- Dive into the immersive world of Where Winds Meet and learn how to fish while on your journey.
- Use fishing to support your adventure through cooking buffs, XP, and challenges that boost your experience.
- Experience how quiet moments by the water complement the game’s storytelling and open-world.
Even in a world as intense and chaotic as Where Winds Meet, not every moment has to be spent clashing blades. Sometimes, the best way to slow things down is to stand by a quiet river, cast a line, and make a catch. That’s where fishing in Where Winds Meet comes in.
Fishing in Where Winds Meet isn’t just a side activity you try once and forget. It’s a fun mini-game tied into exploration and even combat preparation through buffs and recovery items. So whether you’re fishing to complete objectives, farm XP, unlock recipes, or simply relax. Understanding how fishing works will make the experience far more rewarding.
In this Where Winds Meet Fishing Guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about fishing. Also, make sure to check our Beginners Guide, Guide to Level Up Quickly, and Weapons Tier List for a smooth start. While the Weapon Tier List and Inner Way Tier List will help in picking the best, check the Redeem Codes article for free gifts.
How to unlock Fishing in Where Winds Meet
Fishing becomes available very early in your journey. And to unlock it, you’ll need to meet a specific NPC tied directly to the fishing system. First, head to Qinghe, near the Stonewash Strand fast travel point. Then, just north of this location, standing calmly by the water, you’ll find Angler Chu Shuiyang. She’s impossible to miss once you’re in the right area, as she’s always positioned near a fishing spot.
Speak to Chu Shuiyang and choose the dialogue option “Want a Fishing Rod.” She’ll immediately set you up with everything you need to get started, including:
- 30x Plant Bait
- 30x Worm Bait
- 30x Dough Bait
- Kid’s Fishing Rod
After receiving these items, talk to her again to participate in a short fishing tutorial and contest. This standoff walks you through the fundamentals of casting, luring, and reeling in fish. Completing this tutorial fully unlocks fishing across the game world, allowing you to fish freely.
How to Fish in Where Winds Meet
Fishing in Where Winds Meet is a hands-on mini-game that emphasizes timing, control, and awareness. To start fishing, you’ll first need to equip your rod properly:
- Open your Bag.
- Navigate to the Quick Use tab.
- Equip your Fishing Rod in the Special Item slot.
- Bring up the Special Items wheel and select the Fishing Rod.
Once equipped, find a valid fishing spot. Most bodies of water work, as long as they’re at least knee-deep. When the Fishing Rod icon becomes selectable, you’re in the right place.
- Press start fishing.
- Hold the rod button to cast your line.
- Release it near the top of the power bar for a strong cast.
- Press the rod button to shake the rod and attract fish.
- When a fish bites, use the slider to keep the fish within the green bar at the top of the screen.
- Once the meter fills, press the reel button to reel in the catch.
Also, a unique way to fish in Where Winds Meet is with the Tai Chi Mystic Art. By creating ripples in shallow water, Tai Chi can cause fish to leap out, allowing you to collect multiple fish quickly.
How to use your Fish in Where Winds Meet
Catching fish is only half the experience. What makes fishing valuable is how it connects to other systems in the game. Fish are primarily used for cooking, where they become key ingredients in recipes that restore health, stamina, and apply powerful buffs. Some dishes enhance combat performance, while others improve exploration efficiency or recovery speed.
Fishing also grants Character EXP, helping you level steadily. Exploration XP, contributing to regional progression. Treasure Coins and Jade Fish are used as currency. And Research points and achievements, tied to fishing milestones.
How to get more Bait and Fishing Rods in Where Winds Meet
As you progress, upgrading your fishing gear becomes essential for catching larger and rarer fish. And you can purchase bait and better rods from several vendors:
- Xiong Da, Peddler at Heaven’s Pier
- Hu Niu’er’s General Goods – Kaifeng region
- Yu Dalang’s Goldfish – Kaifeng region
Investing in better rods early saves time and frustration, especially when farming rare species or entering fishing contests.
Final Thoughts
Fishing in Where Winds Meet is far more than a casual distraction. It’s designed to be fun, while rewarding players also. And by unlocking it early, upgrading your gear, using the right bait, and just having fun. You’ll turn fishing into one of the most efficient and satisfying side activities in Where Winds Meet.
And that’s all from our Where Winds Meet Fishing Guide. Check our other guides below:
- Where Winds Meet: Tips to increase Martial Mastery quickly
- Where Winds Meet: How to unlock all weapons
- Where Winds Meet: The Complete Combat System Guide and Tips
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