Fishing is one of the main activities in Wylde Flowers and squid is a key ingredient for progressing the game.
However, it isn’t entirely clear how to unlock fishing and where to fish to find squid.
If you’re just starting out with Wylde Flowers, consider checking our guide on some of the best tips and tricks in the game.
This is because fishing is unlocked through a sidequest and squids prefer specific bait and locations.
In this guide, I’ll explain how to unlock fishing in Wylde Flowers and help you catch a squid.
How to Unlock Fishing in Wylde Flowers
Fishing is one of the first activities players unlock through Bruno Soft’s sidequest. Specifically, players need to interact with Bruno anytime to begin the fishing quest.
As for where to find him, the best location is his shop in the village square. It is open on these days:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-5pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 11am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
The second best location is the bar. Bruno is there almost every night.
After interacting with him, Bruno will give players the quest ‘Lure One In’. As starting equipment, players will receive the fishing rod and 3 worm bait.
Now, you can start fishing anything you want. But how do you fish in Wylde Flowers? Let’s see exactly that.
How to Fish in Wylde Flowers
Fishing in Wylde Flowers is straightforward since there is no actual minigame. Players need to spot fishing hotspots (small groups of fish shadows in the water), go nearby, and they’ll get the option to start fishing.
From there, it’s a waiting game. Wait until a fish bites and reel it in. One useful trick is that you don’t have to reel the first fish that bites. You can wait until a second, larger fish bites, and go for that instead.
This is going to be a useful tip for catching one of the key quest items early in the game: the squid.
Also keep in mind that fishing requires bait, which is given or bought by Bruno Soft. Some fish require specific types of bait, while others can be caught with anything.
How to Catch Squid in Wylde Flowers
Catching squid can be a bit tricky since it requires specific locations and baits.
Specifically, to catch squid in Wylde Flowers players will need to travel to the Countryside Beach and use the chub bait.
From there, aim for any fishing hotspot that has a lobster-shaped shadow. Wait for that specific shadow to bite and then reel it in.
While a Chub Bait is recommended, it isn’t essential. Even the starting worm bait can do the trick or the cricket one.
Conclusion
And that’s all you need to know on how to unlock fishing and catch a squid in Wylde Flowers.
Fishing requires starting Bruno Soft’s questline and squid can be found at the beach hotspots.
If you’re trying to increase your affection with villagers, consider also checking out our guide on their favorite foods and gifts.
And that’s all about fishing. Did you manage to catch a squid or any other big catch? Let us know in the comments below.
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