Simple AutoFish
A Mod that automatically reels in fish and recasts your fishing rod when a fish bites. Perfect for AFK fishing!
About this Mod
Simple AutoFish Mod for Minecraft Fabric
A lightweight Minecraft Fabric mod that automatically reels in fish and recasts your fishing rod when a fish bites. Perfect for AFK fishing in survival mode!
Features
🎣 Automatic Fishing: Detects when fish bite and automatically reels them in
🔄 Auto Recast: Immediately casts the fishing rod again after catching a fish
⌨️ Toggle Keybind: Press R to enable/disable auto fishing
💬 Chat Feedback: Shows "Auto Fish: Enabled/Disabled" messages
🛡️ Survival Friendly: No unfair advantages, just automates clicking
⚡ Lightweight: Minimal performance impact
🔧 Smart Detection: Handles edge cases like broken rods and item changes
How to Use
- Install the mod in your Fabric mods folder
- Launch Minecraft with Fabric loader
- Equip a fishing rod in your main hand
- Press
Rto toggle auto fishing on/off - Cast your rod manually the first time (or let the mod do it)
- Enjoy AFK fishing! The mod will handle everything automatically
Controls
- R Key: Toggle auto fishing on/off
- Chat Messages: Shows current status when toggled
Technical Details
Fish Bite Detection
The mod detects fish bites by:
- Checking the
caughtFishfield in the FishingBobberEntity - Fallback: Monitoring bobber velocity changes (sudden jerks)
Timing System
- Recast Delay: 10 ticks (0.5 seconds) after reeling in
- Minimum Action Delay: 5 ticks between any actions
- Prevents double-firing and ensures smooth operation
Edge Cases Handled
- ✅ Fishing rod breaks → Auto fishing stops
- ✅ Player switches items → Auto fishing stops
- ✅ Toggle disabled → All automation stops immediately
- ✅ No valid water target → Skips casting
- ✅ Rod durability check → Prevents breaking
License
MIT License - Feel free to modify and distribute!
Happy Fishing! 🎣
Available Versions
How to Install Simple AutoFish 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Simple AutoFish". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+4 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Simple AutoFish 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Simple AutoFish compatible with fabric?
Simple AutoFish officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Simple AutoFish – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple AutoFish 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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