Updated 23 October 2026. Facts on this page come from minecraft.wiki, minecraft.net and the live Artemis PvP server; sources are listed at the bottom.
Fishing Guide
Cast a fishing rod into any water, wait 5 to 30 seconds for the bite, and reel in. Without enchantments you catch fish 85% of the time, junk 10% and treasure 5%; Lure makes bites faster and Luck of the Sea makes treasure more likely.
How does fishing work in Minecraft?
Use a fishing rod to cast into water. Where you stand does not matter: in the water, in a boat or on land. After the bobber lands, the game waits a random 5 to 30 seconds (100 to 600 ticks); bubbles approach, the bobber dips, and you reel in. You get raw cod, raw salmon, pufferfish, tropical fish, junk or treasure.
What are the fishing odds?
| Catch | Chance without Luck of the Sea |
|---|---|
| Fish | 85% |
| Junk | 10% |
| Treasure | 5% |
Treasure includes enchanted books, enchanted bows and enchanted fishing rods; an enchanted bow comes up 0.8% of the time. On Java, treasure only counts if the bobber is in open water: a 5x4x5 area around it of just water or air.
Which enchantments help fishing?
- Lure: each level cuts 5 seconds off both the minimum and maximum wait.
- Luck of the Sea: raises the chance of treasure.
- Unbreaking and Mending: keep the rod alive; with Mending the experience from catches repairs it.
minecraft.wiki's "god rod" is Luck of the Sea III, Lure III, Unbreaking III and Mending; fishing outdoors with it averages about 8 catches and 28 experience a minute.
Is the fishing rod used in PvP?
A rod can hook players and mobs and pull them toward you without dealing damage. Reeling in a mob costs 5 durability. For the 1.8 rod style see 1.8 vs 1.9+ combat.
Is there fishing on ArtemisPvP?
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to catch a fish?
A random 5 to 30 seconds; each level of Lure cuts 5 seconds off.
What are the odds of fishing up treasure?
5% without Luck of the Sea.
Sources
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