Fishing is one of the three secondary professions in WoW Classic. Fishing allows you to catch fish in the various waters of Azeroth. For example, fish are required for various Cooking recipes and Alchemy recipes.
This WoW Classic Fishing guide explains where you can learn Fishing in the WoW Classic era, what’s special about Fishing in SoD, and how you can effectively level Fishing from 1-300. You also learn which items are useful when Fishing, which valuable fish, clams, and pearls you can find, and what schools of fish and wreckage are all about.
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- Where to Learn Fishin in Wow Classic?
- What’s Special About Fishing in WoW Classic: SoD?
- How to Level Fishing in WoW Classic?
- Which Items Are Useful When Fishing in WoW Classic?
- What Valuable Fish are There in WoW Classic?
- Which Clams and Pearls Can Be Found While Fishing?
- What Are Schools of Fish And Wreckages When Fishing in WoW Classic?
Where to Learn Fishin in Wow Classic?
You can learn Fishing (Apprentice) and Fishing (Journeyman) from any Fishing trainer in WoW Classic. You can find these in all capitals and various other cities.You can, for example, go to one of the following Fishing trainers to learn the profession:
Horde Fishing Trainers
- Armand Cromwell in the Magic Quarter in Undercity (80,31)
- Clyde Kellen in Tirisfal (67,51)
- Kah Mistrunner in Thunder Bluff (56,47)
- Lau'Tiki in Durotar (53,81)
- Lumak in the Valley of Honor in Orgrimmar (69,29)
- Uthan Stillwater in Mulgore (44,60)
Alliance Fishing Trainers
- Androl Oakhand in Rut’theran in Teldrassil (56,93)
- Arnold Leland at the Trade District in Stormwind City (45,58)
- Astaia in the Temple Gardens in Darnassus (47,56)
- Grimnur Stonebrand in The Forlorn Cavern in Ironforge (48,6)
- Lee Brown in Goldshire in Elwynn Forest (47,62)
- Paxton Ganter in Brewnall in Dun Morogh (35,40)
Where to Learn Fishing Expert?
To learn Fishing (Expert), you need the book Expert Fishing - The Bass and You. In addition, your character must be at least level 20 and your Fishing skill must be at least 125. You can get the book from Old Man Heming in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale (27,77).
Where to Learn Fishing Artisan?
To learn Fishing (Artisan), you must first complete a quest line. To do this, your character must be at least level 35 and you must have at least fishing skill 225.
You receive the quest Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme from Nat Pagle (58,60) in Theramore in Dustwallow Marsh. To complete it, you must deliver one of each of the following types of fish to him:
- Feralas Ahi: In Feralas around 62,51.
- Misty Reed Mahi Mahi: In the Swamp of Sorrows around 90,72.
- Sar'theris Striker: In Desolace around 25,77.
- Savage Coast Blue Sailfin: In Stranglethorn Vale around 33,32.
What’s Special About Fishing in WoW Classic: SoD?
The Season of Discovery (SoD for short) is the second season in WoW Classic. The Season of Discovery in WoW Classic is divided into several phases. Phase 1 started on November 30, 2023 and runs for several weeks. In phase 1 the maximum level is 25.
For SoD Phase 1, the level requirement for Fishing Expert has been increased to level 26 (normally level 20). This means that in phase 1 the max Fishing skill level is 150 (Journeyman). Therefore, in phase 1 it will not be possible to bring Fishing to the maximum skill level.
The quest Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme to learn Fishing Expert and the Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza are not available in phase 1. In the following list you will find a selection of valuable items that you can fish out in SoD phase 1:
- Deviate Fish
- Raw Sagefish
- Firefin Snapper
- Oily Blackmouth
- Rumsey Rum Black Label
- Rumsey Rum Dark
- Rumsey Rum Light
- Stranglekelp
- Mithril Bound Trunk
- Iron Bound Trunk
- Watertight Trunk
- Tightly Sealed Trunk
- Reinforced Locked Chest
- Ironbound Locked Chest
- Sturdy Locked Chest
- Small Locked Chest
Phase 2 started on February 8, 2024. In Phase 2 the maximum character level is 40. The level requirement for Artisan has been increased to level 41 (normally level 35) for all professions in SoD. This means that in Phase 2 the maximum Fishing skill level is 225 (Expert). In Phase 2 it will therefore not be possible to bring Fishing to the maximum skill level of 300.
How to Level Fishing in WoW Classic?
As with all professions, the skill cap for fishing in WoW Classic is 300. To increase your Fishing skill, you have to catch fish. You can do this in various bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds, and rivers.
Before you can start Fishing, you need a Fishing Pole. You can buy these from various retailers. Equip the Fishing Pole in your weapon slot and also put the Fishing skill in your action bar.
If you only want to level Fishing (not in conjunction with Cooking), you can do this in any body of water with fish in the level 1-60 areas. You can, for example, cast your Fishing Pole all the time in Orgrimmar. You level Fishing there just as quickly as if you were in an area with a higher level.
You can find a selection of areas that are available in the respective skill areas in the following overview. If you fish in an area that is not yet suitable for your Fishing skill, the fish will escape you. Then you should either move to an easier area or buy better bait (see below for more information).
Fishing Skill | Alliance | Horde |
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1-55 | All starting zones | All starting zones |
Up to 75 | Darkshore, Darnassus, Ironforge, Loch Modan, Stormwind City, Westfall | The Barrens, Orgrimmar, Silverpine Forest, Thunderbluff, Undercity |
Up to 150 | Ashenvale, Duskwood, Hillsbrad Foothills, Redridge Mountains, Wetlands | Ashenvale, Stonetalon Mountains, Wetlands |
Up to 225 | Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, Thousand Needles | Alterac Mountains, Arathi Highlands, Desolace, Dustwallow Marsh, Stranglethorn Vale, Swamp of Sorrows, Thousand Needles |
Up to 300 | Felwood, Feralas, The Hinterlands, Moonglade, Tanaris, Un’Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands | Felwood, Feralas, The Hinterlands, Moonglade, Tanaris, Un’Goro Crater, Western Plaguelands |
Which Items Are Useful When Fishing in WoW Classic?
In WoW Classic there are various useful items that make Fishing easier for you by temporarily or permanently increasing your Fishing skill. This includes lures, fishing rods, and other equipment such as Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots.
Fishing Lures
You can increase your fishing skill in WoW Classic with the following fishing lures:
Lure | Skill Bonus | Duration (min) | Required Fishing Skill | Cost | How to Get |
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Shiny Bauble | +25 | 10 | 1 | 50 | General Trade and Fishing Suppliers |
Nightcrawlers | +50 | 10 | 50 | 1 | General Trade and Fishing Suppliers, Undead mobs |
Aquadynamic Fish Lens | +50 | 10 | 50 | – | Reward for Quest Electropellers given by Wizbang Cranktoggle in Auberdine |
Bright Baubles | +75 | 10 | 100 | 2 50 | General Trade and Fishing Suppliers |
Flesh Eating Worm | +75 | 10 | 100 | – | Rare drop from Rotted One in Duskwood |
Aquadynamic Fish Attractor | +100 | 5 | 100 | 2 50 | General Trade and Fishing Suppliers or Engineers |
Fishing Poles
You can increase your fishing skill in WoW Classic with the following fishing poles:
Fishing Pole | Skill Bonus | Required Fishing Skill | How to Get |
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Fishing Pole | – | – | Sold by Fishing and Trade Suppliers for 23 |
Blump Family Fishing Pole | +3 | 1 | Reward for quest The Family and the Fishing Pole given by Gubber Blump in Auberdine |
Strong Fishing Pole | +5 | 10 | Sold by Fishing Suppliers for 9 1 |
Big Iron Fishing Pole | +20 | 100 | ~5% drop chance from Shellfish Trap in Desolace |
Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler FC-5000 | +25 | 100 | Reward for quest Snapjaws, Mon! given by Katoom the Angler in The Hinterlands. |
Arcanite Fishing Pole | +35 | 300 | Winning the Fishing Tournament in Stranglethorn Vale |
Other Fishing Equipment
You can increase your fishing skill in WoW Classic with the following other Fishing equipment:
Item | Skill Bonus | Required Fishing Skill | Effect | How to Get |
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Lucky Fishing Hat | +5 | 1 | – | Reward for Rare Fish - Keefer's Angelfish at the Fishing Extravaganza in Stranglethorn Vale |
Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots | +5 | 1 | – | Reward for Rare Fish - Brownell's Blue Striped Racer at the Fishing Extravaganza in Stranglethorn Vale |
High Test Eternium Fishing Line | – | – | Replaces the fishing line on your fishing pole with a high test eternium line. | Reward for Rare Fish - Dezian Queenfish at the Fishing Extravaganza in Stranglethorn Vale |
Enchant Gloves - Fishing | – | – | Permanently enchant gloves to grant +2 fishing skill. | From Enchanters Formula: Enchant Gloves - Fishing drops in Hillsbrad Foothills |
What Valuable Fish are There in WoW Classic?
There are some types of fish that are particularly valuable in WoW Classic. They are valuable, for example, because they are needed in other professions such as Alchemy or Cooking, or they can only be caught under certain circ*mstances. These fish are particularly suitable for earning money with Fishing in WoW Classic.
Valuable Fish for Alchemy
The following four different types of fish are required in Alchemy recipes:
Fisch | Location | Needed for |
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Deviate Fish | In oases in The Barrens and waters in the Wailing Caverns | Elixir of Giant Growth |
Firefin Snapper | Swarms along the coast of most level 20+ areas | Fire Oil |
Oily Blackmouth | Swarms on the coast of level 10-40 areas and inland in various level 40+ areas, e.g. Un’Goro, Western Plaguelands | Blackmouth Oil |
Stonescale Eel | Swarms on the coast including Tanaris, Stranglethorn Vale | Stonescale Oil – is needed for Elixir of Superior Defense, Flask of Petrification, Greater Stoneshield Potion, Flask of the Titans |
Valuable Fish for Cooking
Fish are required for some Cooking recipes. Most of these fish sell very poorly. However, there are a few exceptions here too. The following fish are valuable for cooking:
Fisch | Location | Benötigt für |
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Deviate Fish | In oases in The Barrens and waters in the Wailing Caverns | Savory Deviate Delight (turns you into a pirate or ninja for 60 minutesa) |
Winter Squid | Can only be caught in the winter months | Grilled Squid |
Which Clams and Pearls Can Be Found While Fishing?
When fishing there is a chance that you will catch a Big-mouth Clam. These clams contain Zesty Clam Meat and, with luck, one of the following four pearls. These pearls are used for various Enchanting , Tailoring , Blacksmithing , and Leatherworking recipes.
- Small Lustrous Pearl
- Iridescent Pearl
- Black Pearl
- Golden Pearl
The Golden Pearl is the rarest and most valuable pearl that can be sold well in the auction house.
What Are Schools of Fish And Wreckages When Fishing in WoW Classic?
You can also discover schools of fish and pieces of wreckage in the waters. They are usually visible to the naked eye. Some types of fish can only be caught from schools.
To fish from schools and wreckage, your float must land in the school or wreckage. After you have fished out several fish etc., the school will disappear.
Here is an overview of the schools of fish and wreckage and where you typically find them:
Name | Location |
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Firefin Snapper School | Waters in Darkshore, Azshara, Swamp of Sorrows, Wetlands, Tanaris, Blasted Lands,… |
Sagefish School | Waters in Ashenvale, Hillsbrad Foothills |
Greater Sagefish School | Rivers and lakes in Stranglethorn Vale, Waters in Western and Eastern Plaguelands, Un’Goro Crater,… |
Oily Blackmouth School | Waters in Darkshore, Aszhara, Swamp of Sorrows, Wetlands, Tanaris, Blasted Lands,… |
Stonescale Eel Swarm | Feralas, Tanaris, Azshara, Stranglethorn Vale |
School of Deviate Fish | In oases in The Barrens and waters in the Wailing Caverns |
Floating Wreckage | Eastern Plaguelands, Swamp of Sorrows, Tanaris, Blasted Lands, Thousand Needles |
Elemental Water | Several locations in Azshara, bringt Elemental Water, Globe of Water, Essence of Water |
You can fish trunks containing various (crafting) materials from Floating Wreckage. The following four trunk types are available in the game:
- Iron Bound Trunk
- Mithril Bound Trunk
- Tightly Sealed Trunk
- Watertight Trunk
Now you know everything you need to know about effectively leveling Fishing in WoW Classic.