Baelin may be off on a great adventure, but the fishing rod is still in your hands — and there are plenty of fish to catch! Nice Day for Fishing gives players a surprisingly deep and rewarding fishing system, blending classic fishing mechanics with RPG-style combat. In this guide, we’ll break down how to catch every single fish currently available in the game, including their locations, recommended lures, combat strategies, and the rewards they give.
Lake of Honeywood Fish List
The Lake of Honeywood is the first fishing zone and features a wide mix of shallow and deep-water fish. You’ll encounter some early-game easy catches and a few tougher opponents in deeper waters.
Common Carp
- Location: Shallow Water
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Low health, slow attacks. Spam attacks and basic spells to take it down fast.
- Reward: +4 Gold, +3 EXP
Snake Fish
- Location: Shallow Water
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Slow regular attacks, but its power move is dangerous. Aim for a perfect parry and counter with spells.
- Reward: +6 Gold, +5 EXP
Gerdawn Grouper
- Location: Shallow Water
- Lure: Palm Nut
- How to Catch: High HP but very slow. Avoid attacks and keep dealing damage safely.
- Reward: +13 Gold, +11 EXP
Basic Bass
- Location: Shallow Water
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Attacks four times in a row with medium speed. Block and spam attacks to catch it.
- Reward: +3 Gold, +2 EXP
Honeywood Herring
- Location: Shallow Water
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Doesn’t attack. Just keep hitting until it’s caught.
- Reward: +1 Gold, +1 EXP
Vikendi Catfish
- Location: Greater Depths
- Lure: Anything
- How to Catch: Aggressive with fast attacks. Use spells carefully and leave stamina for healing.
- Reward: +13 Gold, +14 EXP
Picky Pike
- Location: Greater Depths
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Strong attacks and lots of HP. Perfect parries are key to counter its special ability.
- Reward: +10 Gold, +9 EXP
Vaer Torhan Trout
- Location: Greater Depths
- Lure: Garlic
- How to Catch: Not too dangerous, but it can heal. Keep attacking quickly and use spells.
- Reward: +9 Gold, +7 EXP
Rose Brace
- Location: Hidden section (opposite shore)
- Lure: Worm
- How to Catch: Unlock access by completing Thidon’s first quest. Beware of its attack boosts. Act fast once engaged.
- Reward: +19 Gold, +17 EXP
Coast of Azerim Fish List
After reaching the Statue of Thidon and heading to the coast, you’ll discover a new fishing area with even more powerful and unique catches.
Oyster
- Location: Coral Garden
- Lure: Palm Nut
- How to Catch: Balanced health and defense. Its Defense Up slows things down but isn’t deadly.
- Reward: +25 Gold, +26 EXP
Thilivern Turbot
- Location: Coral Garden
- Lure: Anything
- How to Catch: Rapid attacks make parrying tricky. Use Fast Repair and stamina potions.
- Reward: +15 Gold, +20 EXP
Toulet Tuna
- Location: Coral Garden
- Lure: Palm Nut
- How to Catch: Lots of health but predictable. Use damage spells to wear it down faster.
- Reward: +26 Gold, +23 EXP
Magic Carp
- Location: Coral Garden
- Lure: Worm
- How to Catch: Can stun you mid-fight. Take a Peace Bloom to resist the stun effect.
- Reward: +28 Gold, +23 EXP
Darkwood Digger
- Location: Coral Garden
- Lure: Palm Nut
- How to Catch: High damage and a huge HP pool. Bring stamina potions and keep healing throughout.
- Reward: +12 Gold, +14 EXP
Southwind Anchovy
- Location: Azerim Belt (near Drowned Knight, hidden path)
- Lure: Worm
- How to Catch: Uses Protect to raise defense. Attack spells will help speed it up.
- Reward: +25 Gold, +20 EXP
How to Become a Master Angler
- Stock up on Potions: Health and stamina potions are essential when targeting tougher fish, especially in the deeper zones or during long fights.
- Use Spells Strategically: Don’t just spam — save your attack spells for higher-HP enemies and time healing wisely.
- Pay Attention to Abilities: From Defense Up to Stun and Heal, each fish has its own gimmick. Counter wisely.
- Explore Secret Areas: Several high-value fish (like Rose Brace and Southwind Anchovy) are hidden in hard-to-reach zones. Finish quests and explore every shore!
Whether you’re completing fishing quests or just out to collect every fish in Nice Day for Fishing, knowing the right lure, location, and strategy makes all the difference. With this guide, you should be well on your way to becoming a master angler—even while Baelin’s off chasing dragons or getting lost in a cave. As new fish and updates roll in, we’ll keep this guide updated. Until then, enjoy the peaceful battles and relaxing views… it’s a nice day for fishing, after all.