Seriously - why can't I catch fish?

[Eredaemus]

I've always put the trap in the shore around the island where I found it. I've made sure it's closed. I've placed it on its side, I've placed it upright. I've waited 2 days - and not a single fish - ever.

Feels like I am doing something fundamentally wrong. I've watched videos and read posts but it's not happening for me.

I've never made it past Thursday as I keep restarting as I suss things out. Am I supposed to wait more than 2 days? Is there a rush for the quests to get Grandma her fish? Should I just wait longer?

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[Troy_Mc_Lure]

first of all: grandma isn`t in a rush.
then: yes, it takes a while to catch some fish. make sure to put it some distance away from the shore, but close enough, so you can still reach it.

it feels like they get caught easyer, if the player is far away from the trap.

[Tmccanna]

it takes a while, also is the trap open? (btw things that need time to work do not take less time to finish if you sleep)

[Ragequit Inc.]

The trap needs to be OPEN to catch fish. I also usually wait atleast a week ingame time to go empty it.

[Tmccanna]

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

The trap needs to be OPEN to catch fish. I also usually wait atleast a week ingame time to go empty it.

tbh i dont think it matters but really open? you do realize the fish would just be able to swim out irl?

[Ragequit Inc.]

Originally posted by Tmccanna:

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

The trap needs to be OPEN to catch fish. I also usually wait atleast a week ingame time to go empty it.

tbh i dont think it matters but really open? you do realize the fish would just be able to swim out irl?

But they don't. IRL. If they "knew" how to swim out, of course they would. And some probably do.

But if the thing isn't open in the first place, they can't even get IN to the thing and thus get trapped inside.

[DieselMerc]

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

Originally posted by Tmccanna:

tbh i dont think it matters but really open? you do realize the fish would just be able to swim out irl?

But they don't. IRL. If they "knew" how to swim out, of course they would. And some probably do.

But if the thing isn't open in the first place, they can't even get IN to the thing and thus get trapped inside.

No, they get in through the little holes beside the "handle". The trap opens purely for the purpose of taking fish out. It doesn't catch any when it's open. TG told me that the trap automatically closes when you save the game and that's why you catch fish even though you left it open in the water.

[Tmccanna]

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

Originally posted by Tmccanna:

tbh i dont think it matters but really open? you do realize the fish would just be able to swim out irl?

But they don't. IRL. If they "knew" how to swim out, of course they would. And some probably do.

But if the thing isn't open in the first place, they can't even get IN to the thing and thus get trapped inside.

that is the stupidest thing ive ever heard. do you realize how fast fish would die if they were that ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid

[Azzy]

you only open it to take fish out

[Ragequit Inc.]

My bad. Ya'lls correct.

[Eredaemus]

Brilliant. Thanks all for responding. I'll try and place it a bit further away form the shore as suggested and I'll keep it closed, even tho there is some debate if this happens automatically. It's good to hear Grandma isn't in a rush! I'll simply chill out and wait longer.

You're all awesome for responding - thank you

[Ligma Knutz]

Originally posted by Tmccanna:

Originally posted by Ragequit Inc.:

But they don't. IRL. If they "knew" how to swim out, of course they would. And some probably do.

But if the thing isn't open in the first place, they can't even get IN to the thing and thus get trapped inside.

that is the stupidest thing ive ever heard. do you realize how fast fish would die if they were that ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid

You'd be surprised. I catch minnows and shad in a very similar trap with nothing but a bread ball.

[Tmccanna]

Originally posted by Ligma Knutz:

Originally posted by Tmccanna:

that is the stupidest thing ive ever heard. do you realize how fast fish would die if they were that ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid

You'd be surprised. I catch minnows and shad in a very similar trap with nothing but a bread ball.

yeah i suppose for those fish it makes sense but we're talking about huge pikes here

[radicaldude42]

I cannot pick the fish out of the trap

[2ndOFtheWWY]

Originally posted by radicaldude42:

I cannot pick the fish out of the trap

open the trap and press F on it when the text saying "PICK FISH" appears :)