I almost walked past the fisherman without a second thought. At Pinkline Harbor he grumbled about a stuck boat while fish circled like coins under glass. That small moment flipped the map into a side mission I kept coming back to.
I’ve fished enough in High on Life 2 to know which spots are worth your time and which are busywork. You don’t need to net every scale to finish the story, but spending twenty minutes at the right pier will reward you with useful items, ammo, and the quiet satisfaction of hoarding rewards the game hides in plain sight.
I watch players pause at the docks before they check their map. Where to locate all fishing spots in High on Life 2
Fishing is optional, but it pays. Start at Pinkline Harbor to grab the rod — it’s the only place that hands you the tool through a simple little quest. After that, the map becomes a breadcrumb trail to small upgrades and consumables if you know where to cast.
How do I get the fishing rod?
Talk to the fisherman at Pinkline Harbor. He’s sitting on a chair near the shoreline complaining about his boat. Use Travis to clear the boat and the rod is yours — no long fetch quest, just a one-shot handoff.
Do I have to fish to complete the game?
No. Fishing is side content. But if you enjoy the calm loop of cast, wait, reel, you’ll pick up fish that convert into items and currency that make short sessions more profitable — handy whether you play on Steam or via Xbox Game Pass.
Where are all the fishing spots?
There are dedicated spots across the three main hubs: Pinkline Harbor, Circuit Arcadia Zoo, and Circuit Arcadia. Below I map them out so you can hit each one fast and leave with pockets heavier than when you arrived.
On my first visit to Pinkline Harbor the fisherman was the easy clue. Pinkline Harbor
Here’s the practical route: grab the rod from the fisherman, then hit these three spots.
- Beach, near the fisherman’s boat — you must be at the shoreline to get the fishing prompt.
- Pier beneath the cruise ship — climb down to the lower section to reach the water.
- North of the beach toward the first offshore island — sit in the chair, cast as much as you want.
Watching players at the zoo, I noticed they missed the aquarium spot. Circuit Arcadia Zoo
Three solid spots hide in plain sight at the zoo; players often sprint past them en route to a mission marker.
- Near the wanted poster in the zoo’s central area — a little pool hides the prompt.
- The massive aquarium doubles as a fishing spot — odd, but it drops decent loot.
- Skate Bowl area, southern map — quieter water and steady catches.
The fast travel points betray more than they advertise. Circuit Arcadia
There are only two spots here, but they’re efficient if you’re hopping fast travel points between objectives.
- Near the fast travel node — watch for passing boats that block your cast.
- Western fast travel area, bottom of the staircase by Rhea Pharmaceutical — small pool, reliable spawns.
If you’re chasing efficiency, hit Pinkline Harbor first for the rod, then sweep the zoo and finish in Circuit Arcadia. The spots are quick to clear and reward steady returns, whether you’re on PC via Steam or playing on an Xbox through Game Pass.
So which fishing spot will you claim first?