You Need Bait!

The mod adds a fishing rod with modifier slots, so a rod can carry items such as Glow Berries for an experience bonus or an Iron Hoe for a higher chance of a catch. A basic bait-and-tackle toolkit includes several bait types, a hook and a tacklebox for holding fishing gear. A new fish catch and a small set of 3D models with custom animations extend the fishing experience.

Other blocks handle the rest of the process. A Minnow Trap placed in rivers or swamps slowly gathers minnows and leeches. A Fish Cleaning Station turns catches into food, and a Filet Knife adds a 10% chance of bonus loot. Junk items can be converted into seeds such as Onion Bulbs. The Master Fisherman villager offers a progressive trade list that includes the Fancy Fishing Rod. Abandoned houses spawn in some biomes, and Salt Blocks generate naturally during world creation.

The mod needs both the server and every player to run it, and the license is All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and Quilt across 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3 and 1.20.4. Custom advancements and tooltips track progress and describe the new items. Future updates are planned to expand the fishing features further.