Red Dead 2 Legendary Fishing Guide And Locations

When shooting deers, robbing trains, and hunting for hidden treasure proves arduous, sometimes it's nice to sit back, relax, and do a little fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2. After a while, you're likely to get pretty good at it. But after a dozen successful catches, chances are you're getting curious about the bigger fish out there. The ones the most worth setting out your line for.

Lucky for you, there are plenty of Legendary fish to catch, but you can't just set up shop at any ordinary lake to find them. There are special locations all around the world where you can catch Legendary fish. You first discover the existence of Legendary fish in the Stranger mission called "A Fisher of Fish" when you're given a map by Jeremy Gill, the man fishing on the pier of the northeast shore of Flat Iron Lake.

When you find a Legendary fishing spot, it'll automatically get marked on your map. But if you've yet to happen upon these locations yourself, we've got you covered. In this feature, we highlight all of the Legendary fish locations, as well as some basic tips on how to catch them.

Out of the 14 total Legendary fish locations, we've gathered the the first 10, which are the safest to see for folks who may have not gotten far into the game. We'll be posting the rest at a later date, so make sure to check back later. You can refer to the screenshot of the map above as a reference to the general locations of each fish, but chances are you have this already and want the specifics. In which case, click ahead!

For a full examination on how to properly fish, we suggest you check out our Red Dead 2 fishing guide. If you're curious about guides concerning other subjects, check out out our features highlighting all the tips you should know before playing and things the game doesn't tell you. We also have guides on more specific subjects, like top horse breeds and fishing. Though, if you want to have some extra fun instead, be sure to read our feature detailing the game's cheat codes.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now on PS4 and Xbox One. Don't forget to read our review. But back to the subject at hand: do you have any useful tips that'll help nab these Legendary fishes? Let us know in the comments below.

Real quick, here are some general tips for catching Legendary fish. As you'd expect, catching one is no easy task. It takes a bit of patience and a whole lot of line to wrestle these fishes into submission. Your spool is likely to run out of line and even threaten to snap with these suckers attached. The best advice we can give is to try to catch them when they're near shore, so as to decrease your reeling time significantly and improve your odds of landing the fish.

Another useful tip to consider after a Legendary fish has snagged your line is to pull your rod upwards (by tilting your stick down). As you do this, reel in your line for a few seconds, and then pull up again. Repeat this process enough and you'll soon enough have a Legendary fish in your hands. It all takes practice, determination, and a bit of luck.

The Legendary Bluegill fishing spot is on the eastern side of Flat Iron Lake, located just southwest of Rhodes. It's on a jutted-out piece of land south of Clemens Point. You'll find spot at the southern edge of that land right where a tiny spot of water is. It's worth noting that you must get further in the story for this spot to trigger.

Recommended Lure: Special Lake Lure

The Bullhead Catfish is found on Sisika island, which is located just northeast of Saint Denis. Be wary, you can't swim to the island, as both you and your horse will lack the stamina to successfully make it there. Try to find a rowboat along Saint Denis' shoreline and docks instead.

Once you've found yourself a boat, make your way to the southwestern edge of the island. The Bullhead Catfish fishing spot should be located to the west of the island penitentiary on a small piece of land.

Recommended Lure: Special River Lure

The Chain Pickerel fishing spot is located nearby your first gang camp at Horseshoe Overlook. Simply head west towards the Dakota River. The spot should be a little ways past where it says "River" on the map right alongside the thin and long segment of land there. You'll see a fallen tree and some rocks around.

Recommended Lure: Special River Lure

Lake Sturgeon is on the southern railroad bridge that leads into Saint Denis. You're going to want to stand at the edge of the bridge to avoid getting run over by incoming trains.

Recommended Lure: Special River Lure

You'll find the Longnose Gar at the northwest edge of the Lakay peninsula where there are a few lakeside homes. If you're having trouble, simply get to the "L" in "Lakay" on the map and head northwest. You can't miss it.

Recommended Lure: Special Swamp Lure

The Muskie fishing spot is at the Van Horn Trading Post right at the foot of the lighthouse. Simply move past the lighthouse and towards its shoreline to find the optimal position to cast your line.

Recommended Lure: Special River Lure

The Perch fishing spot is at the Elysian Pond, which is located directly northeast of the "E" in "Hanover" on the map. You'll know you're in the right place when you see a small waterfall off in the distance. There's more significance to this land, which you can find out more about in our guide to getting an easy $2,000.

Recommended Lure: Special Lake Lure

The Smallmouth Bass spot is at Owanjilla Lake, which is directly west of Strawberry. The western path out of Strawberry should take you right to it.

Recommended Lure: Special Lake Lure

The Sockeye Salmon spot is located at Isabella Lake, which is in the mountain region north of Valentine. It's snowy up there, so bring a thick winter jacket with you before heading up that direction. The lake is located directly south of the "A" in "Ambarino" on the map. Approach the southernmost side of the lake to highlight the fishing spot on the map.

Recommended Lure: Special Lake Lure

The Steelhead Trout spot is at Willard's Rest, which is at the northeastern edge of the world map, directly north of Annesburg. Approach the large waterfall from its right side and the fishing location should pop up.

Recommended Lure: Special River Lure