There is a lot you can do inI Am Future. Your main goal is to survive, which means you need to eat, craft useful items, and even send your drone on expeditions. It’s a blend of both technological and primitive things, because the game is set in a not-so-distant future, where nature has taken over civilization.

No matter what you do, technology won’t feed you, and for that, one of the oldest hunting methods—fishing—will be essential. Although fishing is an ancient practice, there are some things you need to know about fishing in the game.

The player is waiting at the docks in I Am Future.

Fishing Gear And Requirements

The first thing you need for fishing is a suitable fishing spot. There are two locations in the game where you can fish—one is accessible relatively early on, while the other may be harder to reach initially.

You need to click on the chair at the fishing locations to catch fish.

The player is playing the fishing minigame in I Am Future.

Finding a fishing spot isn’t enough;you’ll also need a fishing rod to start catching fish.Fortunately, you’ll find your first rod in the initial fishing area. After acquiring it, you’ll have the option to upgrade the rod twice later on. Remember thatyou must have the rod in your inventoryto be able to fish.

Once you have the rod, nothing stands in your way to start fishing. Althoughyou can choose a bait, it’s not absolutely necessary.The type of fish you’ll catch depends on the fishing location, the rod you’re using, and the bait you select. The game’s interface will show the possible catches for your current setup.

The player is using the elevator to reach the Docks in I Am Future.

Finally, while fishing, you’ll see your bait shake, and when you click once, a mini-game will start. In this mini-game, a pointer on a dial rotates clockwise, andyou need to time your clicks so that the pointer aligns with the white sections on the dial.The number of white sections will vary depending on the type of fish you’re trying to catch.

Failing the mini-game will mean you don’t catch anything, andregardless of the outcome, you will lose the bait you used.

The player is fishing at the docks in I Am Future.

Fishing Locations And How To Access Them

There are two fishing spots in the game. The first is on the Base Rooftop, where you start the game. On your first night, after removing the leech from Earl, the talking fridge, you’ll need to pull an Infected Weed out of the ground. This action will give you the StopWeed Spray.

Then, look for another leech on the door above Earl’s area; after spraying it,you’ll gain access to the elevator behind the door.This elevator will take you to the docks, your first fishing area.

The player is crafting a Mollusk Bait by using the workbench in I Am Future.

At the docks,you’ll find the Handmade Rod, your initial fishing rod.

The second fishing spot is on the Hotel Rooftop. Reaching it will take some time becauseyou’ll need to complete the bridge construction.Once the bridge is finished, you can access the Hotel Rooftop and fish there.

The player catches a large bugeyed in I Am Future.

Additionally, you’ll find the Strong Fishing Line in a package at the fishing spot on the Hotel Rooftop, which is needed to upgrade your rod.

List Of All Fishing Rods

After obtaining the Handmade Rod,you can upgrade it a total of two times.Upgrading your rod will increase the variety of fish you can catch. Here’s a list of all rods and the materials needed for each upgrade:

List Of All Baits

While you’ll usually need bait for fishing, remember that fishing without bait is also possible. However, fishing without bait often results in catching junk. Still, in times of material scarcity, baitless fishing can sometimes work to your advantage. The table below lists all available baits and how to obtain them:

How To Obtain

Mollusk Bait

You can craft the Mollusk Baitat the Workbench using Biomass.For each 1 Biomass, you can craft 1 Mollusk Bait.

Clam

Clam is a bait you canobtain only through fishing.If you fish without using any bait at the first fishing area, the Docks, you have a chance of catching a Clam. Alternatively, if you fish at any fishing spot using the Mollusk Bait, you will definitely catch a Clam.

Earthworm

you’re able to only obtain Earthwormsby harvesting plants from Garden Beds, with a chance of finding them each time you collect.

Spoon Lure

You can craft the Spoon Lure using the Workbench. To craft one Spoon Lure,you will need a total of three Plastics.

Leech Tail

you’re able to obtain Leech Tailby removing Infected Weeds or by killing Leeches.

you’re able to chop the fish you catchusing the Filleting Fish menu on the left side of the Campfireto obtain food-related items or other materials.

An orange arrow shows the Fish Without Bait button in I Am Future

List Of Fish You Can Catch

Keep in mind that the fish you catch depends on which bait you use, where you are fishing, and which rod you are using. Below is a table of all the fish you can catch:

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List Of Sunken Trash You Can Catch

Sunken Trash refers to items you can catch through fishing that are not fish. The best part is thatyou don’t need any bait to catch them.Here’s a table of the sunken trash you can catch: