Runescape: fishing xp and guide

Fishing Guide

Made By Tha Kirby

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Updates

4/11/04: Added Bandit Camp Fishing Spot. Updatd Random Events.
4/4/2004: Updated some stuff.
4/1/2004: Fishing Guide Done.
3/31/2004: Added Pictures.
3/30/2004: Added a few fishes.
3/29/2004: All Fishing Locations done.
3/28/2004: Started Guide.

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Contents

I. Introduction
II. Fishing Spot Locations
III. Fish Locations and Information
IV. Random Events
V. Best way to reach Level 99 Fishing
VI. Tips

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I. Introduction

Welcome to this Fishing Guide made by me, Tha Kirby. Here you will find all the information to become one of the best fishers in Runescape, so let's get started.

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II. Fishing Spot Locations

How to read the Fishing Spot Locations Section.

(Location of Fishing Spot)
Spots: Number of Fishing Spots in the Location.
Fish: Type of Fish you can fish here.
Best Bank: Where is the Best Bank to use while Fishing in that Location.
Walking: How long it takes you to get to the above Bank walking.
Running: How long it takes you to get to the above Bank running.
Best Range: Where is the Best Range to use that is near the above Bank.
Walking: How long it takes you to get to the above Range walking.
Running: How long it takes you to get to the above Range running.
Extra: Extra information on this location.

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F2P Fishing Locations

Lumbridge
Spots: 4
Fish: Trout, Pike, Salmon.
Best Bank: Al Kharid.
Walking: 65 to 70 Seconds.
Running: 35 to 40 Seconds.
Best Range: Lumbridge Castle.
Walking: 50 to 55 Seconds.
Running: 25 to 30 Seconds.
Extra: You can't get Sardine and Herring here. You must have done Prince Ali Rescue Quest to go through the Lumbridge/Al Kharid Gate for free. If not you must pay 10 Gp for each time you go through the gate.

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South of Al Kharid
Spots: 2
Fish: Shrimps, Sardine, Herring, Anchovies.
Best Bank: Al Kharid.
Walking: 15 to 20 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Best Range: Al Kharid.
Walking: 40 to 45 Seconds.
Running: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Extra: The above Range is the second nearest to the Fishing Spot. I recommend using that one if you want to save time when you are coming back to the bank. Take some armor with you and if you want a wepon to defend yourself from the level 14 Scorpions. If you are level 29 combat and up don't worry.

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Bandit Camp
Spots: 1
Fish: Shrimps, Sardine, Herrring, Anchovies.
Best Bank: Edgeville.
Walking: 145 to 150 Seconds.
Running: 70 to 75 Seconds.
Best Range: Bandit Camp.
Walking: 1 to 5 Seconds.
Running: 1 to 3 Seconds.
Extra: This place is in the Wilderness above the Black Warriors Castle. You can get everything here to make Pizzas. Pizza Dough can be bought of Fat Tony. Tomato and Cheese can be found on the table nearby. Meat you can get by killing Giant Rats. Anchovies can be fished in the Fishing spot nearby. There is a fire in the Bandit Camp so you can cook anything there. Pizza can only be cooked in the Range.

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Barbarian Village
Spots: 2
Fish: Trout, Pike, Salmon.
Best Bank: Edgeville.
Walking: 45 to 50 Seconds.
Running: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Best Range: Edgeville.
Walking: 55 to 60 Seconds.
Running: 30 to 35 Seconds.
Extra: You can't get Sardine or Herring here. There is a always-burning fire in the barbarian main building. If you don't want to bank your fish and just drop them then the fire is better but if you want to deposit them take the range since it's faster.

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South of Port Sarim
Spots: 2
Fish: Shrimps, Sardine, Herring, Anchovies.
Best Bank: Draynor Village.
Walking: 105 to 110 Seconds.
Running: 55 to 60 Seconds.
Best Range: Port Sarim.
Walking: 55 to 60 Seconds.
Running: 25 to 30 Seconds.
Extra: The above Range is the second nearest to the Fishing Spot. I recommend using that one if you want to save time when you are coming back to the bank.

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Karamja
Spots: 6
Fish: Shrimps, Sardine, Herrring, Anchovies, Tuna, Lobster, Swordfish.
Best Bank: Draynor Village.
Walking: 140 to 145 Seconds.
Running: 75 to 80 Seconds.
Best Range: Port Sarim.
Walking: 80 to 85 Seconds.
Running: 60 to 65 Seconds.
Extra: You need 30 Gp for every trip to Karamja.

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P2P Fishing Locations

Entrana
Spots: 4
Fish: Shrimps, Sardine, Herring, Anchovies.
Best Bank: Draynor Village.
Walking: 100 to 105 Seconds.
Running: 60 to 65 Seconds.
Best Range: Entrana.
Walking: 10 to 15 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Extra: If you bring any weapons with you the Monks won't let you use the boat to ride to Entrana.

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Catherby
Spots: 5
Fish: Shrimp, Sardine, Herring, Anchovie, Mackerel, Cod, Tuna, Lobster, Bass, Swordfish, Shark.
Best Bank: Catherby.
Walking: 20 to 35 Seconds.
Running: 10 to 20 Seconds.
Best Range: Catherby.
Walking: 15 to 30 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 15 Seconds.
Extra: None.

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Shilo Village
Spots: 3
Fish: Sardine, Herring, Trout, Salmon.
Best Bank: Shilo Village.
Walking: 10 to 15 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Best Range: No Range close by this location.
Walking: Read Above.
Running: Read Above.
Extra: This is a good place if you want to fish Sardine, Herring, Trout, and Salmon and not cook them.

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North of Seer's Village
Spots: 4
Fish: Sardine, Herring, Trout, Salmon.
Best Bank: Seer's Village.
Walking: 30 to 35 Seconds.
Running: 15 to 20 Seconds.
Best Range: Sinclair Mansion.
Walking: 40 to 45 Seconds.
Running: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Extra: None.

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North Side of Fishing Guild
Spots: 6
Fish: Mackerel, Cod, Tuna, Lobster, Bass, Swordfish, Shark.
Best Bank: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 10 to 15 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Best Range: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Running: 10 to 15 Seconds.
Extra: You need Level 68 Fishing to enter or Level 65 Fishing and useing a Fishing Potion to get in the Fishing Guild.

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South Side of Fishing Guild
Spots: 11
Fish: Mackerel, Cod, Tuna, Lobster, Bass, Swordfish, Shark.
Best Bank: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 15 to 20 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Best Range: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 15 to 20 Seconds.
Running: 5 to 10 Seconds.
Extra: You need Level 68 Fishing to enter or Level 65 Fishing and useing a Fishing Potion to get in the Fishing Guild.

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West of the Fishing Guild
Spots: 5
Fish: Sardine, Herring, Trout, Salmon.
Best Bank: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 65 to 70 Seconds.
Running: 30 to 35 Seconds.
Best Range: Fishing Guild.
Walking: 45 to 50 Seconds.
Running: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Extra: You need Level 68 Fishing to enter or Level 65 Fishing and useing a Fishing Potion to get in the Fishing Guild.

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North of West Ardougne
Spots: 3
Fish: Sardine, Herring, Trout, Salmon.
Best Bank: East Ardougne.
Walking: 65 to 70 Seconds.
Running: 30 to 35 Seconds.
Best Range: East Ardougne.
Walking: 75 to 80 Seconds.
Running: 35 to 40 Seconds.
Extra: You need to Pick Lock the door to enter the house that has the Range.

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Traverly Dungeon
Spots: 3
Fish: Lava Eel
Best Bank: No Bank close by this location.
Walking: Read above.
Running: Read above.
Best Range: No Range close by this location.
Walking: Read above.
Running: Read above.
Extra: None.

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Tree Gnome Stronghold
Spots: 3
Fish: Sardine, Herring, Trout, Salmon.
Best Bank: Tree Gnome Stronghold.
Walking: 45 to 50 Seconds.
Running: 20 to 25 Seconds.
Best Range: No Range close by this location.
Walking: Read above.
Running: Read above.
Extra: None.

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III. Fish Locations and Information

How to read the Fish Locations and Information.

(Name)
(Picture) Left fish is raw and rigth fish is cooked.
Weight: How much this fish weights.
Best Area: The best area to fish this type of fish.
Fishing Level: Fishing Level needed to catch them.
Fishing Experience: Fishing Experience gained for each fish caught.
Cooking Level: Cooking Level needed to cook them.
Cooking Experience: Cooking Experience gained for each fish cooked.
Heal: How much each fish heals.
Item to catch: Item needed to catch them.
Areas Found: What areas it's found.
Red: Means Member Only.
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Shrimps
Picture
Weight: .1 Kg
Best Area: South of Al Kharid, Catherby.
Fishing Level: 1
Fishing Experience: 10
Cooking Level: 1
Cooking Experience: 30
Heal: 3
Item to catch: Small Net
Areas Found: South of Al Kharid, South of Port Sarim, Karamja, Catherby, Entrana, Shilo Village.

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Sardine
Picture
Weight: .1 Kg
Best Area: South of Al Kharid, Catherby.
Fishing Level: 5
Fishing Experience: 20
Cooking Level: 1
Cooking Experience: 40
Heal: 4
Item to catch: Fishing Rod and Bait
Areas Found: South of Al Kharid, South of Port Sarim, Karamja, Catherby, Entrana, Shilo Village, North of Seer's Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne, Tree Gnome Stronghold.

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Herring

Weight: .5 Kg
Best Area: South of Al Kharid, Catherby.
Fishing Level: 10
Fishing Experience: 30
Cooking Level: 5
Cooking Experience: 50
Heal: 5
Item to catch: Fishing Rod and Bait
Areas Found: South of Al Kharid, South of Port Sarim, Karamja, Catherby, Entrana, Shilo Village, North of Seer's Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne, Tree Gnome Stronghold.

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Anchovies

Weight: .1 Kg
Best Area: South of Al Kharid, Catherby.
Fishing Level: 15
Fishing Experience: 40
Cooking Level: 15
Cooking Experience: 30
Heal: 3
Item to catch: Small Net
Areas Found: South of Al Kharid, South of Port Sarim, Karamja, Catherby, Entrana, Shilo Village.

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Mackerel

Weight: .3 Kg
Best Area: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 16
Fishing Experience: 20
Cooking Level: 5
Cooking Experience: 50
Heal: 5
Item to catch: Big Net
Areas Found: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Trout

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Barbarian Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne.
Fishing Level: 20
Fishing Experience: 50
Cooking Level: 15
Cooking Experience: 70
Heal: 7
Item to catch: Fly Fishing Rod and Trout
Areas Found: Lumbridge, Barbarian Village, North of Seer's Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne, Tree Gnome Stronghold.

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Cod

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 23
Fishing Experience: 45
Cooking Level: 15
Cooking Experience: 75
Heal: 7
Item to catch: Big Net
Areas Found: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Pike

Weight: .5 Kg
Best Area: Barbarian Village.
Fishing Level: 25
Fishing Experience: 60
Cooking Level: 20
Cooking Experience: 80
Heal: 8
Item to catch: Fishing Rod and Bait
Areas Found: Lumbridge, Barbarian Village.

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Salmon

Weight: .5 Kg
Best Area: Barbarian Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne.
Fishing Level: 30
Fishing Experience: 70
Cooking Level: 25
Cooking Experience: 90
Heal: 9
Item to catch: Fly Fishing Rod and Feathers
Areas Found: Lumbridge, Barbarian Village, North of Seer's Village, West of the Fishing Guild, North of West Ardougne, Tree Gnome Stronghold.

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Tuna

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 35
Fishing Experience: 80
Cooking Level: 30
Cooking Experience: 100
Heal: 10
Item to catch: Harpoon
Areas Found: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Lobster

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 40
Fishing Experience: 90
Cooking Level: 40
Cooking Experience: 120
Heal: 12
Item to catch: Cage
Areas Found: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Bass

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 46
Fishing Experience: 125
Cooking Level: 42
Cooking Experience: 130
Heal: 13
Item to catch: Big Net
Areas Found: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Swordfish

Weight: .4 Kg
Best Area: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 50
Fishing Experience: 100
Cooking Level: 45
Cooking Experience: 140
Heal: 14
Item to catch: Harpoon
Areas Found: Karamja, Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Lava Eel

Weight: .2 Kg
Best Area: Traverly Dungeon.
Fishing Level: 53
Fishing Experience: 30
Cooking Level: 53
Cooking Experience: 140
Heal: 14
Item to catch: Oily Fishing Rod and Bait
Areas Found: Traverly Dungeon.

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Shark

Weight: .6 Kg
Best Area: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.
Fishing Level: 76
Fishing Experience: 110
Cooking Level: 80
Cooking Experience: 210
Heal: 20
Item to catch: Harpoon
Areas Found: Catherby, North Side of Fishing Guild, South Side of Fishing Guild.

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Turtle
(Picture)
Weight:
Best Area: Trawler Boat.
Fishing Level: 80
Fishing Experience: 105
Cooking Level: 82
Cooking Experience: 212
Heal: 21
Item to catch: Trawler Boat
Areas Found: Trawler Boat.

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Manta Ray
(Picture)
Weight:
Best Area: Trawler Boat.
Fishing Level: 82
Fishing Experience: 125
Cooking Level: 91
Cooking Experience: 216
Heal: 22
Item to catch: Trawler Boat
Areas Found: Trawler Boat.

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IV. Random Events

When you are fishing some Random Events happen. This are to prevent cheating. If you are not cheating then you will have no problem with them but if you are BEWARE!!!
Sea Troll (Attack) "Fishes be mine, leave dem fishes alone!"
20 Feathers

Big Fish - It will make you drop your fishing equipment while eating up a fishing spot.

Whirlpools - They will take over fishing spot. If you try to fish from them you will lose your equipment. Fishing spots will disappear from these swirls, but will re-spawn minutes later.

Moving Fishing Spots - All spots will move every once-in-a-while.

Old Man - "Greetings "
Gets angry if you ignore him, but if you talk to him he will give you anything from a Kebab to a HALF KEY. If you ignore him he will teleport you to Lumbridge or a numerous amount of other places. Here is a list of things he can drop (From Least to Most Rare):
Kebab
20gp
650gp
Sapphire
Emerald
Ruby
Half key
Cosmic Talisman

Swarm of Bees
They will attack you and hit 1 and 2's on you. Just run away from this, because you cannot attack them.

Genie - "Greetings Master/Mistress "
Appears randomly and rewards you with a magic lamp. If you ignore him he will scatter your items on the ground or teleport you. When you rub the lamp you will get experience to a skill of your choice.

Strange Plant
It appears to grow out of the ground. If you don't pick the "Strange Fruit" from it, it will attack you then possibly poison you. The Strange Fruit replenishes 10% of your energy.

Tangle Vines
These vines will grow very quickly out of the floor and spread to a few squares around you. Any monster or player that gets caught in these vines are a prone to taking damage, however this can be prevented if you do not move. The vines will dissapear after about 30 seconds if you do not move.

Drunken Dwarf
Appears out of nowhere. If you talk to him he will give you a kebab and a beer. If you ignore him, he will eventually attack. Like a swarm you cannot attack him back.
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V. Best way to reach Level 99 Fishing

Note: Use the above information to help you use this section easier.

Fishing Level 1 to 10
Note: Cooking Level 1 Needed.

So you have decided to start fishing? Well let's not waste time and let's get you ready to fish. Since at Level 1 Fishing the only thing you can fish are Shrimps then you need to buy a Small Net. Go to Port Sarim and buy a Small Net for a few GP. Now go to a Fishing Location where you can fish Shrimps and and start fishing Shrimps and don't forget to Cook them.

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Fishing Level 10 to 25
Note: Cooking Level 5 Needed.

Now you are 5 levels above the fishing level needed for Sardine. This is good since it will be easier to fish them now. Go buy a Fishing Rod and a few hundred Baits from Port Sarim. Now go to a Fishing Location where you can fish Sardine and start fishing there. You will also catch Herring which is better than Sardine. From this point on Cooking your fish will be crucial.

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Fishing Level 25 to 40
Note: Cooking Level 15 Needed.

You are close to the big fish now but not quite there. Go to Port Sarim and buy a Fly Fishing Rod, also buy some Feathers or kill chickens to get them. Go to a Fishing Location where you can fish Trout and start the fishing. At level 30 fishing you will be able to catch Salmon which needs level 25 to cook and gives very good experience. This will take a while to get to the next step but keep at it.

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Fishing Level 40 to 60
Note: Cooking Level 30 Needed.

You can now fish one of the best fish out there. Lobster, but don't go fishing it just yet. Instead go buy a Harpoon and go fish some Tuna This will get you more faster experience than Lobster for now. When you hit Level 50 fishing you will start to catch Swordfish, I recommend to keep in your bank until your a bit higher in cooking so you won't burn them as much.

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Fishing Level 60 to 76/99
Note: Cooking Level 40 Needed.

Now the famous Lobster is at your hands. Go buy a Cage and start fishing them. Not only are they the best fishing and cooking experience at this level buy good money. If you are a Member I recommend to do the Family Crest Quest and get the Cooking Guantlets to reduce the burning percentage of you Lobsters.

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Fishing Level 76 to 99
Note: Cooking Level 80 Needed. Member Only Part.

Ok now you can fish Shark I recommend this as a money maker when you can't burn many of these and can catch them very fast. I am only level 79 fishing at this moment so i can't tell much about this.

Note: This is the best way to get to Level 99 Fishing not the fastest. If you do it this way this will teach you about patience and also raise your cooking levels a lot.

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VI. Tips

The following items will help you in Fishing.

Boots of Lightness: A Members only item, obtained on The Temple of Ikov quest, these stylish purple boots reduce your Weight by -4 kg. This will help you in run longer between Fishing Locations, Banks, and the Range.

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Cooking Guantlets: This Gloves/Guantlets help you burn less Lobster, Swordfish, and Shark. They are a Reward from the Family Crest quest.

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Always Cook: This means always cook your food that you fish or even ask a friend if he wants you to cook his fish for free. In a long run you will notice the difference between your cooking and fishing levels if you don't always cook them.