How to level Fishing in WoW MoP? 1-600 Fishing Guide

Fishing Leveling Guide 1-600 - Mists of Pandaria

This guide will help you level your Fishing profession from 1 to 600 in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (patch 5.2) as quickly and efficiently as possible. Fishing in MoP is simplified, allowing you to gain skill points from any fishable water, with Pandaria being the optimal location due to reduced junk catches.

Requirements

• Character Level: Ideally level 85+ to access Pandaria safely, though lower levels can start in earlier zones.

• Equipment: A fishing pole (optional, as MoP doesn’t require one, but recommended for skill boosts). Basic poles are sold by fishing vendors or trade goods suppliers.

• Patience: Expect to catch around 3000 fish to reach 600, depending on your luck with skill-ups.

• Optional: Fishing gear like lures or hats (e.g., Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat) to slightly increase skill or catch rates, but not necessary for leveling.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Learn Fishing (Skill 1)

• Visit a fishing trainer in any major city, such as Arnold Leland in Stormwind (Alliance, coords: 54, 69) or Lumak in Orgrimmar (Horde, coords: 66, 41).

• Learn Apprentice Fishing (up to skill 75).

• Open your spellbook, find the Fishing skill under the Professions tab, and place it on your action bar.

2. Fishing 1–75: Start in Capital Cities

• Location: Fish in the waters of Stormwind (canals) or Orgrimmar (Valley of Honor pond).

• Method:

  • Equip your fishing pole (if you have one; otherwise, your character uses a stick).

  • Cast your line by clicking the Fishing skill. Watch the bobber until it splashes (up to 19 seconds), then right-click to reel in.

  • Every successful catch (fish or junk) grants a skill point at this level.

• Why Here?: Convenient access to trainers, and you’ll catch mostly junk but still gain skill points. No travel needed.

• Tip: Sell or destroy junk to free bag space, as it’s low value.

3. Fishing 75–150: Train and Continue

• Return to the fishing trainer and learn Journeyman Fishing (up to skill 150).

• Continue fishing in Stormwind or Orgrimmar waters.

• Skill-ups may slow slightly, but every catch still contributes. Expect to catch more fish like Raw Brilliant Smallfish or Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper.

• Visit the trainer again at skill 125 to ensure you’re progressing optimally.

4. Fishing 150–225: Train and Stay Put

• Learn Expert Fishing from your trainer (up to skill 225).

• Stay in Stormwind or Orgrimmar. The zone doesn’t affect skill-up rates; only successful catches matter.

• You’ll catch similar fish and junk, but skill-ups are consistent with each catch.

5. Fishing 225–300: Train and Optional Zone Change

• Learn Artisan Fishing (up to skill 300). In MoP, this is available from the same capital city trainers.

• Option 1: Continue fishing in Stormwind/Orgrimmar for convenience.

• Option 2: If you’re level 85+, travel to Pandaria (see below). This reduces junk catches but requires more travel.

• Skill-ups may require more catches as you approach 300.

6. Fishing 300–375: Train and Head to Pandaria

• Learn Master Fishing from a trainer, such as Ben of the Booming Voice in Valley of the Four Winds, Pandaria (coords: 52, 60, near Halfhill Market).

• Location: Pandaria waters, preferably Jade Forest rivers or Valley of the Four Winds ponds.

• Why Pandaria?: From skill 1, you catch Golden Carp every time with no junk, making it ideal for leveling and cooking. At higher skills (~500), you’ll catch valuable fish like Emperor Salmon or Jade Lungfish.

• Method: Cast in any fishable water (rivers, lakes, or coasts). Schools of fish (e.g., Golden Carp Schools) guarantee catches but aren’t necessary.

• Check with Ben of the Booming Voice daily for the “Fish of the Day” quest, which marks a location with abundant fishing pools for faster catches.

7. Fishing 375–450: Train and Stay in Pandaria

• Learn Illustrious Fishing from the Pandaria trainer.

• Continue fishing in Jade Forest or Valley of the Four Winds.

• Skill-ups slow, requiring more catches per point. Focus on open water or Fish of the Day pools for efficiency.

• Tip: If leveling Cooking, save Golden Carp (42 needed for Cooking 1–525).

8. Fishing 450–525: Train and Optimize

• Learn Zen Master Fishing from the Pandaria trainer at skill 450.

• Stay in Pandaria, fishing in the same zones. At around skill 500, you’ll start catching more valuable fish like Krasarang Paddlefish or Giant Mantis Shrimp.

• Visit the trainer at skill 525 to max out this tier.

9. Fishing 525–600: Final Push

• Continue fishing in Pandaria. No new training is needed beyond 525.

• Optional: Fish in Krasarang Wilds for Giant Mantis Shrimp or Emperor Salmon, which are valuable for cooking or selling.

• Skill-ups are slowest here, so consider daily quests with The Anglers faction at Anglers Wharf, Krasarang Wilds (coords: 68, 43). Quests like Huff & Puff grant +1 Fishing skill and 250 reputation.

• Reputation Bonus: Catch rare fish (Flying Tiger Gourami, Mimic Octopus, Spinefish Alpha) for 300 Anglers rep and 500 Nat Pagle friendship per turn-in. These drop randomly in Pandaria waters.

Tips for Efficiency

• Bag Space: Clear bags frequently, as you’ll catch thousands of fish. Vendor junk or save fish for Cooking/Auction House.

• Fishing Poles: Upgrade to a Pandaren Fishing Pole (+10 skill, Honored with The Anglers) or Dragon Fishing Pole (+30 skill, Revered) for fewer failed catches at higher levels.

• Anglers Reputation: Daily quests and rare fish turn-ins unlock rewards like the Anglers Fishing Raft (Revered, water walking) for easier fishing.

• Addons: Fishing addons like Fishing Buddy or Easy Fishing can track catches and automate casting.

• Fish of the Day: Prioritize these locations for faster catches and potential rep fish.

• Avoid Junk: Pandaria’s no-junk mechanic (post-patch 5.2) makes it the best place to fish from any skill level.

Estimated Time

• Leveling to 600 requires ~3000 catches, taking 20–30 hours depending on focus, zones, and daily quests.

• Pandaria reduces time by eliminating junk, and Fish of the Day pools speed up catches.

Rewards

• Cooking Synergy: Fish are key for leveling Cooking to 600. Save Golden Carp and others for recipes.

• Gold Making: Sell high-value fish like Jade Lungfish or Emperor Salmon on the Auction House, or trade fish for Ironpaw Tokens at Halfhill for profitable items.

• Achievements: Maxing Fishing unlocks titles like Salty and achievements like Pandarian Angler.

• Anglers Rewards: At Exalted, buy mounts like the Azure Water Strider or the Reins of the Crimson Water Strider.

Notes

• Fishing skill-ups depend on successful catches, not zone level, making Pandaria viable from skill 1.

• If below level 85, start in capital cities to avoid travel risks, then move to Pandaria at 85.

• For Nat Pagle friendship, focus on rare fish turn-ins after reaching 600 for extra rewards.

Happy fishing, and enjoy the serene waters of Pandaria!

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