Core Keeper is an exploration type survival game that requires you to gather resources and use them to sustain yourself. Fishing is a rather peaceful and rewarding activity in the game that also doubles up as a key resource item and a good food option as well. This guide covers everything about Fishing in Core Keeper.
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How To Unlock Fishing In Core Keeper
In order to unlock the Fishing mechanic in Core Keeper, you need to acquire a fishing rod. You can either craft or find the fishing rod through exploration in specific chests in the game. Currently, there are six types of fishing rods in the game that can be crafted using wood in different workbenches.
| Fishing Rod | Crafting Workbench | Crafting Requirement | Can be found |
| Wood Fishing Rod | Copper Workbench | 5x Wood | Seashell Chest |
| Tin Fishing Rod | Tin Workbench | 5x Wood, 4x Tin Bar | Seashell Chest |
| Iron Fishing Rod | Iron Workbench | 5x Wood, 1x Gold Bar, 5x Iron Bar | Seashell Chest or Wooden Crate |
| Scarlet Fishing Rod | Scarlet Workbench | 5x Wood, 7x Scarlet Bar | Seashell or Standard Chest |
| Octarine Fishing Rod | Octarine Workbench | 8x Coral Wood, 9x Octarine Bar. | – |
| Galaxite Fishing Rod | Galaxite Workbench | 17x Coral Plank, 17x Galaxite Bar | – |
It is recommended to use a fishing rod of a higher tier to get additional bonuses on your fishing skills.
Fishing Locations In Core Keeper
There are five prime fishing locations in Core Keeper. Each of these regions is known to have specific fish varieties and species. In addition to fish, there are also other sea-borne items that you can retrieve from the water bodies of a particular area.
| Biome | Fish | Items |
| The Underground | Orange Cave Guppy, Blue Cave Guppy, Rock Jaw, Gem Crab | Green Kelp, Scrap Parts, Copper Ore, Fiber, Wood, Rusty Spoon, Amber Fish Egg, Cave Guppy Necklace, Scuba Fins, Golden Starfish |
| The Clay Caves | Yellow Blister Head, Green Blister Head, Devil Worm, Vampire Eel | Yellow Kelp, Tin Ore, Scrap Parts, Fiber, Wood, Mucus Amoeba, Parasite Fossil, Rusted Ring, Neptune Necklace, Golden Cocoon, Grub Pearl |
| The Forgotten Ruins | Dagger Fin, Pink Palace Fish, Teal Palace Fish, Crown Squid | Grey Kelp, Iron Ore, Scrap Parts, Soft Sponge, Fiber, Gold Ore, Bubble Pearl Necklace, Goldfish Ring, Adder Stone, Caveling Perfume, Enhydro Crystal |
| Azeos’ Wilderness | Azure Feather Fish, Emerald Feather Fish, Spirit Veil, Astral Jelly | Red Kelp, Scarlet Ore, Scrap Parts, Lost Paddle, Fiber, Gold Ore, Sea Foam Ring, Feather Fish Scale, Caveling Medal, Rainbow Kelp |
| The Sunken Sea | Bottom Tracer, Silver Dart, Golden Dart, Pink Coralotl, White Coralotl | Blue Kelp, Octarine Ore, Scrap Parts, Fiber, Gold Ore, Golden Jellyfish, Giant Squid Eye, Golden Needle, Diving Helm, Polished Shell, Opabinia Fossil |
| The Mold Dungeon | Mold Shark, Rot Fish, Black Steel Urchin | Pale Kelp, Scarlet Ore, Scrap Parts, Giant Germ, Fiber, Gold Ore, Kelp Mantle, Mold Shell, Ceremonial Flute, Data Slate |
How To Do Fishing In Core Keeper?
Once you have obtained a fishing rod of your choice in Core Keeper, you can start fishing. Here’s how to locate a suitable water body and cast your line:
- Locating a suitable water body: This is the most critical task in catching fish because not all water bodies have fishes. If you still cast your line in a water body without fishes, you will catch random items. Ideally you should look for lakes, rivers, oceans, and Grub Cavern for hotspots thriving with fishes.
- Equipping fishing rod: Once you have finalized your fishing spot, you need to open your inventory and equip your fishing rod. It is optional to equip a bait in your fishing slot; but you should go ahead and do that as it increases chances of catching fish.
- Cast your line: Now, head to the edge of the water and stand still. You need to hold the secondary action button (right mouse button) and release it to cast your fishing line. Also, be mindful to aim the fishing line into the water as aiming it towards rocks or cliffs will result in a failed fishing attempt.
- Watch the bobber: Once the line has been cast, you need to pay attention to the bobber. If there is a sign of the bobber dipping in the surface of the water, it is an indication of a potential catch. This will be accompanied by a sound effect of a fish biting into the line.
- Reeling: When the bobber signals a bite, press the secondary action button once again to reel in your catch. You need to be mindful of the tension bar at this step, you need to avoid reeling when the bar turns red. Reeling too fast or while the fish is in an aggressive motion can snap the line, resulting in a lost catch.
Fishing Baits In Core Keeper
While totally optional to use, baits are highly recommended fishing items in Core Keeper that can significantly improve your fishing success. You can craft bait at the Bait Workbench or purchase it from The Fishing Merchant. If you do not have one already, you can head to a Tin Workbench and combine these resources:
- Tin Bar x 5
- Wood x 8
Baits attract fish, increase chances of catching rarer species of fish, and can even have other effects on your fishing experience. Here’s the breakdown of the different types of baits available in Core Keeper.
| Bait | Effect | Crafting |
| Spicy Bait | Increases the speed at which the fish bites the hook | Crafted using Bomb Peppers |
| Sweet Bait | Increases chance of catching fish | Crafted using Sugar Cane |
| Glowing Bait | Increases the chance of catching rarer non-fish items, such as treasure chests or valuable resources | Crafted using Glow Tulips |
| Sticky Bait | Makes it easier to reel in fish, reducing the chance of them breaking free | Crafted using Honeycombs |
| Purple Bait | Significantly increases the chance of catching high-rarity fish | Crafted using Purple Mushrooms and Octarine Bars |
| Green Bait | Increases the speed at which fish bite and the chance of catching a fish on the hook | Crafted using Green Algae and Octarine Bars |
| Red Bait | Increases the speed at which fish bite and makes it easier to reel them in | Crafted using Red Mushrooms and Octarine Bars |
Fishing Gear In Core Keeper
In addition to baits, there are fishing equipment and gear sets in Core Keeper that can enhance your fishing experience and yield. Below are all the fishing equipment in the game.
| Equipment | Effect | Source |
| Sea Foam Ring | +51 to fishing | Fishing Merchant or Azeos’ Wilderness biome |
| Polished Coral Amulet | +17% boat speed, +12% high-rarity fish | Jewelry Crafter |
| Lucky Ring | +7% extra ore, +7% higher rarity | Vending Machine |
| Diving Helm | +30 health, +17 armor, +40 fishing, +7% higher rarity | The Sunken Sea biome |
| Kelp Mantle | +32 health, +16 armor, +7% closer reeling | Mold Dungeon biome |
| Scuba Fins | +12 health, +7 armor, +8% hook chance | Dirt biome |
In addition to this equipment, specific gear sets also have an impact on fishing in Core Keeper.
| Gear Set | Effect | Source |
| Diving Helm | +30 health, +17 armor, +40 fishing, +7% higher rarity | The Sunken Sea biome |
| Kelp Mantle | +32 health, +16 armor, +7% closer reeling | Mold Dungeon biome |
| Scuba Fins | +12 health, +7 armor, +8% hook chance | Dirt biome |
Fishing Talents In Core Keeper
As you level up your fishing skills in Core Keeper you will earn Talent Points that can be used to unlock and upgrade Fishing Talents. Every five ranks result in unlocking a single talent point. If you wish to unlock a particular Fishing Talent, you need to have at least one talent to be at level five. Each talent provides a specific bonus that makes your fishing more productive.
| Fishing Talent | Requirement | Talent Point Bonus |
| Angler’s Advantage | – | Fish start 3% closer to being reeled in |
| Fisherman’s Luck | Angler’s Advantage | Character is 4% more likely to hook a fish |
| Improved Bait | Angler’s Advantage | Fish bite 5% faster |
| Studied Patterns | Fisherman’s Luck | Character’s dodge chance increases by 2% |
| Throwing Expert | Improved Bait | Fishing line can be cast 10% farther |
| Steady Feet | Fisherman’s Luck OR Improved Bait | Slippery terrain affects character 10% less |
| Well-Trained Aim | Studied Patterns OR Steady Feet | 2% of total Fishing Skill added to ranged attack damage |
| Power of Omega-3! | Throwing Expert OR Steady Feet | After eating fish, character gains a temporary 3% damage bonus against bosses |
