Fishing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a fantastic activity for boosting Professor Experience and obtaining rare ingredients for monastery cooking. While many fish are easy to pull from the pond, tracking down the elusive Silverfish can test any player's patience. Mastering the mechanics behind fish shadows, bait choices, and timing is key to fulfilling specific quests requiring this rare catch.
Where to Find the Fishing Pond
The primary location for catching any aquatic creature in Garreg Mach Monastery is the pond situated in the southwestern area of the grounds. Players can initiate the fishing minigame by visiting the Fishkeeper after completing the initial Fresh Catch quest early in the game. Unlike other monastery activities, casting your line costs zero activity points, making it a risk-free way to spend your free time.
Identifying the Correct Fish Shadow
To reel in a Silverfish, players must pay close attention to the colored fish icons that appear when a bite occurs. Silverfish exclusively share the golden or glimmering fish shadow with other high-value catches like Gold Fish and Platinum Fish. If a blue or red shadow appears, you should allow the fish to nibble up to two times to see if a gold icon replaces it before pulling.
Best Bait and Fishing Techniques
Using lower to mid-tier bait options, such as 1-star to 3-star bait or blowflies, yields a higher chance of encountering standard rare fish rather than ultra-rare event catches. When pulling in the line, aim for Good timing ranks rather than hitting consecutive Perfect inputs. Intentionally missing a Perfect score lowers the probability of getting top-tier Platinum Fish, increasing your chances of securing a Silverfish instead.
Utilizing Fishing Events for Higher Yields
Waiting for special calendar days like the Fistfuls of Fish event significantly increases your total catch per attempt. During these events, pulling in a single bite awards multiple fish at once, effectively multiplying your odds of obtaining the required quest items. Saving your bait inventory specifically for these days ensures maximum efficiency and profit throughout your playthrough.