Fishermen Fish
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #109 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
INTRODUCTION
New fishing animations for some Fishermen NPCs in the game.
REQUIREMENTS
- Open Animation Replacer
- AnimObject Swapper: Optional, to replace some fish and fishing rods during the animations
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This mod will add new fishing animations to some fishermen around Skyrim:
- Two fishermen at Lake Ilinata.
- One fisherman near the Standing Stones (starting area).
- One fishing spot at Riften's Docks, for the Fishery Faction.
- Brutius in Morthal.
- Klimmek in Ivarstead.
- Lynea at Markarth's Docks.
- Jolf at Solitude's Docks.
- Slay-Many-Beasts from Whispers of the Depths - Quest Mod, if using the optional file.
The mod will add a furniture that NPCs can use. The furniture will be used at random times.
If you spawn the furniture in the world, other NPCs can use it and fish. FF_FishingFurniture
There's an IED preset to hide the fishing rod weapon while the NPCs are fishing, Merge it via Gear nodes window:
Q&A
Q: ESL flagged?
A: Yes.
Q: Dynamic Animation Replacer?
A: I'm sorry, it won't work with DAR.
Fishermen Fish adds new fishing animations to select Fishermen NPCs in Skyrim, making them actually fish instead of standing idle. With 2,101 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, this compact animation mod is a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who want more immersive NPC behavior. Last updated June 2026, it remains a relevant and lightweight addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,101 endorsements and 1.6M downloads show it's a proven mod
- Simple immersion boost: fishermen actually fish, which is a small but noticeable touch
- Recent update (June 2026) means it's likely compatible with current Skyrim versions
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects some Fishermen NPCs, not all, so you might still see idle ones
- Purely cosmetic animation change; no gameplay or quest impact
For Skyrim players who value immersion and want to see NPCs doing their jobs. If you're tired of fishermen standing around, this mod adds a simple touch of life. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or new content.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an animation mod, make sure you have the latest Skyrim patch to avoid conflicts.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to keep your Data folder clean.
- Check if you have other mods that alter NPC animations; they might conflict, so load order matters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- GiraPomba
- Version
- 1.6
- Downloads
- 1,628,877
- Endorsements
- 2,101
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 11/20/2024
- Updated
- 6/28/2026
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