River Fishing
ModBuild fishing gear and catch fish in rivers, seas, and icy waters.
Why gradeC
How grades workStrengths
Points lost
- Many modpacks removed it−10 points
- First release only 2 months ago−7 points
- Under 5 million downloads−1 point
All 11 criteria
Maintenance
Full points21 / 21Last releaseHow long ago the newest file came out, or an existing file was marked as working on a new Minecraft version.5 weeks ago (21 Sep 2026) 12 / 12Supports popular versionsWhether the project has a file for a Minecraft version that 15% or more of the popular mods updated in the last 6 months also support. A version many modpacks use, like 1.20.1 or 1.21.1, also counts after a release in the last 12 months.26.2 on NeoForge and Fabric, 1.20.1 on Forge. 55% of the 995 popular NeoForge mods updated in the last 6 months also have files for 26.2. Latest Minecraft: 26.3. 9 / 9Regular releasesIn how many of the last 24 months a new file came out. Full points at 8 months.Does not apply. The project is under 6 months old.Stability
10 points lost5 / 15Removed from modpacksHow many modpacks removed it in a later version of the pack. We can only see this in modpacks with two or more versions. A pack that swaps it for another edition of the same project, or that is rebuilt from scratch, does not count.5 of the 8 modpacks with two or more versions removed it in a later one (63%) See the 5 modpacks0 / 10Quick fixesHow often a release needed a quick fix: a new release within 3 days to fix a problem in it.Not measured yet.Known conflictsHow many projects say they do not work with it, compared with how widely it is used. Packs, small projects, forks, ports, add-ons, alternatives and old versions do not count.None 5 / 5Transparency
Full points10 / 10Source codeWhether the project page links to its source code, so anyone can read what it does.GitHub · qwazar14/riverfishing 7 / 7Place to report problemsWhether the project page links to a place where players can report problems: an issue tracker.GitHub issues · qwazar14/riverfishing 3 / 3Popularity
1 point lost3 / 4DownloadsDownloads on Modrinth and CurseForge. Full points from 5 million.20,573 3 / 4Track record
7 points lost1 / 8AgeHow long the project has existed. It counts less when no new file came out recently.2 months, 16 releases 1 / 8Security
PassedFile checksThis check adds no points. It can only take points away.Our checks found nothing harmful in all 8 latest files for recent Minecraft versions. See Security
39.7 of the 58 points that apply = 68 out of 100. The points above are rounded to whole numbers.
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About
River Fishing turns fishing into a full gameplay activity across rivers, lakes, ice and the sea, with 267 fish species whose diets and behavior depend on conditions such as habitat, season and weather. Players assemble rods from blanks, reels, lines and rigs, choose bait and hooks for a target fish, and mix groundbait; the bite system uses the setup and conditions to determine what takes and how long a bite takes. Its fishing styles include float fishing, lure spinning, long-cast bottom fishing, ice fishing, sea fishing and boat trolling, alongside fly fishing built around casting and controlling a physical line. Fly lines have weight, slack, tension and buoyancy, respond to river current and the bottom, and support techniques such as false casting, shooting, mending and stripping. Fights require reading the fish’s direction from the rod, managing stamina and line tension, and choosing when to pull or ease off; the rod bends toward the fish, while the line and fish remain visible during the fight. Fish can be seen underwater, where their appearance and movement provide clues rather than labels, and they may spook if they notice an angler’s movement or shadow. The world responds to fishing pressure: heavily fished species become less common in an area and recover over time, while private ponds keep their own stocking records. Players can progress through angler ranks, perks, quests and advancements, consult an illustrated journal with species information and guides, and keep catches in a space-based keepnet. Additional activities include tying custom flies on a canvas, cooking fish while retaining catch information, and managing named private ponds of up to 100 by 100 blocks of water.
Written from Modrinth , CurseForge and the GitHub README . How we write it
In-game changes
Changes the game's code in 8 areas: Rendering and graphicsChanges 4 game code files in this area: drawing mobs, items, particles and textures on screen., Mobs and their behaviorChanges 2 game code files in this area: mobs, animals, villagers, projectiles and how they move and act., User interfaceChanges 2 game code files in this area: menus, screens, tooltips, the chat window and the in-game overlay., Inventory and itemsChanges 2 game code files in this area: items, chests and other containers, crafting and enchanting., World renderingChanges 1 game code file in this area: drawing the terrain, sky, clouds and weather., PlayerChanges 1 game code file in this area: your character: movement, abilities, hunger and controls., Blocks and fluidsChanges 1 game code file in this area: how blocks, fluids and redstone work. and Game coreChanges 1 game code file in this area: the main loop, lighting and other code the whole game uses..
Adds 22 blocks, 408 items, 146 recipes, 44 advancements, 7 sounds and 4 key bindings.
Counted from the names and data files in the mod, so the list may not be complete.
Keeps all of vanilla Minecraft's textures, models and sounds.
Details
- Creator
- qwazar14
- License
- LICENSE.txt
- Downloads
- 21K
- Created
- 7 Jul 2026
- Official pages
- Modrinth , CurseForge
- Links
- Source code , Issues , Wiki , Discord
Security
No harmful code found
We checked its files and read their code, without running it.
What it can do on your computer
- Connects to the internet
- It has code that can go online, for example to check for updates, load skins or send crash reports. It contacts 1 web address. See Privacy
- Creates settings files
- The mod keeps its settings in the config folder of your game, where you can change or delete them. 2 files in your config folder.
Why we show this: a mod runs on your computer like any program, so harmful code in it can take your accounts or files. Our checks look for known signs of harm. They cannot prove that a file is harmless. In the grade: malware means no grade, and a Warning in a latest file for a recent Minecraft version lowers it.
How we checked
- FilesWe download the files from Modrinth or CurseForge and look at what is inside them and what their code can do, without running them. Fixed rules tell what is harmful.8 latest files: the newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. All 8 are for recent versions. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks. See each file in Releases
- Their codeWe turn the code of the files back into readable code and follow what it does, without running it. This shows what it downloads, what it sends and where your login goes.Read without running it
- Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares that the project reads or edits things on your system outside the game. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when this applies.Nothing declared about your system outside the game.
- Looked for, not foundWe looked for these in the file and did not find them.Folders outside the game, other programs, updating itself, the webcam or microphone, an AI service.
Privacy
We found nothing it sends about you
We read its code without running it: it contacts 1 web address while you play.
Like any connection, each address it contacts sees your IP address.
Why we show this: a mod can send things about you over the internet, like your player name or your login. Contacting an address to check for updates or download files sends nothing about you. Not in the grade: sending data can be normal for what a mod does.
How we checked
- Files readWe read the code without running it. We list each web address the code contacts while you play, and what it sends. Code that is never used is left out.The code of all 8 files, for recent Minecraft versions. See each file in Releases
- raw.githubusercontent.comChecks for a new version of the mod.
- Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth, where the author declares crash reports, usage data and advertisements. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a project collects data on its users or shows advertisements.Nothing declared about crash reports, usage data or advertisements.
AI
No sign so far that AI was used to make it
We looked for AI tools in its texts, files, images and sounds and found none.
We have not read its code history yet.
No sign of AI in the game
We found no AI service, AI library or AI model file in its code.
Why we show this: some players and servers avoid projects made with AI, and AI in the game can send what you write to an online service. Not in the grade: using AI does not tell whether a project works well or is kept up to date.
How we checked
- Author on ModrinthThe disclosure form on Modrinth. Since 13 Aug 2026, Modrinth's rules require it when a substantial part of the code is AI output, when an asset is mainly AI output, or when the project or its page relies on generative AI.No AI content or AI features declared.
- Code historyThe public code on GitHub: who made each change, credit lines such as "Co-authored-by", and its files.Not read yet
- Description and changelogsThe description, project page and newest changelogs: sentences saying an AI tool was used, and text pasted from an AI chat.Nothing found9 of 24 changelogs read
- Its filesFiles that AI coding tools leave behind (like AGENTS.md), and the texts inside the files you download.Nothing found
- Images in its filesHidden data in the images of the files you download, where AI image tools write their name and settings.Nothing found1,399 images read
- Sounds in its filesThe tags of the sound files in the files you download, where some AI music tools write their name.Nothing found24 sounds read
- Code of the modThe code and files of the mod, read without running it: addresses of AI services, AI libraries, AI model files and a place for your own AI key.No AI service, AI library or AI model file373 code files read
Compatibility
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The newest file for each Minecraft version and loader. The files for recent versions come first. Recent versions: those released in the last 2 years, plus 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, among the most played in modpacks.