How to fish in Skyrim

All fishing rods in Skyrim

Regular rod :

• Doesn't have any bonuses.
• Can be found near any fishing spot (Fishing tackle).

Argonian fishing rod :

• Significantly increases the chance of catching big fish.
• Issued after the quest (I don't remember the name).

Alikr fishing rod :

• Significantly increases the chance of catching small fish.
• Issued after the quest (I don't remember the name).

Dwemer fishing rod:

• Significantly increases the chance to catch an item.
• Obtained upon completion of the quest: Mystery of the Bronze Water

How to catch fish in Skyrim

Caught in clear weather

Carp

• Reservoirs - warm lakes and rivers
• Size - large
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - clear

glass perch

• Reservoirs - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - clear

gold fish

• Reservoirs - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - clear

guardian fish

• Reservoirs - warm rivers
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - clear

Caught in the rain

catfish

• Reservoirs - warm lakes
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - rain

Karapus

• Reservoirs - warm lakes and rivers
• Size - small
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - rain

pygmy dory

• Reservoirs - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - rain

shovel fish

• Reservoirs - warm rivers
• Size - small
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - rain

Caught in polar climates

anglerfish fry

• Reservoirs - ice
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - any

polar char

• Reservoirs - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - any

polar grayling

• Reservoirs - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - any

Cod

• Reservoirs - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - uncommon
• Weather - any

Trapped in dungeons/caverns

Lutoryba

• Reservoirs - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common

glass catfish

• Reservoirs - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common

Three-legged spiderfish

• Reservoirs - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - uncommon

Vampire fish

• Reservoirs - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - uncommon

rare fish

angel fish

• Reservoirs - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - rare
• Weather - any
• Fishing rod - alikr`skaya

anglerfish

• Reservoirs - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - rare
• Weather - any
• Fishing Rod - Argonian

Lyretail Bass

• Reservoirs - warm rivers
• Size - small
• Prevalence - rare
• Weather - any
• Fishing rod - alikr`skaya

Scorpio

• Reservoirs - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - rare
• Fishing Rod - Argonian

Items that can be caught with a fishing rod

Wind Ring

• Movement speeded up by 15%.

Ring of the Denstagmer

• Fire, cold and electricity resistance increased by 20%.

Encirclement Ring

• Stealth is increased by 20%.

Master's Ring

• Spells cost 10% less magicka.

Ring of Kynareth

• Wear to call for rain while fishing in warm lakes and rivers.
• An alternative to the Lucky Fisherman's Hat (if it was given away by a quest).

Ring of Finaster

• Magic resistance, electrical??twa and poison increased by 20%

Fishing quests in Skyrim (walkthrough)

Fishing in the rain

Reward : Lucky Fishing Hat

1. Wear to call for rain while fishing in warm lakes and rivers.
2. Before turning in the quest, you will have the choice of either lying about not finding a lucky fishing hat Swims-in-the-Deeps, or handing over the hat.
3. If you don’t want to lie, you can turn it in calmly, there is an alternative item with the same effect called the Ring of Kynareth.

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Reward : Sorcerer's Ring

When blocked, creates a ward that protects against spells up to 25 damage. Health regenerates 30% faster. Movement speeded up by 5%.

fanged horror

Reward : Vampire Ring

Allows you to cast the Drain Life spell.

Legendary fisherman

Reward : Fang of Heinecktnamet

Deals 25 damage to the target. electricity damage and takes half the number of points of magic.

Missing liquor

Reward : Ring of Khajiit

Fishing 3 Aged Flin.

You move 10% faster. Also allows you to cast the Hide and Seek spell.

Mystery of Bronze Water

Reward : Irkntand Fire/Cold War Ax

Deal 20 damage to an enemy. fire/cold damage. Ignited ones take additional damage. In the case of the cold ax -the same damage to stamina.

Mystery of Bronze Water

Reward : Irkntand Cold War Ax

Deal 20 damage to the target. cold damage and the same damage to stamina.

Towards the dream

Reward : Viria's Amulet

You can swim underwater without choking. Light Armor skill increased by 22. Increases Heavy Armor skill by 22.