The best place to fish in Old School RuneScape for most players is the Fishing Guild. It offers an invisible Fishing level boost, multiple fishing methods, and fast access to banking, which makes it the strongest all around option.

There are better places for specific fish and niche goals, but if you want one location that works well across levels and methods, the Fishing Guild is the correct default. This guide is a broad overview meant to help you decide where to fish right now, not a deep dive into one fish.

Why The Fishing Guild Is The Best Overall

The Fishing Guild consistently outperforms other locations because it stacks multiple efficiency advantages in one place.

Requires level 68 Fishing to enter
Provides an invisible +7 Fishing level boost
Supports several fishing spot types
Bank is very close to the docks

That level boost increases catch rates across the board, especially in the mid game, and the short banking distance keeps downtime low.

Early Game Fishing Locations

Before you unlock the Fishing Guild, proximity and simplicity matter most.

Draynor Village for shrimp, anchovies, sardine, and herring
Lumbridge for early net and lure fishing
Barbarian Village for trout and salmon

These locations are easy to reach, close to banks, and good for steady early experience.

Mid Game Fishing Choices

As Fishing levels climb, efficiency starts to depend more on method choice.

Catherby offers multiple fishing styles (great for lobster) with nearby banking
Barbarian Outpost is ideal for Barbarian Fishing
Piscatoris Fishing Colony is used for monkfish

These spots are commonly used from the 40s into the 70s, depending on what you are training.

High Level And Specialized Fishing Areas

At higher levels, fishing becomes more focused around specific goals.

Fishing Guild docks for sharks and big net fishing
Port Piscarilius for anglerfish
Jatizso for sharks if unlocked
Lake Molch for aerial fishing

These locations trade convenience for better experience rates, profit, or unique rewards.

Why Fishing Spot Behavior Is Important

Fishing spots move, and that movement affects efficiency.

Most fishing spots relocate every few minutes
Some spots never move, like karambwan
Centralized hubs reduce lost time between spot changes

This is why locations with banks and multiple spots outperform remote areas, even when catching the same fish.

How To Choose The Best Place For You

The best fishing location depends on a few simple factors.

Your current Fishing level
The fish or method you want to train
Whether you care more about experience, profit, or low effort

If you want a single answer that works in most situations, the Fishing Guild is the right choice.

Final Notes

There is no single fishing spot that is best for every fish, but there is a clear best general location. Use the Fishing Guild as your default hub, then branch out into fish specific locations when you have a clear goal. This keeps your Fishing training efficient without overcomplicating the decision.