Fishing & Cooking 300-375 Guide: Synced Leveling & 400G/HR Primal Water Farming

Q: How do I learn Master Fishing in TBC Classic Anniversary?

Purchase Master Fishing - The Art of Angling (5g) from Juno Dufrain at Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh (/way 78.0 66.0). Requires 300 skill. Use immediately—no quest prereqs.

Q: What is the fastest path to 375 Fishing and Cooking together?

Follow synced loop: 300-315 Lobsters (Azshara) to Stew; 315-340 Sporefish (Zangarmarsh) to Blackened; 340-360 Darters (Terokkar) to Sticks; 360-375 saved Trout/Feltail to Feasts. ~1hr with boosts.

Q: Where do I find Old Man Barlo's fishing dailies?

Silmyr Lake southwest shore, Terokkar (/way 38.6 12.8). Level 70, 350 Fishing req. One random daily per day; Bag rewards hat/line/pets.

Q: Which fish yield the best gold in TBC Anniversary?

Furious Crawdad (3-5g, Highland only) and Motes (300g+/hr Nagrand). Monitor AH: Cooked > raw for Darters.

Q: How can I hit 527 Fishing for Highland Mixed Schools?

Base 375 + Seth's Pole (20) + Hat (75) + Line (5) + Lure/Hook (100) + Lager (50) = 525-530. Toggle Find Fish post-death.

Q: Are there pre-patch Fishing opportunities for TBC fish?

Yes—Deadwind Pass river near Karazhan drops Barbed Gill, Lightning Eel, Skullfish. 300 skill + lures catches 90%+. Stock for dailies/Crit food.

Last updated on February 11, 2026 by MMOJUGG Team | Game: WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Guide | Tags: TBC Classic Anniversary Professions

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Gear Up: Poles, Lures & Skill Boosts

Start with the basics to ensure you don't lose catches in high-level zones.

Item	+Skill	Source	Duration
Seth's Graphite Pole	+20	Shattrath Quest "Rather Be Fishin'"	Permanent
Aquadynamic Lure	+100	Vendor / AH	10 min
Weather-Beaten Hat	+75	Fishing Daily Bag	Permanent
Spun Truesilver Line	+40	Fishing Daily	Permanent
Captain Rumsey's Lager	+50	Daily Cooking Recipe	15 min

Phase 1: To fish Highland Mixed Schools (Terokkar), you need a 527 skill. Stacking the hat, line, and +100 lures is mandatory to avoid "Your fish got away" messages.

Master Books: Unlock 300-375 Proficiency

Visit Zangarmarsh or your faction hub immediately upon entering Outland to raise your level caps.

Fishing: Juno Dufrain at Cenarion Refuge, Zangarmarsh (/way 79.0 63.0) sells Master Fishing - The Art of Angling (5g).
Cooking: Grab Master Cooking from Naka (Neutral, Zangarmarsh), Gaston (Alliance, Honor Hold), or Baxter (Horde, Thrallmar).

Leveling Path: Synced 300-375 in ~1 Hour

The most efficient way to level is to fish a stack, then cook it immediately.

Skill	Fish	Location	Cooked Recipe	Vendor
300-330	Zangarian Sporefish	Zangarmarsh Pools	Blackened Sporefish	Juno Dufrain (Zangar)
330-350	Golden Darter	Terokkar Forest Rivers	Golden Fish Sticks	Biribi (A Terokkar)/Rungor (H Blade's Edge)
350-375	Furious Crawdad	Highland Mixed Schools (Terokkar)	Spicy Crawdad	Vendor (Terokkar)

Healers should prioritize farming Darters for the +44 healing buff, as they sell for a premium on raid nights.

Dailies: Level 70 Rewards & Rare Loot

Once you hit level 70, these dailies are the only way to get "Best in Slot" fishing gear and rare recipes.

Fishing Daily: Old Man Barlo (Silmyr Lake, Terokkar /way 38.6 12.8).
- Rewards: Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat, pets (Crocolisks), and Spun Truesilver Fishing Line.
Cooking Daily: The Rokk (Shattrath /way 61.6 14.8).
- Rewards: Crate of Meat or Barrel of Fish containing rare recipes like Stormchops.

Gold Farms: Pools, Motes & Buff Fish

Targeting pools over open water can net you 400g+/hour on high-population servers.

Target	Spot	Skill Req	Yield	Profit Tip
Furious Crawdad	Highland Mixed Schools (Terokkar Lakes)	527	+32 Sta Food	Tank demand Phase 1
Mote of Water	Pure Water Pools (Nagrand)	490	3-9 Motes/Pool	15-25g/Primal
Steam Pump	Flotsam Pools (Zangarmarsh)	355	Crates/Cloth	Low-level Phase 1 farm

On PvP servers, Nagrand motes are highly contested. Cycle through Zangarmarsh lagoons for Flotsam pools to avoid ganks while securing valuable cloth and crates.

TBC Classic Anniversary Fishing FAQs

How do I learn Master Fishing in TBC Classic Anniversary?

Purchase Master Fishing - The Art of Angling (5g) from Juno Dufrain in Zangarmarsh (/way 78.0 66.0). This requires 300 skill and immediately raises your cap to 375.

What is the fastest path to 375 Fishing and Cooking together?

The synced loop is fastest: Lobsters (300-315) → Sporefish (315-340) → Darters (340-360) → Trout/Feltail (360-375). This path minimizes travel and maximizes usable raid food.

Where do I find Old Man Barlo's fishing dailies?

He is located on the southwest shore of Silmyr Lake in Terokkar Forest (/way 38.6 12.8). You must be level 70 and have at least 350 Fishing skill to see the quests.

Which fish yield the best gold in TBC Anniversary?

Furious Crawdad (for Spicy Crawdad) and Golden Darter (for Golden Fish Sticks) are the most consistent gold makers. Farming Pure Water pools in Nagrand for Primal Water is the highest raw gold per hour.

How can I hit 527 Fishing for Highland Mixed Schools?

Combine 375 base skill + Seth's Pole (+20) + Hat (+75) + Line (+5) + Lure (+100) + Lager (+50). This pushes you over the 527 threshold required for the elite Terokkar lakes.

Are there pre-patch Fishing opportunities for TBC fish?

Yes. Deadwind Pass rivers near Karazhan drop TBC-level fish like Barbed Gill Trout and Skullfish even during pre-patch. This is a great way to stockpile 300-330 materials early.

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