Fishing

Fishing is the skill which allows players to catch fish (what else?). There are two kinds of fishing: passive and active.

Fishing is a good way to gather food, which makes it a good choice for newcomers.

Active fishing
Active fishing is fishing using either a club, javelin/spear or fishing rod, in order of least effective to most effective. To do so, pick a direction to fish in. Fishing lasts for a long time, around 3 in-game hours.

To catch a fish, you need a tool to catch the fish with and a spot where there is fish. Fish can be caught with clubs, spears (e.g. javelins, actual spears, staffs) and fishing rods, in order of best to worst.

Passive fishing
Passive fishing uses nets, which you must trade for. Passive fishing is fishing using nets, which can only be placed in deep water. After the net is placed (usually by boat or by swimming) you should check back on it in order to gather your catch. Checking is done through the fishing skill, and neglecting a net will mean its fish will rot. Use the fishing skill to set a net, and also to check it. After setting the net, wait for a few days, then check it. Hopefully you will have caught something. Nets, especially multiple nets, are a very good way of getting food. However, if you forget to check it, the fish inside the net will rot, and you will have nothing to eat. Nets should be checked every two days at the latest. A good trick is to check your nets on every even or odd-numbered day so you don't forget.