Rock Bass - Cheese or other natural baits.This spinner is unlocked and becomes available at all the bait shops and Lagras tackle after you catch all larger fish species and all the legendary fish.Įach type of fish has an ideal bait type. Special Spinner - Better chance of catching any type of fish in any area including the legendary fish. Special Swamp lure ($20) - Better chance of catching Medium and Larger swamp fish.Special Lake lure ($20) - Better chance of catching Medium and Larger lake fish.Special River lure ($20) - Better chance of catching Medium and Larger river fish.

Swamp lure ($2.50) - Attracts Medium and Large fish in swamps.Lake lure ($2.50) - Attracts Large fish in lakes.River lure ($2.50) - Attracts small and medium fish in rivers.Crickets ($0.50)- Used for Medium river fish.Crayfish ($0.25) - Used for Large fish in deeper waters of rivers or lakes.Worms ($0.50) - Used for Medium lake fish.There are Bobbers which will attract different types of fish, and Lures that will increase effectiveness on various aquatic biomes. To Catch different types of aquatic life you will need to use various types of baits. Lures and Baits can be bought or looted throughout the game. Doing so will increase the camp’s food stores and improve Morgan’s standing with the camp’s inhabitants via the gang’s morale mechanics.Ī fishing rod, necessary for the activity, is guaranteed in the mission A Fisher of Men, however it is possible to acquire it through other encounters earlier. Fish can be taken to butchers to be sold, earning money, or to trappers for more exotic goods.Īlternatively, Morgan can butcher the animal himself for food and materials, which can be used to craft new clothing, or deliver it to the Van der Linde camp.

Once caught, fish can be used as either a source of food, materials, or income, depending on how the carcass is used. Rain also increases the likelihood of fish encounters. Catching them requires the use of the right baits and lures for the particular species of fish you are looking to catch.Įarly morning and afternoon are the best periods to catch fish due to larger quantities of bugs roaming the aquatic biomes. It wasn't present in any previous Red Dead game.įish can be found throughout the world in rivers, lakes, and streams, with different species of fish living in different areas of the map. Like hunting, fishing is an important side activity in Red Dead Redemption 2 and is necessary for the survival of both Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang.

Flat iron lake legendary fish