How Do You Use a Fishing Pole in Skyrim?

Using a fishing pole in Skyrim is not only a great way to make money, but it can also be a fun and relaxing activity. Fishing is one of the many activities available in the world of Tamriel, and it can be a great way to pass the time while also stocking up on valuable fish. In this article, we will discuss how to use a fishing pole in Skyrim and the various types of fish you can catch.

Getting Started

To get started fishing in Skyrim, you will need to find a pond or lake with an abundance of fish. You can find these locations by looking for water bodies near your current location or by using the map. Once you have found a suitable location, you will need to equip your fishing pole before you can begin fishing.

To do this, open your inventory and select the “Tools” tab. Select the “Fishing Pole” item from this tab and equip it. Once your pole is equipped, you are ready to begin fishing!

Fishing Mechanics

Fishing in Skyrim is simple but requires some patience and skill. To begin casting your line, simply aim towards a body of water with your crosshair and press the action button (E on PC).

You will then see an indicator at the bottom of your screen which will tell you when to press E again to cast your line into the water. The indicator should be green when it is ready for you to cast your line, so keep an eye out for this before pressing E again!

Once you have successfully casted your line into the water, all that’s left is waiting for a bite! Keep an eye out for any indicators that appear at the bottom of your screen which indicate that something has taken hold of your line – this could either be a fish or some other object that was caught on your hook (such as a bottle!). If it’s not a fish that has taken hold of your line then simply press E again to reel in whatever it was and try again!

If it was indeed a fish that has taken hold of your line then congratulations! Reel in slowly by pressing E and once you have successfully reeled in enough then press E again to catch the fish – after doing this successfully enough times then eventually you will have caught all available types of fish available at that pond/lake.

Types Of Fish

The type of fish that can be caught when fishing in Skyrim depends on where exactly you are fishing – different bodies of water contain different types of fish so make sure to check out what kinds are available before beginning fishing! Some common types include Salmon (found near rivers), Salmon Roe (found near lakes), Smallmouth Bass (found near waters with deep spots), Whitefish (found near ponds) and Sturgeon (found near oceans). Each type offers different rewards – some may provide more gold than others while others may give rare items or ingredients needed for alchemy recipes etc.

Conclusion:

Using a fishing pole in Skyrim is an incredibly relaxing activity that also provides valuable rewards such as gold or ingredients needed for alchemy recipes etc. It requires patience but once mastered can be very rewarding – just remember to always equip yourself with a Fishing Pole before beginning and keep an eye out for what type of fish are available at each location!

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Michael Allen