Auto AFK Fishing
by tjifty
Auto AFK Fishing is a client-side Fabric and Forge mod that automates fishing sessions, so a player can leave a rod running for long stretches.
What it does
Once a session starts, the mod casts and reels in on its own, deposits catches into a chest automatically and reports live statistics while it runs. A built-in GUI filter decides which catches are kept, so unwanted items such as leather boots or rotten flesh do not fill the inventory. The filter can be opened with a default key, and a toggle key switches the AutoFish feature off at any time.
The mod also covers rod care and upkeep. It stops fishing when a rod reaches two durability and swaps in a fresh rod from anywhere in the inventory, which prevents the rod from breaking. It keeps the hunger bar filled during long overnight sessions, and optional on-screen notifications and sounds signal when a rare treasure is caught. Auto AFK Fishing is published for Fabric and Forge in the 1.21.1 – 26.3 range, with Fabric files for 26.3 and Forge files for 1.21.5. It runs on the client alone, and it is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Automated fishing sessions
The mod casts, reels in and deposits catches on its own, with anti-cheat protection built in.
Advanced loot filtering
A GUI filter keeps only chosen items or enchanted gear, and discards everything else.
Smart rod swapping
When a rod nears breaking, a fresh rod is drawn from anywhere in the inventory.
Hunger and notifications
The hunger bar is kept filled during long sessions, and rare catches trigger optional alerts.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Long overnight grinding
Players who want to gather food, grind mending books or track exact fishing statistics can leave a session running while they are away.
Who it’s for: Players who run long fishing sessions in survival worlds, and those who want to track catch statistics without watching the screen.
How it compares
Auto Fishing Vertex is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.21.11, released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Fish Traps runs on client and server for 1.21.10 – 26.3 under the MIT License, which makes it open source. AFK Message requires the server and leaves clients optional, covering 1.16 – 1.21.8 under the MIT License on four loaders.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto AFK Fishing | Fabric and Forge | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-17 |
| Auto Fishing Vertex | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-24 |
| Fish Traps | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-13 |
| AFK Message | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-03-30 |
Questions
Does Auto AFK Fishing need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Auto AFK Fishing support?
How is an unwanted catch removed from the inventory?
In the catalog
Auto AFK Fishing is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Auto AFK Fishing is a highly customizable, client-side fishing mod designed to make your AFK sessions smarter, safer, and completely autonomous. Whether you want to grind for mending books, gather food, or track your exact fishing statistics, this mod has you covered.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-afk-fishing
- Owner
- tjifty
- Published
- 2026-07-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15