What to know
- Fish farms rely on water flow and fishing traps, not manual fishing
- A basic design fits early survival and scales easily
- Traps work passively once baited
- Farms can yield fish, shells, and water-related resources
If you want a steady supply of fish without standing around with a rod, a fish farm is one of the most efficient passive setups you can build in Hytale. This guide walks you through a simple, proven design that works in survival worlds and can be expanded later for higher output.
Hytale Fish Farm details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Farm size (example) | 3 blocks wide × 5 blocks long |
| Required depth | 2 blocks |
| Core tools | Fishing traps, water buckets |
| Power source | Water flow |
| Active input | Fish bait |
| Output | Fish, shells, rare water drops |
How to build a simple Fish farm in Hytale
This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a passive fish farm in Hytale for steady food and fish farming in Hytale.
Step 1: Collect materials required for Fish farm in Hytale
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water buckets | 10 |
| Fishing traps | 10 |
| Fish bait | As needed |
| Temporary building blocks | Several (any solid block) |
Step 2: Dig the base trench
Dig a 3×5 area on flat ground. Then dig the entire area two blocks deep.
Remove most of the bottom layer, but leave the two side blocks in place temporarily. These help guide early water flow.
Step 3: Add the first water layer
Along one long side of the trench, place 5 buckets of water on the bottom level.
The water should naturally spread and fill the lower gaps, creating a smooth flow across the base.
Step 4: Place the bottom fishing traps
Remove the remaining side blocks you left earlier.
Place your first layer of fishing traps directly on the bottom of the trench.
This step is critical—once the top layer exists, placing bottom traps becomes difficult or impossible.
Step 5: Build supports for the upper water layer
On both sides of the trench, build a temporary wall two blocks high above the bottom traps. These blocks act as holders for the second layer of water.
Step 6: Add the second water layer
Place 5 more buckets of water on top of the temporary side structures.
The water should flow downward and begin filling the upper section above the traps.
Step 7: Refine water flow and place top traps
If water spills unevenly, temporarily remove it. Create a temporary outline above the trap area and pour water into this shape so it flows cleanly downward.
Once the flow looks neat, remove all temporary blocks.
Stand on the bottom traps and place the top layer of fishing traps directly above them, forming a stacked layout.
How to use the Hytale fish farm efficiently
After construction, bait every fishing trap. Once baited, the farm works passively.
You can leave the area to explore, mine, or build while the traps collect fish on their own.
Watch for:
- Splashing water effects
- Traps visually lowering or changing state
These indicate successful catches.
Harvesting and expanding the farm
When most traps have triggered, collect the contents from each one.
Expansion options include:
- Extending the farm length beyond 5 blocks
- Adding more vertical layers using the same water-flow logic
- Building multiple parallel trenches for higher output
How to make a Fishing Trap in Hytale
A Fishing Trap in Hytale is a placeable item that passively catches fish over time. Instead of a traditional rod, you use traps that fish swim into — ideal for food and fishing resources.
Fishing Trap Crafting Recipe
You must craft the trap at a Farmer’s Workbench that has been upgraded to Tier 2 or higher.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Any Wood | 10 |
| Essence of Life | 50 |
| Plant Fiber | 20 |
| Iron Ingot | 1 |
Crafting Station
Farmer’s Workbench – Tier 2 required (unlock the recipe by upgrading this bench).
Once crafted, fishing traps do not break when used — you can place them repeatedly and collect fish many times.
Fish farm rewards and loot – expected
A fish farm is one of the easiest passive systems to set up in Hytale and pays off quickly. Once built, it runs quietly in the background, giving you food and water-related resources without constant effort.
With a little expansion, it can support long-term survival and crafting needs.
| Item type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Common fish | Primary food source |
| Rare fish | Used for advanced cooking or crafting |
| Shells | Crafting material |
| Essence of water | Rare drop from traps |
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