Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Fishing and How to Get Each Rod

Pokemon BDSP Fishing Each Rod

Some Pokemon can only be caught via fishing with rods. Read on to learn how to get the Old Rod, Good Rod, and Super Rod from fishermen, how to catch Feebas in Mt. Coronet, and the list of Pokemon that can be caught with each rod in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

List of All Rods and How to Get Them

Fishing Rod Location
BDSP - Old Rod.pngOld Rod In the Gate between Jubilife City and Route 216
BDSP - Good Rod.pngGood Rod On the dock in Route 209
BDSP - Super Rod.png,size=50x50Super Rod At the Fight Area near the Gate to Route 225

How to Get the Old Rod

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In the West Gate of Jubilife City

How to Get Talk to the Fisherman in the gate between Jubilife City and Route 218.
Description An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

You can get the Old Rod by talking to the Fisherman at the west gate of Jubilife City, leading into Route 218. Jubilife City is accessible even before your first Gym Battle!

Old Rod Effect and How to Get

How to Get the Good Rod

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In Route 209 (East of Hearthome City)

How to Get Talk to the fisherman on dock in Route 209, nearest to the Hearthome City gate.
Description A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokemon.

Talk to the Fisherman on the dock in Route 209, directly east of the Hearthome City gate. He will ask you if you agree that the Good Rod is really good. Answer with Yes to receive the Good Rod.

Good Rod Effect and Catchable Pokemon

How to Get the Super Rod

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In the Fight Area After Completing the National Dex

How to Get Talk to the fisherman at the Fight Area, nearest to gate leading to Route 225.
Description An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

After completing the game, head to Snowpoint City then talk to the sailor at the dock in order to sail to the Battle Zone. You will then be brought to the Fight Area. The path from there to Route 225 is blocked by a couple who requires you to obtain the National Dex first.

After gaining access, talk to the Fisherman before the gate to Route 225.

Super Rod Effect and Catchable Pokemon

How to Use Rods for Fishing

Use When Facing Body of Water

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When facing any body of water, select the Rod from the Key Items Pocket of your bag then select Use. This will cast a line into the water, which may or may not attract a Pokemon. Wait a few seconds for a Pokemon to bite the line.

Register the Fishing Rod

BDSP - Register the Fishing Rod.jpg

Instead of opening your bag every time you go fishing, you can register the item and decide which direction to set it on. Once registered, you can use the item by pressing the + Button and select the direction of the fishing rod with either your Control Sticks or D-Pad.

Press A to Trigger Battle

Pokemon BDSP Fishing

A red exclamation mark (!) will appear above the character's sprite if a Pokemon is caught on the fishing line. Press A immediately to engage that Pokemon in battle and for a chance at capturing it. If you take too long, the Pokemon will get away.

Use Rod to Catch Rare Pokemon

Pokemon BDSP Fishing Finneon

Some Pokemon (typically Water-types) can only be caught via fishing. Typically, the Super Rod catches the rarest Pokemon of the 3 Rods.

How to Catch a Feebas

Fish at the Lake in Mt. Coronet

BDSP - Catch Feebas in Mt. Coronet.png

In the basement of Mt. Coronet North is a large underground lake. There are only four spots in the lake where you can fish for Feebas. Test each spot of the lake until you find the spot where you can catch a Feebas. These four spots change everyday.

Feebas Can Be Caught with an Old Rod

BDSP - Feebas Pokedex Entry.jpg

Feebas can be caught with any of the rods available in the game, including the Old Rod, but it is not recommended since using higher quality rods increases the chance of catching Pokemon. The Super Rod would be the best choice to find a Feebas.

Pokemon That Can Be Caught with Each Rod

Old Rod

Old Rod Pokemon
Pokemon BDSP MagikarpMagikarp
Any body of water
Pokemon BDSP FeebasFeebas
4 random tiles in Mt. Coronet North

Good Rod

Good Rod Pokemon
Pokemon BDSP MagikarpMagikarp
Route 208
Pokemon BDSP GyaradosGyarados
Route 208
Pokemon BDSP BarboachBarboach
Route 205 (North)
Pokemon BDSP FinneonFinneon
Route 218
Pokemon BDSP GoldeenGoldeen
Route 203
Pokemon BDSP PoliwagPoliwag
Route 225
Pokemon BDSP RemoraidRemoraid
Route 213
Pokemon BDSP FeebasFeebas
4 random tiles in Mt. Coronet North

Super Rod

Super Rod Pokemon
Pokemon BDSP GyaradosGyarados
Route 205
Pokemon BDSP LumineonLumineon
Route 218
Pokemon BDSP ShellderShellder
Route 205 (South)
Pokemon BDSP WhiscashWhiscash
Great Marsh
Pokemon BDSP DratiniDratini
Mt. Coronet
Pokemon BDSP DragonairDragonair
Mt. Coronet
Pokemon BDSP SeadraSeadra
Route 226
Pokemon BDSP RelicanthRelicanth
Route 226
Pokemon BDSP StaryuStaryu
Canalave City
Pokemon BDSP CarvanhaCarvanha
Great Marsh
Pokemon BDSP SharpedoSharpedo
Route 223
Pokemon BDSP QwilfishQwilfish
Iron Island
Pokemon BDSP OctilleryOctillery
Route 224
Pokemon BDSP SeakingSeaking
Route 214
Pokemon BDSP ClamperlClamperl
Route 219
Pokemon BDSP LuvdiscLuvdisc
Route 224
Pokemon BDSP PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
Route 225
Pokemon BDSP CorphishCorphish
Celestic Town
Pokemon BDSP CrawdauntCrawdaunt
Celestic Town
Pokemon BDSP ChinchouChinchou
Route 220
Pokemon BDSP LanturnLanturn
Route 220
Pokemon BDSP WailmerWailmer
Route 223
Pokemon BDSP WailordWailord
Route 223
Pokemon BDSP FeebasFeebas
4 random tiles in Mt. Coronet North

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