Anime Expeditions Fishing Guide: All Rods, Fish Locations, Ranks & Rewards

By Jay / / Games

The Summer Fish Fest has added fishing as one of the main activities in Anime Expeditions. Players can visit different bodies of water around the game, equip a fishing rod, and catch fish that can be exchanged for useful event rewards. Fishing is also tied to an event progression system, so spending time on it can give you more than just random fish. This guide covers how to fish in Anime Expeditions, every available fishing rod, all 22 fish and their locations, event ranks, passive bonuses, and the rewards you can get from the fishing system.

How to Use a Fishing Rod in Anime Expeditions

Every player starts with the Normal Rod, so you do not need to buy a fishing rod before trying the activity. Open your inventory or use the fishing button located at the bottom-left side of the screen to equip it. Once the rod is equipped, head toward any suitable body of water in the lobby or one of the other available maps.

Stand near the water and left-click to cast your line. After waiting for a short period, a fish will eventually bite. At that point, the fishing minigame begins. You need to control a small block and keep it underneath the moving fish icon. Holding the mouse moves the block toward the right, while releasing the mouse allows it to move toward the left.

The goal is to keep following the fish until the progress bar at the bottom of the screen becomes full. Once the bar reaches the end, the fish is successfully caught and added to your rewards.

All Fishing Rods in Anime Expeditions

Anime Expeditions currently has five fishing rods that can be used for the Summer Fish Fest. Each rod has different stats and some provide special effects that can make fishing easier or improve the rewards you receive.

Here are all of the rods and how to obtain them:

Normal Rod

  • Obtained automatically.
  • Lure Speed: 6–12.
  • Control: 0.5.
  • Control Zone: 0.3.
  • No special passive.

Recycling Rod

  • Can appear randomly while fishing.
  • Lure Speed: 6–12.
  • Control: 0.9.
  • Control Zone: 0.4.
  • After selling 10 items, they are recycled into a random Legendary+ item.

Lucky Rod

  • Can be obtained randomly while fishing.
  • Lure Speed: 6–12.
  • Control: 0.7.
  • Control Zone: 0.35.
  • Every eighth fish caught is guaranteed to be a Mythic drop.

Auto Rod

  • Unlocked by reaching Wave 150 in Tidal Siege.
  • Lure Speed: 12–24.
  • Control: 0.7.
  • Control Zone: 0.
  • Automatically handles fishing without requiring the normal minigame.

Advanced Rod

  • Costs 750 Sand Dollars in the Summer Shop.
  • Lure Speed: 5–10.
  • Control: 0.5.
  • Control Zone: 0.3.
  • Does not have a special passive.

The Auto Rod works differently from the others because it skips the fishing minigame. However, it provides random fish instead of allowing you to specifically control each catch.

All 22 Fish and Their Locations

There are 22 different fish to discover during the Summer Fish Fest. They can be found across the Lobby, Coral Kingdom, School Grounds, Flower Forest, and East Town.

There are no specific bait or weather requirements for these fish based on the available information. However, some rods are more suitable for particular catches because of their stats or special effects.

Lobby Fish

The Lobby contains several fish that can be caught using the basic Normal Rod, while some rarer catches become easier with upgraded rods.

  • Blue Tang — Normal Rod
  • Derp Fish — Normal Rod or Advanced Rod
  • Prize Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Fusion Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Owl Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Shellphone Snail — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod
  • Coopfin — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod

Coral Kingdom Fish

Coral Kingdom has another selection of fish, including several that can also appear in other locations.

  • Prize Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Fusion Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Mirror Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Booster Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Shellphone Snail — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod
  • Coopfin — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod

School Grounds Fish

There are three fish to find around the School Grounds area.

  • Red Jewel Fish — Normal Rod
  • Tropical Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Rock Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod

Flower Forest Fish

The Flower Forest has its own smaller collection of fish.

  • Green Tiger Barb — Normal Rod
  • Rainbow Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Butterfly Fish — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod

East Town Fish

You can find the following fish around East Town:

  • Sword Fish — Normal Rod
  • Clown Fish — Normal Rod, Advanced Rod, or Recycling Rod
  • Puffer Fish — Lucky Rod or Advanced Rod

Which Fishing Rod Should You Use?

The best rod depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The Normal Rod is perfectly fine for learning the fishing system and completing your first catches. Since it is given to every player for free, there is no reason to wait before starting the Summer Fish Fest.

The Lucky Rod becomes more interesting when you want better-quality rewards because its passive guarantees a Mythic drop every eight fish. The Recycling Rod is also useful if you are primarily interested in turning repeated catches into higher-rarity rewards.

The Advanced Rod is another strong general-purpose choice, especially if you have enough Sand Dollars to purchase it. Meanwhile, the Auto Rod is designed for players who want to make fishing less hands-on after reaching Wave 150 in Tidal Siege.

Fishing Event Ranks and Passive Bonuses

Fishing is not only about collecting fish. Every successful catch also gives you Fishing XP, which contributes toward your Summer Fish Fest Event Rank.

These ranks provide useful passive bonuses, meaning fishing can indirectly improve your overall progression. The higher your rank becomes, the better your currency bonuses become.

The event ranks are:

Beginner

  • No passive bonus.

Novice

  • Currency Gain +20%.

Experienced

  • Currency Gain +40%.

Veteran

  • Currency Gain +60%.
  • Gain an additional 250 event currency when winning a non-event game mode.
  • Bonus event currency is capped at 5,000 per day.

Master

  • Currency Gain +80%.
  • Gain an additional 250 event currency from winning a non-event game mode.
  • Daily bonus event currency is capped at 7,500.

Grandmaster

  • Currency Gain +100%.
  • Gain an additional 250 event currency from winning a non-event game mode.
  • Daily bonus event currency is capped at 10,000.

Because these bonuses continue increasing through the ranks, fishing can be worthwhile even if you are not interested in completing the entire fish collection.

What Are the Rewards From Fishing?

Every successful fishing attempt can provide Sand Dollars, which are the main event currency used during the Summer Fish Fest. These can be spent at the Summer Shop on different items and resources.

Some of the useful items available through the event shop include:

  • Trait Crystal
  • Stat Lock
  • Desert Fruit
  • Other Summer Fish Fest items

The exact amount of currency required depends on the item, so it is worth checking the Summer Shop before deciding what to purchase first.

Fishing also provides XP toward your event rank. As you reach different milestones, you can claim additional rewards from the Fishing section. These milestone rewards can include useful items such as Equipment Rerolls and Trait Crystals.

How to Farm Sand Dollars Efficiently

If your main goal is to collect Sand Dollars, try to make fishing part of your regular event routine instead of treating it as a separate activity. The more you fish, the more XP you gain toward higher ranks, while your catches also provide event currency.

A simple farming strategy is:

  • Start with the Normal Rod.
  • Fish whenever you are close to a body of water.
  • Collect enough Sand Dollars for the Advanced Rod.
  • Look for the Lucky or Recycling Rod while continuing to fish.
  • Work toward Wave 150 in Tidal Siege for the Auto Rod.
  • Keep increasing your Fishing Event Rank.
  • Spend Sand Dollars on the event items you need most.
  • Check your Fishing milestone rewards regularly.

If you are actively trying to complete the Fishing Index, use the recommended rods for the fish you are targeting rather than relying entirely on random catches.

Anime Expeditions Fishing Tips

Fishing looks simple, but a few habits can make the process much easier. The biggest thing to remember is that each rod has a different control value and control zone, so some rods can feel much easier to use than others.

Here are some useful tips for beginners:

  • Start fishing immediately: The Normal Rod is free, so you can begin without spending resources.
  • Watch the fish carefully: Keep the control block underneath the moving fish icon.
  • Use upgraded rods for difficult catches: Better control can make the minigame easier.
  • Save Sand Dollars: Do not spend all your event currency before checking the Summer Shop.
  • Work on event ranks: Their passive bonuses can help with your wider progression.
  • Look for the Lucky Rod: Its eighth-catch Mythic guarantee can be extremely useful.
  • Try to get the Auto Rod: Reaching Wave 150 in Tidal Siege unlocks a much more convenient way to fish.
  • Complete Fishing milestones: The extra rewards can include valuable progression items.
  • Check multiple maps: Not every fish appears in the same location.
  • Use the Fishing Index: It helps track which fish you have already discovered.

The Summer Fish Fest fishing system gives Anime Expeditions players another way to earn event currency, collect unique fish, unlock passive bonuses, and obtain useful progression items. The basic mechanics are easy to understand, but there is enough depth in the different rods, fish locations, event ranks, and milestone rewards to make fishing worth adding to your regular routine.

For new players, start with the Normal Rod and learn the minigame before spending your Sand Dollars. Once you become more comfortable, work toward the Advanced, Lucky, Recycling, or Auto Rod depending on your preferred playstyle. At the same time, keep earning Fishing XP so you can reach higher event ranks and take advantage of their increasingly useful bonuses.

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