Originally posted by pk:

I haven't really seen that many people complain about fishing, but I'd guess most people don't really enjoy doing things that they have to go out of their way to do, especially if the 'reward' isn't worth it. What are the stats on cooked fish again? 35 health 15 stamina? It's something along those lines (pun not intended) which is beaten by pretty much all food found in the black forest (the area you'd need to reach in order to even begin fishing).

Obviously the game is in early access and they've mentioned a fishing update is coming, but right now fishing just isn't worth the time in my opinion.

45 health which is good early game and 70 health for fish wraps which are one of the better foods late game as its almost as good as lox pie or serpent stew but easier to get by a good margin and for that matter stacks with them for massive hitpoints ok stam if you like that style. Its not the best but I was able to easily make 20 fish wraps last night just hitting a few fishing spots.

Its like farming in game, You don't HAVE to take the time, you could play this to the end point right now never crafting a cultivator or buying a fishing rod. You'll miss out on a few good options though doing it. We (I play with 2 others) found the merchant pretty early in our game and +45 health was pretty damn good for the Black Forest. Its one of the better ones until you start to get sausages, wolf jerky and the like. Then it takes a back seat until fish wraps.