Skill-Based Fishing in DREADMOOR

Short answer: Fishing in DREADMOOR is skill-based, not idle — you scour the flooded Submerged Lands for spots, experiment with different baits, sort your catch, and keep the hold safe, because sea creatures devour each other while you sail.
OFFICIAL

How It Works (Confirmed)

MechanicDetailStatus
Fishing spotsScour the waters; better spots must be sought outOFFICIAL
BaitsMultiple baits to experiment with; specialized bait is craftableOFFICIAL
Catch handlingSort your catch, watch the holdOFFICIAL
Danger scalingThe more dangerous the prey, the higher the trader priceOFFICIAL
Fish species list & statsDozens confirmed — full list and valuesPOST-LAUNCH

Launch-Day Additions

On November 9 we publish the measured species database: rarity, danger, trade value, and bait preferences per fish — verified in-game.

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2026-10-20