Master the Seas: Your Ultimate Guide to Fishing in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
Master the art of fishing in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life with our comprehensive fish guide Learn how to catch different fish, from common to rare, using various fishing rods Uncover the secrets of the Goddess Fishing Rod and discover valuable items along the way Dive into the immersive world of fishing and enhance your gameplay experience
In Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, players can engage in fishing, an enjoyable activity related to farming. There is a diverse array of fish to discover in the game, some of which are highly valuable and can be a profitable sideline with a little effort.
Fishing serves various purposes in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. It can be a means to earn money, fulfill resident requests, strengthen relationships with townspeople, and acquire cooking recipes. Although the fishing mechanics in the game are not as intricate or demanding as in other farming simulation games, it offers a calming experience and often leads to unexpected surprises.
How To Catch Different Fish In Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
In order to catch various types of fish in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, players must progress through the game to unlock additional fishing rods available for purchase at Van's shop. These fishing rods grant players the ability to catch a wider range of fish from the prime fishing locations in the Forgotten Valley. Additionally, the presence of a turtle or lizard nearby may also increase the chances of catching more fish.
When players wish to upgrade their fishing rod, they can trade in their old rod for the upgraded version. By reaching certain milestones in the game and catching more fish, players can unlock a total of four different fishing rods for their use in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life.
Copper fishing rod - unlockable from Summer of Year 1 for 1,000g from Van's shop.
Silver fishing rod - available from Spring of Year 2 for 10,000g from Van.
Spring of Year 3 offers a gold fishing rod, available for purchase at 50,000g from Van. In Year 4, players can acquire the Goddess fishing rod by developing a strong friendship with Gary. He kindly bestows this rod upon completion of a request.
Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - All Fish List
There is a vast array of fish available for players to catch in Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. These fish can be viewed in the Encyclopedia menu, which is conveniently located in the farmhouse. Additionally, players have the opportunity to discover rare fish by assisting specific NPCs, one of which involves participating in a mini-game where the gravestone is cleaned.
In Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, catching fish may not be the most efficient method for fast money. However, rare fish such as the Ahi or larger varieties have the potential to yield higher profits. Acquiring the Goddess fishing rod also grants players the ability to catch unique and valuable items.
The following tables exclusively feature additional fish and special items that can be found, while players can still fish for most previously discovered species using their previous rods. The size of the fish caught is random, but they can be sold under four size categories: small, common, large, or enormous.
Standard Fishing Rod - Discoverable Fish
Location | Fish Type |
Ocean (beach) |
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Turtle Pond |
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Lower River |
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Upper River (waterfall) |
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Goddess Pond (forest) |
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Copper Fishing Rod - Discoverable Fish
Location | Fish Type |
Ocean (beach) |
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Turtle Pond |
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Lower River |
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Upper River (waterfall) |
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Goddess Pond (forest) |
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Silver Fishing Rod - Discoverable Fish
Location | Fish Type |
Ocean (beach) |
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Turtle Pond |
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Lower River |
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Upper River (waterfall) |
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Goddess Pond (forest) |
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Gold Fishing Rod - Discoverable Fish
Location | Fish Type |
Ocean (beach) |
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Turtle Pond |
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Lower River |
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Upper River (waterfall) |
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Goddess Pond (forest) |
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Goddess Fishing Rod - Discoverable Items
Location | Fish Type/Special Item |
Ocean (beach) |
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Turtle Pond |
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Lower River |
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Upper River (waterfall) |
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Goddess Pond (forest) |
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is available now on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S
