Terraria: How To Fish In Lava

Here's how you can Fish in Lava and catch various kinds of things in Terraria.

There are a whole lot of things you can do in Terraria easily. If you’re tired of battling the monsters and need some time off, then you can always go fishing. There are three types of fishing you can do in the game, such as Water, Honey, & Lava. Today we’ll discuss everything about the process of fishing in Lava. It might seem easy, but it isn’t there are various pieces of equipment you’ll need to get before you head to the Lava lake. So without any further ado, let’s see how you can Fish in Lava in Terraria easily.

Equipment Required for Lava Fishing in Terraria

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Here’s everything you need to know about how to Fish in Lava in Terraria easily. Before you move ahead, make note that any one of the mentioned items can help you catch fish & other things in Lava. So simply don’t waste your time in obtaining all of the equipment.

  • Hotline Fishing Hook
  • Lavaproof Fishing Hook
  • Critters Bait

These are the equipment that you’ll require for Lava Fishing in the game. So now let’s see how you can get these items in the game easily.

How to get Hotline Fishing Rod in Terraria

In order to get the Hotline Fishing Rod in the game, you’ll need to do 25 Angler quests in Hardmode. For those who are unaware Angler is NPC located in Desert Terrain. Once you come across him, you’ll find him sleeping. So you’ll simply need to wake him up and interact to initiate the quests. The chances to get these items via quests are pretty slim, so you’ll be betting against the chances of 1/75. However on the bright side, if you managed to get this item then you won’t require any other equipment to Fish in Lava.

How to Get Lavaproof Fishing Hook

Players can easily obtain the Lavaproof Fishing Hook by opening the Obsidian or Hellstonecrate. However, in order to get these crates, you still be needing to Fish in Lava in Terraria. So we recommend you aim for getting the Rod or the Critters first.

How to Get Critters Bait

To catch & get Critters you’ll require a Lavaproof Bug Net that can be crafted at Hellforge Crafting Station by using Bug Net & 15x Hellstone Bars. For your reference here’s a list of Lava Critters you can get in the game.

  • Hell Butterfly
  • Lavafly
  • Magma Snail

However, before you go ahead and catch them, make sure you have the Guide To Critter Companionship with you. That’s because these creatures are pretty harmful and can damage you while in your inventory.

This is all you need to know about how you can Fish in Lava in Terraria easily. Fishing in lava can not only get you fish and many other tools and equipment. If you’re wondering what kind of things you can catch from lava pools & lakes, then scroll down for answers.

List of Things to Get From Lava Fishing

Here are all the things & fish you can get from fishing in the lava in Terraria.

  • Flarefin Koi – This Fish is used for making Inferno Potion
  • Lava Absorbant Sponge – This Tool allows players to place Infinite Lava Blocks
  • Demon Conch – This Tool allows players to remove Infinite Lava Blocks
  • Obsidfish – This Fish is used for making Inferno Potion
  • Obsidian Crate – This crate can provide certain items to the player
  • Hellstone Crate Crate – This crate can provide certain items to the player
  • Bottomless Lava Bucket Tool – This tool is used for making Lava Pools and can only be used in Hardmode.

That sums up everything about the things you can get from fishing in Lava in Terraria. While you’re here check out the Armor guide for Best Set & Armor Progression in the game.