In Fisch, bait plays a crucial role in determining what kind of fish you’ll catch and how efficiently you can reel them in. Each bait type modifies your stats — from Luck to Lure Speed — and can either make fishing easier or more challenging. Currently, there are 25 known baits in Fisch, ranging from simple trash baits to powerful mythical ones that drastically increase your rare catch rates. Understanding how each bait works will help you maximize your fishing success and money-making potential.
How to Obtain Bait
There are several main methods to get baits in Fisch:
- Bait Crates – Located near the pier on the starting island, sold for 120C$ each. They contain up to 5 random baits, making them perfect for beginners.
- Fishing Rewards – You can catch Common, Quality, or Carbon Bait Crates while fishing, which give better baits as you level up.
- Geodes & Merchants – Coral Geodes (Desolate Deep) and Volcanic Geodes (Travelling Merchant) sometimes drop rare or event-limited baits.
- Quests & NPCs – Completing missions from Phineas or the Angler NPC often gives bait crates or individual bait rewards.
All Bait Types and Their Effects
Below is a complete list of all 25 baits in Fisch, their Universal Luck values, and some additional effects where applicable.
- Garbage -250% Reduces performance, mainly for challenge or testing.
- Shrimp +25% Decent beginner bait, improves rare fish odds slightly.
- Maggot +35% Common bait with small luck boost.
- Peppermint Worm +30% Moderate luck increase; useful for winter areas.
- Squid +45% Boosts Preferred & Universal Luck; lowers Lure Speed.
- Super Flakes +70% Strong bait with balanced luck and speed.
- Instant Catcher -20% Reduces luck but speeds up catch time drastically.
- Holly Berry +30% Event bait; balanced stats, good for general use.
- Kraken Tentacle +35% Rare bait; boosts luck and control slightly.
- Night Shrimp +90% Excellent luck boost, ideal for catching rare fish at night.
- Golden Tentacle +40% Improves rare fish chance; collectible-tier bait.
- Weird Algae +200% High luck bonus but slower lure speed.
- Fish Head +150% Great for farming rare or exotic fish.
- Truffle Worm +300% Extremely high luck; very slow lure speed.
- Aurora Bait +30% Effective during Aurora Borealis; balanced luck.
- Shark Head +30% High resilience bait, suitable for catching large fish.
- Hangman’s Hook +35% Boosts luck and control, good for mid to late game.
- Chocolate Fish +150% Event bait; boosts rare catch chance greatly.
- Lucky Bait +150% Universal boost for all fish types, great for farming.
- Moonhaze +230% Mythical bait with strong luck; great for exotic fish.
- Umbrella Bait +50% Balanced choice for beginners.
- Ant Bait Preferred Luck +40 / Universal +5 Slightly lowers Resilience and Lure Speed but boosts progress.
- Caramel Worm +75% Good luck balance; slightly boosts Lure Speed.
- Plasma Bait +120% Boosts rare fish chance; works best in deep-sea areas.
- Spectral Bait +250% Top-tier bait with huge luck increase and rare catch boost.
Tips for Choosing the Right Bait
- Early Game: Use Shrimp, Maggot, or Peppermint Worm for steady progress.
- Mid Game: Try Squid or Super Flakes for a balance between luck and speed.
- Late Game: Truffle Worm, Weird Algae, and Fish Head give the highest Universal Luck boosts for rare catches.
- Event Baits: Chocolate Fish and Holly Berry are seasonal and provide strong temporary boosts.
Mastering baits in Fisch is all about strategy. Whether you’re after money, rare fish, or quick XP, picking the right bait for your situation can make all the difference. Beginners should focus on collecting baits from crates and NPC quests, while experienced players can experiment with high-luck options like Truffle Worm or Moonhaze. With careful planning and the right combinations, you’ll be reeling in legendary fish in no time.