So I was fishing at Catherby yesterday, doing my usual salmon run, when my buddy messaged me about some new fishing calculator. Honestly? I rolled my eyes. Another “optimization tool” that probably overcomplicates everything.
Boy was I wrong.
This fishing spot finder thing actually works. And I mean REALLY works. You know how we always argue in clan chat about the best fishing spots? Well, this settles it pretty quick.
Here’s What Happened When I Tried It
I punched in my fishing level (87 if you’re curious), selected “AFK” because I was doing Slayer homework, and it spat out a recommendation I’d never considered. Turns out I’d been leaving serious money on the table for months.
The interface is dead simple. Two dropdowns and a button. That’s it. No fancy graphics, no subscription prompts, just straight business.
Want to know what’s crazy? I’ve been playing this game for like 6 years and still learned something new. The “Active” vs “AFK” distinction actually matters way more than I thought.
Why Method Preference Actually Matters
Look, we’ve all been there. You tell yourself you’re gonna do “efficient” fishing, then end up half-watching YouTube while your character stands there doing nothing.
AFK Method: Perfect for when you’re doing other stuff. I use this during work calls (don’t tell my boss). The profits aren’t insane but they’re consistent and you won’t go crazy from clicking.
Active Method: This is for when you’re serious about making bank. More clicks, more attention, more GP. Simple math.
Find Best Option: Honestly this is my favorite now. Just let the calculator figure out what’s optimal and trust the process.
My clan mate Jake swears by active methods only. Dude makes like 800k per hour fishing. Meanwhile I’m over here doing AFK methods making 400k but actually enjoying myself. Different strokes, right?
Real Talk About Fishing Profits
Can we be honest for a second? Most fishing guides online are trash. They either assume you want maximum XP (who cares about XP when you need GP?) or they recommend stuff that hasn’t been profitable since 2019.
This calculator actually checks current market conditions. Yesterday it recommended something completely different than last week. That’s because fish prices change constantly and most players don’t keep track.
I used to manually check GE prices every single day. Waste of time. Now I just plug my level into this thing and go fish whatever it says.
Quick story: Last month I was doing karambwans because some YouTuber said they were “good money.” Made like 200k in two hours. Felt terrible. Tried this calculator and it suggested something else entirely. Same two hours, made 650k.
The difference? This tool actually knows what’s profitable RIGHT NOW, not what was profitable when some guide got written.
Different Account Types Get Different Advice
My main account gets completely different recommendations than my ironman. Makes sense when you think about it. My main just wants raw GP. My iron needs to consider how useful the fish actually are.
The calculator seems to understand this somehow. Maybe it’s in the algorithm or whatever. Point is, the advice feels relevant to how I actually play.
Got a friend who’s hardcore ironman and he uses this religiously. Can’t afford to waste time on bad fishing spots when death means starting over. For him it’s about consistent, safe profit that won’t get him killed.
What I Actually Like About It
No BS. That’s the main thing. You don’t get a wall of text explaining why this fish is theoretically better than that fish. You get a clear answer based on your actual situation.
The level requirement thing is smart too. I’ve seen guides recommend stuff I can’t even fish yet. This won’t do that to you.
And honestly? The method preference thing was genius. Sometimes I want to go hard and maximize everything. Other times I just want to chill and make some casual GP while I browse Reddit.
Some Actual Numbers
Since I started using this regularly (about 3 weeks now), my average fishing session profit went up by like 40%. That’s not some made-up marketing number, that’s actual GP tracked in my notes.
Before: Usually made 300-500k per hour depending on what I felt like doing After: Consistently hitting 500-700k per hour with the same effort level
The difference comes from fishing the RIGHT stuff instead of just familiar stuff. I was stuck in habits that made no financial sense.
Here’s what’s weird though: Sometimes it recommends spots I’ve never even heard of. Had to look up where some of these places even were. But the profits checked out every time.
Why This Beats Other Calculators
I’ve tried those spreadsheet things people share. Way too complicated. I don’t want to input 47 different variables just to figure out where to fish.
This gives you three inputs total:
- Your level
- How much attention you want to pay
- Hit the button
Done. Back to fishing.
Most other tools assume you’re some efficiency expert who knows all the meta stuff. This works for regular players who just want better results without becoming fishing scientists.
The Community Angle
Posted about this in a few Discord servers. Response was pretty positive. Lots of people saying they wish they’d found something like this sooner.
One guy mentioned he’d been doing the same fishing routine for 2 years straight. Never occurred to him that there might be better options as his level increased. The calculator opened his eyes to possibilities he didn’t know existed.
That’s the thing about OSRS. The game doesn’t really tell you when you’ve unlocked better money-making methods. You have to figure it out yourself or rely on community knowledge.
This tool bridges that gap nicely.
Personal Recommendation
If you fish regularly and care about making decent money, just bookmark this thing. Takes literally 10 seconds to get a recommendation, and it’s been accurate every time I’ve tested it.
I keep it open in a browser tab now. Quick check before each fishing session to make sure I’m not leaving money on the table.
Bottom line: It’s free, it works, and it’ll probably improve your fishing profits significantly. What’s not to like?