Terraria Fishing Rod Power Comparison (Percent)
Compare Terraria fishing rod power. Wood 5 to Golden 50 percent with official Wiki stats, needs, and catch rate notes listed here. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fishing Pole Craft at work bench. Lowest power in the game. | 5 percent | Starter rod. Crafted from 8 wood | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 5 percent |
| Reinforced Fishing Pole Craft at anvil. Good first upgrade. | 15 percent | Early upgrade. Crafted from 8 iron or lead bars | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 15 percent |
| Fisher of Souls Craft at anvil. Needs demonite from Corruption. | 20 percent | Corruption tier rod. Crafted from 8 demonite bars | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 20 percent |
| Fleshcatcher Craft at anvil. Slight edge over Fisher of Souls. | 22 percent | Crimson tier rod. Crafted from 8 crimtane bars | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 22 percent |
| Chum Caster Drop 1 in 8 from Wandering Eye Fish and Zombie Merman. | 25 percent | Blood Moon drop rod. Boosts enemy catch rate | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 25 percent |
| Scarab Fishing Rod Older guides list 25 percent. Raised to 30 in 1.4.1. | 30 percent | Desert rod. Found in Oasis and Mirage crates | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 30 percent |
| Fiberglass Fishing Pole Older guides list 27 percent. Raised to 30 in 1.4.1. | 30 percent | Jungle rod. Found in Ivy chests and Jungle crates | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 30 percent |
| Mechanic's Rod Older guides list 30 percent. Raised to 35 in 1.4.1. | 35 percent | Shop rod. Sold by Mechanic for 20 gold when Angler is present | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 35 percent |
| Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole Requires Skeletron win. | 40 percent | Shop rod. Sold by Traveling Merchant for 35 gold after Skeletron | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 40 percent |
| Hotline Fishing Hook Chance 1 in 100 from Angler in Hardmode after 25 quests. | 45 percent | Hardmode Angler reward. Fishes in lava with any bait | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 45 percent |
| Golden Fishing Rod Given at 30 quests. Small repeat chance 1 in 250 after 75 quests. | 50 percent | Best rod. Angler reward for 30 quests | Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles table 1.4.4: 50 percent |
About this converter
Terraria has 11 fishing poles in version 1.4.4. Power runs from 5 percent for Wood to 50 percent for Golden. Each rod adds its power to bait power and gear bonuses. Higher power gives more bites and better odds for rare catches. This page lists each rod with its percent, source, and key trait. Quest counts and drop odds are in each entry note.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Start with Wood and Golden to feel the range. Then test mid rods like Fleshcatcher and Sitting Ducks. Values show fishing power percent.
Figures come from the Official Terraria Wiki fishing poles table for 1.4.4. Scarab is 30 percent now. Older guides list 25 percent. Fiberglass is 30 percent now. Older guides list 27 percent. Mechanic Rod is 35 percent now. Older guides list 30 percent. Only 11 rods exist, so this set has 11 entries. Hotline can fish in lava alone. Other rods need lava bait or tackle. Chum Caster drops from Blood Moon foes and aids enemy fishing.
FAQ
What rod has the highest fishing power?
Golden Fishing Rod at 50 percent. It is the Angler reward for 30 quests per the Official Wiki.
Which rod can fish in lava without special bait?
Hotline Fishing Hook at 45 percent. It is the only rod with built in lava fishing.
Did Scarab and Fiberglass change in recent versions?
Yes. Both are 30 percent in 1.4.4. Older guides list Scarab at 25 percent and Fiberglass at 27 percent.
Why are there 11 entries and not 14?
Only 11 fishing poles exist in 1.4.4 per the Official Wiki. Four are crafted, four come from NPCs, one drops from foes, and two come from chests.
Sources
- Official Terraria Wiki Fishing poles
- Official Terraria Wiki Fishing
- Re-Logic 1.4.4 game code
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 11 entries
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