Basic Fishing
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #80 of 133 Crafting - Home/Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
1. 5 Fish has now a use for survival players (Resources Expanded Version currently)
1. 4 Tweaked the sound so it should sound nearer
1. 3 Fishing gives +6 food now
1. 2 Added a new mystery fish.
Tweaked some numbers so it's now easier to catch fish
1. 1 Added Sanctuary and new type of fish
Basic Fishing adds a simple fishing system to Fallout 4, letting you catch fish or assign settlers to do it for you. With 639 endorsements and 16,970 downloads, it's a modestly popular crafting/settlement mod that adds a relaxing gameplay element. Last updated in 2020, it may require compatibility checks for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 639 endorsements and nearly 17k downloads.
- Adds a unique relaxing activity to settlement gameplay.
- Settler automation means you can gather fish passively.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may have compatibility issues with current game patches.
- No mention of required DLC or other mods, so potential conflicts are unknown.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want a low-stress fishing activity to break up the wasteland grind. Also for players who enjoy automating resource collection by assigning settlers. Skip if you're looking for a deep fishing overhaul with tons of species and gear — this is a basic, no-frills addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a settlement mod, make sure you have the necessary perks to build fishing spots in your settlements.
- Assign a settler with high agility or perception to fishing for better yields, if the mod uses those stats.
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user reports about compatibility with your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- El Ha
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 16,970
- Endorsements
- 639
- Category
- Crafting - Home/Settlement
- Created
- 3/4/2019
- Updated
- 1/10/2020
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