Quick answer
Start “A Fisher of Fish” with Jeremy Gill, then buy Special Lake, River and Swamp Lures from the Lagras bait shop. Ordinary bait is not the intended method for legendary catches.
Location and lure checklist
| Fish | General location | Lure |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Flat Iron Lake southwest shore | Special Lake |
| Bullhead Catfish | Sisika Island | Special River |
| Chain Pickerel | Dakota River | Special River |
| Lake Sturgeon | Southern railroad bridge near Saint Denis | Special River |
| Largemouth Bass | San Luis River | Special River |
| Longnose Gar | Lagras marsh | Special Swamp |
| Muskie | Van Horn coast | Special River |
| Perch | Elysian Pool | Special Lake |
| Redfin Pickerel | Stillwater Creek | Special Lake |
| Rock Bass | Aurora Basin | Special Lake |
| Smallmouth Bass | Owanjila | Special Lake |
| Sockeye Salmon | Lake Isabella | Special Lake |
| Steelhead Trout | Willard’s Rest | Special River |
Map route
Use the Legendary Fish map Gill gives you; discovered icons mark general waters, not pixel-perfect cast points. Fish with the correct lure near the icon and mail catches at a post office.
New Austin access
Some species require reaching later story areas. Finish the collection in the epilogue if Chapter 2 access is restricted.
Sources and review
Reviewed 12 October 2026. Primary reference. Confirm live codes, prices, patch notes and account rules before publication.