Tales of the Shire: All Fish & Locations
Fishing is an important activity in Tales of the Shire, used for cooking recipes, fellowship quests, and club missions. This guide covers all confirmed fish in the game and where to catch them.
Tales of the Shire All Fish List
Stone Loach
A common early fish, found in calm starting ponds. Used in several early recipes.
Dawn Dace
A bright, light-colored fish best caught during the day. Found in early fishing spots and needed for multiple meal requests.
Honeyed Chub
Golden in color and slightly rare, Honeyed Chub is usually found in forest pools. Often used in higher-value dishes.
Bywater Bleak
A silver fish that is key to Bywater’s signature dish. Common at central fishing spots.
Blue-finned Gudgeon
Notable for its bright fins, found in deeper or moving water like waterfalls. Tied to advanced cooking recipes.
Ruffe
A hardy spiny fish that appears in multiple fishing areas and is often requested in club missions.
Fishing Locations in Tales of the Shire
Old Ruby’s Pond – Starting fishing spot near your home, ideal for Stone Loach and Dawn Dace.
Tree Root Pool – A waterfall fishing spot with Honeyed Chub and Blue-finned Gudgeon.
Old Stone Bridge Pool – Home of Old Noakes, best for Bywater Bleak and Ruffe.
Ladle’s Jetty – Unlocked by reaching Level 3 friendship with Nefi, providing a wide mix of fish.
Advanced Locations – More spots unlock with Level 10 friendship with Old Noakes and Level 6 friendship with Orlo (WIP).
Final Blurb
Catching all fish in Tales of the Shire helps unlock recipes, complete quests, and progress through club tasks. Expanding your fishing locations by raising friendship levels and upgrading your rod ensures faster catches and access to rarer fish.
FAQ
How many fish are in Tales of the Shire?
There are six confirmed fish at launch, with additional locations adding variety as you progress.
How do you unlock new fishing locations?
Reach Level 3 friendship with Nefi for Ladle’s Jetty and build higher friendship with Old Noakes and Orlo for additional spots.
How do you upgrade your fishing rod?
Complete fishing club missions to increase your club level. Each rank upgrades your rod, with a maximum of five levels.

