If you want to complete the Fishing aspiration faster or complete your Fish collection in The Sims 4, you need to find and access a series of hidden fishing spots. Certain types of rare fish can only be found at these secret fishing spots.
Where are the secret fishing spots in The Sims 4?
You can find hidden fishing sports in The Sims 4 at the following locations: Forgotten Grotto in Oasis Springs, Sylvan Glade in Willow Creek, and the Deep Forest from Granite Falls.
Oasis Springs is a world that’s available in the base game, alongside Willow Creek. You’ll need Outdoor Retreat to access the Deep Forest from Granite Falls.
By the way, Sims that are level 8 or higher in the Fishing skill can spot sparkling fishing signs. These special signs indicate your Sims can catch rare fish in that location.
How to access the Forgotten Grotto secret fishing spot
Forgotten Grotto is a secret lot in Oasis Spring. To access this hidden fishing location, your Sim needs to reach Level 10 of the Handiness skill.
Go to the Oasis Springs Neighborhood Park, and go to the bathroom stalls near the picnic area. The entrance to the mine of Forgotten Grotto is hidden in the rocks on the left-side area.
Break open the wood boards, take the wide path and explore the cave. Climb the ladder, step onto the ledge, and travel to Grotto.
How to visit the Sylvan Glade hidden fishing spot
The Sylvan Glade hidden fishing spot is located in Willow Creek. To access this area, you need to water the funny-looking Mysterious Tree and compliment its leaves three times. 🌳
Enter the tree, explore the area, go to the pond and check how many rare fish you can catch.
You can catch Anglerfish in Sylvain Glade.
How to access the Deep Forest secret fishing spot
If you own Outdoor Retreat, you can access the hidden area of Deep Forest and catch some rare fish. Go to the Granite Falls National Park, explore the area, and select Go Through the Web when the option shows up.
Grab your fishing rod, and go to the fishing spot from Deep Forest to catch Mountain LionFish.
By the way, after entering the Deep Forest, you can befriend the Hermit and learn Herbalism recipes from them.