In Fisch, baits (often called lures in casual talk) are equipped before casting. They are not strictly required, but they significantly boost Preferred Luck (for fish that like that bait), Universal Luck, Resilience (easier reeling), Lure Speed (faster bites), and sometimes Progress or special effects. Match bait to the fish’s preferred type + weather/time/season for best results.
How Baits Work
- Equip in the Equipment Bag.
- Preferred Luck – Big boost only for fish that list that bait as preferred.
- Universal Luck – Applies to everything.
- Resilience – Reduces fish movement in the minigame.
- Lure Speed – Shortens wait time for a bite (negative = slower).
- Some baits add Progress Speed, mutation chances, or weight boosts.
- Sources: Bait Crates, Common/Quality Crates, Coral/Volcanic Geodes, Tropical Crates, codes, events, bait-catching spots, Personal Aquarium, quests, and boss drops.
Full Bait List (Key Stats & Sources)
Stats are approximate/community-averaged and can shift slightly with updates. Focus on higher-tier ones for rares.
Common / Early
- Worm – Pref. Luck 25, Lure +15 | Crates
- Bagel – Pref. 25, Res +15 | Crates
- Flakes – Pref. 55, Lure +10 | Crates
- Insect – Pref. 35, Lure +5 | Crates
- Garbage – Uni. Luck very negative, high Res | Special/crates
Uncommon
- Shrimp – Pref. 45, Uni. +25, Res -5 | Crates/Geodes
- Maggot – Uni. +35, Lure -10 | Crates/Geodes
- Minnow – Pref. 65, Res -10 | Crates/Geodes
- Seaweed – Pref. 35, Res +10, Lure +20 | Crates
Rare / Strong
- Squid – Pref. 55, Uni. +45, Lure -25 | Crates
- Coal – Pref. 45, Res -10 | Volcanic Geodes
- Rapid Catcher – Lure +35, Res -15 | Crates/Geodes
- Super Flakes – Uni. +70, Res -15 | Quality Crates/Geodes
- Deep Coral – Pref. -10, Res +50 | Coral Geodes
Legendary / Top Tier
- Truffle Worm – Pref. Luck 300, Lure -10 | Volcanic/Coral Geodes (best for Mythicals like Nessie)
- Fish Head – Pref. 150, Res -10, Lure +10 | Crates/Geodes (deep ocean, many rares)
- Weird Algae – Uni. Luck 200, Lure -35 | Quality Crates (excellent all-round rare hunter)
- Night Shrimp – Uni. +90, Lure +15 | Quality/Geodes (night fishing)
- Shark Head – Pref. ~225, Uni. +30 | Quality Crates (Megalodon, heavy fish)
- Kraken Tentacle – Pref. 100, Uni. +35, Lure +35, weight boost | Codes, crates, Kraken drops (heavy/deep fish)
Exotic / Event / Special
- Luminous Larva – High Pref. + Uni. Luck, good Res/Lure | Tropical Crates (Exotic/Secret fish, Second Sea)
- Glowworm – Pref. 300, Uni. +100 + special effects | AFK/Personal Aquarium/Bait catching
- Crystal Bananas / Sapphire Krill / Golden Worm / Mist Worms – Very high combined Luck stats | Tropical Crates / events
- Instant Catcher – Extreme Lure Speed (+65) | Codes
- Event baits (Candy Corn, Gummy, etc.) – Limited, strong for event pools
Bait-catching spots (Lost Jungle etc.) yield unique ones like Ant, Beetle Grub, Cricket, Snail, Centipede, Dragonfly, Glowworm.
Best general recommendations:
- Mythical/high-value hunting → Truffle Worm or Weird Algae.
- Heavy fish / Megalodon / Kraken → Kraken Tentacle or Shark Head.
- Fast grinding → High Lure Speed baits (Rapid/Instant Catcher).
- Night/Exotics → Night Shrimp or Luminous Larva.
Fish Pools & Special Spots
- Regular waters – Island-specific pools (Moosewood, Roslit Bay, Snowcap, Ancient Isle, etc.). Check bestiary for preferred bait/weather/time.
- Brine Pool / Strange Whirlpools – High-value fish (Spectral Serpent, Isonade). Truffle Worm shines here.
- Frightful Pools (event) – Limited Halloween-style fish; specific baits like Flakes, Fish Head, Squid, Truffle Worm.
- Abundance spots / Radar locations – Higher spawn rates for targeted fish.
- Deep Ocean / The Depths / Veil of the Forsaken / Second Sea – Endgame pools for Mythicals/Exotics.
- Volcanic / Coral areas – Geode farming + special fish.
- Migration / Hunt events (Megalodon Hunt, Whale Migration) – Temporary high-value spawns.
Use the Fish Radar and check weather/time/season. Perfect catches and high Luck rods multiply results.
Boss Catches & High-Value Targets
Bosses and special hunts often require (or strongly prefer) specific baits and drop unique materials/baits:
- Scylla (Veil of the Forsaken) – After defeating the boss; high base value. Prefer high-Luck baits (Truffle Worm, Shark Head variants).
- Megalodon / Phantom / Ancient Megalodon (Ancient Isle events) – Kraken Tentacle or Shark Head preferred; weight boost helps.
- Kraken / Ancient Kraken – Kraken Tentacle or Shark Head; drops Tentacles.
- Nessie (Frightful/Brine-related) – Truffle Worm.
- Elder Mossjaw / Mossjaw / Ashclaw – High-value; match location bait (Coal for volcanic, etc.).
- Other bosses (various Leviathans, Serpents) – Often prefer Fish Head, Shark Head, Luminous Larva, or Meteor/Stag Beetle types.
Tips for bosses:
Bring high Max Weight rods, Resilience-focused setups, and the preferred bait. Farm during events for better odds. Boss drops frequently include rare baits/geodes.
Quick Money & Efficiency Tips
- Farm Geodes (Volcanic/Coral) and Quality Crates for top baits.
- Redeem codes for Instant Catcher / Tentacles.
- Pair bait with rod enchants (Lucky, Mutated, etc.) and weather/events.
- Appraise high-value catches after using good bait.
- Favorite rare fish so “sell inventory” doesn’t delete them.
Baits and preferred lists update with new content—always check the in-game bestiary tooltip for the exact preferred bait on any fish. Start with Truffle Worm / Weird Algae / Shark Head for the biggest gains once you can farm them. Happy fishing!
