OSRS F2P Fishing Guide: Fastest Ways From 1-99

Training fishing in F2P is relatively slow, however, it is more relaxing and there are still several options that players can choose from. Some options give decent experience rates, but the profitable ones are significantly slower. Players can sell the fish they have caught in the grand exchange or cook and use it as food for combat.

Fastest Way to get 99 fishing in F2P

Catching raw shrimps and raw Anchovies from 1-20 Fishing

When starting, there are few methods of training available. At level 1, you can fish raw shrimps with a small fishing net, and at level 15, you will start to capture anchovies but not consistently; the rate at which your character catches Anchovies increases with your fishing level. To get optimal experience rates, players should drop the fish that they catch instead of banking; hold shift and click the fishes to hasten this process.

Best spots for Catching Raw Shrimps and Anchovies in F2P

The fishing spots below are close to a bank, making it easier for players to clear their inventory and get more fish

• Port Sarim: This fishing spot is located southwest of Port Sarim as shown below. Unlike other fishing spots, there are no NPCs that will attack you when fishing here

• Alkharid: There is an aggressive scorpion (level 14) that will occasionally wander into this location so low-level players should be careful;/

• Draynor Village: This spot is located south of the bank. Level 7 dark wizards are in this location, so low-level players should beware.

XP per hour when catching Raw Shrimps and Anchovies

• At level 1 fishing, players will average around 1,500 fishing XP per hour when catching raw shrimps.
• At level 5 fishing, players will get roughly 2,000 fishing XP per hour when their character starts to catch anchovies more often.
• At level 10 fishing, players will get roughly 3,000 fishing XP per hour
• At level 20 fishing, players will get roughly 7,500 fishing XP per hour

It would take you about 2 hours to go from 1 to 20 fishing when catching raw shrimps and anchovies in F2P.

Fishing raw trout and raw salmon from 20-99

Catching raw trout and salmon is without a doubt the quickest way to reach 99 fishing in F2P. 

To catch raw trout, you need a fly fishing rod and feathers, one feather is consumed anytime a fish is caught. The fish should be dropped when your inventory is full to get optimal experience rates. About 225,000 feathers are required to train fishing from 20 to 99. Each one costs 2 GP, resulting in a total cost of 450,000 GP

Fly fishing with Tick Manipulation in F2P

To do tick manipulation in F2P, players need an axe and tinderbox, they must also fly fish at a spot where they can chop logs from nearby trees like Lumbridge. First, chop logs and start a fire before you start fishing. Cook the fish directly after catching them and continue fishing immediately. The cooked fish can then be used for tick manipulation by eating them. It’s quite click-intensive, but the experience rates are significantly higher.

Locations for Fishing Raw trout and Salmon in F2P

Here are the best locations for fish raw trout and salmon in F2P:

• Lumbridge: Right in the centre of Lumbridge is the River Lum. There are several fishing spots on this river where players can catch fish. The fishing location in this area is grouped into two different areas. The bank closest to this fishing spot is at the top of Lumbridge Castle.

• Barbarian Village: The River Lum is on the east side of this village. Players can bank at the West Varrock Bank or Edgeville Bank, which are not too far.



XP per hour from Fishing Raw Trout and Salmon

Players should expect the experience rates below at different fishing levels when fly fishing. When using tick manipulation, the experience rates increase by 60%, reaching up to 90,000 experience per hour at level 99.

• At level 20, Players can gain up to 15,000 XP per hour when fishing raw trout and salmon.
• At 30 fishing, Players will often catch Salmon, increasing their XP per hour over time up to 25,000 XP per hour 
• At level 40, Players can gain up to 30,000 XP per hour when fishing raw trout and salmon.
• At level 60, Players can gain up to 36,000 XP per hour when fishing raw trout and salmon.
• At level 80, Players can gain up to 45,000 XP per hour when fishing raw trout and salmon.
• At level 99, Players can gain up to 50,000 XP per hour when fishing raw trout and salmon.

It would take you about 360 hours to get 99 fishing with this method.

Profitable Methods of Training Fishing in F2P

If you wish to prioritize profits over experience rates, the methods below describe the best methods to follow. Since the prices of items in the Grand Exchange are always changing, you should always check the latest prices on the Grand Exchange to know the actual profit from these methods.

Catching Raw Lobsters

Raw Lobsters are a type of Crustacean that can be caught at level 40 fishing with a Lobster pot, they are frequently traded due to their use in training cooking. The best location to catch these fish is at the Corsair Cove Resource Area since it is free, unlike the Musa Point fishing spot where players will be charged 60 coins per trip to the nearest deposit box in Port Sarim and back. To access the bank in the Corsair Resource Area, players must have completed the Dragon Slayer I and The Corsair Curse Quest To learn more about this, check our extensive lobster guide

Profit per Hour from Catching Raw Lobster

Depending on the player’s fishing level, they can catch up to 140 Lobsters per hour, resulting in 11,620 GP and 12,600 fishing experience

Catching Raw Swordfish

At level 50 fishing, players can catch raw tuna and swordfish with a harpoon. The best spot to do this is at the harpoon spot at Musa Point, as shown below. Since raw tuna is cheaper than raw swordfish, you should drop them to maximize your profits.

Profit per hour from Catching Swordfish

You can catch about 155 Swordfish per hour, which results in roughly 18,000 GP and 17,000 fishing experience.