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Casting into [[#Bubbles|bubbles]] can increase depth (not the casting distance), which may affect quality. Making a [[#Perfect Catches|perfect catch]] may also raise quality directly.

Casting into [[#Bubbles|bubbles]] can increase depth (not the casting distance), which may affect quality. Making a [[#Perfect Catches|perfect catch]] may also raise quality directly.

===Cast Distance===

===Casting Distance===

* Your maximum possible cast distance increases as you rise in skill level.

For any cast, the casting distance is measured from where the bobber drops to the water to the nearest land tile (any walkable area). The exact distance is determined by how full the mini-game casting meter is when you release the cast. Your maximum possible cast distance depends on your Fishing skill level.

* When your cast fills 90-100% of the bar, the cast reaches its maximum depth for your skill.

* If you cast when the meter is filled 90-100%, you get a maximum cast for your skill.

** When your cast fills 100% of the bar, the game displays the "Max" text to indicate a perfect cast. The only added benefit of a Max cast is that it allows the possibility of finding [[Iridium Ore]] inside of a [[#Treasure Chests|treasure chest]], but that is extremely rare.

* Smaller meter levels produce shorter casts.

* Maximum casting distance automatically increases at Fishing level 1 and at level 4, and only then.

** If you cast when the meter is filled 100%, the game displays the "Max" text to indicate a perfect cast. The only added benefit of a Max cast is that it allows the possibility of finding [[Iridium Ore]] inside of a [[#Treasure Chests|treasure chest]], but that is extremely rare.

* Maximum casting distance also differs directionally:

 

** At skill level 0, a cast up or down can reach at most a depth of 2, while a cast left or right can reach at most a depth of 3.

The maximum casting distance automatically increases at Fishing level 1 and at level 4, and only then. Maximum casting distance also depends (initially) on the direction of the cast.

** At skill level 1 to level 3, a cast up or down can reach at most a depth of 3, while a cast left or right can reach at most a depth of 5.

* At skill level 0:

** At level 4 to level 10, a cast in any direction can reach at most a depth of 5.

** a maximum cast up or down is a distance of 2;

** a maximum cast left or right is a distance of 3.

* The game normally assigns only depths of 1, 2, 3, or 5 to casting. See casting into [[#Bubbles|bubbles]] for extensions that give depths of 4 or 6.

* At skill level 1 to level 3:

** a maximum cast up or down is a distance of 3;

** For more specific information, see [[Modding:Fish data#Spawn rate|the modding section]].

** a maximum cast left or right is a distance of 5.

* At level 4 to level 10, direction no longer matters: a maximum cast is a distance of 5.

===Perfect Catches===

===Perfect Catches===