Fishing in Caramel, the cozy pixel-art RPG developed on Roblox by Play Caramel, is one of the quickest methods to earn gold early in the game. You unlock the activity during the opening questline by speaking to Silas at the dock, who gives you an old fishing rod for free. From there, landing catches requires completing a timed slider minigame.
How to Unlock the Fishing Rod
You do not need to purchase your first fishing rod. Instead, unlock it naturally by following the introductory tutorial quests in Craven's Hollow:
- Complete the farming tutorial: Plant your initial crops, water them, and sell your harvest to Cult at the market stall.
- Speak with Kevin: After selling your crops, meet Kevin near the Hollow Heart tree. After discussing the tree's fading magic, Kevin directs you to meet Silas down by the water.
- Talk to Silas at the pier: Head to the dock to find Silas. He explains that he maintains the pier and offers you his spare tool. Select through the dialogue to receive the Old Fishing Rod.
- Equip the rod: Open your inventory bag and place the Old Fishing Rod into one of your active hotbar slots.
How the Fishing Minigame Works
Fishing in Caramel relies on real-time tracking rather than automated idling. To start fishing, equip your rod, approach any open body of water, and click or tap the water surface to cast your line.
- Waiting for a bite: Wait until a fish bites and an on-screen prompt appears.
- Hooking the fish: Click promptly as soon as the bite registers to initiate the catch minigame.
- The reel minigame: A vertical bar appears featuring a moving fish icon and a green zone. You must hold and keep the fish inside the green bar until the reel completes.
- Underground fishing: Beyond ocean water at the dock, players have verified that you can also cast your line into water pools located inside the cave system (such as Floor 1 of the mines).
Known Catches and Gold Values
Fishing yields common fish, marine items, and occasional odd debris. Fish can either be retained for future crafting or sold immediately for gold.
| Item | Category / Rarity | Confirmed Gold Value | In-Game Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardine | Common Fish | 48 Gold | Described in-game as swimming in shimmering schools; used for crafting fishing rods. |
| Herring | Common Fish | 40 Gold | Standard ocean catch sold to dock or market vendors. |
| Mackerel | Fish | Sells in bulk | Verified catch from the pier waters; exact individual value unlisted on turn-in. |
| Shell | Ocean Find | Sells in bulk | Standard coastal salvage purchased by seaside merchants. |
| Mushroom | Forage / Odd Catch | Sells in bulk | Periodically pulled from water spots alongside standard marine life. |
Note: Specific individual sell prices reflect vendor transactions recorded directly from early gameplay builds.
Where to Sell Fish in Craven's Hollow
You have two primary NPC merchants who buy marine catches:
- Silas at the Dock: Silas purchases fish, shells, and oddities pulled directly from the sea. When speaking with him after selling catches, he mentions ambient world details, noting that the water used to sparkle at night and musing about whether a whale still roams offshore.
- Cult at the Town Market: Cult accepts standard farm harvests, stone and ore from the mines, and fish catches if you prefer turning in all your resources in town at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you craft new fishing rods in Caramel?
The in-game inspection text for the Sardine specifically states it is "used for crafting fishing rods." However, full crafting recipes, required tier stations, and upgraded rod statistics have not yet been detailed in available early game playthroughs.
Why do I keep catching mushrooms instead of fish?
Water tables in Caramel include foraging items and miscellaneous debris. Catching mushrooms or empty shells is part of the standard loot pool and does not mean your line or timing glitched.
What should you do after finishing Silas's fishing quest?
Once you complete Silas's introductory request to catch and turn in three fish, speak to him to receive directions to Kevin. Kevin relocates near the cave entrance past town to provide your starter pickaxe for mining.
