Everything we know about fishing in Skyrim: fishing rods, fish, quests, rewards
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).
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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
- Wear to call for rain while fishing in warm lakes and rivers.
- 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.
- 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.