Fishing is an essential survival skill in 99 Nights in the Forest, providing a reliable source of food and unique buffs. By using a fishing rod in various bodies of water, players can catch a variety of fish, each with its own hunger value, location, and potential effects. This guide covers all the fish types and the achievements associated with fishing.
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All Fish Types, Locations, and Effects
The type of fish you can catch often depends on your Campfire Level and the specific location you are fishing in.
| Fish | Hunger Value (Raw / Cooked) | Location(s) & Requirements | Special Effect |
| Mackerel | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Found in most ponds (e.g., Fresh Pond) from Campfire Level 1+ | None |
| Salmon | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Found in most ponds (e.g., Fresh Pond, Algal Pond) from Campfire Level 1+ | None |
| Swordfish | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Found in most ponds from Campfire Level 1+ | None |
| Clownfish | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Algal Pond (Campfire Level 4-5) | None |
| Char | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Snow Biome | None |
| Eel | 🍴 / 🍴🍴 | Snow Biome | None |
| Jellyfish | N/A | Bone Pond (Campfire Level 6), Algal Pond | Grants a Speed Boost |
| Shark | 🍴🍴 / 🍴🍴🍴🍴 | Bone Pond (Campfire Level 6) | None |
Fishing Tips
- Fishing is an excellent and safe way to gather food, especially if you are having trouble hunting animals like rabbits or wolves.
- Each type of fish you catch provides a different amount of experience points (XP).
Fishing Achievements (Badges)
There are four unique badges players can earn by mastering their fishing skills, each providing a valuable reward.
- Baiting:
- Task: Upgrade your Fishing Rod to the maximum level.
- Reward: 4 Diamonds.
- Fishing:
- Task: Catch a total of 100 fish.
- Reward: Limited Rainbow Fish Lounger (furniture) + 5 Diamonds.
- Trophy Fishing:
- Task: Complete the fish index board located in the Fishing Hut.
- Reward: 6 Diamonds.
- Deep Sea Fishing:
- Task: Catch 30 Sharks.
- Reward: Limited Fishbowl (furniture) + 10 Diamonds.
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More Topics
- 99 Nights in the Forest: Morningstar Weapon Guide
- 99 Nights in the Forest – A Guide to Cultists (Melee, Juggernaut, Crossbow)
- 99 Nights in the Forest – How to Beat the New Owl Boss
- 99 Night in the Forest – How to Progress Faster by Skipping Days
- 99 Night in the Forest – How to Cook Food and Manage Hunger
- 99 Night in the Forest – How to Find and Rescue the Missing Children
- 99 Night in the Forest – How to Use Classes and Their Abilities
