Skyrim Fishing SE
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #47 of 112 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Pick up a fishing rod you find in the world, or visit a Blacksmith Forge to craft your own using 2 x Firewood and 1 x Iron Ingot, grab some bait (insects), find your favourite fishing spot and start fishing!
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Find some fish in a river, lake, or pond. An easy way to spot them is to look for Dragon Flies hovering above the water. Equip your newly crafted Fishing Rod (found in your Misc items), add your bait and then you'll cast your line. After a few seconds you'll have a bite, and can then reel in your line. Simple! There's a small chance of finding gold, and also a chance that you won't catch anything.
You can use all sorts of insects as fish bait such as Bees, Dragon Flies, and Butterflies.
All existing movable static fishing poles found in Skyrim (for example at hunter camps on the shorelines) have been replaced with working fishing rods.
Extra Tip: When you've cast your line a little float (feather) will appear in the water. When you've got a bite you'll see it disappear!
Recommended: Use Nexus Mod Manager or equivalent.
Manual: Extract the ESP and BSA files, and put them in your Data folder.
Load order: Cell edits due to fishing pole replacement, make sure Skyrim Fishing is fairly high up in your load order. For example place Skyrim Fishing higher than Realistic Water so that the changes made by Realistic Water take effect.
Always follow modding best practices when installing or updating this mod.
Also available for Original Skyrim.
Fishing Reel sound by GuntherDorksen, used here under the CC Attribution License. Note: Edited to fit Skyrim audio specification and cut to 2. 5 seconds long.
Fishing rod equip sound obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.
Skyrim Fishing will be built into my hunting overhaul, Hunting in Skyrim.
Skyrim Fishing SE adds a fishing system to Skyrim, letting players catch fish in rivers and lakes. With 2,272 endorsements and 72,114 downloads, it's a popular gameplay mod for those wanting a relaxing activity. Last updated in 2018, it remains a stable addition for fishing enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,272 endorsements and 72k downloads.
- Fills a niche for players wanting a relaxing fishing activity in Skyrim.
- Simple concept that integrates into the base game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or mods.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter water bodies or add new fish.
- Limited to fishing only; no other gameplay changes.
For Skyrim players who want a chill, immersive fishing experience without overhauling the game. If you're a completionist looking for a new activity to unwind with, this is for you. Skip if you're after major gameplay changes or if you're on the latest Skyrim version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use mods that alter water or add new fish types.
- Since it's from 2018, test it with your current load order to ensure no conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- B1gBadDaddy
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 72,114
- Endorsements
- 2,272
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/4/2018
- Updated
- 6/6/2018
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