Mythic	Catch in summer during the day. Fish under waterfalls and use a Truffle Worm as bait.	2800
Golden Seahorse	Mythic	Catch in summer during the day. Use Weird Algae as bait.	2800

Mid-Game: The Depths

By the time you reach mid-game (around level 30), The Depths should be your new go-to location for leveling up. This mysterious underwater area is full of mythical and legendary fish, offering a significant step up in experience and profits. Even if you’re not consistently landing mythical catches, legendary fish like the Nautilus (750C$) and Ancient Eel (1125C$) provide plenty of value. To fully utilize this area, consider upgrading to rods like the Nocturnal Rod or getting a Steady Rod if you don't have one yet.

What makes The Depths especially rewarding is the abundance of opportunities for players to experiment with high-value baits and mid-tier enchantments. Aiming for mythical fish, like the Sea Snake (3437.5C$ on average), becomes more feasible with the right gear. The added challenge of fishing near the Ancient Depth Serpent abundance during the Absolute Darkness event is perfect for players looking to push their skills. The Depths is the ideal mid-game grind zone for those aiming to level up efficiently while preparing for end-game challenges.

The Depths Fish XP

Fish	Rarity	Catching Information - Time of Day, Season, & Bait	XP
Destroyed Fossil	Trash	Caught during the day.	20
Scrap Metal	Trash	Caught during the day.	20
Deep-Sea Dragonfish	Common	Caught at night. Use Coral as bait.	25
Deep-Sea Hatchetfish	Common	Caught at night. Use Seaweed as bait.	20
Depth Octopus	Unusual	Caught during the day. Use Coral as bait.	50
Frilled Shark	Unusual	Caught at night. Use a Fish Head as bait.	45
Luminescent Minnow	Unusual	Caught at night in spring. Use Seaweed as bait.	30
Three-Eyed Fish	Unusual	Caught at night. Use Seaweed as bait.	55
Black Dragon Fish	Rare	Caught at night. Use Deep Coral as bait.	120
Goblin Shark	Rare	Caught at night in spring and summer. Use a Fish Head as bait.	80
Spider Crab	Rare	Caught during the day in summer. Use Deep Coral as bait.	135
Small Spine Chimera	Legendary	Caught at night in spring and summer. Use Seaweed as bait.	300
Nautilus	Legendary	Caught at night in spring and summer. Use Night Shrimp as bait.	300
Ancient Eel	Legendary	Caught at night in spring and summer. Use Coal as bait.	350
Barreleye Fish	Mythic	Caught in the Depths.	950
Mutated Shark	Mythic	Caught at night in winter. Use a Fish Head as bait.	800
Sea Snake	Mythic	Caught at night in winter. Use a Fish Head as bait.	1200
Ancient Depth Serpent	Event	Caught at night during the Absolute Darkness Event. Use a Truffle Worm as bait.	2200

Late-Game: Desolate Deep, Brine Pool, and the Ancient Isle

At the late-game stage, players should shift focus to areas like Desolate Deep, the Brine Pool, and the Ancient Isle. These locations feature the most challenging fish to catch, but the rewards are well worth the effort. For instance, the Phantom Megalodon from the Ancient Isle offers a staggering 17,142.90C$ on average, making it one of the most lucrative catches in Fisch. These areas provide opportunities to complete your bestiary and hunt for rare mutations like Scorched or Sinister fish, which have significant value multipliers - provided you have the correct rods to fish them up, of course! You'll need to get the Phoenix Rod for Scorched fish and have unlocked the Haunted Rod during the Fischfright 2024 event for Sinister fish.

In the Brine Pool, players can target Eyefestation and Spectral Serpent, both of which provide excellent experience gains. Meanwhile, the Desolate Deep has the legendary Barbed Shark, which could net you over 7,000C$. To maximize your gains in these areas, equip rods like the Trident Rod or Aurora Rod, enhanced with enchantments that give you extra resilience or lure speed. The end-game zones demand more strategy and gear, but they also offer unmatched rewards.

Desolate Deep Fish XP

Fish	Rarity	Catching Information - Time of Day, Season, & Bait	XP
Stalactite	Trash	Catch anywhere. Use a Magnet as bait.	20
Horseshoe Crab	Common	Catch in spring on clear and rainy days.	60
Slate Tuna	Common	Catch in spring on clear and rainy days. Use Super Flakes as bait.	25
Coral Geode	Uncommon	Catch anywhere. Use a Magnet as bait.	20
Phantom Ray	Uncommon	Catch at night during summer and autumn. Use Weird Algae as bait.	60
Cockatoo Squid	Unusual	Catch at night during summer and winter. Use a Minnow as bait.	65
Rockstar Hermit Crab	Unusual	Catch in summer on foggy days.	75
Banditfish	Rare	Catch in spring. Use an Insect as bait.	100
Barbed Shark	Legendary	Catch anywhere. Use a Fish Head as bait.	4000
Midnight Axolotl	Legendary	Catch in spring and autumn. Use an Insect as bait.	550
Emperor Jellyfish	Mythic	Catch in rainy weather. Use a Magnet as bait.	4500
Sea Mine	Mythic	Catch using a Crab Cage in the day.	2000

Brine Pool Fish XP

Fish	Rarity	Catching Information - Time of Day, Season, & Bait	XP
Bone	Trash	Catch anywhere. Use a Magnet as bait.	25
Gazerfish	Common	Catch during the day in autumn and winter. Use a Worm as bait.	100
Brine Shrimp	Uncommon	Catch anywhere.	130
Globe Jellyfish	Unusual	Catch anywhere in foggy weather.	150
Dweller Catfish	Rare	Catch during the day in winter. Use Weird Algae as bait.	150
Brine Phantom	Legendary	Catch at night in autumn during foggy weather. Use a Fish Head as bait.	1000
Spectral Serpent	Mythical	Catch at night when the weather is clear. Use a Truffle Worm as bait.	3500

Ancient Isle Fish XP

Fish	Rarity	Catching Information - Time of Day, Season, & Bait	XP
Cladoselache	Common	Catch during the day in freshwater. Use a Worm as bait.	95
Piranha	Common	Catch in spring and winter. Use Squid as bait.	95
Starfish	Uncommon	Catch during summer.	115
Onychodus	Uncommon	Catch at night.	110
Anomalocaris	Uncommon	Catch at night. Use a Minnow as bait.	100
Hyneria	Unusual	Catch in spring when it's foggy.	120
Xiphactinus	Unusual	Catch at night in autumn or winter. Use a Fish Head as bait.	135
Acanthodii	Unusual	Catch in winter.	130
Hallucigenia	Rare	Catch in autumn during the day. Fish in freshwater (like a pond), and use Flakes as bait.	125
Cobia	Rare	Catch in summer or autumn when it rains. Use an Insect as bait.	140
Leedsichthys	Legendary	Catch during the day when it's foggy.	1500
Ginsu Shark	Legendary	Catch at night in summer. Use a Fish Head as bait.	1800
Dunkleosteus	Legendary	Catch during the day. Use a Minnow as bait.	2000
Floppy	Legendary	Catch in autumn. Use Super Flakes as bait.	1200
Helicoprion	Mythical	Catch when it's clear. Use Squid as bait.	2500
Mosasaurus	Mythical	Catch at night when it's foggy. Use a Truffle Worm as bait.	3000
Ancient Megalodon	Exotic	Catch during a Megalodon Hunt event. Use a Shark Head as bait.	TBC
Megalodon	Exotic	Catch during a Megalodon Hunt event. Use a Shark Head as bait.	6000
Phantom Megalodon	Limited	Catch during a Megalodon Hunt event when there is an Eclipse or the celestial cycle is in its nighttime hours. Use a Shark Head as bait.	TBC

Best Fishing Rods for XP Farming in Fisch

Here is a table of the best fishing rods for XP farming in Fisch, including my enchantment suggestions for each rod:

Rod	Cost & Location	Stats	Recommended Enchantment	Notes
Haunted Rod	Fischfright 2024 exclusive (Moosewood)	Lure Speed: 0% Luck: 50% Control: 0.05 Resilience: 0% Max Weight: 1000kg	Hasty (+55% Lure Speed)	A spooky event rod with decent luck; perfect for rare seasonal catches. Can catch Sinister and Ghastly fish (1.9x and 2x value multipliers, respectively).
Steady Rod	7,000C$ (Roslit Bay)	Lure Speed: -60% Luck: 35% Control: 0 Resilience: 30% Max Weight: 10,000kg	Hasty (+55% Lure Speed)	A versatile early-game rod; fix slow lure speed with Hasty enchantment.
Nocturnal Rod	11,000C$ (Vertigo)	Lure Speed: -10% Luck: 70% Control: 0 Resilience: 0% Max Weight: 2,000kg	Resilient (+35% Resilience) or Controlled (Control boost)	Great for mid-game; boosts luck but could benefit from added resilience or control.
Phoenix Rod	40,000C$ (Ancient Isle)	Lure Speed: 55% Luck: 30% Control: 0.02 Resilience: -10% Max Weight: 2,800kg	Wormhole (+45% random fish chance)	Best for mid-game; catches Scorched fish (which have a 1.3x value multiplier).
Aurora Rod	90,000C$ (Vertigo)	Lure Speed: 10% Luck: 60% Control: 0.6 Resilience: 6% Max Weight: 6,000kg	Resilient (+35% Resilience)	Balanced rod for late-game with significant resilience improvements from the Resilient enchantment.
Trident Rod	150,000C$ (Desolate Deep)	Lure Speed: 20% Luck: 100% Control: 0 Resilience: 0% Max Weight: 6,000kg	Resilient (+35% Resilience)	An excellent rod for late-game rare catches; a resilience boost makes it shine.
Destiny Rod	190,000C$ (Caleia)	Lure Speed: -10% Luck: 250% Control: 0 Resilience: 0% Max Weight: 2,000kg	Steady (-25% progress loss)	Its high luck stat makes this rod great for mythical fish.
Rod of the Depths	750,000C$ (The Depths)	Lure Speed: 65% Luck: 130% Control: 0.15 Resilience: 8.5% Max Weight: 30,000kg	Hasty (+55% Lure Speed)	One of the top rods in the game; excels in all fishing zones with its speed and luck stats. Hasty would simply make it even faster.
No-Life Rod	Reach Level 500	Lure Speed: 90% Luck: 100% Control: 0.25 Resilience: 15% Max Weight of Fish: Infinite	N/A	Doesn't need an enchantment to boost any poor stats. Feel free to play around with the mutation-catching enchantments for added fun.
Rod of the Forgotten Fang	Reach Level 750 300,000C$ and 1x Lunar Thread (Craft in the Ancient Archives)	Lure Speed: 50% Luck: 110% Control: 0.15 Resilience: 25% Max Weight of Fish: Infinite	Hasty (+55% Lure Speed)	Another rod that doesn't need an enchantment, but the Hasty enchantment would lessen the time you waste waiting for fish to be hooked.

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