Fishing is one of the easiest ways to earn money and useful items in Bridger Western. Besides giving quick moola from selling fish, this activity also lets players obtain rare rewards like weapons or special materials. If you understand how the fishing system works, you can turn a simple activity into a reliable farming method. This guide explains how fishing works in Bridger Western, including where to start, how the mechanics work, and all rewards you can obtain from fishing.
How to Start Fishing in Bridger Western
Before you can fish, you first need to buy the required equipment. You can purchase the items from the Fishing Goods shop:
- Fishing Rod – 150 Moola
- Fishing Bait – 15 Moola
Keep in mind that the Fishing Rod is counted as a Utility item, which means it may replace another item in your inventory if you are already at the maximum limit. Once you have the rod and bait, you are ready to begin fishing.
How Fishing Works
Fishing in Bridger Western uses a simple but interactive mechanic. Follow these steps:
- Equip your Fishing Rod.
- Click and hold to cast the bait toward your cursor.
- Wait for a catch.
- Complete a QTE (Quick Time Event) to reel the fish in.
The difficulty and duration of the QTE depend on the rarity of the catch. Rare items will require longer and harder reeling sequences. If you have bait in your inventory while fishing, one bait will be consumed per catch. Using bait gives a big advantage because it makes your pull time twice as fast.
Fishing Drop Rates
Here are the current chances when fishing:
- Legendary: 0.5%
- Epic: 2%
- Rare: 16.25%
- Common: 81.7%
Most of the time you will catch common fish, but rare items can appear if you keep fishing long enough.
All Fish You Can Catch
Cod (Common)
- Sell Price: 35 Moola
- Can be cooked.
- Restores a small amount of health.
- Cooked Cod also gives a damage reduction buff for around 20 seconds.
Bass (Common)
- Sell Price: 45 Moola
- Can be cooked.
- Restores a small amount of health when eaten.
Snapper (Common)
- Sell Price: 25 Moola
- Can be cooked.
- Provides a short speed boost after eating.
Cooking Fish
You can cook fish by placing them in a campfire. Cooking improves the benefits when eaten. However, you must pay attention to the cooking time. Leaving fish on the campfire for too long will cause them to burn and become unusable. Cooked fish usually provide:
- Small health restoration
- Temporary buffs depending on the fish type
All Rare Fishing Rewards
Fishing is not only about catching fish. You can also obtain rare items.
1. Chests (Rare)
Chests can appear occasionally and usually contain useful rewards.
2. Mares Leg (Epic)
You will first obtain a Rusted Mares Leg from fishing.
To use it:
- Bring the rusted weapon to Flint.
- Pay 1500 Moola for refurbishment.
After being repaired, it becomes the Polished Mares Leg, which functions as a secondary weapon. When obtained, it is automatically sent to your bank storage.
Note: If you die while carrying the rusted version, it will drop.
3. Golden Bass (Legendary)
The Legendary Golden Bass is one of the rarest fishing rewards.
Important details:
- Cannot be cooked
- Has no direct use
- Currently sells for 1.5k Moola
However, this value is bugged. The intended selling price is 15k Moola, so it is recommended to store the fish until the value is fixed.
4. Arrow Shards (Legendary)
Arrow Shards are extremely valuable because they are used as a secondary method to obtain a Stand. Getting this item from fishing will guarantee a stand unlock.
Fishing in Bridger Western may look simple at first, but it can become one of the most rewarding activities in the game. With the chance to catch valuable fish, rare weapons like the Mares Leg, and legendary items such as Arrow Shards or the Golden Bass, it’s worth spending time near the water. By bringing bait, mastering the QTE mechanic, and cooking the fish you catch, you can gain useful buffs while also earning steady moola. For players who want a relaxed but profitable activity, fishing is definitely something you should not ignore in Bridger Western.