Realistic Fishing
Fish are reeled in alive! Gut them yourself or scoop them up in a bucket
About this Mod
Realistic Fishing
This mod adds an extra level of engagement with fishing. When a fish is caught, the actual fish is reeled in instead of the dead item.
Available Versions
How to Install Realistic Fishing on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Realistic Fishing". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Realistic Fishing server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.19.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Realistic Fishing compatible with fabric and quilt?
Realistic Fishing officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Realistic Fishing – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Realistic Fishing consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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