Fishing in Rust guide: How to fish, benefits, and more

Modified Jul 31, 2024 09:01 IST

Fishing in Rust (Image via Facepunch Studios)

Fishing in Rust is an absolutely easy way to make a lot of Scrap in-game. Introduced with the Deadly Catch update in 2022, this mechanic has grown to be one of the best risk-free methods to farm food as well as this resource. To begin fishing, all you need is a fishing rod and some bait. And with that, you're all set to turn your fortune from rags into riches.

This article will provide players teach players how they can fish in Rust and mention the benefits they can accrue by doing so.

All Details about Fishing In Rust

Fishing in Rust is a straightforward mechanic. You need two items before you start it.

Items required to Fish in Rust

1) Fishing Rod

You can get the Fishing Rod from low-tier loot boxes. Or you can directly purchase it from vendors at Small/Large Fishing Villages across the map.

2) Bait

You can use a number of things as bait. Here's a list of viable items you can utilize for this:

Grub
Cooked meat (any animal)
Raw meat (any animal)
Gutted Fish

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How to fish in Rust?

Player using Fishing Rod in Rust (image via Facepunch Studios)

With these prerequisites fulfilled, you can now begin Fishing in Rust. Here's a step-by-step guide to doing the same:

Go to a swamp, river, or the ocean. You can also head towards the Fishing Villages and fish within the vicinity of its monument's safe zone.
Equip a bait on your Fishing Rod by accessing your inventory once you're in the right spot.
To use the Fishing Rod, press and hold (RMB). The press (LMB) to cast a line.
Eventually, a fish will end up biting your bait. Press (A) and (D) to maneuver the line, and (S) to reel it backward.
When the fish is reeled in, it will get deposited in your inventory.

This is how you can fish in Rust. However, this method is not foolproof. If the line gets too tense, it will end up breaking. You will lose both the fish and your bait. To prevent that, you have to maneuver the line using (A) and (D).

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Benefits of Fishing in Rust

Fishing is the easiest way to build up Scrap in Rust. Moreover, fishes can be used as food. Fishing is extremely safe if you can execute it in safe zones, and the risk-to-reward ratio is simply unparalleled. While the mechanic doesn't directly get you Scrap, you can trade what you collect in the Fishing Village to get your hands on this resource.

There are different types of fishes in Rust, and you will get great deals in the Fishing Villages with respect to their rarity. Here's a detailed list of the Scrap you can get by collecting different kinds of fish by Fishing in Rust:

Salmon: 40 Scrap
Yellow Perch: 30 Scrap
Catfish:50 Scrap
Small Shark: 70 Scrap
Orange Roughy: 60 Scrap

It's worth noting certain fishes can only be gutted and not sold. These are:

Sardine
Anchovies
Herring

Fishing Village Vendor (Image via Facepunch Studios)

Lastly, players must note that if they want to get their hands on the Small Shark and Orange Roughy, which yield the highest profit in terms of Scrap, they must improve their bait as well. We recommend using the Salmon or the Catfish for this purpose.

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Final Thoughts

All in all, Fishing in Rust is the easiest and most cost-effective way to rack up a lot of scrap in the game. With Scrap being the prime currency in the game, it helps when you constantly have a supply of exotic fish to trade and make a boat-load of profit.

We believe that this activity is best executed during the night, where players are hesitant about going for roams. You can use the safety of the Fishing Villages to casually rack up to a minimum of 400-500 Scrap in one night-time cycle.

FAQs about Fishing in Rust

Q1. Where can you fish in Rust?

You can fish in four locations in Rust. These include Swamp, River, Ocean, and the Underwater Lab Moon pool.

Q2. How to always catch fish in Rust?

Your best bet to getting a 100% catch rate in Rust is to ensure that you never break the tension on the line. You have to maneuver using (A) and (D) to track the fish's movements while simultaneously reeling it in with (S). Be wary of the tension on the line. If it becomes too tight, it will break. Ensure that you always keep it loose and reeling.