Fishing Overhaul
Valheim — Mods & Enhancements
Allows you to catch fish in water with your hands if they get too close.Also increases the speed at which you reel in fish to make fish wraps a bit easier to farm so that they can be competitive with other late game foods.This is my first
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Downloads: 14,848 | Endorsements: 597💡 Notes
By flppyflip3 | v1.1 | 597 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just download and
If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just download and install — no extra setup needed.
Test hand-catching near riverbanks where fish spawn close to
Test hand-catching near riverbanks where fish spawn close to shore.
Pair with a cooking overhaul mod to make fish wraps even mor
Pair with a cooking overhaul mod to make fish wraps even more useful.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Hand-catching fish is a neat trick that saves time and adds a fun mechanic.
- Speeds up fishing, which is great for players who find the default reeling tedious.
- Community-approved with 597 endorsements and nearly 15k downloads.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might not work with the latest Skyrim version or other fishing mods.
- Author's first mod, so expect rough edges and no detailed documentation.
- Only affects fishing speed and hand-catching — no new fish types or quests.