Gone fishing! A personal favorite among theOld School RuneScapeplayer base, the Fishing skill gives players the chance to kick their feet up at a dock, toss out their fishing line, and catch fish of every shape and size! While Fishing is a relaxing skill to train, there are also plenty of click-intensive methods that reward high amounts of Fishing exp/hr.
Training all the way to 99 Fishing takes a bit longer than most other skills. Despite the fast training methods, the grind to maxing out any skill takes a lot of dedication from you to accomplish. But once you reach the maximum level, you’re able to proudly show it off with the Fishing Skillcape!
Early Fishing (Levels 1-40)
When starting with Fishing, you are limited to catching things likeShrimpandAnchovieswith a Small Fishing Net. Themost common spotsto catch them are off the shores ofLumbridge Swamp and Draynor Village.
There are other forms of low-level Fishing that you can do to earn decent experience rates, such ascatching Lobsters, Tuna, or Swordfish. However, it is much more effective to do methods likeTemporossorBarbarian Fishingwhen you can.
It should not take much time to reach 20 Fishing, but if you don’t feel like going through the early-game grind, there are afew other things to consider.
Completing Quests That Earn Fishing Experience
You cancomplete multiple queststhat reward high amounts of Fishing experience at an early level. Some of thesedo not have any Fishing level requirementat all and can be used to skip most of the early-leveling journey.
Fighting Tempoross
Temporossis the Fishing-based skilling boss that can befought starting at 35 Fishing. Similar to bosses like Wintertodt, it can be fought solo or in a group toearn decent Fishing experience and rewardsall the way to 99 Fishing.
The main items you should have with you includeweight-reducing gearto run around with, along with aHarpoon(or aDragon/Crystal/Infernal Harpoonif you have one).
The Dragon Harpoon’s special attack willboost your Fishing level by three, increasing your Fishing efficiency. The Crystal Harpoon willincrease your catch rate, while the Infernal Harpooncooks the fish you catch, allowing you to earn more points.
Depending on what your Fishing level is and what kind of harpoon you are utilizing, you may expect the following experience rates:
Midgame Fishing (Levels 40-80)
During the middle of your Fishing journey, you will start to unlock other things to fish. If you plan on Fishing to earn a profit, most of these methods can earn you a decent amount of money.
As you train your Fishing,obtaining the Angler’s Outfit is highly recommended, either by completingAerial Fishingon Molch Island or by completing rounds of theFisher Trawlerminigame.
When wearing the completed outfit, theAngler’s set provides 2.5 percent extra experience when Fishing.
Barbarian Fishing
After talking toOtto Godblessedwith 48 Fishing, 15 Agility, and 15 Strength, you can start to doBarbarian Training at the nearby lake.
Justsouth of the Barbarian Outpostat the lake that leads to the Ancient Cavern, the fishing spots there allow you to doBarbarian Fishing. This requires aBarbarian Rod(given by Otto Godblessed) along with a stack ofFeathersto catchLeaping Trout, Salmon, and Sturgeon.
While not very profitable, this method canoffer some of the best experience ratesfor training Fishing.
If capable, you can performtick manipulation while Barbarian Fishingto further increase your experience rates. Regardless, starting at 58 Fishing (where Leaping Salmon are unlocked and this method becomes worth it), you can earn around 40,000 Fishing exp/hr.
At higher rates and using tick manipulation, you may earn upwards of 100,000 Fishing exp/hr.
Fishing Karambwans
After completing the “Tai Bwo Wannai Trio” quest and having 65 Fishing, you can start tocatch Karambwans.
Karambwans are a special kind of fish only caught from a spot on the north coast of Karamja. Catching Karambwans also requires aKarambwan Vessel(obtained from the quest previously mentioned) andRaw Karambwanjias bait (fished from the lake Northwest of Shilo Village).
The easiest way to get to the spot and to a bank is by utilizing the nearbyFairy Ring (Code DKP).
One of the most profitable AFK Fishing methods, you can earn both 30,000-40,000 Fishing exp/hr and around 300,000 gp/hr.
Endgame Fishing (Levels 80-99)
During the later portion of your Fishing journey, you will either default to previous Fishing methods that give high experience rates or start to do a handful of training methods for niche reasons.
During these levels, the best methods that were previously mentioned includeTemporossandBarbarian Fishing.
Fishing Minnows
On a separate platform in the Fishing Guild, if you arewearing the full Angler outfit, you can start tofish for Minnows. You will need to have 82 Fishing, as well as have completed the “Fishing Contest” quest to do this training method.
With aSmall Fishing Net, continue to follow the swimming Minnows around the platform to casually catch them. These Minnows can be given to Kylie Minnowin exchange for Raw Sharks.
Occasionally, fish will start tojump out of the water, taking Minnows from your inventory. Simplywalk awayfrom them to stop Fishing and go to another spot (or wait until they stop to continue fishing).
Thislow-effort methodcan earn you around 45,000 Fishing exp/hr while earning around 120k gp/hr through Raw Sharks.
Catching Infernal Eels
Beginning at 80 Fishing, you can catch Infernal Eels in the fishing spots in TzHaar City. This requires anOily Fishing Rod,Fishing Bait, aHammer,andIce Gloves.
As you catch the Infernal Eels,use your Hammer on themto collect Onyx Bolt Tips and Lava Scale Shards, which can be sold for high amounts of gp.
Although extremely slow, this Fishing methodprovides passive income, earning you around 25,000 Fishing exp/hr and 200,000 gp/hr.
Catching Sacred Eels
Similar to catching Infernal Eels, Sacred Eels can becaught at the North edge of Zu-Andra.You will need a regularFishing Rod,Fishing Bait,and aKnifeto catch them.
As you catch each Sacred Eel,use your Knife on themto collectZulrah’s Scales, which will also earn you a small amount of Cooking experience.
Fishing Sacred Eels can earn you around 22,000 Fishing exp/hr and 220,000 gp/hr, making this another slow yet profitable method of training Fishing.
Buying The Fishing Skillcape
Once you reach 99 Fishing, you have effectively completed the Fishing skill!
After maxing the Fishing skill, you canpurchase yourself a Fishing Skillcapefrom theMaster Fisherin front of the Fishing Guild. The Fishing Skillcape costs99,000gpand will allow you to teleport an unlimited number of times to either the Fishing Guild or Otto’s Grotto.
