Escape from Duckov Fishing (November 2025) All 31 Fish & Locations

Fishing in Escape from Duckov is a crucial survival mechanic that lets you catch valuable fish for quests, upgrades, and trading. To start fishing, craft a Fishing Rod (2 Wood + 1 Steel) after unlocking Advanced Progression II at your Workbench, then equip it in your melee slot with bait attached. This comprehensive guide covers all 31 fish species, optimal bait combinations, weather conditions, and pro strategies to master fishing in Duckov's chaotic world.

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Quick Reference: Fishing Basics

Aspect	Requirement
Unlock Fishing	Craft Basic Workbench → Advanced Progression II → Fishing Rod
Materials Needed	2 Wood + 1 Steel for Fishing Rod
Controls	F to cast, Space when circles overlap
Best Early Bait	Earthworms (dig with shovel)
Safest Starting Spot	Bunker - Safehouse Dock

How to Unlock Fishing in Escape from Duckov?

Fishing becomes available fairly early in your Escape from Duckov journey. Follow these steps to start catching fish:

1. Craft a Basic Workbench - This is your first major crafting station
2. Unlock Advanced Progression II - Access this from the Workbench's upgrade menu
3. Craft Your Fishing Rod - Requires 2 Wood and 1 Steel
4. Equip the Rod - Place it in your melee slot in your inventory
5. Attach Bait - Drag bait from your inventory to the rod's bait slot

Once equipped, head to any fishing dock (marked by wooden piers over water), press F to cast your line, and wait for the fishing mini-game to begin. When two circles appear, wait for them to perfectly overlap and quickly press Space to reel in your catch.

All Fishing Locations in Escape from Duckov

Ground Zone Area

Bunker - Safehouse Dock

• Location: Below your bunker, accessible via stairs near the entrance
• Safety Level: ★★★★★ (Safest - no enemies)
• Fish Variety: Limited (sewer canal)
• Best For: Learning fishing mechanics, beginners
• Tips: Use this spot to practice without danger, but don't expect rare fish

Ground Zero - North Mountain Dock

• Location: Near northern extraction point, close to teleport to bunker
• Safety Level: ★★★★☆ (Minimal enemy presence)
• Fish Variety: Moderate
• Special Features: Contains Fishing Note 3 (explains day/night effects)
• Best For: Peaceful fishing sessions, early progression

Ground Zero - Road Camp Dock

• Location: Eastern dock beside Road Camp
• Safety Level: ★☆☆☆☆ (Very dangerous - level 10+ recommended)
• Fish Variety: High (including valuable Sardines)
• Enemy Threat: Duck mercenaries and high-level enemies
• Best For: High-value fish, experienced players with upgraded gear

Farm Town Area

Farm Town Fishing Dock

• Location: Easily visible on the map
• Safety Level: ★★★☆☆ (Moderate threats)
• Fish Variety: High (including rare species)
• Special Fish: Azure Galaxias, Golden Fish
• Best For: Mid-to-late game fishing, rare catches

Warehouse Area

Warehouse Central Dock

• Location: Middle of map, southeast of warehouse
• Safety Level: ★★☆☆☆ (Moderate danger)
• Fish Variety: High (including valuable species)
• Special Fish: Red Bigeye Fish, Blue Catshark
• Best For: Targeting specific rare fish, mid-game progression

Complete Bait Guide: All Types and Effects

Basic Bait

Earthworms

• How to Obtain: Dig hiding holes with shovel on Ground Zero
• Effect: No bonuses or penalties
• Best For: Early game, general fishing
• Tips: Always carry a shovel - earthworms are essential for progression

Advanced Bait

Upgraded Bait

• How to Obtain: Craft at Workbench (2 Earthworms + 3 Soda Crackers)
• Effect: +0.42 Fishing Luck
• Best For: Reliable catches, better than basic bait
• Tips: Expensive but worth it for targeted fishing sessions

Trash Bait (Special Purpose)

R6 Battery

• How to Obtain: Loot boxes, enemy drops, dismantling Electrified MP7/PP3 Battery/Pressure Sensor
• Effect: -15% Fishing Ability | -90% Fishing Luck
• Target Fish: Azure Galaxias
• Tips: Only use when specifically targeting Azure Galaxias

R9 Battery

• How to Obtain: Rare loot drops, specific enemy types
• Effect: -15% Fishing Ability | -90% Fishing Luck
• Target Fish: Red Goldfish, Green Snapper, Blue Marlin
• Tips: Save for high-value targets

Lighter (Cippo)

• How to Obtain: Loot boxes, enemy drops, dismantling Metal Plate
• Effect: -15% Fishing Ability | -90% Fishing Luck
• Target Fish: Green Porcupinefish, Red Bigeye Fish
• Tips: Essential for specific rare fish

Toilet Cleaner

• How to Obtain: Loot boxes, enemy drops, dismantling Polyethylene Sheet
• Effect: -15% Fishing Ability | -90% Fishing Luck
• Target Fish: Red Bigeye Fish, Greenback Bighead Carp, Blue Catshark, Golden Fish
• Tips: Most valuable trash bait - save for legendary catches

Merchant Bait (High-Value)

Artichoke Petal

• How to Obtain: Merchants
• Effect: +100% Fishing Luck
• Best For: Maximizing catch rates
• Tips: Expensive but highly effective

Corn Kernel

• How to Obtain: Merchants
• Effect: +100% Fishing Luck
• Best For: General fishing with high success rates
• Tips: Good alternative to crafted bait

Mango Cube

• How to Obtain: Merchants
• Effect: +100% Fishing Luck
• Best For: High-value fishing sessions
• Tips: Use when targeting expensive fish

Grape Berry

• How to Obtain: Merchants
• Effect: +100% Fishing Luck
• Best For: All-purpose fishing with bonuses
• Tips: Reliable merchant option

Complete Fish Guide: All 31 Species and Requirements

Difficulty 1 Fish (Beginner)

Fish Name	Bait Required	Value	Time	Weather	Location
Bighead Goldfish	Cippo/Worm/Bait	246	Night	Sunny/Rainy	Ground Zero/Warehouse/Farm Town
Blue Mackerel	Worm/Bait	253	Any	Any	Ground Zero/Warehouse
Brown Sardine	Worms/R6 Battery/Lighter	248	Any	Sunny/Rainy	Ground Zero (Northwestern)
Green Porcupinefish	Toilet Cleaner	485	Any	Any	Ground Zero
Pink Goldfish	R6 Battery	262	Night	Any	Warehouse Area
Red Goldfish	R9 Battery	257	Day	Any	Warehouse Area

Difficulty 1.5 Fish (Intermediate)

Fish Name	Bait Required	Value	Time	Weather	Location
Azure Galaxias	R6 Battery	857	Day	Rainy	Farm Town
Blue Damselfish	Worm/Bait	498	Night	Any	Ground Zero
Blue Tang	Cippo	402	Any	Any	Ground Zero
Brown Mullet	R6 Battery	564	Day	Rainy	Ground Zero
Green Snapper	R9 Battery	533	Day	Sunny	Warehouse Area
Purple Damselfish	Worm/Bait	407	Night	Sunny	Ground Zero/Warehouse/Farm Town
Red Banded Fish	Worm/Bait	491	Day	Sunny	Ground Zero/Warehouse/Farm Town
Red Bigeye Fish	Lighter (Cippo)	917	Day	Sunny	Warehouse Area
Redfin Snapper	Worm/Bait	392	Any	Any	Farm Town
White Angelfish	Worm/Bait	554	Night	Sunny	Warehouse/Farm Town
White Flatfish	Lighter (Cippo)	503	Any	Rainy	Farm Town

Difficulty 2 Fish (Advanced)

Fish Name	Bait Required	Value	Time	Weather	Location
Brown-white Grunt	Worm/Bait	1031	Any	Sunny/Rainy	Warehouse Area
Green Fathead Fish	Worm/Bait	820	Night	Any	Ground Zero
Green-yellow Porcupinefish	Worm/Bait	1028	Night	Rainy	Ground Zero (Northwest)
Greenback Bighead Carp	Toilet Cleaner	789	Night	Rainy	Farm Town

Difficulty 2.5 Fish (Expert)

Fish Name	Bait Required	Value	Time	Weather	Location
Blue Marlin	R9 Battery	1881	Day	Sunny	Farm Town
Blue Sailfish	Cippo	2053	Night	Storm	Farm Town
Orange Greenfin Fish	R6 Battery	2056	Day	Storm	Warehouse Area
Orange Squirrelfish	R9 Battery	1489	Any	Any	Ground Zero
Pinkfin Flamefish	Worm/Bait	1899	Night	Rainy	Farm Town
Yellow-green Snapper	Worm/Bait	1903	Night	Sunny	Ground Zero

Difficulty 3+ Fish (Master)

Fish Name	Bait Required	Value	Time	Weather	Location
Blue Catshark	Toilet Cleaner	3042	Day	Storm	Warehouse Area
Red Spotted Grouper	Worm/Bait	3267	Night	Storm	Ground Zero/Warehouse
Golden Fish	Toilet Cleaner	6150	Day	Storm	Farm Town

Pro Fishing Strategies and Tips

Early Game Fishing (Levels 1-10)

• Start with Earthworms - Dig hiding holes with your shovel for unlimited bait
• Use Bunker Dock - Practice fishing mechanics without danger
• Target Common Fish - Focus on Bighead Goldfish and Blue Mackerel for steady income
• Save Trash Bait - Don't waste rare bait on common fish
• Upgrade When Possible - Build Kitchen as soon as you unlock Gym

Mid Game Fishing (Levels 10-20)

• Move to North Mountain Dock - Better variety with moderate safety
• Craft Upgraded Bait - Invest in 2 Earthworms + 3 Soda Crackers for better luck
• Target Intermediate Fish - Aim for Purple Damselfish and Red Banded Fish
• Complete Fishing Quests - Talk to Vogo the Cook for fishing skill upgrades
• Weather Watch - Start paying attention to weather conditions for rare spawns

Late Game Fishing (Levels 20+)

• Master Trash Bait - Learn to use Toilet Cleaner, Batteries, and Lighters effectively
• Farm High-Value Fish - Target Blue Marlin, Blue Sailfish, and Orange Greenfin Fish
• Hunt the Golden Fish - Save Toilet Cleaner for stormy days at Farm Town
• Optimize Timing - Fish during specific times for target species
• Maximize Storage - Craft barrels to store valuable catches

Money Making Strategies

• Early Game Credit Farm - Focus on Brown Sardine (248 credits each) at Road Camp Dock
• Mid Game Profits - Target Azure Galaxias (857 credits) during rainy days at Farm Town
• Late Game Wealth - Hunt Golden Fish (6150 credits) during storms at Farm Town
• Bulk Processing - Catch multiple fish, then sell in batches for better profits
• Quest Completion - Many fishing quests offer substantial credit rewards

Fishing Upgrades and Progression

Building Your Fishing Infrastructure

• Kitchen Construction - Build after Gym to unlock fishing quests
• Meet Vogo the Cook - Your fishing quest giver and skill trainer
• Complete Fishing Novice Quest - Basic fishing skill improvements
• Upgrade Fishing Rod Quest - Enhanced timing windows and catch rates
• Advanced Fishing Quests - Unlock ability to catch legendary fish

Skill Progression Tips

• Practice Regularly - Fishing skill improves with use
• Complete All Quests - Vogo's quests provide significant skill boosts
• Use Quality Bait - Better bait increases skill gain
• Target Difficult Fish - Harder catches provide more experience
• Upgrade Equipment - Better rods and accessories improve success rates

Common Fishing Mistakes to Avoid

Beginner Errors

• Fishing Without Bait - Always check your rod has bait equipped
• Ignoring Weather - Many fish only spawn in specific conditions
• Wasting Rare Bait - Save trash bait for specific target fish
• Fishing in Wrong Locations - Each fish has preferred spawning areas
• Poor Timing - Missing the circle overlap reduces catch success

Advanced Mistakes

• Not Upgrading Skills - Fishing quests dramatically improve success rates
• Ignoring Storage - Running out of inventory space wastes valuable catches
• Poor Resource Management - Not balancing bait costs with fish values
• Missing Storm Opportunities - Legendary fish only appear during storms
• Neglecting Quest Rewards - Many quests provide unique fishing equipment

Platform-Specific Information

PC Controls

• Cast Line: F key
• Reel In: Spacebar (when circles overlap)
• Equip Rod: Melee slot (default V)
• Attach Bait: Drag from inventory to rod

Controller Layout

• Cast Line: Right Trigger
• Reel In: A Button (when circles overlap)
• Equip Rod: D-Pad Right
• Attach Bait: Hold Y, select bait

Community Resources

Official Channels

• Official Discord: Join the official Discord community for real-time discussions and developer updates
• Official Twitter: Follow @GameDuckov for announcements and events
• Official Website: Visit duckov.com for official news and updates
• Steam Community: Join the Steam discussions for player tips and tricks

Community Resources

• Reddit Community: The r/EscapeFromDuckov subreddit is active with player discussions and guides

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock fishing in Escape from Duckov?

To unlock fishing, craft a Basic Workbench, unlock Advanced Progression II from the upgrade menu, then craft a Fishing Rod using 2 Wood and 1 Steel. Equip the rod in your melee slot, attach bait, and you're ready to fish.

What's the best bait for beginners?

Earthworms are the best bait for beginners. Dig hiding holes with your shovel to find them. They have no penalties and work for most common fish species.

Where can I find rare fish like the Golden Fish?

The Golden Fish requires Toilet Cleaner bait, can only be caught during the day while it's storming, and only spawns at the Farm Town fishing dock. It's the most valuable fish at 6,150 credits.

Why can't I catch certain fish even with the right bait?

Many fish have specific requirements beyond bait, including time of day, weather conditions, and location. Make sure you're fishing at the right time and place for your target species.

How do I upgrade my fishing skills?

Build a Kitchen (available after building the Gym), then talk to Vogo the Cook. He'll give you fishing quests like "Fishing Novice" and "Upgrade Fishing Rod" that improve your fishing abilities.

What's the most profitable fish to catch?

The Golden Fish is worth 6,150 credits but requires specific conditions. For consistent profits, target Azure Galaxias (857 credits) during rainy days at Farm Town, or Blue Marlin (1,881 credits) during sunny days.

Can I fish without bait?

No, you must have bait equipped to catch fish. Attempting to fish without bait will result in failure. Always check your rod has bait before casting.

Do fishing locations matter?

Yes, each fish species has preferred spawning locations. Some fish only appear at specific docks, so location is crucial for catching certain species.

How does weather affect fishing?

Weather dramatically affects fish spawns. Some fish only appear during rain, storms, or sunny weather. Pay attention to weather conditions when targeting rare species.

What's the difference between R6 and R9 batteries?

R6 and R9 batteries are different types of trash bait that attract different fish. R6 Battery is used for Azure Galaxias, while R9 Battery is used for Red Goldfish, Green Snapper, and Blue Marlin.

Conclusion: Master the Art of Duckov Fishing

Fishing in Escape from Duckov transforms from a simple mini-game into a complex, rewarding system that's essential for progression and wealth accumulation. By mastering the techniques outlined in this guide - from understanding bait requirements to perfecting your timing and knowing exactly where and when to fish - you'll turn this quirky mechanic into one of the most profitable aspects of your Duckov experience.

Remember that fishing is both an art and a science. The community continues to discover new combinations and strategies, so stay connected with official channels and community resources for the latest updates. Whether you're hunting the legendary Golden Fish or just trying to complete your collection, patience and strategy will lead you to success.

Pro Tip: Bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updates as the Escape from Duckov community continues to uncover new fishing secrets and strategies!

Ready to become the ultimate Duckov angler? Grab your rod, stock up on bait, and start catching those rare fish today. The waters of Duckov await your expertise!