Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
Platforms
Supported environments
Details
Changelog
Fabric 0.4.0
New
Fish Weights
- Adds configuration options for weights for each fish caught
- Can be displayed in lb or kg
- Fish weight bias setting that allows configuration of the rarity of record size fish
- Only works with custom fish
- Each species has a custom weight range
Configuration File
- There is a new file for custom configuration. config/youneedbait.toml
- These are the initial settings
- Whether bait is required. Default: true (i.e., "Y")
- bait_required = true
- Percentage chance of bait being consumed per use (0..100). Default: 40
- bait_usage_percent = 40
- Fish weight units
- weight_unit = "lb"
- Enable fish weights
- weighted_fish_enabled = true
- Fish weight bias. Larger number means harder to catch huge fish
- fish_weight_bias = 4.0
- Whether bait is required. Default: true (i.e., "Y")
Master Fisherman Villager
We've significantly expanded and improved the Master Fisherman villager's trade offerings, providing a more engaging and progressive experience for all aspiring anglers! The "Fancy Fishing Rod" is now more accessible through a clear trade progression. It now requires a Minnow Bucket to obtain the villager instead of a Salt Block
Trade Summary by Level:
Level 1: Novice Fisherman
- Sell: 16x Worms for 1x Emerald
- Buy: 2x Emeralds for 8x Caterpillars
- Buy: 3x Emeralds for 1x Fillet Knife
Level 2: Apprentice Fisherman
- Sell: 8x Minnows for 1x Emerald
- Buy: 3x Emeralds for 6x Leeches
- Buy: 5x Emeralds for 1x Hook
Level 3: Journeyman Fisherman
- Sell: 10x Cod for 1x Emerald
- Buy: 5x Emeralds for 4x Nightcrawlers
- Buy: 8x Emeralds for 1x Can of Worms
- Buy: 4x Emeralds for 6x Dried Fish Filets
Level 4: Expert Fisherman
- Sell: 6x Sucker Minnows for 2x Emeralds
- Sell: 8x Salmon for 1x Emerald
- Buy: 3x Emeralds for 12x Salt
- Buy: 12x Emeralds for 1x Fishing Rod (Vanilla)
Level 5: Master Fisherman
- Sell: 6x Tropical Fish for 2x Emeralds
- Sell: 4x Pufferfish for 3x Emeralds
- Buy: 15x Emeralds for 1x Azuromite Ingot
- Buy: 18x Emeralds for 1x Fancy Fishing Rod
- Buy: 10x Emeralds + 2x Azuromite Ingots for 1x Fancy Fishing Rod
Add Recipes
- Filet Knife
- Salted Beef
- Azuromite Block -> Ingots
- Fish Cleaning Station
Updates
Fabric Loader
- Updated version to 0.16.10
- Use fabric-api 0.92.6
Verified compatibility with JEI (jei-1.20.1-fabric-15.16.2.73)
Vanilla Fishing Rod
- Only catches vanilla items
- No longer requires bait
Fancy Fishing Rod
- Catches both vanilla and custom fish
Walleye
- Entirely rewritten model, texture and animation
- Basic custom swimming goals
Minnow Trap
- New Model
Modifier - Junk To Garden
- Using an Iron Hoe in the Fancy Fishing Rod modifier slot (green)
- Now has a chance to fish up Onion Bulbs
Fixes
Vanilla Fishing Rod
- Can still fish as normal without bait
- No longer tries to remove bait
Fancy Fishing Rod
- Line attaches to the end correctly
- Bait removal now works correctly in this order, rod, tackle box, inventory
Fish Cleaning Station
- Now appears in gui as an item
- Change gui icon appearance
- Fish cleaning actually works now
- Now works with hoppers
Minnow Bucket
- No longer disappears when you break it
- Enhanced the hitbox to fit
- Used to create Master Fisherman Villager
Minnow Trap
- No longer disappears when you break it
- Breaking texture is now correct
- Enhanced the hitbox to fit
Tackle Box
- Enhanced the hitbox to fit
Files
Metadata
Release channel
BetaVersion number
Fabric-0.4.0-1.20.1Loaders
Game versions
1.20.1Downloads
19Publication date
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PMPublisher
TheChickenHulk
Lead Developer



