Summary
- Hot and cold planets in No Man's Sky have different fish species.
- Stormy weather affects fishing speed and difficulty.
- Utilize specific baits and the Lost Angler's Rig for better fishing success.
The No Man’s Sky Aquarius update introduced fishing to this survival game. This is a gameplay feature that has been requested by the community repeatedly over the years. It has to be said that the actual fishing mechanics are quite basic. However, the complexity of catching certain species of fish is very rewarding.
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Not all species of fish can be caught on every planet in this open-world game. Some prefer hot planets, others cold planets. Furthermore, some fish can only be caught at night or during the day. The depth of the water that the player is fishing in will also impact the species of fish they can catch. And of course, choosing the right bait is always going to be a consideration when fishing in No Man’s Sky.
6 Planetary Biomes Impact Fishing
Hot And Cold Planets Have Different Fish
- Some species can only be caught on hot or cold planets.
- Use the star map to look for systems with water and the right planet type.
The No Man’s Sky Aquarius update introduced many different species of fish to the game. Some of these species are only found on planets with a specific biome. There are fish that only like hot water, and fish that only like cold water, for example.
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To catch a species that inhabits a specific biome, the player will need to use the star map to find a system that not only has the right kind of planet but also has water. Not all systems have bodies of water.
5 The Weather Impacts Fishing
Some Fish Can Only Be Caught In A Storm
- Look for planets that have a volatile weather system.
- Fishing in a storm will be slower.
Just as some fish species can only be caught in a specific biome, there are species that can only be caught in certain weather conditions, such as a storm. This can be problematic for some players, who don’t have particularly capable life support technology equipped in their exosuit.
But it isn’t just health concerns that make fishing in a storm problematic. During a storm, waves can get quite large, and this makes catching fish much slower. Every time a wave lifts the player's bobber, it moves the bait away from any fish that is about to bite. They then need to swim back to the bait. It is possible to get into a loop, where the fish never gets close enough to the bait before a wave carries it away again.
4 The Day/Night Cycle Impacts Fishing
Some Fish Can Only Be Caught At Night Or In The Daytime
- Players may need to wait for the day/night cycle to progress.
- Check the fish database to find out which species are impacted by the day/night cycle.
The biome of a planet and its weather have an impact on fishing, but so does the time of day. There are species of fish that can only be caught at night and others that can only be caught in the daytime.
Players who are targeting a specific species will need to work out whether they need to wait until the sun sets or rises, before starting to fish for them. Not every planet has the same day length, so finding a planet with a nice, long day/night cycle is the best idea, as this will give more time to fishing during the right period until it changes.
3 Shallow And Deep Water Have Different Species
Deep Water Species Are Generally Larger
- Deep sea fishing yields larger catches.
- The player needs a suitable platform to fish from out at sea.
Shallow water and deep water are treated differently for fishing in No Man’s Sky. Some species, generally the largest ones, can only be caught in deep water. This means heading away from shore out into the ocean to fish.
This brings its own problems, as the player needs a platform to fish from. The best option is to use the Exo-Skiff which is a reward given out during the Aquarius expedition. For players who don’t have an Exo-Skiff, a ship with a flat roof can hover over the water and be used as a fishing platform.
2 Select The Correct Bait
Bait Can Be Used To Target Specific Species
- There are bait recipes to target specific fish types.
- Not all bait is cooked, some are simply crafted.
Previous entries on this list have explained how the weather, temperature of a planet, and even the time of day can have an impact on the species of fish that can be caught. However, there are specific baits intended to help overcome these scenarios.
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For example, there is bait that is intended to attract fish that can only be caught at night, or during the day. There are also baits that attract larger fish, or higher-tier fish. Bait can either be crafted or cooked from a standard recipe, or created by trial and error, trying different raw resources as bait.
1 Use The Lost Angler’s Rig
The Best Fishing Rig In The Game
- This is a reward from the Aquarius expedition.
- It is much better than the basic fishing rig.
The reward for completing phase 4 of the No Man’s Sky Aquarius expedition is the blueprint for the Lost Angler’s Rig. This is a much better fishing rig than the standard one that every player can unlock through normal gameplay.
It is well worth taking the time to complete phase 4 of the expedition to get this fishing rig, as it significantly improves the chances of catching large and rare fish. It should only take a few hours of gameplay to unlock as well.
No Man's Sky
- Released
- August 9, 2016
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Hello Games
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
