Falcom’s Trails series has quietly made fishing an iconic pastime, blending serene moments with tangible in-game benefits. In Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, fishing might not be the flashiest minigame, but the variety of rewards you earn—like crafting materials and rare accessories—make it a worthy detour. Mastering which rod and bait to use where can transform quiet fishing spots into treasure troves, adding depth to this RPG’s expansive world.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – All Fishing Rod Locations
You’ll find a dozen types of bait across the game, but not every rod accepts all bait. Knowing which rods you have and what they can use streamlines your fishing experience and boosts your catch rate. Below is a breakdown of every fishing rod, how to obtain it, and which bait it supports so you can target specific fish without wasting time.
| Rod Name | How to Obtain | Compatible Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Rod | Starting rod by default | Earthworm, Marine Worm, Kasagin, Yamamy |
| Marine Star | Buy it at Lavantar Casino & Bar | Marine Worm, Shrimp, Crab, Kasago |
| Pisces Heart | Found in a treasure chest in Tratt Plains | Larva, Salmon Roe, Red Fly, Marine Worm |
| Bamboo Fishing Rod | Talk to Norche during the Threatening Letters Investigation (Chapter 3) | Salmon Roe, Dumpling, Pond Snail, Frog, Shrimp, Crab |
| Metal Trident Rod | Complete the Fishing Spot Scout side quest (Chapter 4) | Earthworm, Crab, Sea Bass, Carp, Trout, Salmon |
| Aqua Master | Achieve Bracer Rank C | All bait types: Earthworm, Larva, Salmon Roe, Red Fly, Dumpling, Pond Snail, Frog, Marine Worm, Shrimp, Crab, Kasagin, Yamamy, Kasago, Sea Bass, Carp, Trout, Salmon, Eel |
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – All Fish Locations
With 25 fish species to catch, each offers unique rewards like sepith, crafting materials, or even rare accessories such as the coveted Grail Rings. The key to success lies in matching the correct bait to each fish and visiting their specific locations. The chart below lays out every fish, its preferred spots, size, and bait preferences so you can methodically build your fishing collection.
| Fish | Location | Size | Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Angelfish | Ruan (North & South Block), Sapphirl Tower, Air Letten, Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan & Manoria), Manoria Village, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean), Calmare | Long | Marine Worm, Shrimp |
| Kasago | Ruan (North & South Block), Manoria Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean), Calmare | Long | Marine Worm, Shrimp |
| Great Blackfish | Ruan (North & South Block), Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan & Manoria), Manoria Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean), Calmare | Small | Marine Worm, Shrimp, Kasagin |
| Sea Bass | Ruan (North & South Block), Air Letten, Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan & Manoria), Manoria Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean) | Small | Shrimp, Kasagin, Kasago |
| Trout | Ruan (North & South Block), Air Letten, Grancel (North Block), Elize Highway, Verte Bridge, West Bose Hwy, Ravennue Village, Valleria Shore | Small | Earthworm, Salmon Roe, Red Fly, Shrimp |
| Salmon | Ruan (North & South Block), Air Letten, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean), Grancel (Port & North Block), Valleria Shore | Small | Larva, Salmon Roe, Kasagin |
| Claudine | Ruan (North & South Block), Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan & Manoria), Manoria Village & Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean) | Small | Marine Worm, Crab, Kasagin, Kasago |
| Crab | Sapphirl Tower, Air Letten, Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Kaldia Limestone Cave, Tratt Plain Rd (Pond & Wolf Fort), Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel Sewers & Port & North Block, Rolent Sewers, Ravennue Village, Calmare | Long | Earthworm, Marine Worm, Shrimp |
| Octopus | Sapphirl Tower, Gull Seaside Way (Near Manoria), Manoria Village & Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean) | Large | Shrimp, Crab, Kasago |
| Granakor | Sapphirl Tower, Kaldia Limestone Cave, Grancel Sewers, Rolent Sewers | Large | Crab |
| Eel | Air Letten, Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel Sewers & North Block, Ravennue Village | Small | Earthworm |
| Mahi-Mahi | Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan & Manoria), Manoria Village, Manoria Byroad, Tratt Plain Rd (Ocean) | Large | Kasagin, Sea Bass, Salmon |
| Gigangora | Gull Seaside Way (Near Ruan), Manoria Village & Byroad | Large | Kasago, Sea Bass, Salmon |
| Blue Marlin | Gull Seaside Way (Near Manoria) | Large | Sea Bass, Salmon |
| Kasagin | Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Tratt Plain Rd (Pond & Wolf Fort), Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel Sewers, Bright Family House, Rolent Sewers, Ravennue Village | Long | Larva, Salmon Roe, Red Fly |
| Yamany | Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Grancel Sewers, Mistwald, Verte Bridge | Long | Larva, Salmon Roe, Red Fly |
| Tiger Rockfish | Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Mistwald, Verte Bridge | Long | Earthworm, Larva, Salmon Roe, Red Fly |
| Rainbow Trout | Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Kaldia Limestone Cave & Boss Room, Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel (Port), Mistwald, Verte Bridge, Ravennue Village, Valleria Shore | Small | Earthworm, Larva, Salmon Roe |
| Rockeater | Kaldia Tunnel (Bridge), Kaldia Limestone Cave & Boss Room, Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel Sewers, Mistwald, Bright Family House, Verte Bridge, Ravennue Village, Valleria Shore, Calmare | Small | Earthworm, Larva, Salmon Roe, Frog, Crab, Kasagin, Yamany |
| Valleria Bass | Kaldia Limestone Cave & Boss Room, Tratt Plain Rd (Wolf Fort), Grancel (Port & North Block), Elize Highway, Milch Main Road, West Bose Hwy, Valleria Shore | Small | Frog, Kasagin, Yamany |
| Snakehead | Kaldia Limestone Cave & Boss Room, Tratt Plain Rd (Wolf Fort), Grancel (Port), Elize Highway, Milch Main Road, West Bose Hwy, Valleria Shore, Calmare | Large | Frog, Kasagin, Yamany, Carp, Trout, Salmon, Eel |
| Carp | Kaldia Limestone Cave (Boss Room), Tratt Plain Rd (Pond & Wolf Fort), Erbe Royal Villa, Erbe Scenic Route, Mistwald, Elize Highway, Bright Family House, Rolent Sewers, Milch Main Road, Verte Bridge, West Bose Hwy | Small | Earthworm, Dumpling, Pond Snail, Crab |
| Garvelze | Kaldia Limestone Cave (Boss Room), Erbe Scenic Route, Rolent Sewers, Valleria Shore | Large | Carp, Trout, Salmon, Eel |
| Liberl Carp | Tratt Plain Rd (Pond & Wolf Fort), Erbe Royal Villa, Erbe Scenic Route, Grancel Sewers, Grancel (North Block), Mistwald, Elize Highway, Bright Family House, Rolent Sewers, Milch Main Road, Verte Bridge, West Bose Hwy, Ravennue Village | Long | Larva, Red Fly, Dumpling |
| Pearlglass | Erbe Royal Villa, Mistwald, Elize Highway, Milch Main Road, West Bose Hwy | Large | Earthworm, Dumpling, Pond Snail |
| Guardian of Valleria Lake | Valleria Shore (Available only in Chapter 8) | Ultimate Fish | Trout, Salmon |
