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Outbound Fishing Guide
Everything fishing in Outbound, built from the game files: the 3 fishing rods and how to get them, the 32 collectible fish across 4 biomes, junk, fish tanks, and star ratings.
The fishing rods
There are 3 fishing rods. Each is crafted and unlocked at a Download terminal, and each is required to fish in different areas.
Fishing Rod 1
A basic fishing rod for some fishing adventures.
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Fishing Rod 2
An advanced fishing rod to catch bigger fish.
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Fishing Rod 3
One of the sturdiest fishing rods around.
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How fishing works
- • Equip a fishing rod, then cast in any lake, river, or sea.
- • Each body of water draws from one of 20 fishing pools that determines which fish can be caught there.
- • Every catch has a star rating from 0 to 5; the highest you reach for each fish is logged in your journal.
- • Sometimes you reel in junk instead: 4 items that give a small amount of Litter or Bottle Caps.
- • Fish are collectible and decorative, not food. Display them in Fish Tanks you can build in your home.
Fish by biome
9
Starting Level
9
Pacific Coast
6
Canyons
8
Mountains
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 (Build 902)
Fishing FAQ
- How do you fish in Outbound?
- Fishing was added in Patch 1.1. You need a fishing rod. There are 3, each crafted and unlocked at a Download terminal, and each is required to fish in different areas. With a rod equipped you can fish in any lake, river, or sea.
- How many fish are in Outbound?
- There are 32 collectible fish across the four biomes, drawn from 20 fishing pools, plus 4 junk items you can reel in by mistake.
- Can you eat fish in Outbound?
- No. Fish are collectible and decorative only. You can display caught fish in Fish Tanks in your home, and the highest star rating (0 to 5) you catch for each fish is logged in your journal.
- What is the best fishing rod in Outbound?
- There are 3 rods in ascending tiers. The highest tier is "One of the sturdiest fishing rods around." Each rod is required to fish in different areas, so all three are worth crafting as you progress.