99 Nights in the Forest – Complete Fishing & Gear Guide

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• Obtain the Old Rod from one of two sources:

  • Fishing Hut, which appears once your campfire is upgraded to level 2.

  • Pelt Trader, who sells Old Rods occasionally.

• Alternatively, unlock the Fisherman class for 50 Diamonds. This class starts with a rod in inventory and includes perks for fishing efficiency.

Fishing Gear: Rod Tiers & Upgrades

• Rod Progression: Old Rod → Good Rod → Strong Rod.

• Each fish caught awards Fishing XP. When the rod’s XP bar fills, return to the Fishing Hut to upgrade.

• Higher-tier rods make catching more difficult fish much easier.

How to Fish: The Mini-Game

1. Identify a pond with visible ripples.

2. Cast your line into the signal.

3. When you hook something:

   • Easy fish: Reeled in automatically.

   • Challenging fish: Engage in a timing mini-game—keep a moving cursor aligned inside the target zone until completion.

All Fish Types & Effects

Here are the fish currently available, listed by hunger restoration and special effects:

• Mackerel – Low hunger restore.

• Salmon – Moderate hunger restore.

• Clownfish – Minimal hunger, slightly reduces health when eaten raw.

• Swordfish – High hunger restore.

• Shark – Very high hunger restoration.

• Char – Found in cold biomes.

• Eel – Cold biome fish, rarer catch.

These fish can be cooked at campfires for better effects.

Best Fishing Locations

• Fresh/Algal Ponds – Common fish like Mackerel, Salmon, Swordfish, and Clownfish.

• Bone Ponds (Dark blue with skeletons) – Unlock Swordfish, Jellyfish (grants a speed boost when consumed raw), and Sharks.

• Cold Biome Ponds – Exclusive spots for Char and Eel.

Bone Ponds are your hotspots for rare and valuable fishing, while Cold Ponds offer unique biome-based fish.

Fishing Badges & Rewards

Complete specific milestones to earn exclusive badges and Diamonds:

Key Tips for Angling Success

• Prioritize upgrading your rod early for smoother progression to harder catches.

• Visit Bone Ponds for rare fish and high-value loot.

• Cook your catch—cooked fish restores much more hunger.

• Beware: fishing leaves you vulnerable. Stick to safe or quiet periods for uninterrupted sessions.

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