
In Final Fantasy XIV, fishing isn’t just a skill, it is a way of life. Well maybe not, but it is rather addictive. Not to throw fuel on the fire but like many of the other components, fishing in FFXIV 1.0 wasn’t just boring, it was needlessly complicated, and it wasn’t nearly as useful as it is now. These days, fishing does everything from curing hunger, athlete’s foot, finds tax loopholes, and in special occasions can even be used in Finnish dance. And if you look hard enough, you can even find some fish.
Once you hit level 10 in your first chosen class, you are able to travel to Limsa Lominsa (I suggest waiting until 15 when you unlock the airship, it is a long walk otherwise) assuming you didn’t start there, and join the Fishing Guild. Once you start, the goal is to complete your fishing log, complete the occasional quest, and work on your records. The fishing log is a handy tool which fills in with information as you catch fish, detailing prime locations and some information. Quests are available every five levels, and your records are updated whenever you catch a larger fish in a specific category.