Fishing

Fishing is a practical skill in Aetolia, inspired by the seafaring traditions of the Gulleyes of Esterport. Unlike other skills, Fishing is not learned through lessons—it is developed entirely through practice. By purchasing a fishing license from Saaik of the Gulleyes for 100 credits (V58543), players can begin their journey into the sport using basic gear like a bamboo fishing pole.

Players start at novice levels, casting lines in ocean shallows and muddy waters. As they successfully catch fish, they naturally improve their proficiency. Advancing to higher ranks such as Skilled, Fabled, and Transcendent requires earning the favor of the Gulleyes through quests and daily catches. Progress in fishing is also tied to one’s standing in the Gulleyes faction, which can be tracked using the FACTIONS command.

Fishing takes place at designated fishing holes, which can be discovered near bodies of water. Players use commands like FISHING DISCERN, CAST, REEL, and LEAD to manage their line, stamina, and tension as they attempt to land each catch. Rods and buckets for storing fish can be purchased from Angler Hagriphim at the end of the Esterport pier. Once your bucket is full, return it to Hob of the Gulleyes, who will compensate you based on your haul.

Every catch is recorded by the Gulleyes’ meticulous tracking system, noting individual achievements, fishing hole performance, and even global records. This opens the door for adventurers to become legends of the deep—possibly the first ever to reel in a rare aquatic prize.

Skill	Proficiency Level	Description
Mud	Inept	Can fish in Muddy waters
Bamboo	Inept	Can use Bamboo fishing poles
Shallows	Inept	Can fish in Shallow water
Caves	Novice	Can fish in Caves
Rivers	Apprentice	Can fish in Rivers
Springs	Capable	Can fish in Springs
Tidal	Adept	Can fish in Tidal water
Wooden	Skilled	Can use Wooden fishing poles
Lagoon	Gifted	Can fish in Lagoons
Brackish	Expert	Can fish in Brackish water
Ice	Virtuoso	Can fish in Icy water
Ilmenite	Fabled	Can use Ilmenite fishing poles
Sea	Mythical	Can fish in the Sea
Gulleye	Transcendent	Can use the Gulleye fishing pole

Ulangi Shallows

• blue-green anchovy
• small pink shrimp
• horseshoe crab
• dusky bonefish
• blueback salmon
• rock goby
• flameback angelfish
• exotic spiny lionfish
• bulky sea hare
• colorful clownfish
• red-striped 'derby' fish

Shallows of the Beryl Sea

• blue-green anchovy
• small pink shrimp
• dusky bonefish
• blueback salmon
• lobster
• rock goby
• flameback angelfish
• exotic spiny lionfish
• bulky sea hare
• colorful clownfish
• red-striped 'derby' fish

Pachacacha River

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• bluegill fish
• rams-horn snail
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• drab toadfish

Liruma Tributary

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• drab toadfish
• olive-hued walleye

Urubamba River

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• rams-horn snail
• Rahn's Mace crayfish
• fang-toothed eel
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• blueback salmon
• drab toadfish

Peshwar Delta

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• bluegill fish
• rams-horn snail
• Rahn's Mace crayfish
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• drab toadfish

Aureliana Tributary

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• bluegill fish
• Rahn's Mace crayfish
• fang-toothed eel
• rainbow trout
• spotted sunfish
• drab toadfish

Morgun River

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• rams-horn snail
• Rahn's Mace crayfish
• fang-toothed eel
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• blueback salmon
• drab toadfish

Morgun Spring

• silvery minnow
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• rainbow trout
• spotted sunfish

Morgun Pond

• dark brown crayfish
• horseshoe crab
• oak toad

Scidve Stream

• silvery minnow
• river herring
• white sucker
• dark brown crayfish
• bluefin killifish
• swamp muskie
• bronze bream
• oak toad
• bluegill fish
• rams-horn snail
• Rahn's Mace crayfish
• fang-toothed eel
• rainbow trout
• freshwater grayling
• spotted sunfish
• drab toadfish
• olive-hued walleye

Mud on the Scidve

• dark brown crayfish
• horseshoe crab
• oak toad

Lirangi Shallows

• blue-green anchovy
• small pink shrimp
• horseshoe crab
• dusky bonefish
• rock goby
• flameback angelfish
• exotic spiny lionfish
• bulky sea hare
• colorful clownfish
• red-striped 'derby' fish