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OSRS player OnlyShrimp99 spent 4,304 hours catching shrimp and anchovies to hit 99 fishing

A player using the account OnlyShrimp99 reached level 99 fishing in Old School RuneScape after a 27-month grind of exclusively catching raw shrimp and anchovies. The effort took 4,304 hours, produced 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies, and generated about 9.5 million gold at current in-game prices. The grind began on May 11, 2024, used low-level fishing spots such as Al Kharid, and provided no gameplay advantage beyond the achievement, though the player says they gained friends and life milestones during the run.

• Account OnlyShrimp99 reached level 99 fishing after 2 years and 3 months of play (27 months).
• Total playtime on the project was 4,304 hours catching 275,196 raw shrimp and 257,064 raw anchovies.
• The caught fish are worth roughly 9.5 million gold using current OSRS market prices.
• The grind started on May 11, 2024, was done at low-level spots including Al Kharid, and coincided with the player starting a job, getting married, and making friends.