How do you reel in fish when fishing?

[Sum Ting Wong]

So I've got a fishing line and tackle and a lake with maximum abundance. I go up to the water and cast my line in. I get bites, but they always get away. There doesn't seem to be any button in the keybindings related to fishing and 'interact' key does nothing... So do I just let it automatically run and hope I eventually catch something?

Or is there a special button I need to use when I get a bite?

[Shenji]

You don't. It's an all auto thing. You got something/fish then it will be put in your inventory, until your fish equipment wear out.

[Korhal]

Fishing is an "auto"-thing, yet there are certain things to be known, to have success.

1. Your fishing lvl has a huge impact on what you get and IF you can catch it.
Have a low lvl, you might only get small fish or even worse, the line will get wrecked and the fish will get away.

2. If you have a makeshift pole, see if you used Twine or an actual fishing line. The former has less durability and will break easier, although there is no clear indicator ingame for that.

3. During winter you will get less fish. If its rainy, you will get more.

4. Start with spearfishing. Although it has its debuffs, its better to start with the basics and use the actual poles later.

You can fiddle around a little by using the "Fisher" profession and see the actual difference. :)

One last tip: You can slice fish into "filet", yet it will rot way more fast. If you want to keep fish more fresh after the power is gone, keep it scaled.

[Ohgodtherats]

To add: you will catch more fish in the morning and evening I forget the exact times. Also don't use lures until you have at least 4 fishing skill as they will attract larger fish but you skill will be too low to land them and will break your line. Combining raw fillets with a pot of UNCOOKED rice will make sushi. As well, raw fish fillets are safe to eat.

[Lilly Satou]

the exact time is 4:00 to 6:00 and 18:00 to 20:00

Originally posted by Ohgodtherats:

To add: you will catch more fish in the morning and evening I forget the exact times. Also don't use lures until you have at least 4 fishing skill as they will attract larger fish but you skill will be too low to land them and will break your line. Combining raw fillets with a pot of UNCOOKED rice will make sushi. As well, raw fish fillets are safe to eat.