One of the best ways to collect food in Ark Survival Ascended is to fish. Even though there are several methods to catch a fish in Ark Survival Ascended, The Island Map only allows you to hunt fish using a fishing rod and dinosaurs.

So, if you are new to the game and wondering how to make a fishing rod or want to know the best spots for fishing in the game, read the guide until the end.

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How to craft and use a Fishing Rod in Ark Survival Ascended

To craft a fishing rod in Ark Survival, you must be at least level 18. After reaching the required level, collect the following items to make one.

Since it’s a primary item, you can easily craft the item on the go from your inventory. Remember, you cannot stand and fish in Ark Survival Ascended. So, you must make a wooden chair to sit and fish. You will require the following materials to make a wooden chair.

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If you are not a fan of using a chair, you can craft a wooden bench or ride a creature likePelagornis. For the bait, you can useGiant Bee Honey, Sap, orLeech Blood.You can find honey near any hilly terrain.

How to command Command Animals to hunt fish

If you are not a fan of hunting manually, you can always command one of your tamed animals likeIchthyornis. You can find the bird near any shore or beach area and knock them out using a bow & tranquilizer arrow. Feed fish or kibble to the bird to tame. After taming, open its access setting and change its behavior toHuntandRetrieve. Choose a fish as its target, and it will hunt the fish for you.

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Best Fishing Spots in Ark Survival Ascended

Though there are several open river streams in Ark Survival, I highly recommend fishing nearRed Wood LakeandSecret Pond. you’re able to find the pictorial reference of the area above.

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