Minecraft Bedrock Fishing Guide - Theria Games

Introduction

Fishing in Minecraft is an activity where you use a fishing rod to catch various items from bodies of water. While it requires patience, fishing can be a valuable source of food, experience points (XP), and various loot, including rare treasure. This Minecraft Bedrock Fishing Guide focuses on fishing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, providing you with the knowledge to maximize your fishing endeavors. This farm allows you to easily get XP and a lot of great loot such as fish and enchanted books.

Fishing Rod

To begin fishing, craft a rod using 3 sticks and 2 strings—arranged with sticks diagonally (bottom-left to top-right) and strings on the right side of the crafting grid.

Fishing rods in Bedrock Edition have 384 durability. Each successful catch uses 1 point, while hitting blocks, mobs, or entities also causes wear. Missed catches don’t reduce durability, so careful use helps extend its life.

Enchantments like Unbreaking slow durability loss, while Mending repairs the rod using XP from fishing, offering near-infinite use. If Mending isn’t available, rods can be repaired by combining two in a crafting grid (losing enchantments) or with an anvil to preserve them. Using an anvil is ideal for maintaining rods with Luck of the Sea, Lure, or other valuable enchantments.

With proper care and enchantments, a fishing rod becomes a durable and efficient tool for gathering resources and experience.

How to Fish

Once you have a fishing rod, find any body of water. This can be an ocean, river, lake, or even a small, player-created pool. The size and depth of the water do not affect your ability to catch fish, but it does impact the chance of getting treasure.

To begin fishing, equip your fishing rod and tap the Fish button on your screen to cast your line into the water. You will see a bobber floating on the surface. Now, you need to wait patiently for a bite. Keep an eye on the bobber. After a short wait, typically between 5 and 30 seconds, you will see a trail of bubble particles approaching your bobber in a serpentine path. When these particles reach the bobber, it will dip below the surface, and you will hear a splashing noise.

In Bedrock Edition on mobile, you have approximately half a second to reel in the line once the bobber dips. To reel in your catch, tap the Fish button again. If successful, a fish or other item will fly towards you and be added to your inventory, and you will gain 1-6 experience orbs. Each successful catch will reduce the fishing rod’s durability by one point. If you move more than 32 blocks away from the bobber or stop holding the fishing rod, the line will disappear.

Fishing Loot

When you fish, you can catch one of three types of items: fish, junk, or treasure. The type of loot you catch depends on the fishing rod’s enchantments and whether your bobber is in open water.

Loot Chances with an Unenchanted Fishing Rod

Fish

Fish are the most common catch and provide a steady source of food. In jungle biomes, only Raw Cod and Raw Salmon can be caught.

Raw Cod is the most common fish players can catch while fishing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition. It serves as a basic food source. Cod is also essential for taming and breeding cats, making it useful for players looking to keep these passive mobs as pets. Additionally, cod can be traded with fishermen villagers for emeralds at higher trade levels.

Raw Salmon is a slightly rarer catch than cod but offers better hunger restoration when cooked. It is more commonly found in rivers and cold ocean biomes, making it a valuable resource for players exploring these areas. Like cod, salmon can also be used to tame and breed cats, making it interchangeable for that purpose.

Pufferfish is a unique and potentially dangerous catch due to its poisonous effects when consumed. While it is not suitable for eating, it plays a crucial role in brewing Water Breathing potions, allowing players to explore underwater ruins, shipwrecks, and ocean monuments without drowning.

Tropical Fish are colorful and decorative fish that come in a wide variety of patterns and colors. They have limited practical use but are the only type of fish that can be used to breed Axolotls, making them essential for players looking to create an Axolotl farm. Unlike cod and salmon, tropical fish do not provide much hunger restoration and cannot be cooked.

Junk Items

Junk items are generally undesirable but can still be useful for certain crafting recipes or survival needs.

Lily Pads are commonly found in swamps and are considered junk when caught while fishing. They have limited use but can be placed on water to create a surface for walking across bodies of water. Lily pads are also used in crafting recipes, such as making a Lily Pad Boat, and can be used for aesthetic purposes in aquatic builds.

Bowls are simple items that can be crafted from wood, but when caught as junk, they are a handy tool for crafting mushroom stew, a basic food item that restores hunger.

Damaged Unenchanted Fishing Rods can be caught as junk during fishing, and while they are often not ideal for fishing, they can still be repaired by combining them with other rods or using an anvil. They can also be used for crafting new fishing rods if the player is in need of spare parts, or they can be combined to restore durability.

Leather and Leather Boots are items that can be crafted into armor, and while they may seem like junk when caught, they are useful for making leather armor or for crafting books.

Rotten Flesh is dropped by zombies and is considered junk when caught, but it has some niche uses. It can be fed to tamed wolves to heal them, and players can also trade it with Villagers, such as leatherworkers, for emeralds. It is also used in crafting potions of Weakness for curing zombie villagers.

Sticks and String are commonly dropped from mobs or found naturally but can also appear as junk when fishing. Sticks are useful for crafting torches, tools, and fences, while string can be used to craft bows, fishing rods, or wool when combined with other materials.

Water Bottles are mostly useless on their own but are vital in potion-making. When used in brewing stands, they can be filled with various potions such as Healing, Poison, or Regeneration.

Bones are another junk item that can be used to craft bone meal, a useful item for growing crops, flowers, or trees faster. They are dropped by skeletons and can also be fed to wolves to tame them, making them valuable for players who focus on breeding animals or growing crops.

Ink Sacs (10 per catch) are commonly obtained from squids and appear as junk when fishing. They are essential for crafting dyes, particularly black dye, and can also be used to make books with ink and quills for writing.

Tripwire Hooks are essential in crafting tripwire systems for traps or redstone contraptions. While they are usually considered junk when fishing, they can still be valuable for crafting traps, security systems, or creating complex redstone machines.

Jungle Biome-Specific Junk

Bamboo is a unique item that can only be caught in jungle biomes. While it is considered junk when fishing, it has several useful applications, such as crafting scaffolding or breeding pandas. Bamboo can also be used as fuel in furnaces and smokers, making it a versatile resource.

Cocoa Beans are another jungle-specific junk item. They can be used to craft cookies, which are a simple food source. Cocoa Beans are also essential for crafting brown dye, allowing players to customize their builds and items with different colors.

Treasure Items

Treasure is the most valuable category of fishing loot. To catch treasure, the bobber must be in open water, meaning it has a 5x4x5 space around it with no solid blocks interfering.

Enchanted Bows are typically badly damaged but come with high-level enchantments, usually between level 22 and 30, making them valuable for combat or specialized use.

Enchanted Books can contain rare and powerful enchantments, including some that are not available through the normal enchanting table, making them essential for enhancing gear.

Enchanted Fishing Rods, like enchanted bows, are often found in a damaged state but are equipped with useful enchantments, allowing for more efficient fishing and greater rewards.

Name Tags are special items that allow players to rename mobs, giving them personalized names for identification, or simply for fun in their Minecraft world.

Nautilus Shells are a rare item used in crafting Conduits, which grant powerful water-based effects such as increased visibility and mining speed underwater.

Saddles are essential for riding various animals, such as horses, pigs, and striders, allowing players to travel faster or use them for specific purposes like pig racing or riding through the Nether.

Loot Chances with Luck of the Sea Enchantment

By enchanting your fishing rod with Luck of the Sea III, you can more than double your chance of getting treasure while reducing the likelihood of catching junk items.

Fishing in Different Water Conditions

​Fishing in Minecraft is influenced by environmental conditions, particularly the concept of “open water” and weather effects like rain. To increase the likelihood of catching valuable treasure items, it’s essential to fish in open water. This is defined as having a 5×4×5 area around the bobber, where each horizontal layer consists only of air, water source blocks, or waterlogged blocks without collision, such as signs or coral. Ensuring this setup allows for optimal treasure-catching conditions. ​

Weather conditions also play a significant role in fishing efficiency. Fishing during rain reduces the average wait time for a catch by approximately 20%, making the process more efficient. This effect is due to the increased chance per tick of catching a fish during rainstorms. Additionally, fishing in the rain can be beneficial for players looking to gather resources more quickly.

Fishing Rod Enchantments

​Enchanting your fishing rod in Minecraft can significantly enhance your fishing experience, increasing efficiency and the quality of items you catch. Below are key enchantments to consider:​

Unbreaking

Increases the durability of your fishing rod by giving it a chance not to use durability. It has three levels, with Unbreaking III providing the highest durability.​

Mending

Repairs your fishing rod’s durability using experience orbs collected. A fishing rod with Mending used exclusively for fishing can effectively have infinite durability, as the XP gained from fishing will repair it.​​

Lure

Decreases the waiting time for fish to bite by 5 seconds per level, up to a maximum of Lure III, which reduces the wait time by 15 seconds. This enchantment increases the rate at which fish are caught but does not affect the quality of the loot.​

Luck of the Sea

Increases your chances of catching valuable items (treasure) and decreases the chances of catching junk. It has three levels, with Luck of the Sea III offering the highest increase in treasure catch rates.​​

Curse of Vanishing

Causes the fishing rod to disappear upon your death, preventing other players from retrieving it. This enchantment is often considered detrimental unless used strategically in multiplayer scenarios.​​

Combining Unbreaking III, Mending, Luck of the Sea III, and Lure III is often considered the ideal enchantment set for a fishing rod, maximizing its efficiency and durability.

AFK Fish Farms

In Bedrock Edition, it is possible to build automatic or AFK (away-from-keyboard) fish farms. These farms often utilize game mechanics to automatically cast and reel in the fishing rod, allowing you to passively collect fish and experience.

Another design, which works on mobile and console as well, involves a waterlogged chest with a banner on it, a system to automatically retract the fishing rod (often using lava), and a collection system with hoppers and chests. The waterlogged chest and banner cause the fishing rod to automatically drop down when an item latches on. The lava retracts the rod quickly.​​

While these farms can efficiently gather fish and junk items, obtaining treasure loot typically still requires the open water conditions to be met. Some AFK farm designs attempt to incorporate these conditions, but their efficiency in obtaining treasure can vary.

Conclusion

In conclusion for this Minecraft Bedrock Fishing Guide, fishing in Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a rewarding activity that provides food, useful junk items, and rare treasure like enchanted books and gear. To get started, all you need is a fishing rod made from sticks and string and access to any body of water.

With the right enchantments like Luck of the Sea and Lure, you can improve your chances of catching valuable items and reduce waiting times. Mending and Unbreaking can help keep your rod in good condition. If you want a more automated approach, AFK fish farms can collect fish and treasure for you. Whether you fish manually or use a farm, fishing is a great way to gather resources and progress in your Minecraft world.

If you’re looking for more guides, be sure to explore the website for more tips and tricks. Enjoy your adventure, and happy mining!

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

🍄Can I fish in any water?

Yes, but outdoor, open water gives better loot chances. Avoid tight or enclosed spots.

🍄Can I fish in lava or the Nether?

No—fishing only works in water.

🍄Can I get XP from fishing?

Yes—each catch gives a bit of XP.