Valheim: PC Gamer guide explains how to fish and where to get a fishing rod
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PC Gamer published a guide explaining how to fish in Valheim and reports that the fishing rod cannot be crafted and is sold by the vendor Haldor in the Black Forest. The article says fish can be seen near boats, rafts, or any body of water and that catching them requires some gear and substantial stamina. PC Gamer's guide was published 15 September 2026 and includes an image credited to Coffee Stain Publishing. The piece also notes that links in the article may earn an affiliate commission.
- What happened: PC Gamer published a how-to guide for fishing in Valheim and reports that the fishing rod isn't craftable and must be bought from Haldor, a vendor found in the Black Forest.
- Why it matters: Because the fishing rod can't be crafted (per PC Gamer), players who want to fish will need to locate Haldor rather than rely on crafting recipes.
- Context: PC Gamer says fish appear near ships, rafts, or other bodies of water and that fishing requires appropriate gear and a significant amount of stamina; the article includes an image credited to Coffee Stain Publishing.
- What next: The article does not confirm other vendors, exact in-game fishing mechanics, or whether the rod might become craftable later; those details are not established in the report.
What changed
PC Gamer published a guide titled "How to fish in Valheim" that explains where to find a fishing rod and how to catch fish. The guide reports the fishing rod cannot be crafted in-game and is sold by a vendor named Haldor, who appears in the Black Forest.
Timeline
- PC Gamer published the guide on 15 September 2026.
Limits
- The article states fish are visible near boats, rafts, and bodies of water and that catching them requires gear and a lot of stamina, but it does not detail specific in-game fishing mechanics (for example, casting or bait).
- The guide does not confirm other vendors who might sell a rod, nor does it state whether the rod could ever be craftable or be obtained by other means.
- The piece also notes it may earn an affiliate commission from links included in the article.