🎣 Getting Started with Fishing
Fishing is one of the first hobbies you unlock in Heartopia. It's taught during the tutorial and provides a relaxing way to earn gold, complete your encyclopedia, and gather ingredients for cooking.
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Vanya
Fishing Mentor
A cheerful fisherman with blue hair who appears outside your home after your first nap. Vanya teaches you the basics of fishing and provides your first fishing rod after you help fix theirs with a Repair Kit (craft using 5x Branch at your Workbench).
🎯 How to Fish - Step by Step
Follow these steps to successfully catch fish in Heartopia:
1
Equip Your Rod
Open your inventory (white bag icon) and select your fishing rod to equip it.
2
Find a Spot
Follow the sparkly star trail to water. Look for black fish shadows swimming in the water.
3
Cast Your Line
Long-press the fishing rod icon to aim, then release when positioned in front of a fish.
4
Wait for Bite
Watch the bobber. When a fish bites, you'll see visual feedback. Aim for the front of the fish!
5
Reel It In
Long-press again to reel in the fish. Watch the line color carefully!
Important: Watch your fishing line color! If it turns red, stop pressing immediately or the line will snap. When it turns yellow, give it a short break. Resume reeling when the line returns to white.
🛠️ Fishing Tools & Equipment
🎣 Fishing Rods
Your primary tool for fishing. Better rods make catching fish easier.
- Starter Rod: Given by Vanya after fixing theirs
- Upgraded Rods: Increase catch bar size and casting distance
- Tip: Always keep a rod in your inventory!
🪱 Bait
While not required, bait significantly improves efficiency.
- Effect: Reduces wait time for bites
- Targeting: Some bait targets specific rarities
- Source: Craft, purchase, or quest rewards
🔧 Repair Kits
Essential for maintaining your equipment.
- Craft: 5x Branch at Workbench
- Use: Repair fishing rods and other tools
- Tip: Keep a few in your inventory
📈 Fishing Levels & Fish Uses
⭐ Leveling Up
Gain XP for every fish caught. Higher levels unlock:
- Access to new fish species
- Better fishing results
- Level 2 is key for gold farming
💰 Selling Fish
A reliable source of income! Sell to the General Store (Shop building in town).
- Common fish: 40-80 gold
- Rare fish: 320-600 gold
- Legendary Koi: 2000+ gold!
- Star rating affects sell price
- Best profit: Swordfish, Lobster, Tuna
🍳 Cooking
Fish are vital for cooking recipes:
- Fish N Chips, Seafood Pizza
- Smoked Fish Bagel, and more
- Check the Recipes page
🎁 Gifting
Some villagers love fish as gifts:
📚 Viewing Your Fish Collection
To see all the fish you've caught:
- Click on your watch in the top-right corner of your screen
- Navigate to "Collection" (the orange journal icon)
- Tap on "Fish Observation" to find all your caught fish
Use the database below to track which fish you still need to catch!