177
Total Rods
93
Obtainable
38
Event Rods
12
Stages

About Fishing Rods

Fishing Rods serve as the primary equipment for catching fish in Fisch. With 177 different rods currently available, each offers unique advantages and trade-offsβ€”meaning no single rod is definitively superior at any given progression stage. All owned rods are stored in your Equipment Bag for easy access.

Certain rods, such as the Destiny Rod, feature passive abilities that can enhance your fishing experience or improve your odds of catching specific fish types. Additionally, rods can be enhanced through Enchantments, which boost base stats or grant special abilities.

For cosmetic customization, you can personalize your rods with Bobbers or apply Skins through the Equipment Bag menu.

Fishing Rod Stats

Every rod possesses five core stats that can be modified using Bait or Enchantments. The 'Fish Caught' counter also tracks your total catches with each rod.

Lure Speed

Lure Speed determines how quickly fish are attracted to your line. Higher values reduce the wait time before the reeling minigame begins.

  • Maximum effective cap is 99β€”anything beyond provides no additional benefit
  • Can be boosted with the 'Lure' buff for all fishing equipment including Crab Cages
  • Formula: T = Tbase Γ— (1 - Ls/100), where Tbase is base lure time at 0 Lure Speed

Luck

Luck increases your chances of hooking rarer fish. Higher Luck means more valuable catches on average.

  • Only affects which fish you can catchβ€”does not influence weight, mutations, appraisal, or Crab Cage results
  • Boosted by the 'Lucky' buff (+5% per level, e.g., Lucky IV = +20%)
  • Fishing in Lucky Pools, during Rainbows, or Aurora Borealis also increases Luck

Control

Control affects the width of the white bar during the reeling minigame. More Control means a wider target zone.

  • Default slider width at 0 Control is 30% of the minigame UI
  • Maximum theoretical value is +0.7 (70%), filling the entire bar
  • Highest achievable: Cinder Block Rod + Herculean Enchantment + Snail bait exceeds 1.0 Control

Resilience

Resilience reduces how erratically fish move during the reeling minigame. Higher values mean calmer, more predictable fish movement.

  • All fish have base resilience that stacks with rod, bait, and enchantment bonuses
  • Maximum possible: Silly Fun Happy Rod + Singularity bait + Mystical Enchantment = infinite Resilience

Max Kg

Max Kg sets the weight limit for fish you can catch with that rod.

  • Fish with minimum weight above this value cannot be caught
  • Rods showing 'inf' have no weight restriction
  • If Max Kg is below all fish in an area, you'll see: "This rod can't catch any fish in this area!"

🎣 Stage 1 Rods

11 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Flimsy RodMoosewood Village0000010.4β€”
Fischer's RodStarter Pack9910100.055100β€”
Training RodMoosewood Village30010-700.2209β€”
Plastic RodMoosewood Village7502015010100β€”
Carbon RodMoosewood Village2,00015250.0510600β€”
Fast RodMoosewood Village4,00070100.05-5175β€”
Lucky RodMoosewood Village4,500201770.077175β€”
Long RodMoosewood3,0002080-0.120250β€”
Stone RodAncient Isles2,000-5400.2550,000β€”
Rose RendDLC codesβ€”851150.1515100,000+15% Progress Speed
Scarlet RavagerDLC codesβ€”901250.220125,000+20% Progress Speed

🎣 Stage 2 Rods

8 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Magma RodOrc, Quest Rewardβ€”45550.1501,200Can fish in Roslit Volcano. 35% for Ember (3Γ—)
Fungal RodAgaric, Quest rewardβ€”404502020070% for +50% Luck (45s). 30% for Fungal (4Γ—)
Steady RodRoslit Hamlet, Blacksmith7,000-60350.0530250,000Increases shake button size
Fortune RodRoslit Hamlet11,000302000.05103,000β€”
Rapid RodRoslit Hamlet12,000894909800β€”
Magnet RodTerrapin Island15,000-1000.05010,000Greatly increases Crate chances
Nocturnal RodVertigo, Synth's Shop11,00050700010,000Removes time preference Luck penalty
Precision RodAncient Archives02015001512,000β€”

🎣 Stage 3 Rods

11 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Reinforced RodDesolate Deep, Small Cave20,00040650.115infCan fish in Roslit Volcano/Brine Pool
Arctic RodNorthern Summit25,00025450.06157,500All fish caught are Frozen (1.5Γ—)
Avalanche RodOvergrowth Caves35,00040680.151065,00025% chance for Sleet (2.4Γ—)
Phoenix RodAncient Isles50,00055800.02158,00040% Scorched (3Γ—), 10% Solarblaze (3Γ—)
Scurvy RodForsaken Shores40,00025500152,00015% chance for Greedy (5Γ—)
Midas RodTravelling Merchant55,00070790.2-304,000All fish caught are Midas (2.5Γ—)
Crystalized RodFrigid Cavern35,00035450.151525,00020% chance for Crystalized (3.5Γ—)
Depthseeker RodAtlantis40,00055700.172570,000+5% Progress Speed
Wildflower RodTerrapin Island40,00070750.171770030% for Mother Nature (3Γ—)
Cinder Block RodThe Laboratory50,000-5010000.71000100B70% Cement (1.5Γ—). -85% Progress Speed
Boreal RodBoreal Pines42,00060500.052514,00030% chance for Boreal (4Γ—)

🎣 Stage 4 Rods

8 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Aurora RodVertigo70,00045600.06166,00015% Aurora (6.5Γ—), 30% during Aurora Borealis
Mythical RodTravelling Merchant90,00040600.05152,50030% chance for Mythical (5.5Γ—)
Kings RodKeepers Altar100,00030850.1535inf+30% weight buff to all fish
Ice Warpers RodNorthern Summit65,00050600.152075,00025% chance for Blighted (3Γ—)
Brick RodMinish, Quest reward13,3370750.3535infAll fish caught are Studded (1.8Γ—)
Champions RodAtlantis90,00045650.2520100,000β€”
Friendly RodFriend Questsβ€”851050.0540inf10% chance to catch a Friend Fish
Carrot RodCarrot Garden75,000851250.152510,00015% Carrot (5Γ—), 10% Carrot Pool

🎣 Stage 5 Rods

11 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Wisdom RodAncient Archives05580-0.02402,000+5% XP per perfect catch (max +80%)
Trident RodTridents Temple150,000351500.0506,00025% stab +6% progress. 30% Atlantean (4Γ—)
Summit RodFrigid Cavern500,00045750.2515200,000+10% Progress. Multiple ice mutations
Resourceful RodAncient Archives03060-0.01101,0002Γ— Bait effect. 60% no Bait consume
Volcanic RodVolcanic Vents250,00040900.11550,00025% Ashen Fortune (5Γ—). Roslit Volcano
Voyager RodAncient Archives045850.0820300,000Laser 20% progress. 35% Fossilized (3.3Γ—)
Riptide RodAncient Archives0601000.05203,500After 3 perfect: 5 enhanced casts
Seasons RodAncient Archives025700.03208,000+40% luck seasonal fish. 50% Seasonal
Rainbow Cluster RodCastaway Cliffs250,0006518002550,000+50% Progress. 20% Rainbow Cluster (5Γ—)
Great Dreamer RodCursed Isle700,000751470.171715,000Every 1-4 catches: extra fish
DuskwireUnderground Music Venue500,000100175-0.2175-757,575+25% Progress. 30% Chaotic (8Γ—)

🎣 Stage 6 Rods

11 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Sunken RodTreasure Chestsβ€”501500.151525,00025% Treasure Map chance. 8% Sunken (6.3Γ—)
Auric RodSunken Chestsβ€”45450.052025,00020% each: Aurous/Aurelian/Aureate/Aurulent/Aureolin
Rod Of The DepthsThe Depths750,000651300.151030,000Every 3 catches: Abyssal fish. 30% Abyssal (5.5Γ—)
Rod Of The Exalted OneThe Keeper's Secretβ€”551700.152057,0004Γ— more likely Exalted Relics
Destiny RodCaleia at The Arch190,000452500.21077,777+10% Shiny, +10% Sparkling
Abyssal Specter RodEthereal Abyss850,00060900.370inf+20% weight. 25% Abyssal (5.5Γ—)
The Lost RodAncient Archives045900.082055,00036% Lost (4.5Γ—) after perfect catch
The Boom BallDesolate Deep50,000000.5-500500M50% Exploded (0.1Γ—) +100% Progress
Scarlet Spincaster RodCrimson Cavern180,00050170-0.2150250,00030% chance for Crimson (4Γ—)
Vineweaver RodAncient Archives150,000801170.14050,000Freezes at 70%. 30% Vined (3.5Γ—)
Toxic Spire RodAncient Archives170,000872480.3-20100,000+20% Progress. 15% Toxic (6Γ—)

🎣 Stage 7 Rods

14 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Heaven's RodGlacial Grotto1,750,000402250.230200,00035% chance for Heavenly (6Γ—)
No-Life RodLevel 500β€”901050.2310inf25% stab +6% progress. 50% Hexed (3Γ—)
Zeus RodZeus's Rod Room850,00070900.052065,00010% thunderstorm. 90% Electric Shock (3.5Γ—)
Tempest RodSunken Depths500,000901200.154080,000+15% Progress Speed
Kraken RodKraken Pool950,000601850.215115,000After 5 fish: random Legendary+. 20% double
Poseidon RodPoseidon Temple700,000501650.240100,00025% gain 75% base value. 10% King's Blessing
Leviathan's Fang RodVeil of the Forsaken350,000851800.110230,00025% stab +3% progress. Scylla bypass
Challenger's RodChallenger's Deep750,000951100.220200,000+25% Progress Speed
Great Rod of OscarOscar's Locker2,500,000952800.120100,000+30% Progress. 1.35Γ— XP. 5% Oscar (6.4Γ—)
Luminescent OathLuminescent Cavern1,000,000851000.11225,000Slashes +2% progress. 15% Luminescent (6.5Γ—)
Lucid RodAncient Archives80,00080100-0.0545500,00020% Lucid (3.5Γ—) + dupe. +10% Progress
Random RodDaily Shop1-1M8010000.110inf50% Jackpot (7.77Γ—). Random stat boosts
Merlin's StaffSunstone Island1,000,00080102.540.150inf25% Magical (7.2Γ—). Control mechanic
CryolashBoreal Pines3,500,00087149-0.175150,00050% Frozen. 15% Glacial (8Γ—). Icicles

🎣 Stage 8 Rods

6 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Celestial RodAncient Archives050600.2125350,000After 15 fish: +60% Lure, +100% Luck, Celestial (4Γ—)
Rod Of The Eternal KingAncient Archives0501600.1751575,0005% 150% luck buff. 15% higher rarity on snap
Rod Of The Forgotten FangAncient Archives0801450.2225300,00025% Tidal (7Γ—). Megalodon after 3 perfect
Cerulean Fang RodLuminescent Cavern800,000751900.2535inf15% Nova (6Γ—). 40% stab +8% progress
Wicked Fang RodCrimson Cavern400,00095140015inf25% stab +10% progress. 30% Solarblaze (3Γ—)
Blade Of GlorpRoslit Bayβ€”1008880.0545inf23% Gleebous (8Γ—). Laser mechanic

🎣 Stage 9 Rods

7 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Ethereal Prism RodCalm Zone3,500,000951950.2540250,00050% chance for Prismize (5.5Γ—)
Rod Of The ZenithAbyssal Zenith1,500,00085145-0.112250,00070% Wrath (4.5Γ—). +20% weight buff
Seraphic RodLevel 1000β€”951500.2520infBeam fills to 60%. 30% Blessed (8.5Γ—)
SpiritbinderAncient Archives500,00090250.035150,00025% Spirit (5.2Γ—). 5% highest rarity fish
Evil PitchforkAncient Archives2,500,000150120-0.1-10inf50% gain 500% value. 25% Siren's Spite (5Γ—)
Elder MossripperAncient Archives350,000902150.250inf+45% weight. 20% Shrouded (7Γ—). 5% Mossy (8.7Γ—)
Eidolon RodThe Sanctum2,000,000100500.250inf35% Phantom (4.5Γ—). +40% Progress. 70% boost

🎣 Stage 10 Rods

4 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
OnirifalxThe Depthsβ€”7777770.17-999999999inf+70% Progress. Multiple mutations. Volcano/Brine
Ruinous OathCrimson Cavern5,000,000955000.0825infSlashes. 25% Luminescent. 100% Mastered (9Γ—)
Wind ElementalNorthern Expeditionβ€”5555550.05555inf50% instant fill. 30% Breezed (8.6Γ—)
Tryhard RodRoRedβ€”80999-0.37-500999TAll Tryhard (10Γ—). +300% Progress. Volcano/Brine

🎣 Stage 11 Rods

2 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
DreambreakerCultist Lair5,000,0001202150.2366infInverted controls. Day/Night bonuses. 25-35% Distraught (8.5Γ—)
Astraeus SerenadeAstraeus' Void50,000,0001004000.320inf+50% Progress. Stars passive. 15% Astraeus (9.6Γ—)

🎣 Stage 12 Rods

1 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Fabulous RodCalm Zoneβ€”100500050inf+25% weight. 26% Fabulous (9.6Γ—). Slash mechanic

🎣 Seasonal Event Rods

38 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Haunted RodFischFright Eventβ€”50500.0501,000FischFright mutations year-round
Relic RodArchaeological Hunt8,00080125-0.135250,000β€”
Antler RodFischmas Advent Day 5β€”25450.02-420025% Jolly (2.2Γ—)
North-Star RodFischmas Advent Day 9β€”5300.0412875β€”
Candy Cane RodWinter Village1,50010250.01-215010% Festive (2.4Γ—)
Krampus's RodFischmas Crafting30,00030150.158infRandom buff every 10 catches
Frost Warden RodWinter Bundleβ€”10450.05152,200β€”
Fischmas RodXMAS Packβ€”10450.05152,200β€”
Frostfire RodXMAS Pack 2β€”20350.08122,200β€”
Firework RodGolden Tide questβ€”35450.151525,00015% Firework (4Γ—). Whale bonuses
Shamrock RodLucky Event questβ€”251500.15105,00010% Clover (4.5Γ—)
Egg RodEgg Hunt Eventβ€”75750.151520,00010% Easter (4Γ—)
Brick Built RodLEGO Eventβ€”15800.1102005% Awesome (3Γ—)
Superstar RodWalmart Event19950700.11510,000β€”
Mission Specialist's RodJurassic Worldβ€”60600.1405,00010% Mission Specialist (1.25Γ—)
Paleontologist's RodJurassic Worldβ€”601500.1105,00010% Paleontologist (1.25Γ—)
Fixer's RodJurassic Worldβ€”60600.3105,00010% Fixer (1.25Γ—)
Smurf RodSmurfs Movie Eventβ€”15800.11020010% Smurf (2Γ—)
Popsicle RodFischfest Event3,000 Shells1001500010015% Popsicle (8.16Γ—). +50% Progress Summer
Tidal Wave RodFischfest Eventβ€”50650.12030,00020% Beachy (2Γ—). 5% Summer (6.2Γ—)
Paper Fan RodFischfest Event70,0007075-0.05101,50070% stab +1.5% progress
Rod of the CosmosMeteorologist Eventβ€”501350.11010,00015% Nova (6Γ—). Cosmic Relic chance
Experimental RodTakeover Challengerβ€”12.23123.460.12312.35123.46β€”
Vinefang RodJungle's Echo Eventβ€”80117-0.11-1625,000+50% Progress. Megalodon. Stabs
Spooky RodFischFright 2 Eventβ€”75660.2-10150,000+5% Progress. Multiple 10% mutations
Necrotic RodFischFright 2 Crafting660,000821430.0566400,000+13% Progress. 30% Necrotic (7.4Γ—)
Jack-o-BlazerFischFright 2 Eventβ€”961660.1666inf+15% Progress. 20% Wicked (6.6Γ—). Jack-o-Lanterns
Dusekkar RodFischFright 2 Event25,000 Candy801660.0580700,000+25% Progress. 20% Nightmare (8.8Γ—)
Bat Whisperer RodFischFright 2 Event10,000 Candy86960.1530200,000+10% Progress. Bat mechanic
Cornucopia RodFischgiving 2 Eventβ€”90112.70.0575250,00010% Gravy (6Γ—). Food drops
Christmas Tree RodFischmas 2 Advent Day 5β€”50750.110inf25% Merry (5Γ—)
Jinglestar RodFischmas 2 Advent Day 25β€”85122.50.45inf+25% Progress. 25% Jingle Bell (8Γ—)
Gingerbread RodFischmas 2 Event5,00050650.1102,00025% Gingerbread (5Γ—)
Peppermint RodFischmas 2 Event4,000 Bells350500.121210,00025% Peppermint (5Γ—)
Santa's Miracle RodFischmas 2 Eventβ€”1251250.2525inf20% Santa (8.5Γ—). Multiple mutations
MaelstromFischmas 2 Event3,250,00080850.1535inf30% Frostbitten (9Γ—). Charge mechanic
North PoleFischmas 2 Crafting15,000 Bells90177025inf25% Permafrost (9.5Γ—). 24% stab +12%
Nico's YarncasterUnderground Music Venueβ€”65750.13510,00030% Skrunkly (2.5Γ—). Nico cat mechanic

🎣 Removed Content/Code Rods

25 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Buddy Bond RodBobβ€”0500300+30% stats with friend
Astral RodCode: ThankYouFollowers2β€”10300.0551,0005% Lunar (2.5Γ—)
Event Horizon RodCode: ThankYouFollowers3β€”10300.0551,0005% Lunar (2.5Γ—)
Rod Of TimeAFK Rewardsβ€”20250.05202,500+25% XP from all fish
Patriot RodCode: 4THOFJULYβ€”701000.047742,02520% Patriotic (7.4Γ—) +100% Progress
Demon-SlayerCode: EVENTFIXEDβ€”100-50070infβ€”
Fang of the EclipseLevel 2000 Second Seaβ€”80800.152025,000Eclipse bonuses. 10% Umbra (9Γ—)
Astralhook RodLevel 2500 Second Seaβ€”1002000.220inf+15% Progress. Stars. Astral pool
Fallen SnowbladeSno Questβ€”753190.391521,512,406+50% Progress. Seasonal Snowy chances
WingripperGoth Questβ€”2222220.2222infDay/Night bonuses. Diurnal/Nocturnal
Polaris SerenadeNick Quest50,000,0001004000.440inf+30% Progress. 20% Serene (8.5Γ—)
CinderstringRick Questβ€”95175070inf+10% Progress. Perfect catch bonuses
EardrumHolladay Questβ€”901250.315100,000Every 2 catches: Oak (2.3Γ—) fish
ChrysalisHex Questβ€”1001500100inf+10% Progress. 92% Bloom. 8% Flora (7Γ—)
Axe of RhoadsFayelie Questβ€”701450.256520,00040% Heavenly. 10% Blessed. Multiple
Test RodBuildaroo Questβ€”1501500.1515150,0005% Lightning (2Γ—)
Adventurer's RodWaveborneβ€”60500151045% any natural Mutation
Firefly RodWaveborne9,500E$8555-0.0125175+15% Progress during Night
Frog RodWaveborne12,000E$201000.055650Perfect catch luck stacks
Azure Of LagoonAzure Lagoon100,000E$75105-0.0155200,00025% stab +6%. 100% Glossy (1.6Γ—)
Merchant RodWhale Interior20,000E$75600.05185,00050% random bait catch
Verdant Shear RodLushgrove40,000E$70750.1202,00020% tree with mutations
Blazebringer RodEmberreach70,000E$80900.15155,000Perfect catch fire bonuses
Free Spirit RodIsle of New Beginnings200,000E$551500.15105,00025% stab +6%. 20% Bloom (4Γ—)
Lobster RodMike Questβ€”601100.31050,00030% Lobster (5Γ—)

🎣 Exclusive/Unobtainable Rods

20 rods
Name Obtained From Cost Lure% Luck% Control Resil% Max Kg Ability
Sovereign DoombringerContent Creatorsβ€”651500.1510infHammer fills 30% progress
Clickbait CasterContent Creatorsβ€”502250.2530infGhost catches extra fish every 3
View SmasherContent Creatorsβ€”602300.2525infHammer fills 30% progress
Fish PhotographerContent Creatorsβ€”702500.340infGhost catches extra fish every 3
PaintbrushArt Contest Winnersβ€”16183330.12345123,456,789+314% Progress. 50% Mythical (5.5Γ—)
nilCasterGame Testersβ€”1011010.10110.1101,010+101% Progress. 50% Nuclear (6Γ—)
Pen RodWiki Editorsβ€”651500.1510infVolcano/Brine. 25% stab. 52% Glyphed (5.2Γ—)
Frostbane RodNorthern Expedition Snowstorm1,500,00080850.05351,500Winter bonuses. Glacial/Chilled
Sanguine SpireUMV during CORRUPTION10,000,0001001000.12525infStabs. 30% Sanguine (5Γ—). +30% Progress
Katana RodBlack Market1,000,000951500.1510infStabs fill 6% progress
Sword of DarknessBlack Market50,000,000250250-0.17-501,000,00025% stab +3%. Darkness (9.4Γ—) streak
Original No-Life RodMoosewood special1991000.210inf20% Hexed (3Γ—)
Electric GuitarBlack Market14,444,4444444440.1444444,444,44416% instant fill. Volcano/Brine
Upside-Down RodBlack Market15,000000010.4100% Upside-Down (1Γ—)
Bone BladeBlack Market2,500,0001000-0.21001,000,00035% stab +4%. Volcano/Brine
Nates BladeBlack Market200,000,000119444044inf+20% Lure. +50% Progress. Multiple mutations
NoctoneFormer Axe of Rhoads ownersβ€”851550.2565200,00040% Glowy (8Γ—). 20% Greedy. +7% Shiny/Sparkling