Angling & The Depths: A D&D Fishing Sourcebook

Reel in Adventure!

Tired of just rolling for "basic rations"? Wishing your D&D campaigns had more... depth? Angling & The Depths is here to transform the humble act of fishing into a thrilling, versatile, and rewarding part of your Dungeons & Dragons experience. Whether your party is seeking sustenance, uncovering ancient secrets, or battling legendary sea monsters, this sourcebook provides all the tools you need to cast your lines into a whole new world of adventure.

What's in Your Tackle Box?

🎣 The Fisher Background: Give your character a rich backstory rooted in the salty spray and the endless horizon. This new background includes Skill Proficiencies (Athletics, Survival), Tool Proficiencies (Fishing Tackle, Vehicles (Water)), and the unique Port of Call feature, allowing you to easily find refuge and gather information in any coastal community.

🎲 Expanded Fishing Rules: Beyond simple foraging, Angling & The Depths introduces detailed mechanics for the art of fishing.

• The Core Mechanic: Resolve an hour of fishing with a single, quick roll for basic sustenance.
• The Art of Angling: Dive deep with a three-phase system covering Finding a Spot (with bonuses for prime locations!), Making the Cast (influenced by environment and bait), and Reeling It In (contested checks for rare and legendary catches!).
• Unexpected Catches: Roll on special tables to fish up more than just dinner! Discover magic items, cryptic messages in bottles, junk, or even encounter hostile (or helpful!) creatures.

🌍 Regional Fish Guides: Explore the diverse aquatic life across the realms! From the tranquil Forest & River biomes to the chilling Underdark & Cavern depths, the vast Coastal & Saltwater expanses, and even exotic Volcanic Calderas and the Astral Sea, discover what unique, rare, and legendary creatures lurk beneath the surface. Each region boasts specific fish with unique properties—perfect for alchemical ingredients, crafting components, or powerful buffs!

✨ New Gear & Magic Items: Equip yourself for any fishing expedition with a collection of mundane and magical items:

• Livewell Bucket & Regional Lure Kits: Practical tools for the serious angler.
• Steel Weave Line: Advantage on checks to prevent snapped lines!
• Boots of the Water Strider: Walk on water with ease.
• Chum of the Deep: Lure in catches, but beware what else might follow the scent...
• The Fisherman's Friend: A legendary hook that guides you to the largest fish.
• Rod of the Deeps: Gain advantage on reeling in those monstrous catches.

🌟 New Character Options: Further customize your D&D character with:

• Two New Feats: Become a Master Angler with expertise in fishing tackle and an innate sense for prime spots, or a Survivalist Angler adept at preparing fish for temporary hit points and crafting specialized bait from your surroundings.
• Baiting Strike Cantrip: A new transmutation cantrip for Druids and Rangers that magically draws fish to your lure and can even charm them into being a willing catch!

Angling & The Depths is designed to be easily integrated into any D&D 5th Edition campaign. Whether your party needs to fish for food after a shipwreck, seeks rare components for a powerful spell, or simply enjoys the quiet contemplation of a peaceful stream, this sourcebook adds a rich layer of detail and exciting possibilities.

Dive in and make your next D&D session a legendary catch!