Guide:Max fishing power

Fishing is a mechanic in Terraria that most people should know how to use. If you don't, go on the fishing page to learn the basics.

However, to get the best catches, not countless basses that fill up your chests, or trash items that don't even have a use (except Joja Cola, which can be used to obtain a pet), you want to have good fishing power. The higher, the better your catches will be.

So here is the list of things you can do to increase your fishing power.

Increasing your fishing power
Armor and Accessories

First, to have the highest fishing power possible, you must have the Angler Armor, which grants you 15 fishing power, with the bonus of decreased spawn rate of enemies, as well as some fishing-related accessories such as the Angler Tackle Bag, which grants you an additional 10% more fishing power, along with some other benefits.

Fishing Rod and Baits
Gaining more fishing power is also related to how vital baits and your fishing rod are. The most effective fishing rod is the Golden Fishing Rod, which can be acquired by completing the 30th quest for the Angler.(50th in ) and the most viable bait available is the Master Bait.

Equips and Armor
It is important to note that fishing Equips can be stacked. For example, the Angler Earring can be equipped 3 times if equipped alongside its other 3 equips created by the Tinkerer's Workshop. equipping the Angler Tackle Bag, the Lavaproof Tackle Bag, and the Angler Earring will add a total of 19-27 fishing power. This number varies based on your current net fishing power, and the power of your fishing rod and bait. this effect unfortunately does not apply to the Fishing Bobber and the Glowing Fishing Bobber. having both equipped will not benefit your fishing power. For the absolute best fishing loadout, equip either the Glowing Fishing Bobber or the Fishing Bobber (obtained by the angler), the Lavaproof Tackle Bag, the Angler Tackle Bag, and the Angler Earring for the highest base fishing power, ignoring time and weather conditions.

Weather and Time
Depending on the time of day, along with the wind and weather conditions, fishing power may be increased. The best times for fishing are at 4:30AM-6:00AM. After 6:00AM, fishing power will begin to decrease and reaches its lowest at midnight, or noon. Past 12:00AM/12:00PM fishing power will begin to rise again with peaks at 7:30PM, and again, at 4:30AM. Along with weather conditions, rain and wind speed can benefit fishing power.