Final Fantasy 14can certainly be overwhelming to someone who is new to the series. Ocean fishing isn’t the most mind-boggling thing in the game, but with new routes and gameplay aspects added, it can still be daunting - even for returning veterans.

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Fishing in FF14 includes strategy with a little bit of luck. There is no telling what can happen in the ocean, and this makes every fishingexperience unique. Ocean fishing is vast, and there are a few different rulesto learn when getting started. Some of these rules might even help out with getting certain rewardson your first fishing trip.

Updated on June 26, 2025 by Quinton O’Connor:Ahoy, ye ocean-fishers. WIth the arrival of Patch 6.4, ye may be seein' more locales than ye bargained for. Don’t worry, landlubbers - there be fresh prizes, too.

Ocean fishing with friends - how to help each other

How To Unlock Ocean Fishing

A common fear to have when thinking about any minigame is how high of a level you have to be to unlock it. Well, fear not!Ocean fishing can be done at a measly level one, if you so choose. The only prerequisite that needs to be taken care of are thequestsbeforehand.

The fishing guild has a quest entitled,“Way of the Fisher.”When completed, a new quest will appear called,“My First Fishing Rod.”The latter of these two quests is a simple tutorial of sorts, designed to help you get used to fishing. After a small task of findinganchovies, you are free to head to the docks and begin your ocean fishing journey.

The Docks and buying bait from Merchant and Menders

Ferry Docks, Fish Bait, And Every Fishing Location

Once theFerry Docksare located, it is time to learn about thebait. There is aMerchant and Mender NPCavailable at the docks. Make use of this character, since they will sell you all the bait you will need.

The rule of thumb for understanding the different types of bait is remembering the three main types:krill, ragworm, and plump worm. It is wise to stock up onall threeof these. Depending on thelocationthe boat sails to, one bait will be more powerful than the others.

Where and When to Fish - the map of the schedule

There are12locationsthe ship can sail to when you board it for ocean fishing,but it will only stop at threeper round. To see the boat’s schedule, talk to the NPC namedDryskthota.

To access theRuby Route- which is chosen separately from the Indigo Route that contains all the older locations - you must complete the main scenario up through"Stormblood"from Patch 4.0.

Spectral Currents and how to activate them

Where To Use Every Bait

Below is a table of the 12 different locations the boat takes you to. For each location, these baits should be used in order to yield thebest catches.

Ruby Sea

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Using the assigned bait for each location will trigger aspectral current.

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Spectral Currents

When the right fish is caught and with luck on your side, aspectral currentwill appear. This is when the water turns amystical rainbow color. Now, all the fish that can be caught have a higher chance of beingrare.

These occasions are helped by the use of the assigned bait above, but it also has a lot to do with chance.Luck plays a role in ocean fishing, and it is possible to follow all the rules and not get a single spectral current.

Shark Minion wading in the river

If all the members in your boat decide to help out with a trigger, the odds of triggering a spectral current will rise substantially.

During spectral currents, you can switch to certainbaitsin order to yield better game. Once a current is active, switch to thespecial baitlisted above. The bait that triggers a spectral currentis the same oneyou should use during a spectral event.

Of Mounts And Minions

Ocean fishing is th key to obtaining a fewmountsandminions, and they’re frequently tied to the amount of points earned in a trip. Fishing with others on your ship can increase the chances of activating a spectral current, thusrewardingyou withmore pointsfor the trip.

The little shark minion known as“Major-General Minion”can be unlocked by getting5,000 pointsin one trip. Points are attained by catching fish, which is whyspectral currentsare important for a larger point yield.

Encounteringthree dolphin podsduring a single trip will net you the"Dolphin Calf"minion; whilst encounteringthree seagull flockswill get you the"Gull"minnion.

The first mount is called“Hybodus”and can be unlocked by surfacing10,000points via the Indigo Route. Another mount, introduced with Patch 6.4, is"Mossasaurus.“This one will also require10,000 points, but rather than the old Indigo Route, it’s tied to theRuby Route.