1-99 Fishing Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Reel in 99 Fishing with our comprehensive guide. From shrimp to anglerfish, learn AFK methods and efficient training strategies.

Overview

Fishing is one of the most relaxing skills in OSRS, offering both AFK training and solid profit at higher levels. This guide covers every method from 1 to 99.

Why Train Fishing?

- Very AFK skill - Provides food for PvM - Good profit at high levels - Required for various quests

Training Methods

Levels 1-20: Shrimp & Anchovies

Start at Draynor Village or Lumbridge. - XP/Hour: 5-15k - Method: Net fishing - Time: 20-30 minutes

Levels 20-58: Fly Fishing

Fly fish trout and salmon at Barbarian Village. - XP/Hour: 30-50k - Requirements: Fly fishing rod, feathers - Method: Active (dropping fish)

Levels 58-82: Barbarian Fishing

Unlock at Otto's Grotto after miniquest. - XP/Hour: 50-70k (passive Strength/Agility XP) - Catches: Leaping trout, salmon, sturgeon - Location: Otto's Grotto

Levels 82-99: Anglerfish

AFK fishing with solid profit. - XP/Hour: 25-35k - Profit: 250-350k/hour - Requirement: 100% Piscarilius favour - AFK time: 4-5 minutes

Alternative: Monkfish (62+)

Good balance of XP and profit. - XP/Hour: 30-40k - Profit: 100-150k/hour - Requirement: Swan Song quest

Fastest Methods

3-Tick Barbarian Fishing

Intensive but fastest XP: - XP/Hour: 100-110k - Method: 3-tick manipulation with tar/herb - Not recommended for casual players

Drift Net Fishing (44+)

Hunter + Fishing XP combined: - XP/Hour: 80-110k combined - Location: Underwater near Fossil Island - Requires: Drift nets, Trident

Tempoross (35+)

Fishing minigame with rewards: - XP/Hour: 50-80k - Rewards: Fish barrel, tackle box, spirit angler - Great for ironmen

AFK Methods Comparison

| Method | Level | XP/Hour | AFK Time | |--------|-------|---------|----------| | Sharks | 76 | 15-25k | 5+ min | | Anglerfish | 82 | 25-35k | 4-5 min | | Minnows | 82 | 35-45k | 2-3 min | | Karambwans | 65 | 30-35k | 3-4 min | | Infernal eels | 80 | 25-30k | 3-4 min |

Profitable Methods

| Method | Level | GP/Hour | |--------|-------|---------| | Anglerfish | 82 | 250-350k | | Dark crabs | 85 | 400-500k | | Karambwans | 65 | 200-250k | | Sacred eels | 87 | 200-250k | | Minnows | 82 | 250-300k |

Equipment

Fishing Outfit (Angler's) Obtain from Fishing Trawler or Aerial fishing: - 2.5% XP boost when complete - Recommend getting before 99

Spirit Angler Outfit Upgrade from Tempoross: - Same 2.5% bonus - Acts as weight reduction gear - Can store fishing rod

Time to 99

| Method | Hours | |--------|-------| | Barbarian (passive) | 150-200 | | 3-tick Barbarian | 80-100 | | Anglerfish (AFK) | 300-400 | | Mixed methods | 150-250 |

Tips

1. Get fish barrel early - From Tempoross, holds 28 fish 2. Use fishing outfit - 2.5% XP matters 3. Consider purpose - Ironmen need raw fish 4. Diary benefits - Various fishing boosts

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