How to catch fish in Cult of the Lamb (CotL). See how to unlock fishing spot and The Fisherman location.
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How to Unlock Fishing
Unlock Pilgrim's Passage
You will meet the Fisherman in Darkwood as you progress the game. Interacting with him will reveal Pilgrim's Passage on the map, so make sure to talk to him when he appears in your crusade.
How To Fish
Head To Fishing Location
Once unlocked, you will get a quest to 'Visit the Pilgrim's Passage'. Travel to the Pilgrim's Passage location, which is just below your Cult in the map.
Check Fishing Post
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The Fishing Post signifies that fishing is available. However, keep in mind that if there are no fish nearby, you will get a 'No Fish' notification and you won’t be able to cast your line.
Shadows in the Water
You can check the fish's shadows in the water to help locate them while fishing. The bigger shadows tend to be high rarity fish, so you can identify the best spots to cast your line. Look for movement or changes in the shadows to gauge the presence of fish.
Hold and Release to Cast the Line
Press the 'Hold' button and release to cast the line.You can check the green gauge at the right side to determine how far your line will go. The more you fill it up, the farther your line will go.
Keep Hook in the Green Bar
Your goal is to keep the hook aligned within the green bar on the gauge. This bar indicates the optimal zone for successfully reeling in the fish. As the fish struggles, you may need to adjust your hold strength. Too much tension or too little could allow the fish to escape.
List of All Fishes
- Minnow
- Salmon
- Blowfish
- Tuna
- Squid
- Octopus
- Crab
- Lobster
- Swordfish
Here are some of the types you can catch. Please note that they are obtained randomly, so you won't be able to choose which you get when fishing.
You Can Only See the Fishes Caught Afterwards
During fishing, you can only see the fish's shadows, and only after successfully catching them can you see what you have caught. You can use the size of the shadows to predict what kind of fish you will likely get.
| Tip! | If the shadows are big, you are likely to get rare fish types, while small fish shadows have a high chance of yielding common fish types. |
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Just Keep Fishing
Getting a specific type of fish totally depends on luck as the actual catch is unpredictable. There's a high chance that you might reel in common fish most of the time. Sometimes, it takes numerous attempts before you finally get a Squid or Lobster.
How To Catch Lobster & SquidRitual of the Ocean's Bounty
You can also unlock a Doctrine, the Ritual of the Ocean's Bounty. This ritual can be used to increase cult follower's Faith while also doubling the amount of fish you can catch.
Best Doctrines to UnlockFishing Rewards
Acquire New Follower Form
You can sometimes catch a scroll for a new Follower Form, which allows you to customize your Cult followers' appearance.
Unlock New Tarot Card
The Fisherman will reward you with the Neptune's Curse Tarot Card, which gives you a chance to get random fish dropped by enemies.
Beast Below the Waves Quest
Specific types of fish, such as squids and lobsters, are required to complete the Beast Below the Waves quest. Each time you give the Fisherman a specific type of fish he requests, he will reward you with a Talisman shard. You need to collect four shards to complete a Talisman and also unlock the Fisherman as a merchant, where you can exchange your coins for fish available in his inventory.
Recommended Guides
| Early Game Guide | Hunger Guide |
| Best Weapons | Best Doctrines |
