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Fish in a bucket
A simple mod that puts the fish in the bucket — and also revives it, but we ignore that fact.
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Quick answer
Which Fish in a bucket release should I use?
Latest stable file fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Fish in a bucket fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Fish in a bucket required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Fish in a bucket fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar need?
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Fish in a bucket without breaking your instance.
Built for Fish in a bucket fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Fish in a bucket add?
Fish in a Bucket
Fish in a Bucket adds a simple crafting solution for placing aquatic creatures back inside buckets.
Combine a water bucket with a supported fish or aquatic creature on a crafting table to receive its corresponding creature bucket.
Yes, this may also revive the fish. We ignore that part.
How it works
- Place a water bucket on the crafting table.
- Add a supported aquatic creature.
- Collect the corresponding creature bucket.
- Place it back into the world whenever you want.
Only creatures with a corresponding bucket item can be supported.
Compatible mods
- B'Things
- Alex's Caves
- Alex's Mobs
- Aquaculture
- Fish of Thieves
- Naturalist
- Tide
- Unusual Fish Mod
Requirements
- Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.1
- Minecraft Forge
Compatibility requests
Would you like support for another aquatic creature or mod? Leave a suggestion in the comments.
Modpacks
You may include Fish in a Bucket in Minecraft modpacks. No additional permission is required.
This permission applies to redistribution as part of a modpack only. Standalone reuploads or modified distributions of the mod are not permitted.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Recent files
Fish in a bucket versions and loaders
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.5-forge-1.20.1.jar
1 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.4-forge-1.20.1.jar
25 Jun 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
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fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.3-forge-1.20.1.jar
25 May 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.2-forge-1.20.1.jar
23 May 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
26 Dec 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
fish_in_a_bucket-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
13 Oct 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
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