Fishing in Escape From Duckov isn’t just a side activity—it’s a reliable way to gather resources, earn credits, and complete questlines such as Fish King Road. This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know about fishing, from unlocking your first rod to catching the rarest aquatic creatures in Duckov’s waters.
Escape From Duckov Fishing Guide
1. How to Unlock Fishing and Craft a Fishing Rod
Fishing becomes available only after you’ve upgraded your Workbench and unlocked Advanced Processing II.
Steps to Unlock Fishing:
Go to your upgraded Workbench.
Unlock Advanced Processing II to reveal the Fishing Rod recipe.
Gather the required materials:
- 2x Wood
- 1x Steel
Open the Crafting Menu and craft your Fishing Rod.
Equip it in your melee slot through your inventory.
Once you have the rod equipped, your next step is to obtain bait and head out to a suitable fishing location.
2. How to Acquire and Craft Bait in Escape From Duckov
Fishing requires bait, and without it, you won’t catch anything. There are multiple ways to obtain bait, but some are more efficient early on than others.
Primary Methods:
1. Crafting Ordinary Bait
- Requires 3x Earthworms + 2x Cookies.
- Crafted at a Workbench.
- Provides +0.42 Fishing Luck.
- Efficient and affordable early-game option.
2. Purchasing from Vogo
- After unlocking Vogo and completing several fishing missions (notably Fish King Road 3), you can purchase bait directly from him.
- Convenient but expensive for early progression.
Finding Ingredients for Bait
Earthworms:
- Require a Shovel equipped in your backpack.
- Found at digging points scattered across the map.
- Each search yields 1–3 Earthworms.
Cookies:
- Can be bought from vending machines.
- Each vending machine restocks every 5 minutes.
- Buy cookies whenever you return to your base to stockpile efficiently.
3. All Bait Types and Effects
Different bait types affect your Fishing Luck and Fishing Ability, influencing how often and how successfully you catch fish. Some are standard, while others are rare or crafted from dismantled items.
| Bait Type | Source | Fishing Ability | Fishing Luck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Cleaner | Dismantle Polyethylene Sheet or random drop | -15% | -90% |
| R6 Battery | Dismantle Electrified MP7 / PP3 Battery / Pressure Sensor | -15% | -90% |
| Artichoke Petal | Bought from Merchants | +0% | +100% |
| Corn Kernel | Bought from Merchants | +0% | +100% |
| Mango Cube | Bought from Merchants | +0% | +100% |
| Earthworm | Bought or found in dig sites | +0% | +0% |
| Grape Berry | Bought from Merchants | +0% | +100% |
| Cippo | Dismantle Metal Plate or random drop | -15% | -90% |
| Ordinary Bait | Crafted (2x Earthworm + 3x Soda Crackers) | +0% | +0.42% |
Tip:
High-luck baits like Artichoke Petal or Mango Cube drastically improve rare fish chances, while experimental baits (like R6 Batteries or Toilet Cleaner) are used to catch specific rare species.
4. How to Fish in Escape From Duckov
Fishing in Duckov involves a reflex-based Quick Time Event (QTE) mini-game. Timing and rhythm are crucial to success.
Steps to Fish:
- Equip your Fishing Rod and Bait in the inventory.
- Locate a Fishing Spot (see below).
- Press F to cast your line.
- Wait for the exclamation mark (!) indicator — this signals a bite.
- After about 1 second, a shrinking outer circle will approach an inner circle.
- Press Spacebar exactly when both circles overlap to make a successful catch.
If your timing is off, the bait is lost, and the catch fails.
Since bait crafting can be tedious early on, you can temporarily reduce the game speed using Cheat Engine (CE) or install a fishing QTE assist mod to make timing easier.
5. All Fish Types and Catch Conditions
Different fish appear under specific conditions — certain weather, times of day, or bait types. Below is the complete fish list for Escape From Duckov.
| Fish Name | Required Bait | Catch Time/Weather | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighead Goldfish | Cippo | Anytime | Ground Zero / Warehouse Area / Farm Town |
| Blue Mackerel | Worm / Bait | Anytime | Ground Zero / Warehouse Area |
| Brown Sardine | Worm / R6 Battery / Lighter | Anytime | Ground Zero (Northwest) |
| Green Porcupinefish | Toilet Cleaner | Anytime | Ground Zero |
| Pink Goldfish | R6 Battery | Nighttime Only | Warehouse Area |
| Red Goldfish | R9 Battery | Daytime Only | Warehouse Area |
| Azure Galaxias | R6 Battery | Rainy Days | Farm Town |
| Blue Damselfish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime Only | Ground Zero |
| Blue Tang | Cippo | Anytime | Ground Zero |
| Brown Mullet | R6 Battery | Daytime while Raining | Ground Zero |
| Green Snapper | R9 Battery | Daytime while Sunny | Warehouse Area |
| Purple Damselfish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime Only | Ground Zero / Warehouse Area / Farm Town |
| Red Banded Fish | Worm / Bait | Daytime Only | Ground Zero |
| Red Bigeye Fish | Lighter (Cippo) | Sunny Days | Warehouse Area |
| Redfin Snapper | Worm / Bait | Anytime | Farm Town |
| White Angelfish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime while Sunny | Warehouse Area / Farm Town |
| White Flatfish | Lighter (Cippo) | Rainy Days | Farm Town |
| Brown-white Grunt | Worm / Bait | Anytime | Warehouse Area |
| Green Fathead Fish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime Only | Ground Zero |
| Green-yellow Porcupinefish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime while Raining | Ground Zero (Northwest) |
| Greenback Bighead Carp | Toilet Cleaner | Nighttime while Raining | Farm Town |
| Blue Marlin | R9 Battery | Daytime while Sunny | Farm Town |
| Blue Sailfish | Cippo | Nighttime During Storm | Farm Town |
| Orange Greenfin Fish | R6 Battery | Daytime During Storm | Warehouse Area |
| Orange Squirrelfish | R9 Battery | Anytime | Ground Zero |
| Pinkfin Flamefish | Worm / Bait | Nighttime while Raining | Farm Town |
| Yellow-green Snapper | Worm / Bait | Nighttime on Sunny Day | Ground Zero |
| Blue Catshark | Toilet Cleaner | Daytime During Storm | Warehouse Area |
| Red Spotted Grouper | Worm / Bait | Nighttime During Storm | Ground Zero / Warehouse Area |
| Golden Fish | Toilet Cleaner | Daytime During Storm | Farm Town |
6. All Fishing Spots in Escape From Duckov
Fishing spots are scattered throughout Duckov, though only certain ones are reliable early-game.
Main Fishing Locations:
- South of North Mountain:
The best early-game fishing area — peaceful, with minimal enemy interference. - By Road Camp:
High-risk, high-reward fishing area. Hostile enemies patrol frequently, so gear up before casting your line.
Different fishing spots yield distinct fish types. Experiment across both locations using varied baits to maximize your collection and quest progress.
7. Fishing Skill Upgrades and Storage Expansion
After catching several fish and unlocking the Kitchen, visit Vogo again. He’ll offer a series of upgrades to improve your fishing efficiency and haul size.
Fishing Skill Upgrades:
- Faster Catch Times – Reduces QTE duration.
- Higher Quality Fish – Increases chance of catching rare species.
- Better Bait Efficiency – Decreases bait consumption rate.
Each upgrade requires credits and specific fish types as materials.
Storage Expansion – Barrels
As your fish collection grows, you’ll need more space. Craft Barrels at your Workbench to increase storage capacity.
| Barrel Type | Capacity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Barrel | Low | Basic early storage. |
| Red Barrel | Medium | Balanced option for mid-game. |
| Yellow Barrel | High | Maximum storage, ideal for late-game or traders. |
Barrels can be stored in your Warehouse or Backpack, allowing you to manage larger quantities of fish for cooking or trade later on.
Fishing in Escape From Duckov transforms from a simple minigame into a rewarding progression path once you understand bait crafting, fish conditions, and upgrade systems. Whether you’re completing the Fish King Road quests, farming credits, or collecting rare aquatic specimens, this guide gives you everything needed to master the art of fishing and make the most of Duckov’s waters.