Fish Fillet
CommonResources
Fish Fillet is a processed cooking ingredient made by cleaning any caught fish. Used in 7+ recipes including porridge and battered dishes.
meat
Fishing Rod
common
About
- •Processed from any caught fish via the Clean command in your inventory
- •2 Fish Fillets substitute for 1 whole fish in most cooking recipes
- •Sells for 2 copper per fillet — whole fish sell for 10 copper, so only clean when needed
- •Key ingredient in Fish Porridge, Fishball Soup, Battered Fish, and Battered Seafood
- •Required for Renee's Request commission quest in Hernand (Fish Porridge delivery)
- •Fish meals grant Ice Resistance or Fire Resistance buffs depending on the recipe
- •Cannot be reassembled into a whole fish once cleaned
Gathering Guide
- •Catch fish at any river or lake — bridge north of Hanand is ideal for deep, clear water
- •Free Fishing Rod found south of Hanand near river boxes, or buy one at Alden's for 15 copper
- •Cast with L2/Q, wait for three splashes, hook with R2, pull opposite the fish, reel when calm
- •Grab fish by hand in shallow rivers — hold the pickup button while wading
- •Select caught fish in inventory, hold use button, choose Clean to produce fillets
- •Larger or rarer fish yield multiple fillets per cleaning
- •Merchants sell fish but restock slowly — fishing in bulk is more efficient
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Last updated: March 2026