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What's happening?

Tuskarr Fishing.

On 13th November 2008 ((later in parts of Asia/Oceania)) boats and zeppelins will start traveling to Northrend. For anglers ((who have purchased Wrath of the Lich King)) this adds:

What's changed?

Fishing, in general:

Cooking fish:

Valuable Northrend catches are "better" than those in Outland. Do not expect to be able to sell Outland fish.

375 to 450 fishing skill is expected to take just under 1,000 catches - about 4 hours.

Leveling fishing skill? Read the fully updated guides in the Training chapter »

Where can I fish?

Northrend Penguin

The table below shows Northrend zones with fish, and the fishing skill you need to fish without junk. Follow the links for more information about fish catches in each zone.

Northrend Zone Fishing Skill
No-Junk SkillZones
475Borean Tundra, Dragonblight, Grizzly Hills, Howling Fjord and Zul'Drak.
500Crystalsong Forest.
525Dalaran, Sholazar Basin and Wintergrasp.
550Icecrown, Storm Peaks and Ulduar.
575The Frozen Sea.

There are no fish in the "North Sea", which surrounds the northern half of Northrend.

Read the Introduction to Northrend for a full travel guide. To enter Dalaran alone, most classes will need to be at least level 74. Read Dalaran Fishing for travel and entry information.

Where can I buy the new fishing pole?

Mastercraft Kalu'ak Fishing Pole

The new +30 fishing skill bonus, Mastercraft Kalu'ak Fishing Pole, requires Tuskarr (Kalu'ak) exalted reputation. It can then be purchased from vendors in the Tuskarr settlements in Dragonblight and Howling Fjord for about 100 gold.

Revered reputation can be gained by completing regular quests. To gain exalted, complete daily quests for about 2 weeks: 3 daily quests per day, each giving 500 reputation. You will need to complete most regular quests to "open up" the daily quests. All quests can be completed between level 68 and 72. There is no need to wait until level 80:

Is there a title for the realm first 450 angler?

No title. There is a "Feat of Strength" achievement for the first angler ((on your realm, regardless of faction)) to reach 450 fishing skill. The feat simply shows in your list of achievements. There is no reward or title. Anglers attempting to complete the feat should read this forum topic for possible strategies - and good luck!

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