Hook, line, and sinker! Whether you’re after treasure, moodlet-boosting meals, or legendary catches, the Fishing Skill is your Sim’s gateway to peace, patience, and profit! 🌊🐠
🎯 Skill Info
- Skill Type: Major Skill
- Max Level: 10
- 📦 Base Game Compatible
- 🧒 Child Sims can learn Fishing after reaching Level 10 Mental
🎣 How to Build the Fishing Skill
Sims can learn the Fishing skill by:
- 🐟 Clicking on fishing spots to begin fishing
- 📚 Reading Fishing skill books
- 🧠 Completing the Mental Skill as a child (Level 10)
🪴 Bonus: Combine with Gardening to create zero-cost meals that boost moodlets!
📈 Skill Level Progression
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1 | 🎣 Catch fish, mount them, or keep in a bowl |
| 2 | 🐠 Catch Bass, Koi, Trout & Neon Angelfish |
| 3 | 🪱 Use Bait 🔍 Examine Water 🪤 Set 2 Fish Traps 🐟 Catch Mahi Mahi |
| 4 | 🐟 Catch Catfish, Tilapia & Princess Parrotfish 💎 Better chance of catching treasure |
| 5 | ☔ Fish in any weather 😩 Fish while Uncomfortable 🐠 Catch Butterfly Fish |
| 6 | 🎣 Catch Rainbow Fish & Half Moon Fighting Plakat 💬 Share Fishing Tips 🪤 Use 4 Fish Traps |
| 7 | 🌊 Catch Anglerfish & Bluefin Tuna 🔍 Reveal Secret Fishing Spots |
| 8 | 🧑🏫 Teach Others to Fish 🐠 Catch Coral Scorpionfish |
| 9 | 💬 Share Expert Tips 🦈 Catch Tropical Sharks & Pygmy Swordfish |
| 10 | 👑 Catch Legendary Golden Mahi Mahi 🎣 Master Trapping (Use 6 Fish Traps) |
👔 Careers That Use This Skill
| Career | Type |
|---|---|
| 🎣 Fisherman | Part-Time Job |
🧪 Cheats, Traits & Ideal Moods
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| 🔢 Cheat | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10 |
| 😊 Best Mood | Focused |
| 🌿 Trait | Loves the Outdoors |
| 🌟 Aspiration | Angling Ace |
💡 Tips & Strategy
- 🗺️ Explore Secret Lots: Forgotten Grotto, Sylvan Glade, Deep Woods
- 🐮 Catch hidden treasures like Cowplant berries, violins, and rare collectibles
- 🪤 Want ponds or signs at home? Use:
testingcheats on→bb.showhiddenobjects→ Search “Debug” in Buy Mode - 🐟 Combine Fishing + Gardening + Cooking for a sustainable, free, and mood-boosting lifestyle
🎥 Videos / Gallery
🔚 Final Thoughts
Fishing is one of The Sims 4’s most peaceful and surprisingly rewarding skills. Whether you want rare collectibles, legendary fish, or a low-cost lifestyle, Fishing brings slow-paced fun and Simoleons to your game. 🎣🌿
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