Fishing in Minecraft has long been one of the best and most reliable ways to maintain a constant supply of food to stay alive. This is especially true while playing Minecraft Survival Servers, where animals may be scarce throughout the world due to other players’ mass farming.
Fishing is not only useful for catching food. A plethora of uncommon and even rare items can also be fished up, such as enchanted books & bows, name tags, and even saddles.
Players can ensure they always get the most out of fishing by using the best techniques. This guide will explore the most efficient ways to fish in Minecraft, detailing the best ways players can use themselves.
What is the most efficient rod for fishing in Minecraft?
The first and perhaps most important thing when it comes to optimizing fishing in Minecraft is taking a look at the rod being used. Different rods will be optimal for different goals.
If players have the objective of simply catching fish for consumption, the best rod will be one enchanted with lure 3. The “luck of the sea” enchantment should be avoided, as this marginally reduces the chance of catching fish and instead increases the chance of finding treasure.
If the objective isn’t solely to catch fish, the best rod to use for fishing will be one enchanted with lure 3 and luck of the sea 3. This rod will greatly increase the chance of finding treasure by over 4% to be exact.
What is the best method of fishing in Minecraft?
The best method of fishing in Minecraft is to use an autofishing machine. This machine can be built fairly cheaply, requiring only 2 chests, 1 hopper, 1 oak fence, 1 heavy pressure plate, a water bucket, a note block, and an iron trapdoor.
The machine works while players go AFK and can provide them with a lot of treasures and fish if left running for long enough. To build the autofishing machine, players can follow the simple steps below:
Step 1: Place a double chest in a dirt hole
The first step to building the autofishing machine is placing a double chest inside a 2×2 hole, as shown below.

