Fishing in Tales of Arise offers a relaxing break from intense RPG battles while providing useful ingredients and achievements. Tracking down all 44 fish species across the 12 distinct fishing spots requires exploring multiple realms throughout the game world. Understanding where to find each location and using the right equipment ensures your angling journey is efficient and rewarding.
Unlocking Fishing and Essential Gear Requirements
Players unlock the fishing minigame during the story campaign in Elde Menancia at Talka Pond Road. Kisara leads the activity, granting players their initial rod and basic lures to start catching local species. Expanding your collection requires acquiring specialized lures from inn vendors or as rewards from the Fishing Expert.
Using specific lures increases the chances of attracting rare fish species in each body of water. Upgrading to stronger fishing rods helps drain a fish's stamina faster during quick-time events. Progressing through side quests also grants access to hidden spots like the Uninhabited Island.
Early-Game Fishing Spots in Calaglia and Cyslodia
The journey begins at the Cave of Solitude in Calaglia, which hosts sea species like the Cave Sea Bass and Karasuba Sea Bream. Moving into Cyslodia opens up colder fishing environments packed with unique aquatic life. The Nevira Snowplains and Frozen Valley offer cold-water targets like the Polar Bass and Cyslodian Salmon.
Checking local shops in cities like Cysloden allows anglers to purchase helpful lures early on. Matching your lure to the desired species saves time and reduces failed attempts. Completing early collections helps unlock better gear from the Fishing Expert at Talka Pond.
Mid to Late-Game Locations Across Mahag Saar and Ganath Haros
As you venture into Mahag Saar, fishing spots become more diverse, including Adan Lake, Adan Ruins, and the Hidden Wharf. Speaking to Mahavar at the wharf unlocks an offshore spot rich with saltwater marine life like the Silver Marlin. These areas demand refined lures to attract high-tier fish consistently.
In Ganath Haros, anglers can visit Shinefall Woods, Lavtu Marshlands, and Fogwharl Limestone Caverns. Each spot contains exclusive species necessary for completing your log and earning the Godly Angler trophy. Clearing regional sub-quests is essential to open restricted waters like the caverns.
Tips for Catching Every Rare Fish Species
Catching rare boss fish requires paying close attention to the visual button prompts during the mini-game. Selecting the correct lure pattern guarantees that specific target fish show immediate interest. Managing your rod tension carefully prevents line tension breaks on difficult catches.
Keeping track of completed entries in your fishing log highlights remaining species across the world. Visiting every fishing spot with high-tier rods makes landing giant catches manageable. With patience and proper equipment, filling your collection becomes an enjoyable endgame milestone.
