Fishing

A fisherman

Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. There are many Easter eggs in Path of Exile that are references to a running joke by Grinding Gear Games about the existence of secret gameplay features related to fishing. It has so far not been confirmed that any such gameplay features legitimately exist.

Further information can also be found on poe.fish, a wiki maintained by the Fishing Discord.

List of fishing Easter eggs

Version	Fishing content
Unknown	Albino Rhoa FeatherAlbino Rhoa FeatherStack Size: 10
0.11.5c	We don't know anything about those Fishing RodsFishing RodFishing Rod Physical Damage: 8-15 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.20 Weapon Range: 1.3 metres that spawned over the weekend, but they're gone now.
1.0.0	Song of the SirensSong of the Sirens Fishing RodFishing Rod Physical Damage: 8-15 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.20 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresSiren Worm Bait (50-40)% reduced Quantity of Fish Caught (50-60)% increased Rarity of Fish Caught You can catch Exotic FishGive a man a fish, and you can feed him for a day. But give a fish a man, and you can feed it for a month.
1.1.0	Various corrupted modifiers: Name Stats CanCatchCorruptFishCorrupted You can catch Corrupted Fish FishingQuantityCorrupted (5-10)% increased Quantity of Fish Caught FishingRarityCorrupted (5-10)% increased Rarity of Fish Caught (There are now replaced by these mod:) Name Stats Spawn Weighting V2FishingQuantityCorrupted (5-10)% increased Quantity of Fish Caught fishing_rod 1000 V2FishingRarityCorrupted_ (5-10)% increased Rarity of Fish Caught fishing_rod 1000 V2CanCatchCorruptFishCorrupted You can catch Corrupted Fish fishing_rod 1000
1.2.0	Krillson, Master Fisherman
1.3.0	Illegal Fisherman Tormented Spirit as part of the Torment league, Torment mods Fisherman's Touch and Fisherman's Grip
2.0.0	of Anglingof Angling Tempest (20-50)% increased Fish School size (Hidden) Tempest suffix modifier as part of the Tempest league
2.0.4	The VastThe Vast7Song of the SirensCan you hear the siren's calls, Just beyond the sea? A voice which hearts of men enthralls, I too am hooked to thee.
2.0.5	Various Darkshrine effects: Text Effect Type Effect Item Requirement The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span the hours spent in fishing Fishing Creates a public party called "On an epic fishing trip" ? Are fishermen all liars? Or do only liars fish? Fishing Creates a global notification that you are the first player in your difficulty to reach Winding Pier. (Does not actually take you there, need confirmation) ? Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths Fishing ? ? Give a man a fish... Fishing Changes profile status to "The fishing minigame is actually awesome" ? The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad You have been muted for disclosing fishing secrets. Fishing Mutes in a global chat for 10 minutes Fishing Rod with ? May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it Fishing Added 6 maps with corresponding tags "F I S H ? !" to slots in guild tag edit window. ?
2.1.0	Rot Head TalismanRot Head TalismanTalisman Tier: 1(30-40)% increased Fish Bite SensitivityCorruptedTo catch a big fish you need tempting bait. And there is no fish bigger than the Empire, and no bait as tempting as Ezomyr. - The Wolven King as part of the Talisman league
2.2.0	Perandus Tackle Box a type of Perandus chest that drops fishing-related items as part of the Perandus league
2.3.0	ReefbaneReefbane Fishing RodFishing Rod Physical Damage: 8-15 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.20 Weapon Range: 1.3 metres(30-40)% increased Cast Speed Thaumaturgical Lure (10-20)% increased Quantity of Fish Caught Glows while in an Area containing a Unique FishHe cast far into the ocean And tore out her heart.
2.4.0	The Atlas of Worlds modifier 3 uses remaining, Your Maps are AlluringMapAtlasFishy Prefix 3 uses remaining Your Maps are Alluring that grants "Areas are Alluring"
2.5.0	Angler's PlaitAngler's Plait Unset RingRequires Level 38You can catch Corrupted Fish(10-15)% increased Cast Speed 100% increased Fishing Line Strength 20% increased Quantity of Fish Caught 40% increased Rarity of Fish Caught (20-40)% increased Fish Bite SensitivityCorruptedA man can spend his whole life fishing before he learns it is not fish that he seeks.
2.6.0	Foil version of ReefbaneReefbane Fishing RodFishing Rod Physical Damage: 8-15 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.20 Weapon Range: 1.3 metres(30-40)% increased Cast Speed Thaumaturgical Lure (10-20)% increased Quantity of Fish Caught Glows while in an Area containing a Unique FishHe cast far into the ocean And tore out her heart.
3.2.0?	"Catch these Fish" hidden achievement discovered. Catch each of the following Unique Fish. Moeanu, The Undying Tikiheme, Lord of Minnows Roha, The Impaler Tawatawa, Who Devours the Land Tuatini, Rhoa Hunter Kina, Fairgraves' Bane Ngoiro, Who Slithers Beneath Tikati, The Gemfish King Makohuarau, The Fallen Angler Koura, The Iron Claw
3.3.0?	Area mod Unique Bosses are possessed by Tormented Illegal Fisherman
3.8.0	The Old ManThe Old Man12Fishing Rod Two-Implicit CorruptedHear me, fish! I love and respect you, but before this day ends I will kill you dead.
3.9.0	Baited ExpectationsBaited Expectations8Fishing ItemThe line between having not enough to do and too much to do is unusually fine. The FishmongerThe Fishmonger4Albino Rhoa FeatherHowever vicious Rhoas might be, a dedicated angler may in time tame them.
3.10.0	Pitfighter keystone
3.12.0	The Catch (environmental detail), Replica Bated BreathReplica Bated Breath Chain BeltRequires Level 22+(9-20) to maximum Energy Shield-(25-15) to Intelligence 10% increased Damage 50% increased Fishing Pool Consumption 20% increased Fishing Range (20-30)% increased Rarity of Fish Caught"I cannot fathom the mysteries of Prototype #16. It did nearly nothing until I brought it to [RESTRICTED]. It makes no sense!" - Researcher Graven, Replica FencoilReplica Fencoil Gnarled BranchStaff Physical Damage: 9-19 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.3 metres+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 1 Multiple Totems (40-50)% increased Global Damage (10-20)% increased maximum Life (10-20)% increased maximum Mana"Attempt #306: The power I can sense in this ancient branch still eludes me. Perhaps if I attach some string and a hook...", Anomalous PortalPortalSpell Level: 1 Cast Time: 2.50 secRequires Level 10Creates a portal to the current area's town. Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (3-60)% increased Cast SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
3.14.0	The HookThe Hook8Level 21 Transfigured Gem Quality: +23% CorruptedEvery obsession began with a single, innocent taste.
3.15.0	Logbook subarea: Alluring Pool (Contains a Fisherman that spawns crab enemies)
3.16.0	The CatchThe Catch18Fishing Rod Incubated Item Level: 99The largest hooks offer the greatest catch, but often the catch is the hook. Scourge mods: Name Stats Spawn Weighting HellscapeDownsideCannotFishFromWater_______ Cannot Fish while standing in Water fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeDownsideFishingLineStrength (40-30)% reduced Fishing Line Strength fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeDownsideFishingPoolConsumption (50-100)% increased Fishing Pool Consumption fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeDownsideFishingReelStability (60-30)% reduced Reeling Stability fishing_rod 500 HellscapeDownsideFishRotWhenCaught Fish Rot upon being Caught fishing_rod 500 Name Stats Spawn Weighting HellscapeUpsideCanCatchScourgedFish You can catch Scourged Fish fishing_rod 1 HellscapeUpsideDaytimeFishSize___ (10-30)% increased Size of Fish caught during Daytime fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeUpsideFishingCastDistance (13-16)% increased Fishing Range fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeUpsideFishingRarity (20-25)% increased Rarity of Fish Caught fishing_rod 1000 HellscapeUpsideStrengthAppliesToFishingReelSpeed_ Strength's Damage bonus also applies to Reeling Speed at 20% of its value fishing_rod 1000
3.17.0	The One That Got AwayThe One That Got Away7Replica Bated BreathSavor life's missing pieces. To complete one's final goal is to take one's last breath.
3.18.0	The Ancient AnglerThe Ancient Angler Emberstone Apex SentinelDuration: 30 seconds Empowers: 2 enemies Empowerment: 45 Charge: 10 usesRequires Level 58Can only empower Rare or Unique enemiesCleanses Corrupted Fish Purifies Corrupted WaterUnmodifiableUnder clouds of black beset by crimson lightning, we sailed stormy seas of poison and disease. Only one light shone in that darkness; only one Flame to keep hope alive.
3.19.0	Reflection of Angling
3.21.0	Crucible mods: Stats Spawn Weighting 1 30% increased Fishing Line Strength fishing_rod 10000 1 20% increased Quantity of Fish Caught fishing_rod 10000 1 40% increased Rarity of Fish Caught fishing_rod 10000 1 20% increased Fishing Pool Consumption fishing_rod 10000 1 You can catch Exotic Fish fishing_rod 10000 1 100% increased Reeling Stability fishing_rod 10000 1 50% increased Fish Bite Sensitivity fishing_rod 10000 1 You can catch Divine Fish fishing_rod 10000 1 25% reduced chance to catch Boots fishing_rod 10000 1 5% increased chance to catch a Divine Orb fishing_rod 10000 1 The Ghastly Fisherman cannot spawn fishing_rod 10000 1 The Ghastly Fisherman always appears behind you fishing_rod 10000 1 20% increased Valako's Aid per Stormy Day fishing_rod 10000 1 Can use Bestiary Lures at Fishing Holes fishing_rod 10000 1 Corrupted Fish have 10% chance to be Cleansed fishing_rod 10000 1 20% reduced Tasalio's Ire per Fish caught fishing_rod 10000 1 23% increased Krillson Affection per Fish Gifted fishing_rod 10000 1 40% increased Life of Fish caught with this Fishing Rod fishing_rod 10000 1 Fish caught with this Fishing Rod will always tell the truth fishing_rod 10000 1 +3 Wishes per Ancient Fish caught fishing_rod 10000 1 50% increased effect of Wishes granted by Ancient Fish fishing_rod 10000 1 Fish caught from Magmatic Fishing Holes are already Cooked fishing_rod 10000 1 15% increased Molten One confusion per Fish Gifted fishing_rod 10000