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Breath of the Wild has numerous creatures roaming the Hyrule; some may attack players, while others can be hunted for recipes. The most common of the latter can be found in bodies of water, and catching them is not that complicated.
While Breath of the Wild explains many mechanics, it does not go into detail, thus preventing players from making the most of its offerings. For instance, despite being simple, many players are unaware of how to catch fish. Fortunately, this guide will cover everything there is to know about catching fish in Breath of the Wild and other helpful tidbits.
How to Catch Fish in Breath of the Wild
To catch fish in Breath of the Wild, follow these simple steps:
- Players must find a body of water with fish such as the Hyrule Bass.
- Dive into the water and swim towards the fish. Press the X button to dash if need be.
- Once near a fish, press the A button to pick it up, like any other item.
Players looking to catch fish can start at the pond west of the Temple of Time.
Alternatively, players can use a trick involving bombs to catch fish quickly. To farm fish quickly, follow these steps:
- Players should move to a body of water with fish.
- Press the L button to hold a bomb.
- Press the R button to throw the bomb.
- Once the bomb has landed in the water, press the L button to detonate it.
- Jump into the water and collect the fish floating on the surface.
Alternative Tricks to Catching Fish in Breath of the Wild
Apart from the methods mentioned above, there are other unconventional ways to catch fish, which are as follows:
How to Catch Fish by Whistling in Breath of the Wild
Whistling near a body of water will cause the fish to swim in the opposite direction. Players can use this to their advantage by forcing fish to head to the shore, causing them to beach themselves.
How to Catch Fish Using a Tree in Breath of the Wild
To catch fish using a tree, follow these steps:
- Chop a tree.
- Use the Stasis rune to move the tree into a river.
- Create a makeshift dam using the tree.
- Drop a bomb at the other end of the river and detonate it.
- The detonation will kill the fish, causing them to make their way to the makeshift dam, where the player can pick them up.
Breath of the Wild is available on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
