The Sims Wiki

Welcome to The Sims Wiki! Don't like the ads? Then create an account! Users with accounts will only see ads on the Main Page and have more options than anonymous users.

READ MORE

The Sims Wiki
The Sims Wiki
Advertisement
The Sims Wiki
The Sims 4
Fishing (The Sims 4)
Fishing
TS4 Icon
Fishing
Most Sims with this skill aren't shy to admit that they're hooked on fishing. Others who say otherwise are just koi.

The fishing skill is improved via fishing, more fishing, and reading about fishing. Increasing this skill will unlock Fishing with Bait and increases the likelihood of catching bigger and better fish.
Fishing (The Sims 4)
Skill TS4 Fishing TS4 Icon
Fishing
Most Sims with this skill aren't shy to admit that they're hooked on fishing. Others who say otherwise are just koi.

The fishing skill is improved via fishing, more fishing, and reading about fishing. Increasing this skill will unlock Fishing with Bait and increases the likelihood of catching bigger and better fish.
TS4 Icon Dying Flower
Outdated Article
This article may be outdated and needs to be updated to reflect recent events or newly available information.
Reason: More specifically, the changes made to the fishing system in Patch 81.
You can help The Sims Wiki by updating this article.
For fishing in other Sims games, see Fishing.

Fishing is a skill in The Sims 4 that comes with a collection of fish to catch. The higher the fishing skill, the better are the chances to catch more types of fish, that can also be used as free ingredients in cooking, or as fertilizers in gardening. Raising this skill is also the main objective of the Angling Ace aspiration.

Abilities[]

Level Ability Interaction
3 Fish with Bait Fishing spot interaction
3 Examine Water Fishing spot interaction

Learning[]

The fishing skill is built by fishing from various fishing spots, that are located throughout the neighborhoods. Sims will begin at level one, learning the abilities to catch fish, mount fish, and putting them in fish bowls. As they progress, they can catch other various types of fish, which are more rare and much more valuable, making the skill a good way to gain Simoleons. Sims with the loves outdoors trait can be good at raising their fishing skill, as they tend to be happy outdoors, raising their fishing slightly faster. Sims can also read fishing skill books to raise their fishing skill. Sims build this skill best when they are focused.

Fishing spots[]

TS4 Sims Fishing

Multiple Sims fishing from a pond.

Fishing spots can be found in two forms: as a fishing sign and as a small pond. Fishing signs are found near lakes, oceans and rivers, while fishing ponds are usually found in community lots, such as parks and are not accessible on normal lots. However, both of them can be bought in build mode by using the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat. By using this cheat, both objects can be used normally in all types of lots, though the fishing sign will have a graphical glitch if used on land.

Some fishing spots yield a better chance of obtaining rare objects, plants, or fish. For instance, Sims can acquire rare fish from Sylvan Glade and Forgotten Grotto; and a fishing spot north of Desert Bloom Park yields a greater chance of finding a cowplant berry or a voodoo doll. Some fishing spots can also be too difficult for low-leveled fishers, as fish can be too hard to catch in those areas.

If The Sims 4: Seasons is installed, Sims cannot go fishing if the global temperature is freezing.

Uses of fish[]

TS4 Fish Bowls

Two fish in fish bowls.

After a Sim has caught a fish, they can sell them for an amount Simoleons based on its quality. The rarer the fish, the higher value it has. Alternatively, fish can be mounted on walls as decoration. They produce a confident aura of varying strengths, depending on the type of fish. Sims can also put fish into fishing bowls and aquariums, where they will act as decoration. They can be named, but cannot be fed and will never die. Fish can be used as fresh ingredients in cooking and will boost the quality of the food. They can be used as fertilizers in gardening as well, boosting the overall quality of the plant.

Fish will spoil within 25 hours, depending on its quality; however, they will not lose any of their value. The freshness levels for fish are excellent, great, good, average, poor and foul. The freshness can be prolonged by putting the fish in fish bowls, aquariums, or inside refrigerators.

Using baits[]

At level three, Sims can use different types of baits to gain a better rate of catching rare fish. Certain fish will only appear if a matching bait is used. At level five, Sims gain the "Examine Water" interaction. This can be done in fishing spots and allows Sims to get an idea of what types of baits to use in order to catch rare fish. The interaction can only be done once per hour, and is the most successful if the Sim focused.

There are three types of baits: plants, frogs, and medium-sized fish. Sims can get these baits from harvesting plants, collecting frogs from logs, ponds, or through breeding them, and by using already caught medium-sized fish. After gaining a bait, Sims can use it in fishing spots to find out what types of fish will eat it. If a fish has been successfully caught with a bait, the bait and the type of fish that will eat it will be stored in the Sim's notebook in their phone. It is suggested to have good amount of baits, as they will be used up pretty quickly.

List of fish[]

Fish Name Skill Description Size Rarity Value (§)[n 1] EP
TS4 Goldfish Goldfish 1 A small member of the carp family known to frequent both fishbowls and toilet bowls. S Common 5 &BG
TS4 Icon
Guppy Guppy 1 A small, bright tropical fish. (Not only bright as in colorful, they're also pretty smart.) S Common 5 &BG
TS4 Icon
TS4 Minnow Minnow 1 A fish so small, it's best used to catch other fish. S Common 5 &BG
TS4 Icon
Perch Perch 1 A small spiny fish typically found in rivers and lakes. S Common 7 &BG
TS4 Icon
TS4 Salmon Salmon 3 A good sized fish known in Celtic mythology as a symbol of wisdom. Also known for being delicious. L Common 77 &BG
TS4 Icon
Tetra Tetra 1 A small freshwater fish with a compressed, shiny body and distinctive fins. S Common 5 &BG
TS4 Icon
TS4 Angelfish Angelfish 3 A lovely small fish, perfect for showing off and keeping other fish on their best behavior. S Uncommon 7 &BG
TS4 Icon
Betta Betta 3 A very small and hard fish, that's betta than most! S Uncommon 6 &BG
TS4 Icon
TS4 Kissing Gourami Kissing Gourami 4 Don't kiss these lips; kissing gourami have sharp rows of teeth lining their mouth. S Uncommon 8 &BG
TS4 Icon
Wolf Eel Wolf Eel 5 This bottom feeding eel-like fish is known for its hard-shell eating teeth. Scared? They're actually quite friendly. L Uncommon 83 &BG
TS4 Icon
Batfish Batfish 2 The batfish doesn't sleep upside-down, but it has nice, leathery wings to make up for it. M Rare 20 &BG
TS4 Icon
TS4 Piranha Piranha 6 A small fish with a big bite. But really, watch out for those tiny teeth. S Rare 9 &BG
TS4 Icon
Red-Tailed Black Shark Red-Tailed Black Shark 5 A small fish with a big name. Also known as a redtail sharkminnow. S Rare 8 &BG
TS4 Icon
Sturgeon Sturgeon 7 Sturgeon are large fish sometimes called living fossils. Luckily, they aren't offended. L Rare 114 &BG
TS4 Icon
Treefish Treefish 2 Shhh... can you hear their singing? No? Well, even magical treefish have limits. M Rare 25 &BG
TS4 Icon
Captain Fishbones "Captain Fishbones" Bonefish 5 He swims in circles, can't remember a thing, and is already dead… your best friend! S Rare 7 &BG
TS4 Icon
Gummie Guppie Gummie Guppie 1 A deliciously squishy friend for your home, just don't leave him alone with the catfish. S Rare 7 &BG
TS4 Icon
Trout Trout 2 It might look a little bit like salmon, but no doubt it's trout. M Common 18 &BG
TS4 Icon
Koi Koi 2 Koi is actually a shortening of nishikigoi meaning "brocaded carp". A pretty name for a pretty fish. M Common 11 &BG
TS4 Icon
Bass Bass 2 A Perch by another name. Nice sound dynamics though. M Common 20 &BG
TS4 Icon
Tilapia Tilapia 4 Tilapia are a type of cichlid fish. They're pretty happy in a nice aquarium too. M Uncommon 20 &BG
TS4 Icon
Catfish Catfish 4 Unlike a domestic cat, this fish uses its whiskers to taste its surroundings. Like thin little tongues. M Uncommon 22 &BG
TS4 Icon
Rainbowfish Rainbowfish 6 Contrary to popular belief, following a rainbowfish will not lead you to a pot of goldfish. M Rare 16 &BG
TS4 Icon
Anglerfish Anglerfish 7 A sneaky predator fish that lures prey into its mouth with a small, glowing tentacle like growth on its head. M Rare 35 &BG
TS4 Icon
Yellow Perch Yellow Perch 2 Kin to Walleyes. Best known for their black tiger stripes and growling when they're hungry. M Common 44 &GP01
TS4OR Icon
Mountain Lionfish Mountain Lionfish 3 An exotic fish only found in rare mountainous regions. Beware their spines, they can do serious damage! L Rare 170 &GP01
TS4OR Icon
Walleye Walleye 4 These huge marble eyed fish are color blind. They cannot see blue or yellow. Good eatin' though. M Common 32 &GP01
TS4OR Icon
Red Crawdad Red Crawdad 4 Kissing cousins to lobsters. But don't tell them that, they want to be unique. S Uncommon 14 &GP01
TS4OR Icon
Blue Crawdad Blue Crawdad 7 The mysterious blue crawdad is rumored to received its color from an industrial blueberry accident. S Rare 80 &GP01
TS4OR Icon
Cichlid Cichlid 1 Cichlids span in a wide range of body sizes. So no "one size" fits all for this kind. M Common 7 &GP02
TS4SD Icon
Discus Discus 1 Due to their distinctive shape and bright colors, Discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish. M Uncommon 14 &GP02
TS4SD Icon
Exotic Goldfish Exotic Goldfish 1 The fanciest of the goldfish family. Don't tell the other members we said that. S Uncommon 15 &GP02
TS4SD Icon
TS4 Tuna Tuna 1 Tuna are rather common and rather large, in general. Enjoy as a large portioned sashimi or as a large decorative on a small mount. L Common 17 &EP03
TS4 City Living Icon
Pufferfish Pufferfish 1 Mounted Pufferfish, which, when alive, used to huff and puff. Oh eating it could also be poisonous. S Rare 13 &EP03
TS4 City Living Icon
Vampire Squid Vampire Squid 5 Do not succumb to its cuteness...or lack thereof. M Rare 50 &GP04
The Sims 4 Vampires Icon
Tambaqui Tambaqui 2 The Tambaqui is already pretty big. This one's bigger. L Common 327 &GP06
TS4AT Icon
Armoured Catfish Armored Catfish 2 This fish is ready to go to war. M Uncommon 42 &GP06
TS4AT Icon
Electric Eel Electric Eel 2 This Electric Eel is shockingly large but sparks great interest from those who catch one. L Rare 203 &GP06
TS4AT Icon
Celestial Grouper

Celestial Grouper

1 They are primordially hunters, they lie on the bottom and surge forward, preferring juvenile surgeonfish and crustaceans. Alternatively they may hover motionless in the water column before attacking. M Common 15 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Clownfish Clownfish 3 Thirty species are recognized: one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. S Common 15 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Mahi Mahi Mahi Mahi 3 Surface-dwelling, ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Also widely called dorado and dolphin. L Common 90 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Neon Angelfish Neon Angelfish 3 Neon...Shinier! Glossier than your garden variety Angelfish. S Common 15 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Fighting Plakat Fighting Plakat 4 Pronounced pla-COT, they are a short-finned variety of Betta Splendens. They were originally selected out of rice paddies in Thailand and Southeast Asia and bred for their fighting abilities. S Uncommon 18 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Parrotfish Parrotfish 4 Parrotfish are colorful and voracious herbivores that spend up to 90% of their day eating algae off of coral reefs with their beak-like teeth. And they defecate sand, keeping beaches beachy. L Uncommon 60 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Butterflyfish Butterflyfish 5 Although some species are dull-colored, most wear intricate patterns with striking backgrounds of blue, red, orange, or yellow. M Uncommon 30 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Green Plakat Green Plakat 6 They are quite intelligent as fish go, and they can even be trained to recognize their owners and do tricks. S Rare 30 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Bluefin Tuna Bluefin Tuna 7 Bluefin are the largest tuna. L Uncommon 150 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Leopard Shark Leopard Shark 8 Harmless to humans, the leopard shark is caught by commercial and recreational fisheries for food and the aquarium trade. M Rare 100 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Scorpionfish Scorpionfish 8 Members of the scorpionfish family are experts at blending in with their surroundings, making them excellent ambush predators in their habitat. L Rare 100 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Royal Sabrefish Royal Sabrefish 9 How Royal? We are not sure. L Rare 300 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
SwordfishS4 Swordfish 9 They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. L Rare 200 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Golden Mahi Mahi Golden Mahi Mahi 10 They are distinguished by dazzling colors, in this case GOLD! L Rare 250 &EP07
TS4 EP7 Island Living Icon
Luna fish Luna Fish 3 A fanged fish blessed by the power of the moonlit waters of Moonwood Mill. L Uncommon 30 &GP12
GP12Icon

Reward[]

After collecting all of the base game fish, the player will complete the fish collection and receives the "The Right Angler" award, which is a plaque that can be hung on a wall.

Reward Description Value
TheRightAnglerAward No longer are fish the strange beasts wriggling and flopping among your darkest nightmares. No longer! Your mastery over these aquatic creatures of the deep have earned you The Right Angler plague, courtesy of the local Sim Fishing Club. §0

Notes[]

  1. Values listed may vary, depending on the size of the fish.
Advertisement