Fisherman Profession

Fisherman Profession

In real life I know a lot of men (and a few women) who would jump at the chance to spend their work day with a rod and reel in their hand, fishing for a living.  And if there was a way to make it pay a living wage I have no doubt in my mind that they would do it, even if just for a while.  In The Sims you have the chance to do just that -- make a living wage from your rod and reel.  It does require a lot of effort (yes, that was a fishing joke), but you can do it!

Unlike real life where you need to spend a lot of money for fancy kit, the hobby of fishing (and the profession) does not require the outlay of a huge amount of money, just a little effort on your part -- or on the part of your Sims.

The Professional Angler Sells fresh caught fish to the market

Helpful Traits:  Ambitious, Angler, Charismatic, Friendly, Loves the Outdoors

-- Career Levels/Titles and Details --

There are ten Levels for this non-traditional career, and listed below are the levels and their titles.  Depending upon whether or not this is a career that can be registered as self-employed these titles also represent the level of promotion of the Sim and are an indicator towards their mastery of the profession.

Level 01: Rod and Reel Rookie ($30 to level)
Level 02: Empty Net Trawler ($75 to level)
Level 03: Hook Baiter ($500 to level)
Level 04: Freshwater Freshman ($1000 to level)
Level 05: Saltwater Initiate ($2500 to level)
Level 06: Chub Checker ($7500 to level)
Level 07: Local Ahab ($15000 to level)
Level 08: Deadliest Catcher ($30000 to level)
Level 09: Old Salty ($60000 to level)
Level 10: Legendary Piscator


-- Fish & Bate Catalog --

Lvl  -- Fish Name -- Water Type -- Rarity -- Bait -- Value (Source)
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L 00 -- Anchovy -- Salt -- Common -- Tomato $5 to $11 (TS3)
L 00 -- Doitsu Koi -- Freshwater (China) -- Common -- Pomelo -- $7 to $14 (WA)
L 00 -- Frog -- Fresh (Egypt & France) -- Common -- Cherimola Blan Grapes -- $6 to $13 (WA)
L 00 -- Minnow -- Fresh -- Common -- Apple -- $5 to $11 (TS3)
L 01 -- Goldfish -- Fresh -- Common -- Lettuce -- $6 to $16 (TS3)
L 01 -- Alley Catfish -- Salt & Fresh -- Uncommon -- Cheese -- $6 to $20 (TS3)
L 02 -- Jellyfish -- Salt -- Common -- Grapes -- $8 to $19 (TS3)
L 02 -- Rainbow Trout -- Fresh -- Common -- Egg -- $9 to $18 (TS3)
L 02 -- Sea Sludge -- Salt & Fresh -- ? -- Links -- $11 to $22 (LN)
L 03 -- Kawarimono Koi -- Fresh (China) -- Common -- Plum -- $14 to $28 (WA)
L 03 -- Red Herring -- Salt & Fresh -- Common -- $5 to $5 (TS3)
L 03 -- Snails -- Salt & Fresh (France) -- Uncommon -- Gralladina Fran Grapes -- $8 to $20(WA)
L 03 -- Tuna -- Salt -- Common -- Onion -- $11 to $25 (TS3)
L 04 -- Crocodile -- Salt & Fresh (Egypt) -- Uncommon -- Siamese Catfish -- $14 to $40 (WA)
L 04 -- Kissing Gourami -- Salt & Fresh -- Goldfish -- $8 to $52 (LN)
L 04 -- Siamese Catfish -- Salt & Fresh -- Common -- Bell Pepper -- $13 to $32 (TS3)
L 04 -- Tragic Clownfish-- Salt -- Uncommon -- Watermelon -- $14 to $30 (TS3)
L 05 -- Blowfish -- Salt -- Uncommon -- Potato -- $13 to $47(TS3)
L 05 -- Crawfish -- Salt & Fresh (France) -- Uncommon -- Frogs -- $15 to $45 (WA)
L 05 -- Ochiba Koi -- Fresh (China) -- Uncommon -- Pomelo -- $20 to $65 (WA)
L 05 -- Piranha -- Fresh -- Uncommon -- Minnow -- $14 to $41 (TS3)
L 06 -- Salmon -- Salt & Fresh -- Common -- Lime -- $14 to $45 (TS3)
L 06 -- Black Goldfish -- Fresh -- Common -- Goldfish -- $16 to $49 (TS3)
L 06 -- Sewer Trilobite -- Salt & Fresh -- Minnow -- $35 to $75 (LN)
L 07 -- Swordfish -- Salt -- Common -- Anchovy -- $17 to $60 (TS3)
L 07 -- Shark -- Salt & Fresh -- Uncommon -- Red Herring -- $7 to $70 (TS3)
L 07 -- Tancho Koi -- Fresh (China) -- Uncommon -- Plum -- $25 to $90 (WA)
L 08 -- Angelfish -- Salt & Fresh -- Uncommon -- Alley Catfish -- $21 to $85(TS3)
L 08 -- Mummyfish -- Fresh (Egypt) -- Rare -- Pomegranate -- $50 to $280 (WA)
L 08 -- Vampire Fish -- Fresh -- Rare -- Garlic -- $55 to $225 (TS3)
L 09 -- Dragonfish -- Fresh (China) -- Rare -- Tancho Koi -- $60 to $300 (WA)
L 09 -- Robot Fish -- Science Facility -- Rare -- Piranha -- $50 to $275 (TS3)
L 09 -- Lobster -- Salt & Fresh -- Common -- Tuna -- $25 to $120 (TS3)
L 10 -- Deathfish -- Graveyard -- Very Rare -- Angelfish -- $200 to $1000 (TS3)

-- Non-Fish Catches --

In addition to the Level-based fish that you can catch, there is also a small chance that you will pull up a strange unmarked box from the depths that gets snagged by your hook and that, when opened will reveal one of these randomly chosen items:

Omni Plant Seed (Very Rare)
Laptop Computer (Rare)
Death Flower (Very Uncommon
Flame Fruit (Very Uncommon)
Money Tree Seed (Uncommon)
Mysterious Mr. Gnome(Uncommon)
Guitar  (Common)
Birthday Cake (Very Common)
Bubble Bath (Very Common)
Candle (Very Common)
Rubber Ducky (Very Common)

The odds on getting any particular item actually are different depending upon where you are fishing, but the difference is not so wide as to invalidate the odds listed above.

-- Notes and Factoids --

Did you know that you can actually stock a pond with a particular type of fish in order to ensure a continuing supply of that type?  Yes, all you need to do is place at least ten (10) of the same type of fish in the pond and then return after a reasonable time and it will be a stocked fish -- meaning you will catch more than just the ten seedling fish!

When stocking a pond you can place saltwater fish in a freshwater pond and they will thrive.

Deathfish only appear between Midnight and 5AM, and are only found in ponds/rivers that are near or in a Graveyard.

When fishing for bait fish -- specific fish such as the Angelfish used as bait for Deathfish -- you should be retaining your six or twelve best quality fish and sell the rest, using the best quality fish as your bait in order to catch the best quality of the target fish that you are seeking.