Classic WoW Fishing Leveling Guide 1-300

1 – 75

Buy a Fishing Pole and a few Shiny Bauble from any Fishing Supply or Trade Supply merchant.

• Open your Spellbook (P).
• Click on the General tab at the top-right side of your spellbook and find the Fishing spell.
• Drag the Fishing spell to your action bar for easy access.
• Equip your Fishing Pole and apply the Shiny Bauble lure.
• Go to any starting zone and look for a lake, pond, or river. Stand by the water and press the fishing button.
• Watch the lure in the water. When it splashes, right-click on it. Keep fishing until you reach Fishing skill level 75.

The fishing pole increases your chances of catching fish, and the Shiny Bauble lure boosts your fishing skill by 25. It’s a good idea to use a lure while fishing to get better results.

Remember, each location has different types of fish that are unique to that area. If you need specific fish for professions or quests, check ahead to see which fish can be found in which zone.

75 – 150

Continue fishing until you reach skill level 150 in one of the capital cities:

• Darnassus: The serene, tree-filled city of the Night Elves. You can find plenty of fishing spots in the pools and lakes around the city.
• Stormwind City: The bustling human capital with its extensive canals and docks offering ample fishing opportunities.
• Ironforge: The Dwarven city set in the mountains, with fishing available in the Great Forge and nearby areas.
• Orgrimmar: The stronghold of the Orcs, with several fishing spots along the rivers and lakes within and around the city.
• Undercity: The eerie, underground city of the Forsaken, where you can fish in the greenish waters of the canals.
• Thunder Bluff: The elevated home of the Tauren, with serene ponds ideal for fishing.

Alternatively, you can fish in any of these zones to reach skill level 150:

• The Barrens: A vast, arid zone with numerous oases and rivers teeming with fish.
• Darkshore: A coastal area with many fishing spots along the shoreline and in inland lakes.
• Loch Modan: Known for its large lake, this zone is perfect for fishing.
• Silverpine Forest: A dark, mysterious forest with several lakes and rivers ideal for fishing.
• Westfall: A rural, coastal area with many ponds and rivers full of fish.

These locations not only provide the opportunity to level up your fishing skill but also offer diverse types of fish that can be useful for cooking and various quests.

150 – 225

Before heading out, purchase a large quantity of Bright Baubles from Old Man Heming to ensure you have enough for your fishing journey.

Next, travel to Dustwallow Marsh. Equip your Fishing Pole, apply the Bright Baubles, and fish until you reach skill level 225.

Dustwallow Marsh is an excellent choice for this because the Artisan Fishing Quest begins there. However, you can also achieve skill level 225 by fishing in these zones:

• Alterac Mountains: A mountainous region with several lakes and rivers that provide excellent fishing opportunities.
• Arathi Highlands: Known for its wide rivers and serene lakes, making it a prime fishing spot.
• Desolace: Despite its barren appearance, this zone has plenty of hidden water bodies teeming with fish.
• Stranglethorn Vale: A lush, tropical area with abundant coastline and inland waters perfect for fishing.
• Swamp of Sorrows: A murky, swampy region with numerous pools and lakes ideal for fishing.
• Thousand Needles: Characterized by its towering rock formations, this area has several fishing spots, especially around the shimmering oasis lakes.

These locations not only offer diverse fishing environments but also provide a variety of fish that can be valuable for cooking and other professions. Make sure to take advantage of the different fish types available in each zone to maximize your fishing efficiency.

225 – 300

Once you have completed the “Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme” quest, you can continue fishing in the following zones to further improve your skill:

• Felwood: A corrupted forest with many hidden streams and ponds where you can find unique fish.
• Feralas: A lush, tropical zone with plenty of lakes and rivers teeming with diverse fish species.
• The Hinterlands: Known for its pristine lakes and rivers, making it an ideal fishing spot.
• Tanaris: A desert zone with coastal waters and oases rich in various fish.
• Un’Goro Crater: A prehistoric jungle with numerous water bodies full of exotic fish.
• Western Plaguelands: A recovering plague zone with several lakes and rivers perfect for fishing.

In all these zones, you will need to use Bright Baubles to ensure the fish don’t get away. The Bright Baubles increase your fishing skill by 75, improving your chances of catching fish without losing them. Make sure to stock up on Bright Baubles before heading out to maximize your fishing success.