Fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the many side activities Arthur can engage himself in. In this guide, we have some tips to help you fish.
After going through the long and harsh days of the old Wild West, a man needs some time for himself. Out of multiple side activities in Red Dead Redemption 2, fishing is one and the mechanic goes quite deep including different times of day for different fish, various types of baits as well as lures.
With over 30 varieties of fish spread across several water bodies in the game, there’s a lot when it comes to the mechanic itself. This is just one of the many side-activities that RDR2 allows for players who wish to roam the beautiful yet dangerous Wild West.
In addition to being a decent source of food, you’ll be prompted in many missions and side activities to reel some fishes in the game. Before you start this hobby of yours, it’s best to get acquainted with how bait/lures work and where you can obtain them.
Firstly, you’ll need to head to the “Bait Shop”. This can be found in the eastern part of Lagras in Lemoyne Region. The items can then be purchased from the merchant there. Pricing information is given below:
Now that you’re all set regarding the basic requirements for fishing, head to any one of the water bodies: lakes, rivers, or swamps to catch yourself an aquatic being!
Each lure corresponds to the water body that you’ll be fishing in. So it goes without saying, using a Lake Lure while you’re fishing in a river will yield no favorable results. Special Lures, as expensive as they are, increase the chances of catching the desired fish.
Regarding the bait, you will know which one to use when you’ve equipped the fishing rod for a certain species of fish.
The fishing rod is equipped from the Weapon Wheel. After doing so, equip the bait with either of the LB/L1 or Y/Triangle buttons. Hold a firm grip on the rod by holding down the LT/L2 button. The reel is then sent out in the water with the RT/R2 button.
While the reel is in, the rod’s movement is controlled with the left stick and the reeling direction is altered with the right stick. There will be a slight vibration that will indicate a fish was successfully attracted to the bait.
Use the bait to hook the fish in with the RT/R2 button. Once done, reel in the fish with the right stick and you’ve caught yourself some fine salty meat. Do note that you can prevent fish from breaking the line, if they choose to do so, by holding the right stick for the reel in any direction.
That’s not all for fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 though. There are certain times and weather conditions that favor your chances of catching one.
When to Fish
As mentioned earlier, not all weather conditions will yield the best results. For example, when it’s all sunny and clear, there’s a fat chance of catching any fish.
However, the likelihood is much greater when the day is a little cloudy. For the best possible results, however, you might want to stick around the water body until it’s raining. That’s when those fishes hop in and out of the water, waiting for you to capture the nature’s gift.
We hope our Fishing Guide for Red Dead Redemption 2 helped you in some way. We will continue to add more content as we discover new tips and tricks related to fishing in RDR2. Stay-tuned!
