How to make a Fishing Rod in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a fishing rod with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a fishing rod is one of the many tools that you can make.
Let's explore how to make a fishing rod.
Supported Platforms
A fishing rod is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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 a Fishing Rod in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Tools |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Tools & Utilities |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a fishing rod in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make a Fishing Rod
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a fishing rod:
How to craft a Fishing Rod in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Fishing Rod
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a fishing rod, place 3 sticks and 2 strings in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a fishing rod, it is important that the sticks and strings are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 stick in the third box. In the second row, there should be 1 stick in the second box and 1 string in the third box. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the first box and 1 string in the third box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a fishing rod.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the fishing rod will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Fishing Rod to Inventory
Once you have crafted a fishing rod, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a fishing rod in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a fishing rod has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Rod (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Fishing Rod
Enchantments for Fishing Rod
In Minecraft, you can enchant a fishing rod with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Curse of Vanishing | Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
| Luck of the Sea | Increases chances of catching valuable items |
| Lure | Increases the rate of fish biting your hook |
| Mending | Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
| Unbreaking | Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Fishing Rods
You can use fishing rods to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Fishing Rods
Here are some activities that you can do with fishing rods in Minecraft:
Fish to Catch
You can use a fishing rod to catch the following types of fish in Minecraft:
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