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Best Fisch Baits Guide (October 2025) Complete Bait Tier List
By: Osama
Updated On: October 17, 2025
In Fisch, bait plays a crucial role in determining what kind of fish you'll catch and how efficiently you can reel them in. Currently, there are 25+ known baits in Fisch, ranging from simple trash baits to powerful mythical ones that drastically increase your rare catch rates. Each bait type modifies your stats—from Luck to Lure Speed—and understanding how each bait works will help you maximize your fishing success and money-making potential.
Quick Reference: Bait Stats Overview
Bait Type
Universal Luck
Preferred Luck
Lure Speed
Best For
Truffle Worm
0%
300%
-10
Mythical fish
Weird Algae
200%
0%
-35
Universal rare fish
Night Shrimp
90%
0%
15
Night fishing
Fish Head
0%
150%
10
Sharks, Alligators
Shark Head
35%
225%
-5
Megalodon
Understanding Bait Mechanics
Universal Luck vs. Preferred Luck
Universal Luck applies to all types of fish rather than specific ones. This luck type affects your fishing rod's overall ability to catch better fish, making it essential for general fishing sessions where you want to increase your chances of catching any rare fish.
Contents
Preferred Luck applies to specific species of fish that the bait is designed to attract. When using bait with high Preferred Luck, you multiply the base chance of catching that specific fish. For example, a Truffle Worm has 300% Preferred Luck. When trying to catch a Nessie with a 1% base chance, you multiply its chances by 300% (1% × 300% = 3% chance).
Other Important Stats
Resilience: Higher resilience makes fish move less during the reeling minigame, making it easier to overlap the white bar with your cursor
Lure Speed: Higher lure speed decreases the time required to hook a fish
Progress Boost: Increases fishing progress speed
Mutation Effects: Some baits have special mutation effects that can change fish appearance or properties
Complete Fisch Bait Tier List
Based on comprehensive analysis from multiple sources, here's the definitive tier list for all Fisch baits:
S-Tier: The BEST Baits in Fisch
These baits serve specific purposes to haul in the rarest catches and give you the best chances for legendary fish.
Weird Algae
Universal Luck: +200%
Lure Speed: -35
Best For: Universal rare fish hunting
Why S-Tier: Massive universal luck boost makes it ideal for any rare fishing session
Truffle Worm
Preferred Luck: +300%
Lure Speed: -10
Best For: Mythical fish (Nessie, etc.)
Why S-Tier: Highest preferred luck in the game, essential for mythical catches
Super Flakes
Universal Luck: +70%
Resilience: -15
Best For: General rare fishing
Why S-Tier: Excellent balance of stats with no major drawbacks
Night Shrimp
Universal Luck: +90%
Lure Speed: +15
Best For: Night fishing sessions
Why S-Tier: High universal luck combined with positive lure speed
Fish Head
Preferred Luck: +150%
Resilience: -10
Lure Speed: +10
Best For: Sharks and Alligators
Why S-Tier: Essential for large predatory fish with good speed
Shark Head
Universal Luck: +35%
Preferred Luck: +225%
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Megalodon hunting
Why S-Tier: Specifically designed for the rarest predator in the game
Chocolate Fish (Event Bait)
Preferred Luck: +200%
Universal Luck: +150%
Lure Speed: +20
Resilience: +15
Best For: Lovestorm Eel, Valentine's event fish
Why S-Tier: Exceptional all-around stats with event-specific benefits
Lucky Bait (Event Bait)
Preferred Luck: +200%
Universal Luck: +150%
Lure Speed: +15
Resilience: +20
Best For: General rare fishing during events
Why S-Tier: Perfect balance of all stats with no negative effects
A-Tier: Great Alternatives
These baits are excellent choices when you're running low on S-Tier options.
Magnet
Preferred Luck: +200%
Best For: Crate fishing, works best with Magma Rod
Why A-Tier: Extremely high preferred luck for specific situations
Squid
Preferred Luck: +55%
Universal Luck: +45%
Lure Speed: -25
Best For: Balanced fishing approach
Why A-Tier: Good balance of preferred and universal luck
Seaweed
Preferred Luck: +35%
Resilience: +10
Lure Speed: +20
Best For: Deep sea fishing
Why A-Tier: Positive stats across the board with good speed
Aurora Bait (Event Bait)
Preferred Luck: +100%
Universal Luck: +30%
Resilience: +10
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Aurora fish, especially during Aurora Borealis
Why A-Tier: Event-specific with solid universal benefits
Holly Berry (Event Bait)
Preferred Luck: +80%
Universal Luck: +30%
Resilience: +10
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Fischmas event, Jolly fish
Why A-Tier: Seasonal effectiveness with good stats
Hangman's Hook
Preferred Luck: +150%
Universal Luck: +35%
Resilience: +20
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Mid-to-late game rare fishing
Why A-Tier: High preferred luck with decent universal boost
B-Tier: Average but Useful
These baits are decent options depending on your location and target fish.
Rapid Catcher
Resilience: -15
Lure Speed: +35
Best For: Quick fishing sessions, works best with Magnet Rod
Why B-Tier: Excellent speed but negative resilience
Minnow
Preferred Luck: +65%
Resilience: -10
Best For: Common to rare fish progression
Why B-Tier: Moderate preferred luck with minor drawbacks
Shrimp
Preferred Luck: +45%
Universal Luck: +25%
Resilience: -5
Best For: Beginner to intermediate fishing
Why B-Tier: Balanced stats for early-game progression
Flakes
Preferred Luck: +55%
Resilience: -3
Lure Speed: +10
Best For: General fishing with slight speed boost
Why B-Tier: Decent preferred luck with positive speed
Coral
Resilience: +20
Lure Speed: +20
Best For: Kraken Pool, Grand Reef areas
Why B-Tier: Good defensive stats for challenging areas
Peppermint Worm (Event Bait)
Preferred Luck: +50%
Universal Luck: +30%
Resilience: +20
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Winter areas, Fischmas event
Why B-Tier: Seasonal utility with balanced stats
Kraken Tentacle
Preferred Luck: +100%
Universal Luck: +35%
Resilience: +15
Lure Speed: +35
Best For: Kraken-related fishing
Why B-Tier: Well-rounded but requires specific situations
C-Tier: Niche Options
These baits have specific uses but aren't ideal for general fishing.
Coal
Preferred Luck: +45%
Resilience: -10
Best For: Volcanic areas
Why C-Tier: Moderate preferred luck with negative resilience
Maggot
Universal Luck: +35%
Lure Speed: -10
Best For: Beginner universal luck boost
Why C-Tier: Low universal luck with speed penalty
Deep Coral
Preferred Luck: -10%
Resilience: +50
Best For: High-resilience situations
Why C-Tier: Negative preferred luck but high resilience
D-Tier: Better Than Nothing
These baits should only be used when you have no other options.
Insect
Preferred Luck: +35%
Lure Speed: +5
Best For: Very early game
Why D-Tier: Minimal benefits
Bagel
Preferred Luck: +25%
Resilience: +15
Best For: Absolute beginners
Why D-Tier: Very low preferred luck
Worm
Preferred Luck: +25%
Lure Speed: +15
Best For: Starting bait
Why D-Tier: Basic stats with no significant benefits
Garbage
Universal Luck: -250%
Resilience: +50
Lure Speed: -5
Best For: Challenge runs or testing
Why D-Tier: Actually reduces your luck significantly
How to Obtain Bait in Fisch?
Primary Acquisition Methods
1. Bait Crates
Cost: 120C$ each
Location: Sold by merchants at Moosewood, Roslit Bay, Sunstone Island, Desolate Deep, and Forsaken Shores
Contents: Up to 5 random baits, perfect for beginners
Best For: Early game bait collection
2. Fishing Rewards
Common Crates: Basic baits like Worm, Insect, Shrimp
Quality Crates: Better baits like Super Flakes, Night Shrimp
Carbon Bait Crates: High-tier baits, obtained as you level up
Best For: Progressive bait collection through regular fishing
3. Geodes
Coral Geodes: Obtained from Desolate Pocket (600C$) or fishing
Contains: Coral, Deep Coral, and other sea-related baits
Volcanic Geodes: Obtained from Travelling Merchant (600C$) or Roslit Volcano
Contains: Coal, Truffle Worm, and other rare baits
Best For: Targeted high-tier bait acquisition
4. Merchant Purchases
Common Crate: 128C$ from Travelling Merchant
Quality Bait Crate: 525C$ at Terrapin Island near Shipwright
Festive Crate: Limited availability at Fischmas Island
Best For: Guaranteed bait acquisition when needed
Advanced Acquisition Methods
AFK Mine Rewards
Location: AFK Mine beside Moosewood in the first sea
How to Use: Stay in the AFK chamber while inactive
Strategy: Focus on collecting Common Crates and completing early Angler quests. Purchase Bait Crates from Moosewood merchant (120C$) to build your bait collection. Target common fish to level up quickly while gathering better baits.
Mid Game (Levels 20-50)
Recommended Baits:
Squid: Good balance of preferred and universal luck
Super Flakes: Strong universal luck boost
Minnow: Moderate preferred luck for specific fish
Seaweed: Positive stats for deep sea fishing
Strategy: Start fishing for Quality Crates and explore different areas. Complete 25+ Angler quests to unlock better baits like Squid and Night Shrimp. Begin targeting specific rare fish types using appropriate baits.
Late Game (Levels 50+)
Recommended Baits:
Truffle Worm: Essential for mythical fish
Weird Algae: Maximum universal luck for rare catches
Night Shrimp: High universal luck with speed bonus
Fish Head/Shark Head: For large predatory fish
Strategy: Focus on Volcanic and Coral Geodes for the rarest baits. Complete 50+ Angler quests for Truffle Worm access. Use S-Tier baits strategically for specific legendary fish targets. Participate in events for limited-time high-tier baits.
Location-Specific Bait Recommendations
Moosewood & Starting Areas
Best Baits: Shrimp, Maggot, Worm
Why: Early game accessibility and balanced stats
Target Fish: Common varieties for leveling
Roslit Bay & Volcano
Best Baits: Minnow, Coal, Deep Coral
Why: Area-specific effectiveness and geode availability
Target Fish: Rare volcanic and deep-sea varieties
Ancient Isles & Mariana Veil
Best Baits: Shark Head, Fish Head, Aurora Bait
Why: High preferred luck for large predators
Target Fish: Megalodon, Sharks, Alligators
Kraken Pool & Grand Reef
Best Baits: Coral, Deep Coral, Kraken Tentacle
Why: Area-specific bonuses and resilience
Target Fish: Kraken-related and deep-sea legendary fish
Second Sea Locations
Best Baits: Luminous Larva, Golden Worm, Sapphire Krill
Why: High-tier stats for advanced areas
Target Fish: Second sea exclusive legendary fish
Advanced Bait Strategies
Bait Combos for Maximum Efficiency
Speed Fishing Combo:
Primary: Rapid Catcher (+35 Lure Speed)
Secondary: Night Shrimp (+15 Lure Speed, +90 Universal Luck)
Result: Extremely fast fishing with decent rare chances
Rare Fish Hunter Combo:
Primary: Truffle Worm (+300 Preferred Luck)
Secondary: Weird Algae (+200 Universal Luck)
Result: Maximum chances for mythical and legendary fish
The best bait depends on your target fish. For mythical fish, Truffle Worm (+300% Preferred Luck) is unmatched. For universal rare fishing, Weird Algae (+200% Universal Luck) provides the best overall boost.
How do I get Truffle Worm?
Truffle Worm can be obtained from Volcanic Geodes (available at Roslit Volcano or from Travelling Merchant for 600C$) and by completing 50+ Angler quests.
What's the difference between Universal Luck and Preferred Luck?
Universal Luck increases your chances of catching any rare fish, while Preferred Luck specifically increases chances for certain fish species that prefer that bait type.
Which bait is best for Megalodon?
Shark Head is specifically designed for Megalodon hunting, with +225% Preferred Luck and +35% Universal Luck, making it the most effective choice.
How do I get event baits?
Event baits are typically obtained through:
Completing event-specific quests
Purchasing festive crates during events
redeeming limited-time codes
Participating in event activities
What's the fastest way to collect bait?
The fastest methods are:
Purchasing Bait Crates (120C$ each from various merchants)
Fishing for Common/Quality Crates
AFK mining for high-tier baits
Completing Angler quests
Are there any baits to avoid?
Garbage bait should generally be avoided as it has -250% Universal Luck, significantly reducing your catch rates. Only use it for challenge runs or testing purposes.
How do I use bait in Fisch?
Press '2' to open your Equipment bag, select the desired bait from the right sidebar, equip it, then close the bag and start fishing with your rod.
Conclusion
Mastering bait selection in Fisch is essential for maximizing your fishing success and catching the rarest fish in the game. From early game progression with basic baits like Shrimp and Maggot to late game mythical hunting with Truffle Worm and Weird Algae, understanding bait mechanics will dramatically improve your fishing efficiency.
Remember to:
Match bait to your target fish and location
Take advantage of event baits when available
Complete Angler quests for progressive bait unlocks
Utilize the AFK Mine for high-tier bait acquisition
Join the official Discord community for the latest strategies and updates
With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to make informed bait choices and significantly increase your chances of catching legendary fish in Fisch. Happy fishing, and may your lines always be blessed with rare catches!
Stay updated with the latest Fisch news and strategies by bookmarking this guide and joining the official Discord community. New baits and updates are regularly added, so check back often for the most current information!
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