black desert online how to fish

Fishing in Black Desert Online (BDO) is a relaxing and profitable Life Skill activity. Heres a step-by-step guide to get started: Obtain a Fishing Rod Buy from a Vendor: Purchase a basic "Old Fishing Rod" from any Material Vendor (e.g., in Velia, Heidel, or Calpheon). Better Rods: Higher-grade rods (e.g., Balenos, Epheria, Maple Float) last longer and increase fishing speed. These can be crafted, bought from the Central Market, or obtained through quests. Equip the Fishing Rod Open your inventory (I key) and right-click the rod to equip it. Find a Fishing Spot Coastal Areas: Best for saltwater fish (e.g., Velia Beach, Iliya Island). Rivers/Lakes: Freshwater fish (e.g., near Heidel, Tarif, or Grana). Hotspots: Active fishing spots (marked by seagulls) yield better fish but deplete over time. Start Fishing Stand near water and press "Spacebar" to cast your line. Wait for a bite (you'll see a splash and hear a sound). Press "Spacebar" again to reel in the fish. Inventory Management Fish stack in your inventory, but if it fills up, you'll stop fishing. Increase Weight Limit: Use Strength training, gear, or pearls. Increase Slots: Wear fishing costumes or use inventory expansions. AFK Fishing BDO allows AFK fishing (leave the game running while fishing). Open Settings (ESC) Game Settings Check "Auto-Fishing" before casting. Ensure you have enough inventory space and durability on your rod. Selling Fish Trade Manager: Sell fish to any Trade Manager (better prices at distant cities due to Trade Buffs). Imperial Fishing Delivery: Turn in yellow-grade fish for bonus silver (limited daily). Processing: Some fish can be dried (via Processing) for cooking recipes. Increasing Fishing Skill Fishing levels up your Fishing Life Skill, which increases speed and reduces auto-fishing time. Use Fishing Costumes (+Fishing XP) or Pets with fishing bonuses. Fishing Events: Participate in events for extra rewards. Advanced Tips Fishing Boat/Epheria Sailboat: Lets you fish in deep-sea hotspots. Fishing Outfits: Silver Embroidered Fisher's Clothes boost fishing speed. Balancing Energy & Inventory: AFK fish overnight but check rod durability. Bonus: Triple Float Fishing (Active Fishing) Use a Triple Float Rod to catch 3 fish at once (active fishing only). Now you're ready to fish in BDO! Whether AFK or active, fishing is a great way to earn silver and rare items like Ancient Relic Shards (used for Memory Fragments). Happy fishing!