Fishing

Fishing is a relaxing and profitable activity in Eclipse RP that allows players to catch various types of fish and sell them for money while gaining experience. The fishing system features dynamic zones, various equipment tiers, weather and time-based bonuses, and a social party system.

Overview

Fishing is a skill-based activity that becomes more profitable and accessible as you level up. Players can fish solo or in groups, with better equipment and knowledge of game mechanics leading to higher earnings. The activity requires a fishing rod and bait, and fish can be sold at designated drop-off points around the map.

Getting Started

Required Equipment

To start fishing, you need:

Fishing Rod - At minimum, a Basic Fishing Rod (available from stores)
Bait - Various types available, starting with Trash Bait which can be collected for free

Finding Bait

Players can collect free bait using the command:

/pickbait - Collect 20 Trash Bait (takes 10 seconds, modified by Agility)

Alternatively, better bait types can be purchased from stores.

How to Fish

Equip a fishing rod from your inventory
Stand near a water source (ocean, lake, or designated fishing zone)
Use the fishing rod to start fishing
Wait for a notification that a fish is on your line
Press K to reel in the fish
In regular zones, complete the minigame to successfully catch the fish
Continue fishing or visit a drop-off point to sell your catch

Fish Types

There are 11 different fish species available, each with varying rarity and value:

Common Fish (Level 0-5)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Bass	0	Most common starter fish
Salmon	0	Common starter fish

Intermediate Fish (Level 15)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Tuna	15	Requires Shrimp Bait or better
Snapper	15	Requires Shrimp Bait or better

Advanced Fish (Level 30+)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Shark	30	Dangerous catch, good value
Protected Fish	30	ILLEGAL - Cannot be sold at normal drop-offs

Rare Fish (Level 50+)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Marlin	50	Requires Master Bait
Swordfish	50	Requires Master Bait

Exotic Fish (Level 70+)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Sturgeon	70	Requires Exotic Bait
Goldfish	70	Rare and valuable

Legendary Fish (Level 90+)

Fish	Base Value	Required Bait Level	Notes
Dragon Fish	90	Rarest and most valuable fish, requires Legendary Bait

Fish Value Calculation

The actual value of each fish depends on its weight:

Fish weight ranges from 0.5kg to 5.0kg
Heavier fish are worth up to 1.5x the base value
Most fish weigh around 2.0kg on average
Weight distribution favors lighter fish (50% chance of very light, 30% chance of medium, 20% chance of heavy)

Bait Types

Bait determines which fish you can catch and requires specific fishing levels:

Bait Type	Required Level	Catchable Fish	Notes
Trash Bait	0	Bass, Salmon	Free via /pickbait, 30% base junk chance
Worm Bait	5	Bass, Salmon	Low junk chance (10%)
Shrimp Bait	15	Tuna, Snapper, Bass	Unlocks mid-tier fish
Premium Bait	30	Shark, Protected Fish, Bass	Unlocks dangerous catches
Master Bait	50	Marlin, Swordfish, Bass	High-value fish
Exotic Bait	70	Goldfish, Sturgeon, Bass	Rare fish only
Legendary Bait	90	Dragon Fish, Bass	Required for legendary catches

Note: There is a 5% chance to catch ANY fish regardless of bait or zone restrictions!

Fishing Rods

Better rods increase your fishing speed and make minigames easier:

Rod Type	Required Level	Speed Bonus	Benefits
Basic Fishing Rod	0	1.0x	Standard speed, no bonuses
Intermediate Fishing Rod	15	1.05x	5% faster catches, easier minigames
Advanced Fishing Rod	35	1.1x	10% faster catches, easier minigames
Master Fishing Rod	60	1.15x	15% faster catches, easiest minigames

The rod you use affects:

Catch Speed - Better rods reduce wait time between catches
Minigame Difficulty - Higher tier rods make the reeling minigame easier

Fishing Zones

Fishing can be done anywhere there's water, but designated Fishing Zones offer significant advantages:

Zone Types

Regular Zones

Standard fishing zones with full fish variety
Require minigame completion to catch fish
Can deplete over time (fish density decreases)
Replenish automatically every 10 minutes
Identified by blue fishing blips on the map

Pier Zones

No minigame required - Automatic catches!
75% XP compared to regular zones
120% value boost to fish caught
Ideal for AFK fishing or casual players
Identified by light blue blips on the map

Illegal Zones

Spawn Protected Fish (illegal to sell normally)
120% value boost to all catches
Higher risk due to illegal activity
Identified by red blips on the map

Zone Mechanics

Fish Density - Zones start at 100% density (1.0)
Each catch depletes density by 10%
Low density = higher junk catch rate
Zones replenish 5% density every 10 minutes
Some zones don't deplete (check with admins)

Fishing Mechanics

Weather Effects

Weather conditions affect catch rates:

Weather	Multiplier	Effect
Clear	1.0x	Standard speed
Cloudy	1.05x	Slightly faster
Overcast	1.05x	Slightly faster
Foggy	1.0x	Standard speed
Rain	1.1x	Faster catches
Thunder	1.2x	Fastest catches!

Time of Day Effects

Certain times are better for fishing:

Time Period	Multiplier	Notes
Night (12 AM - 3 AM)	1.2x	Best time to fish!
Evening (7 PM - 11 PM)	1.2x	Excellent fishing hours
Dawn (5 AM - 7 AM)	1.0x	Standard
Morning (8 AM - 11 AM)	1.0x	Standard
Noon (12 PM - 2 PM)	1.0x	Standard
Afternoon (3 PM - 6 PM)	1.0x	Standard

Junk Catches

Not every catch is a fish! You may reel in junk items:

Common Junk:

Seaweed
Trash
Old Boot
Old Glove
Plastic bottles, cups, bags, containers
Occasionally: Silver valuables (Silver Elephant, Silver Figure, Spoon)

Junk Rates:

Trash Bait - 30% base, up to 90% in depleted zones
Other Bait - 10% base, up to 70% in depleted zones
Outside Zones - 50-70% junk chance
Fish Density affects junk rates (lower density = more junk)

Preferred Fish System

The game features a rotating preferred fish that changes every 6 hours:

One fish species is marked as "preferred" at drop-off points
Preferred fish must be fresh (caught within the last 6 hours)
Selling preferred fish gives a 20% bonus on top of base value
The preferred fish changes automatically and is shown at drop-off locations
Protected Fish are never selected as preferred

Example: If Bass is preferred and you catch it fresh, a $150 Bass becomes $180!

Party Fishing System

Fishing with friends provides XP bonuses:

Party Requirements

Minimum 2 players within 10 meters of each other
Both players must be actively fishing
No formal party system needed - proximity-based

Party Bonuses

20% bonus XP per party member (including yourself)
2 players = 40% bonus XP (20% × 2)
3 players = 60% bonus XP (20% × 3)
4 players = 80% bonus XP (20% × 4)
No money bonus - only XP is affected

Tip: Party fishing is excellent for power-leveling your fishing skill!

Selling Your Catch

Drop-Off Locations

There are two drop-off points marked on the map with anchor icons:

Los Santos Drop-Off - Full value for your fish
Paleto Bay Drop-Off - 90% value (10% penalty for distance)

Selling Process

Go to a drop-off point (marked with an anchor blip)
Press Y when you see the notification
All fish in your inventory are sold automatically
You receive money based on:

- Fish type and weight
- Preferred fish bonus (if applicable)
- Job balancer modifier (server economy)
- Location penalty (Paleto Bay only)

Note: You cannot sell Protected Fish at normal drop-offs - these are illegal!

Experience and Leveling

XP Calculation

Base XP = Fish Value × 0.1
A $200 fish gives 20 XP base
Pier zones give 75% XP (15 XP for that $200 fish)
Party bonuses add 20% per nearby fisher
Junk catches give no XP

Leveling Benefits

As you level up your Fishing skill:

Unlock better bait types (every 5-15 levels)
Unlock better fishing rods (at levels 15, 35, 60)
Easier minigames as your skill increases
Access to more valuable fish species

Tips and Strategies

For Beginners

Start with /pickbait to get free Trash Bait
Fish at Pier zones to avoid the minigame while learning
Sell frequently - don't let your inventory fill up
Fish during night time (7 PM - 3 AM) for 20% faster catches

For Intermediate Players

Invest in Worm Bait or Shrimp Bait to reduce junk catches
Upgrade to Intermediate Rod at level 15
Find zones with high fish diversity
Watch zone density - move to fresh zones when depleted

For Advanced Players

Use Master Bait or Exotic Bait for valuable fish
Fish during thunderstorms at night for maximum speed (1.44x multiplier!)
Focus on preferred fish when available for 20% bonus
Party fish with friends for massive XP gains
Use Master Fishing Rod for easiest minigames and fastest catches

Achievements

Fishing has several achievements to unlock:

First Fish - Catch your first fish
Fishing Novice - Catch multiple fish
Fishing Veteran - Catch many fish
Fishing Master - Catch a large number of fish
Fishing Legend - Catch an enormous number of fish
Fishing Millionaire - Earn $1,000,000 from fishing
Shark Hunter - Catch a Shark
Marlin Master - Catch a Marlin
Dragon Slayer - Catch a Dragon Fish
Rod Collector - Use all 4 types of fishing rods
Bait Master - Use all 7 types of bait

Commands

/pickbait - Collect 20 free Trash Bait (10 second collection time)
K - Reel in fish when you feel a bite
Y - Sell fish at drop-off locations

Additional Notes

You cannot fish while on faction duty
Fish caught on duty are automatically released
Fishing stops automatically when entering a vehicle or dying
You must be near water to fish (or in special zones that bypass this check)
Your fishing level affects minigame difficulty
Better rods make minigames significantly easier
Fish have a freshness timer (relevant for preferred fish bonus)
Some zones may have special properties set by admins