Fishing Skill Guide

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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! 🌊🐠

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🎯 Skill Info

• Skill Type: Major Skill
• Max Level: 10
• 📦 Base Game Compatible
• 🧒 Child Sims can learn Fishing after reaching Level 10 Mental

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🎣 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!

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📈 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)

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👔 Careers That Use This Skill

Career	Type
🎣 Fisherman	Part-Time Job

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🧪 Cheats, Traits & Ideal Moods

Category	Info
🔢 Cheat	stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10
😊 Best Mood	Focused
🌿 Trait	Loves the Outdoors
🌟 Aspiration	Angling Ace

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💡 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

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🎥 Videos / Gallery

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🔚 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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