In WoW Classic, fishing is not only a relaxing activity but also a valuable profession that can provide a steady income and essential materials for crafting. This guide will walk you through the most efficient way to level your Fishing skill from 1 to 300, ensuring that your journey is both productive and rewarding.
How to Fish in WoW Classic: A Step-by-Step Guide
Fishing in World of Warcraft Classic is both rewarding and challenging. Unlike later versions of the game, there are a few key differences you’ll need to keep in mind. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you get started with fishing in Classic.
1. Equip a Fishing Pole
In WoW Classic, you need to equip a Fishing Pole in your main hand to fish. This means you won’t have access to your weapons while fishing, so be sure to fish in safe areas where you’re unlikely to be attacked.
Tip: Hotkey both your fishing pole and weapons so you can quickly switch if you need to defend yourself.
2. Find a Safe Fishing Spot
Unlike later expansions, where you can fish anywhere, location matters in Classic. If you’re fishing in an area that’s too high-level for your skill, you’ll get an error saying your skill isn’t high enough to cast. If your skill is too low, you might see “Your fish got away!” without catching anything.
3. Use Bait for Better Results
Using bait in Classic can help reduce the number of fish that escape. While it’s not required, using items like the Shiny Bauble early on can speed up skill progression, especially when your skill is low.
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Fishing Trainers
| Buy a Fishing Pole at the fishing vendor. |
| Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|
| Lee Brown – Elwynn Forest | Uthan Stillwater – Mulgore |
| Paxton Ganter – Dun Morogh | Clyde Kellen – Tiristfal Glades |
| Androl Oakhand – Teldrassil | Lau’Tiki – Durotar |
| Harold Riggs – Wetland | Kil’Hiwana – Ashenvale |
| Warg Deepwater – Loch Modan | Katoom the Angler – The Hinterlands |
| Donald Rabonne – Hillsbrad Foothills | Lui’Mala – Desolace |
| Matthew Hooper – Redridge Mountains | Myizz Luckycatch – Stranglethorn Vale |
| Brannock – Feralas | Lumak – Orgrimmar |
| Myizz Luckycatch – Stranglethorn Vale | Kah Mistrunner – Thunder Bluff |
| Arnold Leland – Stormwind | Armand Cromwell – Undercity |
| Grimnur Stonebrand – Ironforge | |
| Astaia – Darnassus |
Apprentice Fishing
Begin your fishing journey by learning apprentice Fishing at a trainer.
1-75
| Buy a Shiny Bauble at the fishing vendor and apply to you Fishing Pole. Fish for Raw Brilliant Smallfish and Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper until you reach 75. Fish at Starting zones like: Dun Morogh, Elwynn Forest, Teldrassil, Durotar or Mulgore. Undead should take the Zeppelin to Durotar since there is to much unuseable loot in Tirisfal Glades. |
Journeyman Fishing
Learn Journeyman Fishing at one of your faction trainers.
75-150
| Fish for Raw Brilliant Smallfish, Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper and Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish until you reach 150. Fish at Major Cities like: Stormwind City, Darnassus, Orgrimmar, Undercity or Thunder Bluff. |
Expert Fishing
| Buy Expert Fishing – The Bass and You in Booty Bay from Old Man Heming and learn it buy right-clicking on it. |
150-225
| Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|
| Dustwallow Marsh is good for Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish, Raw Mithril Head Trout. Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh is good for Raw Rockscale Cod, Raw Spotted Yellowtail, Oily Blackmouth and Firefin Snapper. | Fish for Raw Rockscale Cod, Raw Spotted Yellowtail, Oily Blackmouth and Firefin Snapper. Fish at Stranglethorn Vale, Southeast of Grom’gol. Make sure you are in the Savage Coast zone and not within Grom’gol Base Camp. |
Artisan Fishing
You need to complete the Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme quest provide by Nat Pagle. This quest becomes available at lvl 35 and 225 fishing skill.
225-300
| Steamwheedle Port in the Eastern part of Tanaris is a great spot. Fish for Raw Spotted Yellowtail, Firefin Snapper, Raw Glossy Mightfish, Raw Summer Bass and Winter Squid depending on the season. |
You should now be an exceptionel fisherman!
By following this guide, you will be able to level up your Fishing skill from 1 to 300 as efficiently as possible. Pairing Fishing with Cooking is a great combination, that ensures a steady stream of supplies for your crafting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishing in World of Warcraft Classic?
Fishing is a secondary profession in WoW Classic that allows players to catch fish and other valuable items used for cooking, alchemy, and earning gold.
What profession pairs best with Fishing?
Cooking is the ideal companion profession for Fishing, as it allows you to cook the fish you catch, providing buffs and valuable consumables.
Where can I learn Apprentice Fishing?
Apprentice Fishing can be learned from trainers located in major cities and beginner zones such as Elwynn Forest (Alliance) or Mulgore (Horde).
Do I need to use bait for fishing in WoW Classic?
While bait isn’t required, using items like Shiny Bauble can significantly reduce the number of fish that escape and help you level up your fishing skill faster.
How long does it take to level Fishing from 1 to 300?
Leveling Fishing from 1 to 300 generally takes several days, depending on how consistently you fish and whether you’re using bait and fishing in optimal locations.
Where can I learn Artisan Fishing?
Artisan Fishing is learned through completing the quest “Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme” offered by Nat Pagle in Dustwallow Marsh at level 35 and 225 fishing skill.
