Windrose Fishing: Fishing Rod and List of Fish

Alexandre Jollier April 22, 2026 at 12:40 PM

In brief

Windrose features a full fishing mechanic that lets you gather valuable resources for cooking. Discover how to craft a fishing rod, the techniques for catching fish, the list of 10 available species, and how to turn them into fillets.

Fishing in Windrose is an activity that obviously allows you to relax, but also to gather precious resources for cooking. This article offers an overview of fishing.

How to get a fishing rod in Windrose

This rod can be crafted by using a specific recipe:

Five pieces of hardwood: These materials can be gathered in mountainous areas.
Three ropes: These items are easy to create, ropes can be crafted from plant fibers.
Two mountain iron ingots: They can be smelted in a furnace.

A level 2 workbench is also required to assemble your rod. As soon as it's ready, simply press the toolbar to equip it, and set off on your adventure.

How to fish in Windrose

Head to a body of water and cast your line. You'll see a bobber making small ripples on the surface. Watch out for splashes: they indicate that a fish has bitten the hook. That's the moment to reel in your line to catch the fish by jumping onto the sandbank if the fish is at the right distance. And there you go, you've made your first catch!

List of fish

Windrose currently offers (the game is in early access, so this list may evolve) ten different varieties of fish. Basic fish can be found in almost all waters, while rare and epic species can only be caught at significant depths. Here's an overview of the fish you can encounter:

Blue Tang Fish
Pink Wrasse
Sapphire Wrasse
Moon Angelfish
Queen Angelfish
Reef Snapper
Emerald Blue Fish (Rare)
Red Snapper (Rare)
Giant Barracuda (Epic)
Giant Mackerel (Epic)

Each fish can be used and has its own characteristics in different recipes.

Turning fish into fillets

Once you've caught a fish, it's essential to turn it into fish fillets. To do this, simply select it in your inventory, then choose the transform option. The bigger the fish, the more fillets it will yield.

Why should you fish in Windrose?

After catching every type of fish available, you unlock the Fisherman's Ring, which increases the chances of catching an extra fish per catch by 15%. It can be upgraded to reach a 30% chance.

What type of fish would you like to catch first in Windrose?

Frequently asked questions

What materials are needed to craft a fishing rod?

You need 5 pieces of hardwood (mountainous areas), 3 ropes (crafted from plant fibers), and 2 mountain iron ingots (smelted in a furnace). A level 2 workbench is also required for assembly.

How do you know when a fish has bitten the hook?

Watch the float on the surface of the water. Splashes indicate that a fish has bitten. That's when you need to reel in your line to catch the fish.

What's the difference between common, rare, and epic fish?

Basic fish can be found in nearly all waters, while rare and epic species can only be caught at significant depths. Each type offers different characteristics for recipes.

What is the Fisherman's Ring and how do you get it?

The Fisherman's Ring is unlocked after catching every type of fish available. It increases the chance of catching an extra fish per catch by 15%, and can be upgraded to reach 30%.

Key takeaways

Craft your fishing rod with 5 hardwood, 3 ropes, 2 iron ingots, and a level 2 workbench.
Fish by casting your line from a body of water and wait for splashes before reeling in your catch.
Windrose offers 10 varieties of fish: from common ones to rare and epic species found in the depths.
Turn your fish into fillets directly from your inventory to use them in cooking.
Unlock the Fisherman's Ring after catching every type of fish to increase your catches by 15%.