Many Rust players often forget that in the game, in addition to searching through barrels of metal or also killing players, there is another way to obtain items and that is fishing, which will allow you to quietly and without danger of losing your equipment and collect items, that’s why we show you today Rust how to fish in-depth.
How to get started fishing in RUST
Our first task will be to manufacture a fishing rod the cost of making it costs 200 wood and 2 feet of rope. However, if you have a supply of scrap metal then you can also buy a fishing rod for 80 pieces of scrap metal in the Small Fishing Village.
How to find bait in rust
The next thing we will need will be the bait we need to start catching fish. Here there will not be a big problem because we can buy worms for 50 Scrap to get five worms. Of course, each bait will have its own quality. Here is a table of all the possible baits we can use in Rust:
| Bait Type | Rating | Bait Stack Size Multiplier | Maximum Bait Rating | Usable in Survival Fishing Traps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovy | 2 | 2 | 4 | No |
| Any Berry | 1 | 5 | 5 | Yes |
| Apple | 1 | NA | 1 | Yes |
| Black Raspberry | 1 | 5 but NA | 1 | Yes |
| Blueberries | 1 | NA | 1 | Yes |
| Catfish | 10 | 1 | 10 | No |
| Corn | 1 | NA | 1 | Yes |
| Grub | 4 | 3 | 12 | Yes |
| Herring | 2 | 2 | 4 | No |
| Orange Roughy | 10 | 1 | 10 | No |
| Potato | 1 | NA | 1 | Yes |
| Pumpkin | 1 | NA | 1 | Yes |
| Raw Bear Meat | 10 | NA | 10 | Yes |
| Raw Chicken Breast | 5 | NA | 5 | Yes |
| Raw Deer Meat | 5 | NA | 5 | Yes |
| Raw Horse Meat | 5 | NA | 5 | Yes |
| Raw Human Meat | 3 | NA | 3 | Yes |
| Raw Pork | 5 | NA | 5 | Yes |
| Raw Wolf Meat | 10 | NA | 10 | Yes |
| Salmon | 10 | 1 | 10 | No |
| Sardine | 2 | 2 | 4 | No |
| Small Shark | 10 | 1 | 10 | No |
| Small Trout | 5 | 2 | 10 | No |
| Worm | 3 | 3 | 9 | Yes |
| Yellow Perch | 5 | 2 | 10 | No |
- If the bait stack size is 3, you can use up to 3 baits of this type in a single catch session, resulting in a higher bait rating and a chance of losing the bait faster with each cast.
- If you put more than one lure in the Fishing Rod or Survival Fish Trap, the device will try to use the maximum number allowed by the lure stack multiplier. Use a single bait at a time to lower the bait rating value and use less bait at a time.
How to use a fishing rod in RUST
- Once you have your rod ready in your bar select the appropriate bait, approach the water. Aim at it, and hold down the right mouse button, then cast the line by pressing the left mouse button. The float will turn blue when you can cast. Be careful not to accidentally cancel the fishing, because if you look away or press LMB again before catching the fish, you will interrupt the process and the bait will disappear. It is better not to do this too often!
- Now watch the float of the water and rod, waiting for a clear splashing sound and visual clues that the fish has caught the bait. When this happens, you will definitely notice it, because the fish makes a lot of noise. To wind the line, use the LMB or the S key. When splashing waves appear around the float, it means that the fish is resisting. Pay attention to the rod – if it bends and creaks a lot, the line is close to breaking, so stop winding it then.
- To tire the fish, keep track of which way it is pulling the line, and counteract by pulling it in the opposite direction with the A or D keys. The process is simple: tire the fish, reel it in a little, tire it again, reel it in – and so on. Don’t try to forcefully reel again and again when the line is taut, as it may break and you will lose both the fish and time. When the fish is close enough, your character will automatically pull it out and add it to the inventory.
How to find fish in RUST
All natural bodies of water in RUST can contain fish. However, some fish can be found only in certain places and each of them will have its own value in case of selling as well as when eating. Fish we can catch in Rust are:
| Fish | Water Type | Water Depth |
| Sardine | All | x |
| Herring | All | x |
| Anchovy | All | x |
| Yellow Perch | Rivers & Swamps | x |
| Small Trout | Ocean & Underwater Labs | x |
| Small Shark | Ocean & Underwater Labs | 5.5m |
| Salmon | All | 4.5m |
| Orange Roughy | Underwater Labs | x |
| Catfish | Rivers & Swamps | x |
What to do with fish in RUST
Once you catch a fish you can exchange it for scrap metal in the fishing village or gut it. When you gut a fish, you will receive raw fish, animal fat and bone fragments. The higher the bait level, the more fish materials you will receive for gutting.
There is also a 20% chance that most fish contain various items. However, these items do not have much value, except for the Blue Keycard .
Rust fish traps
Survival Fishing Traps is a trap for less patient anglers can be made from a piece of wood(200) and cloth(5). It is repaired with the same components. A trap with a strength of 100 health points will lose 10% of its strength after successfully catching a fish. There is a 50% chance of each catching something; otherwise it will absorb some bait. Using bait with a multiplier will absorb up to the maximum amount available at any time.
The trap itself is placed at a depth of 1-5 meters and the splash animation and sound start when something has been successfully caught.
F.A.Q Rust HOW TO FISH
How does bait work in rust?
Bait is anything in RUST that you can eat. That includes processed, cooked, and raw foods. The exception to this is seeds and other fish. Once harvested, fish meat can be bait, but if you toss a whole trout back in, the other trout won’t go all cannibal on it.
Can you fish in a safe zone Rust?
You can also head towards the Fishing Villages and fish within the vicinity of its monument’s safe zone. Equip a bait on your Fishing Rod by accessing your inventory once you’re in the right spot.
Conclusion
In Rust, fishing offers a quieter, risk-free alternative to obtaining items compared to looting or combat. To start, craft a fishing rod using 200 wood and 2 feet of rope, or purchase one for 80 scrap at a Small Fishing Village. Bait options vary, with each offering different effectiveness; once prepared, cast your line and carefully manage the rod to catch fish, which can be sold for scrap or gutted for resources.
