Fishing becomes available after completing the “In the Depths of Winter” main story quest. Speak with Marcus in the Eastern Icelake area to start the “Dedicated Chef” side quest. Using the Windwake Pier fast travel in the Icelake Environs places you near his marker on Zephyr Path. The quest grants a Training Rod and basic lures and teaches the core mini-game.

How the fishing mini-game works

  • Go to a marked Fishing Spot and start the interaction (on PC/console: prompt appears, such as F/Triangle).
  • Select a rod and bait, then choose Start Fishing. Cast your line (X/Space).
  • When you hook a fish, a vertical meter appears. Hold to raise your icon and release to lower it; keep your icon on the moving fish.
  • Filling the white bar to the top secures the catch; if it empties, the fish escapes.
  • Each attempt consumes 1 bait, whether you catch the fish or not.

Note: Characters with the Piscator trait make fishing easier, similar to the benefit of better rods and lures.

Sell fish for Angler’s Tokens (inventory method)

You don’t need a vendor to cash in your haul. Sell fish directly from your inventory and convert them into Angler’s Tokens.

  • Open Inventory.
  • Go to the Fishing Supplies tab.
  • Select one or more fish.
  • Press the Sell button near the bottom-right of the screen to confirm.

The token value depends on species, rarity, size, and variants. Tokens are the currency for higher-tier rods, lures, and limited goods at Fisheries.

Buy more bait and rods (Fisheries and on-spot shop)

You can restock bait and upgrade equipment in two ways:

  • Interact at a Fishing Spot and open the shop from the fishing menu (e.g., Down on the D-pad or the shopping cart icon).
  • Visit the Icelake Fisheries NPC in town (fast travel is available) and open the Fisheries shop.

Basic Lure can be purchased with coins, and several lure bundles and rods cost Angler’s Tokens. Some items have quantity caps that refresh on shop reset, and certain gear requires a minimum Trial Level.

Common tasks: quick reference

Task Where How Notes
Unlock fishing Icelake (Zephyr Path) Finish “In the Depths of Winter,” then start “Dedicated Chef” with Marcus Quest provides a Training Rod and basic lures
Start fishing Fishing Spots Interact at the spot, select rod/bait, cast, play mini-game Each attempt consumes 1 bait
Sell fish for tokens Inventory Inventory → Fishing Supplies → select fish → Sell (bottom-right) Token yield shown before confirming
Buy bait/gear Fisheries or on-spot shop Open shop at a Fishing Spot or talk to Icelake Fisheries NPC Some items limited and/or Trial Level gated

What you can buy with Angler’s Tokens (and coins)

Item Cost Requirement Limit/Notes
Basic Lure 1,000 Coins None Daily purchase cap applies
Wiggling Lure ×10 10 Tokens None —
Like Attracts Like Lure ×10 20 Tokens None —
Cluckin’ Good Lure ×10 50 Tokens None —
Advanced Rod 2,500 Tokens Trial Level 30 —
Expert Rod 7,000 Tokens Trial Level 45 —
Secret Letter Clue ×5 1,000 Tokens None Limit 2
D10 Die ×10 1,000 Tokens None Limit 1
Pristine Hourglass 1,600 Tokens None Limit 1
Twilight Tread 4,000 Tokens None Limit 1
Carmine Globule ×100 50 Tokens None Limit 5
Coins ×10,000 100 Tokens None Limit 5
Yum‑Yum Cream ×2 30 Tokens None Limit 10
Weapon Manual ×2 20 Tokens None Limit 10
Yum‑Yum Cream 60 Tokens None —
Combat Melody II ×2 20 Tokens None Limit 10
In Full Bloom (Demon Wedge) 4,000 Tokens Trial Rank 45 Limit 1
Savage Charge (Demon Wedge) 4,000 Tokens Trial Rank 45 Limit 1
Never Skunked (Emote) 300 Tokens Trial Rank 30 Limit 1
Weapon Track‑Shift Module 3,000 Tokens Trial Rank 30 Limit 1
Track‑Shift Module 3,000 Tokens Trial Rank 30 Limit 1

Where to fish now

The first spot unlocks in Icelake as part of the “Dedicated Chef” quest flow. Additional Fishing Spots exist in the Sewers and on Purgatorio; for Purgatorio, fast travel to Filthoid‑Ravaged Village and use the nearby pier. Expect tougher fish (more erratic movement) at higher‑tier locations, which makes upgraded rods and better lures more valuable.

Catch smarter (mini‑game tips)

  • Keep your icon overlapping the fish as continuously as possible; short, controlled presses are more reliable than long holds.
  • If the bar drains to zero, the fish escapes and you still consume bait. Cut losses quickly on a bad pull and recast.
  • Struggling with movement? Switch to a character with the Piscator trait or upgrade your rod to enlarge the control window.

Once you build a small stash of Angler’s Tokens, prioritize better rods to stabilize catches, then stock lure bundles to chase rarer fish when you’re at new spots.