Sea of Stars is a love letter to classic JRPGs and I think we can all agree that the best part about an RPG is the side quests. In this case, Sea of Stars has an extra fishing mechanic which I’m definitely here for. You’ll be fishing throughout your adventure but for the most part, the game doesn’t really get into the specifics of actually fishing. This mini-game is crucial to having a healthy supply of food to cook with at bonfires, as well as to complete a key side-quest early in the game.
So in this guide, we’ll go through all the ins and outs of fishing, how to fish, the various fishing locations and more.
How To Start Fishing
Fishing in the Sea of Stars works similarly to other fishing mini-games and I guess fishing in real life. But don’t quote me on that I’m not actually a fisherwoman. It involves these key simple steps:
- Cast your rod into a body of water where you can see fish swimming around
- Then hit te action key to lower your hook/lure.
- Fish are pretty eager to get caught in this game so it shouldn’t be too long until a shadow will grab onto your hook.
- Once you’ve hooked a fish reel it in with the action button while keeping it in the light blue water by going left or right.
- If the line blinks red it means your fishing line is about to snap. You can then let go of the action button and let the fish calm down while still steering it in the light blue water.
- Attempt to reel it again and once it gets close to you will jump out and you can hit the action button to stun it.
- Once the fish is with you, then you’ve caught it!
Tips and Tricks
Here’s a small section to help you out when fishing in Sea of Stars. Note that when you drop the Bobber into the water, it will make a small ring. If you can land this on or very near a fish, it will instantly hook it, so you don’t need to pull or wait for a fish to bite your line.
Additionally, fish occasionally jump out of the water while hooked. If you can press the action button quick enough as they come out of the water, you can stun them for a few seconds, denoted by the stars that appear over them. When they are stunned, they offer no resistance and can be reeled in with no pushback, so try and take advantage of this when you can.
Fishing Gear Upgrades
Sea of Stars takes its fishing mechanic fairly seriously and there is a progression level to the game. Some fish will actually be too difficult for you to catch until you’ve upgraded your fishing gear.
After reaching a certain point in the game, you will unlock access to a fishing shop that will allow you to upgrade your rod, provided you have captured enough fish species to do so. You’ll need to have spent time fishing up different types of fish in order to get the Relics that will make fishing quicker and easier.
Here’s what you can get:
| Name | Description | Location | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithreel Rod | Fish Stamina will deplete faster, making them easier to catch. | Found in the fishing shop in Mirth, once you have the building plans and the fisherman moved there. | Reward for catching 4 fish species |
| Stereofilament Line | Fishing line has more health, taking longer to break. | Found in the fishing shop in Mirth, once you have the building plans and the fisherman moved there. | Reward for catching 7 fish species |
Fishing Locations
Sea of Stars has specific fishing locations where you can catch fish. You’ll know you’re in the right place if you can see fish jumping out of the body of water. There are 23 types of fish to catch in Sea of Stars, here’s where to catch all of them.
| Fish | Material | Fishing Location |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar Trout | 2x Fish | Sunglow Lake (Evermist Island) Windy Loch (near Stonesmason Outpost) Lavish Lake (near Port Town of Brisk) |
| Man o’ War | 2x Seafood | Sunglow Lake Lavish Lake |
| Hardshell | 3x Seafood | Windy Loch Lavish Lake Settler’s Rest (near Mirth) |
| Grass Haddock | 3x Fish | Windy Loch Lavish Lake Settler’s Rest |
| Spectral Eel | 2x Seafood | Haunted Creek (north of Lucent) |
| Ghosturgeon | 2x Fish | Haunted Creek |
| Bone Pike | 3x Fish | Haunted Creek |
| Seakjaw | 3x Fish | Settler’s Rest |
| Crimson Bass | 3x Fish | Settler’s Rest Watcher’s Pond |
| Rock Shrimp | Sulfuric Basin (Basalt Island) | |
| Lava Koi | Sulfuric Basin | |
| Fluorescent Piranha | 2x Fish | Watcher’s Pond Lake Turquoise (Mesa Island) |
| Sun Carp | 3x Fish | Watcher’s Pond |
| Viridian Lobster | 3x Seafood | Watcher’s Pond |
| Clockwork Crab | Lake Turquoise | |
| Swordfish | Lake Turquoise | |
| Ninja Starfish | Lake Turquoise Skybound Lagoon (Sky Islands) | |
| Cloud Skate | Skybound Lagoon | |
| Sky Urchin | Skybound Lagoon | |
| Laser Burbot | Cerulean Reservoir (on Serai’s island) | |
| Coil Flounder | Cerulean Reservoir | |
| Cybernardl Hermite | Cerulean Reservoir | |
| Silicium Sponge | Cerulean Reservoir |
Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars by Sabotage Studio is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
The game is out now on the PlayStation 5|4, Xbox, PC – Steam.
