Fishing is a new feature added to the Tides of Terraria update in Palworld, and with it, you get to equip the new Fishing Rod and also find new fishing spots. Besides fishing, you can also look to salvage resources from the waters around the Palpagos Islands. This guide will give you a quick rundown on how to fish and salvage in Palworld.
How to Get A Fishing Rod in Palworld: Tides of Terraria
To start fishing, you first need to craft the fishing rod and bait. There are three types of Fishing Rods of different rarity, and you need to unlock the schematic from the Technology tree. Then, head over to the High Quality Workbench to craft the Basic Fishing Rod. You will require the following materials to craft 1x Basic Fishing Rod.
- 10x Paldium fragments
- 3x Pal Fluids
- 8x Ingots
- 8x Fiber
- 3x Coralum Ore
For higher-level fishing rods like the Intermediate or Advanced Fishing Rods, you will require a Production Assembly Line I or II. Below are the materials required to craft them.
Intermediate Fishing Rod (Level 29)
- 30x Paldium fragments
- 10x High Quality Pal Oil
- 10x Cement
- 30x Fiber
- 10x Coralum Ore
Advanced Fishing Rod (Level 45)
- 30x Paldium fragments
- 20x High Quality Pal Oil
- 15x Pal Metal Ingots
- 30x Carbon Fiber
How to Get Bait in Palworld: Tides of Terraria
Next, you will require Bait, which is another recipe to unlock under the Technology tree. There are a few different types of baits to unlock depending on your level. Bait can also be crafted at the Production Assembly Line I or II, depending on the rarity of the Bait you have unlocked. Below are the crafting resources required to craft Bait.
Simple Bait – Unlocks alongside the Basic Fishing Set
- 2x Pal Fluids
- 4x Berries
- 2x Flour
High Quality Bait (Level 22)
- 3x Pal Fluids
- 4x Tomatoes
- 3x Flour
Deluxe Bait (Level 38)
- 4x High Quality Pal Oil
- 4x Onion
- 3x Carrot
- 4x Flour
Alluring Bait (Level 52)
- 10x High Quality Pal Oil
- 1x Cavern Mushroom
- 3x Carrots
- 5x Flour
How To Fish In Palworld: Tides of Terraria
Equip the fishing rod in your weapon slot and bring along as much bait as possible. Next, use a flying Pal to hover over water till you can spot distinct shadows under the water’s surface. You can land nearby or use a water Pal to get to the shadows, then draw your fishing rod, equip the bait, then start fishing. Some waters contain higher leveled Pals that can be difficult for beginners to capture. Check out which area you are in and get better equipment if you want to capture them.
Check the markings on the water surface to identify what passives the fished Pals are likely to have. Each time you are successful in catching a Pal in your line, there will be a quick mini-game. If you fail the mini game, the Pal will be released, and you will have to try again. To play the mini game, just follow the steps below.
- Toss your lure and wait for a Pal to catch the bait.
- Once the Pal is on the line, start reeling them in and the mini game will pop up.
- For the mini game, you need to align the green bar within the area where the yellow fish marker is.
- Keep an eye on the small timer right on top of the bar. Once the circle around the timer has made a full round, the mini game will end.
- Depending on where the green bar is, if it is right where the yellow fish is, then you have successfully caught the Pal.
Best Fishing Spot
If you are looking for higher leveled water Pals to add to your collection, then fishing around the Isle of the Glacial Core is the best place to go. You can find this location at the northern section of the map, at -140, 637. You can find several Pals that will have unique Passives here, so it is worth taking your time to explore and capture these Pals out here.
How to Make Fishing Ponds in Palworld: Tides of Terraria
You can use Fishing Ponds to capture Large or Small scale water Pals at your base. Fishing Ponds can have Pals with the Handiwork skill assigned to them so they will passively collect all the Pals within the ponds. While interacting with the pond, you need to place some bait so your Pals can use them while fishing. There are two types of Fishing Ponds to unlock, and below are the materials required to craft them.
Small Fishing Pond (Level 31)
- 40x Wood
- 5x Cement
- 10x Pal Fluids
Large Fishing Pond (Level 55)
- 60x Wood
- 20x Stone
- 10x Plasteel
- 20x High Quality Pal Oil
