As Genshin Impact continues to evolve in 2025, fishing remains one of the most rewarding activities for players looking to obtain powerful weapons without spending a dime. "The Catch" polearm stands as a testament to this, offering an exceptional free-to-play option that rivals 5-star weapons for certain characters. If you're on the hunt for this powerful polearm, you've come to the right place – this comprehensive guide will walk you through all fishing spots necessary to obtain and refine The Catch to its full potential.

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What is The Catch and Why You Should Get It

The Catch is a 4-star polearm that can be obtained completely free through fishing. What makes it exceptional is its unique passive ability that increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16-32% (depending on refinement) and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6-12%. This makes it particularly valuable for characters who rely heavily on their Elemental Bursts.

At level 90/90 with R5 refinement, The Catch provides:

  • Base ATK: 510

  • Energy Recharge: 45.9%

  • Passive: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 32% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 12%

Talk about a killer deal! This weapon is absolutely clutch for characters like Raiden Shogun, making it worth the grind even if fishing isn't your cup of tea.

Unlocking the Fishing System

Before you can start fishing for The Catch, you'll need to unlock the fishing system by completing the world quest "Exploding Population." This quest should automatically appear in your quest log, but if it doesn't, make sure you have the Serenitea Pot (housing system) unlocked first. Simply speak with Katheryne in Mondstadt to begin this straightforward tutorial quest.

Fish Required for The Catch

To obtain The Catch, you'll need to provide Kujirai Momiji (located near Inazuma City) with the following fish:

  • 6 Raimei Angelfish

  • 20 Golden Koi

  • 20 Rusty Koi

For each refinement level (you'll want all 5!), you'll need:

  • 3 Raimei Angelfish (15 total for R5)

  • 10 Pufferfish (50 total for R5)

  • 10 Bitter Pufferfish (50 total for R5)

All in all, you're looking at a grand total of 21 Raimei Angelfish, 20 Golden Koi, 20 Rusty Koi, 50 Pufferfish, and 50 Bitter Pufferfish. Yikes! That's a lot of fishing, but I promise it's worth every minute.

Best Fishing Spots for Each Fish Type

Raimei Angelfish Locations

Raimei Angelfish are the trickiest to obtain as they only spawn in one location in all of Teyvat - Tatarasuna in Inazuma. These special fish only appear at night (18:00 to 6:00) and require False Worm Bait. Be prepared to fight some enemies in this area before fishing!

Golden Koi and Rusty Koi Locations

These fish can be caught using Fake Fly Bait at any time of day. The best spots to fish for both are:

  1. Wangshu Inn (Liyue) - Both Golden and Rusty Koi

  2. Guili Plains (Liyue) - Both Golden and Rusty Koi

  3. Luhua Pool (Liyue) - Both Golden and Rusty Koi

  4. Koseki Village (Inazuma) - Both Golden and Rusty Koi

Liyue is generally considered the best region for farming these fish types efficiently.

Pufferfish and Bitter Pufferfish Locations

Both types of Pufferfish can be caught using Fake Fly Bait at any time. The most efficient spots are:

  1. Cider Lake (Mondstadt) - Both types

  2. Dawn Winery (Mondstadt) - Both types

  3. Ritou (Inazuma) - Both types

Pro Fishing Tips

  1. Fish respawn after 3 days in real-time, not game time. Plan your fishing schedule accordingly!

  2. Use Thoma in your party when fishing in Inazuma. His passive talent "Snap and Swing" gives you a 20% chance to catch an additional fish of the same type. This is a real game-changer for farming efficiency.

  3. Co-op fishing is your best friend. The absolute fastest way to get The Catch is to join friends' worlds (with permission!) and fish in their waters. This can reduce your farming time from weeks to just a day or two if you have generous friends.

  4. Time adjustment trick: Use the in-game time adjuster to change between day and night to optimize your fishing for specific types of fish, especially for the night-only Raimei Angelfish.

  5. Mark your map with the fishing spots you've found most productive to create an efficient farming route.

Best Characters for The Catch

The Catch isn't just any old polearm - it's particularly exceptional on characters who rely heavily on their Elemental Burst for damage. The best candidates include:

  1. Raiden Shogun - Considered her best 4-star weapon option and competitive with some 5-stars

  2. Xiangling - Makes her pyronado hit like a truck

  3. Zhongli - Great for meteor damage builds

  4. Yun Jin - Helps with her energy needs and burst damage

  5. Shenhe - Benefits from the Energy Recharge and burst damage increase

Is The Grind Worth It?

Absolutely! As one player put it, "I see people complaining about the time it takes to obtain this, waiting for resets, etc. I actually enjoy things like this. It gives me something to do everyday!"

While fishing for The Catch can take up to two weeks if you're relying solely on your own world's fish respawns, the payoff is tremendous. You're essentially getting a weapon that performs on par with some 5-star options completely for free.

So grab your fishing rod, stock up on bait, and hit those fishing spots! Your characters' Elemental Bursts will thank you for the extra oomph The Catch provides. Happy fishing, Travelers!