This page of the Red Dead Redemption 2 guide describes all the important elements of fishing in RDR2.

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Last update:05 October 2022

you’re able to fish inRed Dead Redemption 2.

However, you will only get the rod at the end of chapter 2.

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As soon as you learn how to fish, you might go fishing to collect legendary specimens.

There are 14 legendary fish available throughout the game.

The mission marker can be found near the lake north of the gang’s camp inchapter 3.

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In the region marked on the first screenshot, you will find afisherman’s hut.

That’s where you begin the mission.

Talk to an angler Jeremy Gill, who is fishing from the small pier.

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He will give you hisbusiness cardand a map of legendary fishing grounds (Legendary Fish Map).

Quick tips

Buy a lure- before you get going catching legendary fish, go toBait Shop.

It is located atLagras.

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BuySpecial Lake LureandSpecial River Lurethere.

Secure the area- some of the places where the need to fish is dangerous.

You should get down to fishing only after you kill all enemies around you.

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This applies mainly to crocodiles, which can get in the way of you fishing at any time.

Don’t overdo it- there are 14 legendary fish on the map.

Do not attempt to collect them all at once.

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Fishing can be tiring and time-consuming, and also tiresome for your hands.

If you fish for a few good hours, it will get worse and worse.

Look closely at the map- in large water reservoirs, fish only swim in a certain area.

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Look at the map and estimate exactly where you should cast your fishing rod.

Sometimes moving a few meters will significantly increase your chances of getting the legendary fish.

Pay attention to weather conditions- if there is a storm, terrible wind or rain outside, wait.

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In strong winds, fishing will be much harder and the fish will have a better chance of escaping.

Focus on the game- if you have already cast a rod, look bravely at the monitor.

Catching the legendary fish is a complicated and long process.

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If you don’t focus on the rod, many specimens can escape.

you’re free to fish both in the morning and in the middle of the night.

Everything depends on your personal comfort.

These are unique, single specimens.

Regardless of whether you lost it through your own death or through the fall of your horse.

In this case, check the map carefully.

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