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11 Overview

33 The Angler profession is mentored by Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost in Half-Moon Bay. It covers fishing mechanics, bait crafting, fish breeding, and deep-sea fishing. Each tier unlocks better rods, new equipment, and access to more fishing zones.

55 Prerequisite: You must complete the Apprentice Crafter Certification before starting the Angler profession. Check your mailbox for a letter from Delphin, then visit him at the AquaBlue Outpost.

77 TierKey UnlockApprenticeChrono Rod, Chopper I, Cube AquariumJuniorNoble Rod, Chopper II, Fish Ponds, Ocean FishingIntermediateSolar Rod, Chopper III, Fish Trap, Fish BreedingSeniorTitanium Rod, Large AquariumExpertGolden Rod, Aquarium Building Manual, Kingfish access

88 Apprentice Angler

1010 Certification: Catch 3 Fish

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1212 Visit Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost in Half-Moon Bay.Delphin gives you a free Wooden Rod and teaches you the basics of fishing.Head to any river, pond, or shoreline and cast your line. No bait is required at this tier.Catch 3 fish of any species. The river near your house is the easiest spot.Return to Delphin with the fish to complete the certification.

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1515 Trial: New Finny Roommates

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1717 Delphin asks you to help Solara at the hotel by delivering fish for her aquarium.Catch 10 fish of any species. Freshwater fish from the river near your house are the fastest option.Deliver the 10 fish to Solara.Solara rewards you with a Cube Aquarium that you can place in your home.Return to Delphin to complete the trial.

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1919 Rewards

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2121 RewardDetailsApprentice Angler Certification--Chrono Rod(slightly increases rare fish odds)Chopper Iworkstation (processes fish into fillets and other ingredients)Cube Aquarium(decorative fish display for your home)

2222 Junior Angler

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2424 Certification: Deep-Sea Fishing

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2626 The Junior tier introduces ocean fishing. You need access to a boat to reach deep-sea fishing zones.

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2828 Speak to Delphin to start the Junior trial.Complete the Marston port quest if you have not already. This unlocks boat rental and ocean access.Build or rent a boat from the port. Alternatively, you can borrow the community boat at Half-Moon Bay.Sail to a deep-sea fishing zone and catch 10 ocean fish. Ocean fish include species like Sea Bass, Squid, and Pufferfish that cannot be found in rivers or ponds.Deliver the 10 ocean fish to Zerine at the General Store.Return to Delphin to complete the certification.

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3030 Rewards

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3232 RewardDetailsJunior Angler Certification--Noble Rod(effective for deep-sea fishing)Chopper IIworkstation (processes higher-tier fish)Fish Pondblueprint (raise fish on your farm)Bait crafting recipes unlocked--

3333 See the Bait Guide for detailed bait crafting information.

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3535 Intermediate Angler

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3737 Certification: Fish Breeding and Glowfish

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3939 The Intermediate trial has two parts: fish breeding and catching a Glowfish.

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4141 Part a: Fish Breeding

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4343 Build a Fish Pond on your farm (unlocked at Junior tier).Place compatible fish into the Fish Pond. They will breed over time.Use the Incubator to hatch the resulting fish eggs.Show the hatched fish to Delphin.

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4545 Part B: Catch a Glowfish

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4747 Glowfish are rare, luminescent fish found only in the Dreamfall Garden area of the Moonlit Forest. They require specific bait and appear in different seasonal variants.

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4949 Travel to the Dreamfall Garden in the Moonlit Forest.Equip the correct bait for the current season (see table below).Fish in the glowing pools within Dreamfall Garden. Look for sparkling water surfaces.Catch any one Glowfish variant.Deliver the Glowfish to Bruce.Return to Delphin to complete the trial.

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5151 Glowfish VariantSeasonBaitPearl GlowfishAll seasonsAny (Bug bait recommended)Fringetail GlowfishSpringVeggie baitComet GlowfishSummerVeggie baitGlowfish (King)AutumnBug bait

5252 Rewards

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5454 RewardDetailsIntermediate Angler Certification--Solar Rod(consumes a Noble Rod as component; endgame-tier rod)Chopper IIIworkstationFish Trapblueprint (passively catches fish over time)

5555 Senior Angler

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5757 Certification: Fill the Aquarium

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5959 The Senior certification requires collecting a wide variety of fish species to fill your aquarium.

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6161 Speak to Delphin to start the Senior trial.Catch 20 different fish species and place them in your aquarium. You need 3 of each species (60 fish total).Fish across different locations (river, ocean, ponds, Moonlit Forest pools) and seasons to find enough unique species.Show your completed aquarium to Delphin.

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6363 Tip: Some fish are season-locked. Plan ahead or focus on species available year-round. Giant Barb can be caught in the river next to your house in any season with any bait.

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6565 Trial: Giant Barb Fish Eggs

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6767 Delphin asks you to produce Giant Barb Fish Eggs for Hattie.Place Giant Barb in your Fish Pond and wait for them to produce eggs.Use the Incubator to confirm the eggs are Giant Barb Fish Eggs.Deliver the eggs to Hattie.Return to Delphin to complete the trial.

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6969 Rewards

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7171 RewardDetailsSenior Angler Certification--Titanium Rod(minimal tension; endgame-tier rod)Large Aquariumblueprint (holds more fish species)

7272 Expert Angler

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7474 Phase 1: Giant Barb Fish Eggs

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7676 If you completed the Senior trial's Giant Barb Fish Eggs delivery, Delphin acknowledges your fish breeding mastery and moves you to the final challenge.

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7878 Phase 2: Catch Two Kingfish

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8080 Kingfish are the rarest and largest fish in the game. They require at least a Golden Rod or better (Titanium Rod, Solar Rod). You cannot catch Kingfish with a lower-tier rod.

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8282 Obtain the Golden Rod (crafted as a pre-Expert reward: 1 Noble Rod + Gold Ore + Spirit components).Travel to a Kingfish zone during the correct time window (see table below).Use the best bait available. Bug bait and specialty baits increase Kingfish odds.Catch 2 different Kingfish species.Deliver both Kingfish to Delphin to complete the Expert certification.

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8484 KingfishZoneSeasonTimeSwordfish (King)Coral SeaAll seasons6:00 AM to 6:00 PMLong Barbell Dragonfish (King)CelestwaveAll seasons8:00 PM to 2:00 AMMega Mouth Shark (King)LuminwaveAll seasons8:00 PM to 2:00 AMArropiaRiver/LakeSummer, AutumnNoon to 2:00 AMPaddlefishRiver/LakeWinter, Spring6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

8585 Helpful Workpedia Perks for Kingfish

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8787 PerkEffectRare BitesIncreases chance of hooking rare fish during the dayHooked on Fate (Level 3)Removes the need for visible fish shadows in ocean zonesNight AnglerIncreases rare fish odds at night

8888 Rewards

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9090 Expert Angler CertificationAquarium Building Manual (unlocks advanced aquarium designs and customization)Access to all fishing zones and Kingfish speciesFull mastery of the Angler profession

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9292 Rod Progression

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9494 RodTier UnlockedNotesWooden RodGiven freeStarter rod; basic freshwater fishingChrono RodApprenticeSlightly increases rare fish oddsNoble RodJuniorGood for deep-sea fishingSolar RodIntermediateConsumes a Noble Rod as component; endgame rodTitanium RodSeniorMinimal tension; endgame rodGolden RodPre-ExpertMinimum rod tier for catching Kingfish

9595 Tips

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9797 Always carry multiple bait types when fishing. Different fish prefer Bug bait, Veggie bait, or specialty baits. Using the right bait dramatically increases your catch rate.Invest Workpedia points in Rare Bites and Night Angler perks early. These increase your odds of hooking rare fish, which is essential for the Intermediate and Expert tiers.Fish Traps (unlocked at Intermediate) are passive income. Place them in productive fishing spots and check them daily for free catches.For the Senior aquarium trial, make a checklist of species by location and season. Some fish only appear in specific conditions, so plan your fishing trips around the calendar.For Kingfish hunting, always fish during the correct time window. Kingfish will not bite outside their listed hours, no matter what rod or bait you use.The Hooked on Fate Level 3 perk is a game-changer for ocean Kingfish. It lets you catch fish without needing to spot their shadows first, which saves a lot of time circling in your boat.Giant Barb is the easiest fish to breed for the Senior trial. Catch several from the river near your house and place them in a Fish Pond early.

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