Fishing in Minecraft is far more than just a way to get yourself some cod for dinner. It is a real treasure trove of rare and useful items, if you know how to use it properly. But to begin, of course, you should start with the simplest - the creation of a fishing rod and a basic understanding of the mechanics of fishing.

How to make a fishing rod

To begin with, the player will need only three sticks and two pieces of web (thread). These resources can be easily found at the very beginning of the game. Sticks are crafted from wood, thread falls out of spiders.

After the resources are collected, you need to open the workbench and place the ingredients as follows:

• In the center cell of the first row - stick;

• In the center cell of the second row - stick;

• In the right cell of the third row - a stick;

• In the bottom right corner and the center cell of the bottom row - one thread each.

After placing the items in this order, you will get a fishing rod, with the help of which the fishing adventure will begin.

Where is the best place to fish

Now the most important thing: not every place is suitable for fishing, if the goal - the extraction of treasure. Minecraft “understands” where the fishing rod is located, and divides the water into open and closed.

To have a chance at valuable loot (like enchanted books, saddles, or tags), the fishing rod must be in open water.

What is open water?

There should be no blocks around the float for two blocks in each direction (including up and down) except water, algae, lilies, and other such water features.

Above the float there must be open sky or a minimum of two blocks of air.

Below the water, there must also be at least two free water blocks.

If this condition is met, the system considers the rod to be cast in open water - and then there is a chance for truly valuable finds.

Signs that everything is working properly

When the rod is cast, you may notice small blue particles floating around the float. This is a visual signal that the fishing is working. After a while, there will be a "track" of bubbles heading toward the float. As soon as the float dives sharply down - you need to immediately press the right mouse button to pull out the prey.

By the way, if you have particles disabled in the game settings (for example, in the “Video” section is “Minimum”), you will not see these visual cues. So be sure to turn on at least "Moderate", otherwise you'll be catching at random.

What can you catch while fishing in Minecraft?

Many players think that fishing in Minecraft is just a way to catch fish for food. But it is not! There are real treasures hidden under the water. With a fishing rod you can catch fish, trash, or treasure.

Fish is the most common catch. Without enchantments on your fishing rod, you have an 85 percent chance of catching a fish. Cod is caught most often, salmon a little less often, then fugu, and only about two percent of all fish are tropical species. If the purpose of fishing is subsistence or trade with the inhabitants, the common fish is quite enough.

The next type of catch is the so-called trash. He falls out with a probability of about 10 percent. But do not write it off. Some items from this list are very useful. For example, leather can be used for crafting or mending items, lilies on the water - for decoration, and bones - for fertilizing plants. Some items from trash cannot be obtained by other means. For example, lilies are a renewable resource solely through fishing, unless you live near swamps.

And finally, the most valuable thing is treasures. The chance of them falling out without enchantments is about five percent. It can be an enchanted book, bow, fishing rod, tag, saddle or even a nautilus shell.

The most coveted trophies are considered to be books with the “mend” enchantment. This is one of the few ways to get such an important enchantment without trading with the inhabitants. That is, even if there are no villages nearby, there is still a chance to get “mending”. It is only worth having the patience to get yourself a good fishing rod.

The chance of getting this or that treasure within this five percent is divided evenly. That is, if you got a book - it can be any, including those with rare charms. But with garbage and fish everything is not so simple - there are items that fall out more often than others. Therefore, if fishing is set up competently, you can get rich.

The Impact of Biomes on Minecraft Fishing: How Location Changes Your Catch

Fishing in Minecraft isn't just about the right rod and open water, it's also about the right location. The chance to catch certain rare items depends on which biome you are in. This is a subtle but important point that many people overlook.

For example, if you fish in the jungle, you can catch a unique item like bamboo among the trash. Only in the jungle when fishing can you get it without having to go to the bamboo forests or look for pandas. And if you play the Bedrock version of Minecraft there is a chance to get cocoa beans.

This approach is one way to "cheat" the system and get rare materials without unnecessary traveling. This is especially useful in older worlds where new biomes have not yet been generated. You can simply go to the nearest water body in the jungle, cast a fishing rod and wait for the desired item to bite.

Note that the depth and size of the pond in different biomes do not affect the probability of getting special items, unless the open water condition is violated. That is, you can create an artificial pond in the jungle, observe the necessary parameters - and it will work just like a natural body of water. The main thing is that it should be a jungle area.

How Rain and Sky Affect Fishing Efficiency in Minecraft

Your catch is affected by weather conditions, lighting, and other environmental factors. Especially the impact of these factors can be quite noticeable when fishing for long periods of time.

The first thing to look for is the presence of open sky above the float. If there is a roof, blocks or even tree leaves over the fishing spot, the game will assume that the water is in a "closed" space. This does not cancel the possibility of catching a fish, but the waiting time for a nibble is doubled. That is, instead of, for example, ten seconds, the fish can bite only after twenty. This means that for an hour of fishing will be half as much prey. Therefore, to catch more, it is better to fish in the open.

This also includes the depth and width of the pond. The float should be in what is called "open water" with at least two blocks of space around it in each direction, including air on top. If the water is covered with blocks or there are obstructions nearby, the chance of treasure drops dramatically.

Now for the weather. An interesting fact is that rain reduces the wait time for a nibble by 20%. That is, you will get a fish or treasure faster than in clear weather. If the fishing rod is enchanted with "Bait", the effects add up. It turns out that rain is a real friend of fisherman in Minecraft. Fishing in such weather is preferable!

Keep an eye on the weather to start fishing at the right moment. Or if there is a shelter installed on the base, you can temporarily remove it to improve the conditions.

And one more important point is the graphics settings. In the video settings section, you should definitely check that the particles are enabled. If you set them to the minimum level, you can not see the bubbles approaching the float at all, and miss a nibble. Therefore, for comfortable fishing it is desirable to set the particles at least to "Moderate" or "All", so as not to miss the moment.

Fishing in Java and Bedrock: what is the difference and which version gives more trophies

At first glance it seems that fishing in Minecraft works the same in all versions of the game. But if you compare Java and Bedrock - the differences become obvious.

The first and most important difference is the reaction time when nibbling. In Java-version there are from one to two seconds to manage to pull out the float after it sharply goes under water. This is quite enough to calmly react and catch the prey. But in Bedrock, the time is much less - just half a second. The slightest delay - and the catch goes back into the water.

The next difference is the durability of the fishing rod. In Java, the rod has only 64 units of strength. This is not much, especially without the enchantment "Strength". Even with it, if you actively fish, the tool wears out quickly. In Bedrock everything is much nicer - there the rod has 384 units of strength.

Another advantage of Java is the ability to fish with a fishing rod in the left hand. Yes, in this version you can even cast a fishing rod in an additional (second) hand and use it in the same way as in the main hand. Though it's more of a decorative moment, because it doesn't give any advantages in fishing. In Bedrock there is no such function, and the rod can be used only in the main hand.

An interesting point is related to visual effects. In the Java version, when nibbling, a path of bubbles and blue particles appears around the float. This helps you to realize that a nibble is coming and prepare for action. In Bedrock there are particles too, but their behavior is a bit different, and because of other graphics settings they may be less noticeable. Therefore, in Bedrock it is worth keeping a close eye on the behavior of the float and, if possible, turn the particle display to the maximum level.

Despite the differences, in both versions, fishing remains a useful and profitable activity. It's just that in Java it is a bit more convenient and visual, while in Bedrock it requires more concentration, but at the same time the tools last longer.

Fishing rod durability

Without enchantments, the fishing rod wears out rather quickly. Especially if the player is actively fishing. But in Minecraft there is a solution that turns an ordinary fishing rod into an almost eternal tool - and this is the "Mend" enchantment.

Let's start with the basic durability. In the Java version, the fishing rod can withstand only 64 uses. That is, if you fish without improvements, the rod will break literally in an hour of real time, or even sooner. In the Bedrock version, the fishing rod has 384 durability points, so it is more stable even without charms.

However, on both versions, the Mend char is able to completely solve the wear and tear problem. When you gain experience, an item with this enchantment regains its durability instead at the expense of the experience points you should have gained. Fishing is exactly what gives you that experience. For each item you catch, a little XP is awarded. This is enough to compensate for the loss of durability of the fishing rod.

If a fishing rod has both "Repair" and "Durability", it does not lose much resource even during the longest fishing sessions. The main thing is that the experience should not be intercepted by other items with the same enchantment. For example, if the player is holding or wearing armor with "Mending", it can take away experience, and then the fishing rod will remain damaged. Therefore, it is best to fish either empty-handed or temporarily remove other equipment, so that all the attention was given to the fishing rod.

The recovery process takes place immediately at the moment of fishing. As soon as you pull out a float with a fish or treasure, it simultaneously gains experience, which is instantly spent to restore strength.

You can fish for hours with the same rod and not be afraid that it will suddenly break. Because if you have a rod with a rare enchantment, losing it will be very frustrating.

AFK Fishing in Minecraft

Automated fishing is one of the most discussed topics among Minecraft players. Especially if you prefer to optimize your efforts and resources. The ability to simply leave your character with a button pressed and come back an hour later to pick up full chests of loot sounds too good to be true. In early versions of Minecraft, such farms did offer huge benefits; over time, developers made changes that seriously affected the effectiveness of AFK fishing.

Previously, for automatic fishing, compact mechanisms were created that allowed you to press one button and fish endlessly. The system simplified the fishing process and allowed for rare trophies like enchanted books, tags, and saddles. Many people gave up on regular fishing altogether.

However, starting with version 1.16, Mojang changed the mechanics. Peperi to get treasure you need to fish only in full "open water" conditions. This is impossible to realize in classic compact designs. A small one-block pond is no longer considered an open body of water, and as a result, such farms only yield fish and trash.

But that doesn't mean that automated fishing has completely disappeared. Some players, including popular youtubers and redstone engineers, have developed more complex AFK farms that meet the new requirements. Such farms include a large tank of water, two blocks of air above the float, and a system that simulates manual action. However, such designs are bulky, resource-intensive, and operate on a timer rather than a nibble trigger. Catches are randomized, and often the float simply fails to react in time.

In addition, these farms are slower than manual fishing, especially if the rod is enchanted with Bait III. One hour at a manual player with a good rod can yield more prey than 3-4 hours of AFK fishing with an automatic mechanism. Still, if there's no desire or ability to sit at the screen, a farm like this is not a bad compromise.

The old "incomplete" farms that no longer provide treasure are still useful. They provide a steady supply of fish, skins, bones, threads, and other "junk" items that can come in handy in large quantities.

Unusual tricks with a fishing rod: how to move objects, mobs and even players

With proper ingenuity and knowledge of game mechanics, a fishing rod turns into a real multifunctional gadget that can be used in the most unexpected situations. One of such options is moving items, mobs and even other players with the help of a jerk hook.

First, about objects. If there is an object lying on the ground - for example, a dropped block or a thing - the fishing rod can "hook" it and pull it to the player.



To do this, you need to aim at the object, click the right mouse button, and then click again to pull it out. Visually it looks as if the float has hooked the thing and pulled it closer. This is especially useful when you need to quickly pick something up without getting close to it, or if the item lies on the edge of a cliff, in lava, or among enemies.

Things are even more interesting with mobs. The fishing rod can hook almost any creature: cow, sheep, zombie, creeper and even a villager.



If you hook a mob and press the right button again, the creature will be pulled towards the player. The mob can literally fly into the air and fly several blocks. This is useful for moving animals into a pen, luring mobs into a trap, or rescuing a resident from enemies.

Most unusually, the fishing rod also works on other players if PvP mode is activated or the server doesn't block this mechanic. You can hook a comrade and pull him or her towards you. There were even popular tricks in multiplayer, where two players used fishing rods and eliters to launch each other into the air, creating a "catapult" effect.

But remember that a strong jerk can damage a mob or even the player if he hits a wall or falls. That's why it's better to practice such tricks in a safe zone. It can also come in handy when building or moving things - for example, if you need to pull out a boat, a wagon or a mob stuck in the water.

This is the end of the guide. If you know useful secrets that can be useful in fishing, be sure to share them in the comments.