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Better Fishing
Immersive and enjoyable fishing experience.
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Quick answer
Which Better Fishing release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.1
Game version 26.3
Loader NeoForge
Better Fishing 1.0.1 targets 26.3 with NeoForge. 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 Better Fishing 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 NeoForge
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 Better Fishing 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1. 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 Better Fishing without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Fishing 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 26.3 with NeoForge; 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
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Fishing add?
Better Fishing completely overhauls the vanilla fishing experience in Minecraft. It replaces the boring waiting game with a highly interactive, physics-based fishing minigame. Balance the tension, reel in your catch, and watch the actual fish fly towards you!
Enchanted Fishing Line completely overhauls the vanilla fishing line in Minecraft.
It replaces the stiff string with a highly realistic, physics-simulated 3D line.
It sags under gravity, bends dynamically, and collides with blocks perfectly without clipping.
100% Client-Side
Interactive Fishing Minigame: A highly responsive HUD appears when a fish bites. Balance the line tension and fill your progress bar to catch the fish. If the tension goes into the red, the line snaps!
Physical Fish Rendering: Say goodbye to items magically appearing in your inventory. Better Fishing actually renders the fish entity or item on the hook as you reel it in.
Procedural Reeling Animations: When paired with Punchy, the mod features math-driven, procedural arm and rod animations. The rod bends and your arm tilts backwards dynamically as you fight the fish.
License
ARR (All Rights Reserved)You are allowed to include this mod in Modrinth or CurseForge modpacks without asking for permission.
Redistribution of the jar files is not allowed.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Fishing by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.2
3 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Fishing versions and loaders
1.0.1
better_fishing-1.0.1-neoforge-26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3 · NeoForge setup 26.3NeoForge release
1.0.1
better_fishing-1.0.1-forge-26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3 · Forge setup 26.3Forge release
1.0.1
better_fishing-1.0.1-fabric-26.3.jar
28 Sept 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3 · Fabric setup 26.3Fabric release
1.0.0-hotfix
better_fishing-1.0.0-hotfix-neoforge-26.2.jar
28 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · NeoForge setup 26.2NeoForge release
1.0.0-hotfix
better_fishing-1.0.0-hotfix-forge-26.2.jar
28 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Forge setup 26.2Forge release
1.0.0-hotfix
better_fishing-1.0.0-hotfix-fabric-26.2.jar
28 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup 26.2Fabric release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-neoforge-26.2.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · NeoForge setup 26.2NeoForge release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-forge-26.2.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Forge setup 26.2Forge release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-fabric-26.2.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.2 · Fabric setup 26.2Fabric release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-forge-1.21.1.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Forge setup 1.21.1Forge release
1.0.0
better_fishing-1.0.0-fabric-1.21.1.jar
20 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.21.1Fabric release
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