How to make Raw Cod in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft raw cod (or raw fish) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, raw cod is a food item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

TIP: Starting in the Aquatic Update, raw cod replaces raw fish in the game.

raw cod

Let's explore how to add raw cod to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Raw cod is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.13)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.4.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU69)
Xbox One	Yes (1.4.0)
PS3	Yes (1.76)
PS4	Yes (1.76)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 38)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.4.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.4.0)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Raw Cod in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 - 1.19	Foodstuffs
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Food & Drinks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU69	Food
Xbox One	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.76	Food
PS4	1.76	Food
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 38	Food
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find raw cod in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.4.0 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials

In Minecraft, these are the required materials to catch a raw cod:

How to make a Fishing Rod

How to make an Enchanted Fishing Rod

TIP: You can use either a fishing rod or an enchanted fishing rod to catch a raw cod. An enchanted fishing rod will increase your chances of catching more rare items.

How to get Raw Cod in Survival Mode

You can add raw cod to your inventory in Survival mode by catching a raw cod with a fishing rod. So let's get started!

1. Hold the Fishing Rod

Once you've found a large body of water, select a fishing rod or enchanted fishing rod in your hotbar.

how to fish

2. Cast the Fishing Line

Next, you need to cast your fishing line into the water. The game control to use the fishing rod to cast into the water depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click to cast the fishing line.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap the Fish button.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click to cast the fishing line.
For Education Edition, right click to cast the fishing line.

how to fish

Now once you've casted your fishing line into the water, you should see the fishing line extend into the water and at the end is a bobber or float.

3. Wait for a Fish to Bite

Very soon, you should start to see bubbles start pop out of the water from the fish swimming. If you wait patiently, the bubbles will get closer to your fishing line and then the bobber should get pulled under the water.

how to fish

4. Reel in the Fishing Line

Now for the next step, you have to be very quick! As soon as the bobber goes under the water, you have to reel back in your fishing line.

The game control to reel in the fishing line depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click to reel in.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap the Fish button.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click to reel in.
For Education Edition, right click to reel in.

how to fish

If you were fast enough, you will catch a cod and raw cod will be added to your inventory.

raw cod

Raw cod is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.