Fishing (Profession)
| Fishing | |
|---|---|
| Type | Secondary profession |
| Skill cap | 300 |
| Takes a primary slot? | No |
| Gathers | Fish, trunks and crates, trophy fish, seasonal catches |
| Camp objects | Fish Bowl (20), Fishing Rack (140), Fishing Hut (300) |
| Legacy Points | None (secondary profession) |
| Data build | Beta client 1.60.1.70009; recipe data 1.60.1.70124 |
Fishing is one of the three secondary professions in World of Warcraft: Forever, alongside First Aid and Cooking. Anglers catch fish and other items from waters across Azeroth, and it pairs naturally with Cooking.
Forever adds a Bait and Tackle crafting window, the Fish Bowl / Fishing Rack / Fishing Hut camp line, new catches and recipes, new skill boosts and a reworked Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza.
WoW: Forever is in beta. Everything on this page comes from Forever sources and the beta client, and may change before launch on 4 November 2026.
Training ranks
[edit | edit source]Fishing is gated by character level as well as skill, so level your character and your Fishing together.
| Rank | Skill range | How to learn |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 1–75 | Fishing trainer (from level 5) |
| Journeyman | 75–150 | Fishing trainer |
| Expert | 150–225 | Book Expert Fishing - The Bass and You, from Booty Bay (character level 20) |
| Artisan | 225–300 | Nat Pagle's quest (character level 35) |
Find Fish shows nearby fishing pools on your minimap.
Trainers
[edit | edit source]| Faction | Trainer | Location | Teaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Lee Brown | Elwynn Forest | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Paxton Ganter | Dun Morogh | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Androl Oakhand | Teldrassil | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Arnold Leland | Stormwind City | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Grimnur Stonebrand | Ironforge | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Astaia | Darnassus | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Warg Deepwater | Loch Modan | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Matthew Hooper | Redridge Mountains | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Harold Riggs | Wetlands | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Donald Rabonne | Hillsbrad Foothills | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Fenn Fairweather | Zephras Isle | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Alliance | Baelann Swiftcurrent | Zephras Isle | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Lau'Tiki | Durotar | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Uthan Stillwater | Mulgore | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Clyde Kellen | Tirisfal Glades | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Lumak | Orgrimmar | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Armand Cromwell | Undercity | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Kah Mistrunner | Thunder Bluff | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Kil'Hiwana | Ashenvale | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Lui'Mala | Desolace | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Horde | Katoom the Angler | The Hinterlands | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Both | Myizz Luckycatch | Stranglethorn Vale | Apprentice, Journeyman |
| Both | Old Man Heming | Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale | Sells the Expert book |
| Both | Nat Pagle | Dustwallow Marsh | Artisan (quest) |
New in Forever
[edit | edit source]- New catches and recipes: the Whimsyfin in Redridge Mountains, Plated Armorfish, and recipes for Raw Plated Armorfish, Zesty Clam Meat and Clam Linguine.
- Seasonal Fish Steaks: cut from Raw Winter Squid or Raw Summer Bass using a Chef's Knife (82 copper, Fishing 275). The Fishing Hut uses them.
- Trophy fish sell for a silver per pound. Ten Bloated fish are now uncommon and bind on pickup.
- Riverglades, a new zone reached by boat near Tanaris, has fishing pools that can give trunks.
- Skill boosts: the Wide-Brimmed Fishing Hat, "Secret" Bait and Shiny Silver Coin.
- Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza: reworked. It crowns a Master Angler for six and a half days and pays out coins for Jang's new prizes.
Camping
[edit | edit source]Anglers build camp objects in the new Bait and Tackle window. They sit at a player's campfire; for how camps work, see Camping. Each craft makes 2 objects. Tier 2 and 3 need Blueprints and can be placed over a Fish Bowl to replace it.
| Tier | Object | Skill | Effect | Reagents | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fish Bowl |
20 | You and others sitting nearby gain 8% increased stats. Does not stack with Blessing of Kings. | Raw Brilliant Smallfish, Empty Vial | Trainer (Camping 101 quest) |
| 2 |  Fishing Rack |
140 | Catch uncommon fish for 1 hour, plus Fishing skill lures and all Fish Bowl benefits. | 2 Simple Wood, Crystal Vial, 2 Raw Mithril Head Trout | Blueprint: Fishing Rack |
| 3 |  Fishing Hut |
300 | Catch rare fish for 1 hour, plus Fishing skill lures and all Fish Bowl benefits. Reported to need character level 60. | 5 Simple Wood, 2 Bolt of Runecloth, Seasonal Fish Steaks | Blueprint: Fishing Hut |
Which uncommon and rare fish the Rack and Hut unlock isn't confirmed yet.
Legacy
[edit | edit source]Secondary professions earn no Legacy Points. These account-wide perks help Fishing:
- Luremaster (Professions, 2 ranks): while a lure is active, 25 / 50% chance to catch an extra fish.
- Working Overtime and Dedicated Study (Professions): faster skill-ups.
- Reagent Economy (Resourcefulness): the Fish Bowl costs no reagents.
Pairing
[edit | edit source]Cooking is the natural partner, since fish carry most of the Cooking route. Some catches also supply Alchemy.
Sources
[edit | edit source]- classicwowforever.com – WoW Forever Fishing Guide
- ForeverChanges – How to Fish in WoW Forever
- fishbot.org – WoW Forever Fishing Guide
- expcarry – WoW Forever Fishing 1-300
- MMOexp – WoW Forever Beta Fishing
- Wowhead – Camping Overview in Forever
- Zockify – WoW Forever Fishing Trainers
- Recipe data: beta client 1.60.1.70124 recipe tables, extracted 1 October 2026