LEGO FORTNITE — I’ll be honest: when the Gone Fishin’ update first splashed into Lego Fortnite, I treated fishing like a side quest. In 2026, after plenty of survival worlds and a few too many skeleton ambushes, I’ve changed my tune. The Try Fishing quests are still a smart, low-stress way to earn Battle Pass XP, and they walk you through the new fishing features without making you feel like you’re reading a manual. The quest log practically taps you on the shoulder and says, go on, cast a line. So I did.
The Try Fishing quests split into two groups: Go Fish! and Master Fishing. Go Fish! is the welcome mat. Master Fishing is where the ocean refuses to be ignored and the Frostlands bite back. Here’s how I worked through each one, plus the details I wish I’d known before my first cast.
Go Fish! Quests: The Friendly Warm-Up
| Quest | What I did |
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| Craft a Fishing Rod in a Survival World. | At my Crafting Bench, I crafted any Fishing Rod. That simple. |
| Eat Fish Food in a Survival World. | Catching fish unlocks fish-based recipes. I cooked and ate any Fish Food. |
| Fish using a Bait Bucket in a Survival World. | I threw a Bait Bucket into any body of water, then fished the whirlpool. Random fish whirlpools count too. |
The Bait Bucket step is the one that made me grin. You toss it out, the water starts swirling like it’s got a secret, and suddenly you’re fishing in a tiny tornado of fish. Trust me, it’s more fun than it sounds.
Master Fishing Quests: Where the Real Work Begins
| Quest | What I did |
|---|---|
| Catch a fish at night in a Survival World. | Once sunset starts, night has begun. I caught 3 fish during the night. I kept a sword handy because skeletons are rude. |
| Catch a fish in the ocean in a Survival World. | Any water on a beach or in the Shore biome counts as Ocean. I caught 3 fish there. |
| Catch fish in the Frostlands in a Survival World. | I packed cold-weather protection and caught 3 fish in the Frostlands. Do not skip the warm gear. |
| Craft a rare Fishing Rod in a Survival World. | At the Crafting Bench, I crafted a rare quality Fishing Rod. If the recipe is locked, put a Flexwood Rod in your inventory to unlock it. |
| Catch any color Legendary Flopper in a Survival World. | I caught a Legendary Flopper of any color: orange, blue, green, you name it. Highest-level rod and high-quality Bait Buckets help. |
The night-fishing quest is where the game stops being polite. The sun drops, the world gets moody, and the skeletons start lurking. I caught my three fish in a quiet stretch of water, but I kept moving. That’s the trick: fish, scan, fish, scan. No shame in retreating if a bonehead wanders too close.
The ocean quest is a breeze if you’re near the Shore biome. I just walked the beach, picked a spot, and counted three catches. The Frostlands are a different story. The cold does not care about your fishing ambitions. I brought my best cold-weather protection, set up near water, and got my three fish before my health bar could complain. The Frostlands bite back, so pack like you mean it.
The rare rod quest is a nice little crafting puzzle. I already had my bench, so I checked the recipe. If it’s not showing up, drop a Flexwood Rod into your inventory. That unlocks it. Then craft the rare quality rod and enjoy the feeling of progress. My inner completionist did a little happy dance.
The Legendary Flopper is the final flex. Any color counts, which is generous. I used my highest-level Fishing Rod and high-quality Bait Buckets, then kept casting until the RNG gods smiled. That’s the dream, right? A shiny fish and a chunk of XP. If it takes a few tries, don’t sweat it. Fishing is supposed to be relaxing, even when a skeleton is judging you from the tree line.
Why These Quests Still Matter in 2026
Battle Pass XP is always useful, and the fishing system is a pleasant change of pace from building and fighting. The quests teach you the basics, then push you into biomes you might otherwise skip. I found myself exploring shorelines and frosty lakes I’d ignored for months. That’s the quiet magic of Gone Fishin’: it gives you a reason to slow down.
Here’s my quick checklist for anyone chasing the same rewards:
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🎣 Craft your first rod early.
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🪣 Keep Bait Buckets handy.
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🌙 Fish at night with a weapon equipped.
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🌊 The Shore biome is your ocean shortcut.
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❄️ Cold protection is non-negotiable.
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🐟 Eat Fish Food to check off the cooking quest.
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💎 Save Flexwood for the rare rod unlock.
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🧊 Legendary Flopper hunting is a grind, so be patient.
So, that’s my report from the water’s edge. The Try Fishing quests are simple, rewarding, and just quirky enough to feel like Lego Fortnite. I’ll be back out there with a rod in hand and a Bait Bucket at the ready. If you see a player muttering about skeletons and legendary fish, say hi. It’s probably me.