Fishing in Skyrim Anniversary Edition (The Elder Scrolls 5)

 

How to fish in Skyrim

All rods in Skyrim

Common fishing rod :

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

Argonian Fishing Pole :

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

Alikr's fishing rod :

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

Dwemer Fishing Pole:

• Significantly increases the chance to catch an item.
• Awarded by completing the quest: The Secret of Bronze Water

How to catch fish in Skyrim

CAUGHT IN CLEAR WEATHER

Carp

• Water bodies - warm lakes and rivers
• Size - large
• Prevalence - Unusual
• The weather is clear

Glass perch

• Water bodies - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• The weather is clear

gold fish

• Water bodies - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - Unusual
• The weather is clear

Guardian fish

• Water bodies - warm rivers
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common

The weather is clear

Catfish

• Water bodies - warm lakes
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - rain

Carapus

• Water bodies - warm lakes and rivers
• Size - small
• Prevalence - Unusual
• Weather - rain

Dwarf sunflower

• Water bodies - warm lakes
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - rain

Shovel fish

• Water bodies - warm rivers
• Size - small
• Prevalence - Unusual
• Weather - rain

CAUGHT IN POLAR CLIMATES

Angler fish

• Water bodies - ice
• Size - small
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - any

Polar char

• Water bodies - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - Unusual
• Weather - any

Polar grayling

• Water bodies - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common
• Weather - any

Cod

• Water bodies - ice
• Size - large
• Prevalence - Unusual
• Weather - any

CAUGHT IN DUNGEONS / CAVES

Redfish

• Water bodies - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common

Glass catfish

• Water bodies - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - common

Three-legged spider fish

• Water bodies - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - Unusual

Vampire fish

• Water bodies - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - Unusual

RARE FISH

Fish angel

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

Angler

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

Lyrebird perch

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

Scorpion

• Water bodies - underground
• Size - large
• Prevalence - rare
• Fishing Rod - Argonian

Items that can be caught with a fishing rod

Wind Ring

• Movement is accelerated by 15%.

Denstagmer's Ring

• Resistance to fire, cold, and electricity increased by 20%.

Encirclement Ring

• Stealth is increased by 20%.

Ring of the Teacher

• Spells consume 10% less magic.

Ring of Kynareth

• Wear to make it rain while fishing in warm lakes and rivers.
• Alternative to the Happy Fishing Hat (If suddenly it was given away on a quest).

Finaster's Ring

• Resistance to magic, electricity and poison increased by 20%

Fishing quests in Skyrim (walkthrough)

FISHING IN THE RAIN

Reward : Lucky Fishing Hat

1. Wear to make it rain while fishing in warm lakes and rivers.
2. Before turning in the quest, you will have a choice whether to lie about not finding the Lucky Fishing Hat Swim-in-the-Depths, or to give the hat away.
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. Health regenerates 30% faster. Movement is accelerated by 5%.

FANGED HORROR

Reward : Vampiric Ring

Allows you to use the Drain Life spell.

LEGENDARY FISHERMAN

Reward : Fang of Heinektnamet

Deal 25 damage to the target. electricity damage and takes half the number of units of magic.

LOST ALCOHOL

Reward : Ring of Kajit

Catch 3 seasoned flies by fishing.

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

THE MYSTERY OF BRONZE WATER

Reward : Irkntandian Fire / Cold War Ax

Inflicts 20 damage to an enemy. fire / cold damage. Those on fire take additional damage. In the case of the ax of the cold - the same stamina damage with the slipper.

THE MYSTERY OF BRONZE WATER

Reward : Irkntand Cold War Ax

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

TOWARDS THE DREAM

Reward : Amulet of Viria

You can swim underwater without choking. The skill of wearing light armor is increased by 22 pts. The skill of wearing heavy armor is increased by 22 pts.