Rune Factory 3: Special, a remake of the beloved Nintendo DS farming simulation RPG title, features an engaging combination of bothfarming lifeand adventuring, with many NPCs to befriend, crops to grow, and dungeons to explore. When players need a break from tending to their farm or fighting monsters, they can also make time to relax by fish in the delightful town of Sharance and withinRF3:S’s multiple dungeons.

Players have the opportunity to catch a diverse range of fish and items inRune Factory 3: Special. Fishing can be a great way to earn gold by selling either raw fish or delicious dishes prepared with fish ingredients. Additionally, some of Sharance’s residents are big fans of fish, and gifting them certain items will offer a substantial increase in their affection toward the player.

Buying a Fishing Pole in Rune Factory 3: Special

How to Get a Fishing Pole in Rune Factory 3: Special

The player can obtain their first fishing pole, theCheap Pole, very early in their adventure. There are three methods to obtain the Cheap Pole inRune Factory 3: Special. The easiest method is to simply purchase the Cheap Pole at the Blacksmith Shop for 1800 Gold, as the player can complete only one villager request per day and would have to wait for those requests to pop up on the bulletin board.

Once the player has gotten their hands on a fishing pole, they can immediately begin fishing in lakes and pools found around the town of Sharance and various dungeons. Each fishing location features an assortment of fish that can be caught depending on the current in-game season. Some fish can be caught year-round, while others are available only at certain times of the year.

Fishing in Rune Factory 3: Special

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How to Fish in Rune Factory 3: Special

FishinginRF3:Sis a carefree activity with simple mechanics. To catch fish, the player needs to equip their Fishing Pole and follow these steps:

The player can upgrade their Cheap Pole once they have unlocked the Forge andincreased their Forging Level. The first upgraded fishing pole, the Beginner’s Pole, can be crafted atForging Level 15. Higher-quality fishing poles will allow the player to more easily catch rare and high-quality fish by increasing the window in which the player needs to respond to the bite.

Catching fish in Rune Factory 3: Special.

Lover Snapper

3800 G

Sharance Village, Privera Forest, Sol Terrano Desert (Bone Bridge), Oddward Valley, Vale River

Squid

80 G

Lobster

440 G

Sharance Village, Carlos' Resort (Request Only), Sol Terrano Desert (Bone Bridge)

Turbot

340 G

Rune Factory 3: Specialis available on Nintendo Switch and PC.