With the release of version 1.0 in July 2026, Pocketpair developers added a full-fledged fishing system to Palworld. Now you can not only hunt pallid fish, but also fish them out of the water, collecting legendary blueprints and valuable resources along the way. This guide covers everything you need to know about fishing pallid fish, partner skills, the best fishing rods, and top locations. Let’s get started.
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The Best Fishing Pallid Fishing Assistance – Rankings and Partner Skills
Fishing in Palworld isn’t about luck. It’s about building your party correctly. Some pallid fish provide such powerful bonuses that catching legendary fish at high levels is a real pain without them. Here’s a real helper.
Gloopi – The King of the Minigame
Gloopi is the most important pallid fish for fishing. Its partner skill, “Sticky Princess,” slows the drop in your capture meter when the bars don’t line up. At maximum skill level, the effect becomes critically strong—even the most difficult Grand Master points become passable. If you’re only leveling up one fishing pal, take Gloopy. It can be found on Obsidian Volcano and Sakurajima at night.
Jelliet and Jelroy — Loot Farming
Jelliet increases the number of items dropped while fishing. At maximum skill level, it almost doubles the loot with each catch. Jelroy, in turn, yields more Silver Gel at magnet-based rescue points. Together, they also speed up watering at the base. Jelliet can be found on Windy Hills, Seawind Archipelago, and the Forgotten Isle. Jelroy can also be found there, but at night.
Valaska and Valaska Ignis — Capture Boost
These giant whale cruisers provide a powerful boost to the initial filling of the meter and accelerate its growth when the bars match. Valaska is found on Frozen Coral Hill during the day, with a fire version on Fadebreak and Sanctuary 3.
Gangler and Gangler Ignis – Night Fishing
“Lord of Darkness” and “Famous Abyssal Chef” reduce the fishing time at night. These are aquatic mounts that turn the hours of darkness into gold. Gangler is found on Sakurajima at night, with a fire version on Fadebreak and Sanctuary 3.
Solmora Lux – Talent Hunter
If your goal is to catch a fireball with perfect passive skills, take Solmora Lux. Her partner skill increases the chance of finding a “skilled” fireball. Her location is still being confirmed, but rumors suggest she’s found in endgame zones.
Comparison Chart of Assistant Pals
Important: Bonuses from multiple identical rods do not stack. So keeping three Jelliets in a squad is a waste of space.
How the fishing minigame works – tips for beginners
The mechanics are simple, but without understanding the nuances, you can get stuck on basic pools for a long time.
Slider and capture bar mechanics
Approach the water, look for shadows or floating debris, and cast your line. When a rod bites, a minigame starts: a bar with a moving capture bar appears on the screen. Your goal is to keep the bar in the green zone by following the fish. The higher the rod level, the wider the green zone. The higher the pool level, the faster the bar moves and the narrower the zone.
How bait works
Bait is optional, but extremely useful.
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Simple Bait — basic: 2x Pal Fluids, 4x Red Berries, 2x Flour.
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Deluxe Bait — expands the green zone. 4x Pal Fluids, 4x Onions, 3x Flour.
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Alluring Bait — best option. Expands the zone and increases the catch rate.
Tip #1: Gloopi is everything
Without Gloopi, you’ll lose 7 out of 10 bites at difficult spots. With Gloopi, you’ll win 8 out of 10. Upgrade it to four stars, and any Grand Master pool will be passable with a basic rod.
Tip #2: The right rod
Don’t chase legendary blueprints from the very beginning. A basic Kotiva fishing rod (Intermediate) plus a 4★ Gloopy will clear any level of fishing points. Expensive fishing rods are a convenience, not a necessity.
Tip #3: Open Water Rescue
In open water, the rescue point mechanic works—the magnet icon. To trigger the rescue minigame, you need to be riding a water pole. The mechanics are different: a rotating yellow line; press F when it hits a green segment.
All types of fishing rods in Palworld – recipes, stats, and blueprints
There are 6 basic fishing rods in the game (according to 4netplayers), plus upgraded versions based on blueprints.
Table of fishing rods and crafting materials
Where can I find Legendary Fishing Rod blueprints?
Blueprints drop from fishing in pools of different levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Grand Master. The Depresso Fishing Rod blueprint is rumored to be found in the Shield Region Tunnel on Fabrake. To farm blueprints, use an Advanced Fishing Rod and a Powerful Fishing Magnet—this way you’ll get repeatable random drops.
The best fishing spots at each stage of the game
Locations are divided into 5 difficulty levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and Grand Master. Here’s the top list by stage.
Location Comparison Table
World Tree – best for endgame
Coordinates: approximately X: -960, Y: -1015. Here are Grand Master pools, which yield legendary schematics for the Shotgun, Drone Launcher, Plasma Rifle, and Ancient Armor. You can also find Ancient Civilization Cores, Ancient Orbs, Golden Keys, and Moonstones. For effective fishing, you’ll need the Advanced Depresso Rod and Alluring Bait.
Sunrich is the best practical zone before the World Tree
You can access it through the portal in the south of Fybreak. Here you’ll find expert pools, plenty of soralite, and training guides. In the west of the zone, there’s a point marked with a star where exceptionally rare Shiny Pyramids spawn.
Fybreak and Oil Rigs – for progression
Fybreak is a great place to advance to the next level. There are many Advanced and Expert pools here. Expertise points are hidden under the decks of the Rain Syndicate’s oil rigs, but beware of enemies.
Fisherman’s Point – a good place to start
An ideal intermediate spot for training and initial farming in the early stages of the game. Plenty of fish, low difficulty – a great place to practice and get the hang of the mechanics.
Where to start: optimal squad build
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Catch a Gloopy – at night on Obsidian Volcano or Sakurajima.
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Upgrade it to 4 stars using an Essence Capacitor.
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Craft an intermediate Kotiva fishing rod – it requires few materials, and it’s almost identical to top-end gear at the start.
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Take the Serpent mount – for quick travel between points.
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Head to Fisherman’s Point – practice until you can close intermediate pools blindfolded.
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Head to Fadebreak, then Sunreach, and only then to the World Tree.
Fishing in Palworld 1.0 isn’t just a pastime. It’s a fully-fledged alternative to dungeon crawling, a way to obtain top-tier blueprints and legendary polearms without unnecessary risk. The key is having the right party and understanding the mechanics. The rest is a matter of technique and a few dozen casting rods.
