Destiny 2 Fishing Guide

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Intro

Fishing in Destiny 2 arrived with the Season of the Deep, offering Guardians a new way to relax and earn valuable rewards. Here’s your comprehensive guide to unlocking fishing, catching Legendary and Exotic fish, and understanding the rewards you can earn, including Reckoning weapons.

How to Unlock Fishing in Destiny 2

To unlock fishing:

  • Complete the Seasonal Introductory Mission on Titan.
  • Visit Suraya Hawthorne in the Tower, where you’ll receive a Fishing Tackle.
  • Your Fishing Tackle will show:
    • Bait amount (required for fishing).
    • Fish caught and their rarities.

How to Farm Bait

You’ll need bait for fishing, and it can be farmed through various activities:

Activity Bait Earned
Deep Dive 19 bait per run
Playlist Activities ~6 bait per activity
Heroic Public Events ~3-5 bait
Patrols and Material Nodes 1 bait

 

Fishing Locations in Destiny 2

You can fish at these spots:

  • Outskirts (EDZ)
  • The Cistern (Nessus)
  • The Miasma (Savathûn’s Throne World)

These locations rotate, and the Fishing Tackle in your inventory will recommend the best spot for fishing.

If the fishing pond is missing, it might be due to a public event. Wait for the event to finish for the pond to reappear.

How to Fish in Destiny 2

Fishing is simple:

  • Stand near the fishing pond and cast your line.
  • Watch the bobber in the water.
  • When the bobber dips underwater, press the interaction button quickly to reel in your catch.

The faster you react, the higher the quality of the fish you catch.

Rarity Color
Uncommon Green
Rare Blue
Legendary Purple
Exotic Gold

Focused Fishing

The Focused Fishing Meter appears on the lower left of your screen.

  • The more fish you and others catch, the higher the meter fills.
  • A full meter increases your chances of catching Legendary and Exotic fish.
  • The meter resets if a public event starts nearby.

Pro Tip: Start fishing as soon as the pond appears and bring plenty of bait to maximize your time.

Destiny 2 Fishing Rewards

Fishing isn’t just for fun—it offers valuable rewards, including Reckoning weapons, armor, and Exotic items.

Rewards from Fish:

Fish Rarity Possible Rewards
Legendary Legendary gear, Reckoning weapons, Sonar Station reputation, Glimmer, Deep Dive keys
Exotic Exotic gear (Ascendant Shards, Exotic armor), all Legendary fish rewards

 

Deposit your fish at the Aquarium in the H.E.L.M. for these rewards.

Reckoning Weapons

Fishing is the primary source of Reckoning weapons in the Season of the Deep. These weapons are not craftable but come with the Disaster Plan Origin Trait:

Disaster Plan: Picking up ammo boosts flinch resistance and range until the weapon is fired again. Swords gain increased charge rate.

Weapon Type Ammo
Bug-Out Bag Submachine Gun Primary
Just in Case Sword Heavy
Last Man Standing Shotgun Special
Outlast Pulse Rifle Primary

 

Best Pick: Spare Rations Hand Cannon is a top-tier choice for PvP enthusiasts.

Final Thoughts

Fishing adds a relaxing yet rewarding gameplay loop to Destiny 2, with exciting opportunities to earn gear and explore new mechanics. Whether you’re farming for Exotic fish or aiming to complete your Reckoning weapon collection, fishing offers something for every Guardian.

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