Fishing in Dinkum guide - All the fish and where to catch them

This happens in most life games, so if you're used to playing games like Animal Crossing, this concept won't be foreign to you. However, things are a bit different in Dinkum when it comes to the mechanics of fishing, so if you're ready to make your way to success, here's how to fish like a pro.

How to get a fishing rod in Dinkum

The fishing rod in Dinkum is in the Tools category along with shovels, nets and picks. All of Dinkum's tools can be purchased from John at his stall/shop at varying prices. But before you can spend your dinks, you must visit Fletch at the town hall to obtain licenses for certain instruments. To do this you will need Permission Points.

Permission Points are the currency used to purchase tools and skills in Dinkum. They can be obtained from various activities such as grilling meat, picking fruit, and also from completing small daily tasks such as walking a certain distance in the game or smelting certain ores. Fletch will sell you a level 250 fishing license for XNUMX permit points.

Once licensed, you can visit John at the visitors tent to purchase a basic fishing rod for a reasonable 1260 dinks, so make sure you have enough funds before visiting.

How to upgrade a fishing rod

Upgrading your fishing rod in Dinkum will allow you to catch fish easier. Players can upgrade their fishing rod by purchasing upgraded fishing licenses, which can be obtained by participating in the Fishing mini-game. The more fish you catch, the more levels you get and the closer you are to unlocking a better license. The fish you catch daily will be counted and level you up when you sleep at night.

At level 5 fishing, you can purchase a level 2 fishing license for 1000 license points. With it, you can craft a Copper Fishing Rod with 2 Copper Ingots and a Basic Fishing Rod.

At fishing level 10, you can purchase a level 3 fishing license for 3000 license points. With it, you can craft an Iron Fishing Rod using 2 Iron Ingots and a Copper Fishing Rod.

How to fish

Now that you have your fishing rod, it's time to learn how to fish in Dinkum. Before you start fishing, it is worth noting that fishing requires stamina, so you need to keep an eye on your stamina meter so as not to pass out and not be ambushed by crocodiles swimming by. If you find yourself low on stamina, you can replenish it by cooking and eating food.

When you're ready to cast your line, rig it up and find a spot where you can see swimming fish. Unlike other simulators, the fish is not just a static animation, and in order to attract its attention, you will need a calculated throw. This may take several tries!

Click and hold the left mouse button to start casting; the longer you hold the button, the farther the landing net will fly. Releasing the left mouse button will cast the line. After the wobbler attracts the attention of the fish, it will begin to peck, as a result of which the wobbler will slightly sink under the surface of the water. Don't wind up the line just yet. As soon as the wobbler is completely under water, it's time to cast.

While the fish is reaching for the rod, hold it tight, and when the line relaxes, start reeling by holding the left mouse button. Continue this process until the fish is at your disposal. If you want to stop casting, you can press the right mouse button and it will pull your bait back towards you.

It should be noted that your rod only has a certain amount of tension, so avoid constant reeling, as the fish will leave the hook and the line will be taut automatically. But don't forget to reel in when the line loosens, because a loose line will let the fish go and you'll have to start casting again. Fortunately, if you fail, the fish will still swim around, ready for you to try again.

List of Dinkum fish

Below is the complete fish encyclopedia of Dinkum. Keep in mind that Dinkum operates seasonally, which means that certain fish will only spawn in certain biomes at certain times of the year. The good news is that, unlike Animal Crossing, you're not tied to a real clock, and as you fall asleep you can trigger new seasons in 28 days if you want.

The following is the full version of the Dinkum fish encyclopedia:

• Jellyfish and sharks cannot be caught, but can be attacked.
• You can also find critters in the water - to do this you need to dive or use traps.

What is the fish used for in Dinkum?

Thanks to our advice on how fishing works in Dinkum, you should have a lot of fish in your inventory, and you are probably wondering what you can do with your cargo. Merchant John will buy fish from you at various prices, some of them as high as 20 dinks. Also, you can visit Theodore once you build the museum and donate them for 000 permission points each. Some bulletin board quests or visitors may ask you to find them a specific fish, so it's a good idea to leave rarer fish just in case.