Dedicated players in Final Fantasy XIV continue to unravel the complexities of the game's fishing system through collaborative data collection and community events. Their efforts span over 12 years since the game's launch and include massive aquariums and extreme challenges.
FFXIV features more than 1,500 fish, with the fishing class available since launch. The system requires 41 hotbar buttons and depends on specific conditions like weather, bait, and time windows. Players founded the Eorzean Aquarium in 2022 on the Malboro world. Two additional locations opened later on Spriggan and Sophia. The sites display all aquarium fish across themed rooms and host events such as FishFest. A Discord server called Fisherman’s Horizon, active for five years, supports new players with guides and trackers. Experts like Tyo’to Tayuun analyze data from testers to determine fish availability. Challenges include size hunting and a no-GP run completed by Caduceator in two and a half years. Fruity Snacks has collected over 18,000 Momora Mora fish. An April 2026 Fan Fest meetup drew 175 fishers in person.
