Diablo 4's fishing system adds a completely different type of activity to Sanctuary. Instead of endless dungeon runs, Helltides, and boss farming, players can slow things down and spend time collecting D4 fish, earning rewards, and hunting for hidden collectibles.
One hidden reward has quickly become one of the biggest reasons many players are suddenly interested in fishing: Trawghll, a secret Murloc-style pet that immediately caught the attention of World of Warcraft fans. Here is everything you need to know about unlocking the fishing system and obtaining the hidden pet.
Key Takeaways
- Fishing becomes available through an early expansion questline in Skovos. During the quest, the fisherman Shi Yugong unlocks the Fishing action for your character.
- Trawghll is obtained through a very rare fishing drop: opening the Mythic-rarity Gurgling Bag of Rubbish has a chance to unlock the pet.
- The pet is not tied to quests, achievements or completing the full fishing collection. One of the earliest reported drops came in Kehjistan on Torment 8 after roughly five hours of fishing.
- No fishing location has been confirmed to provide a higher Trawghll drop chance, but Lava Pools, Blood Pools and Sand Dunes always reward Mythic fish, making them popular farming choices.
- Mythic fish from volcano areas can sell for around 2,000 Gold each.
What Is the Fishing
Fishing is a non-combat activity introduced through the Lord of Hatred expansion. Instead of focusing entirely on combat, players can explore Sanctuary, collect fish, complete collections, and hunt for hidden rewards.
Players can fish in multiple environments:
- Water
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Lava
- Blood pools
- Sand dunes
Some locations also provide different fish pools and rewards.
How Fishing Works
Fishing becomes available through an early expansion questline in the new region of Skovos.
During the quest, players meet the fisherman Shi YugongFisherman you meet during the early expansion questline in SkovosIntroduces the fishing mechanicUnlocks the Fishing action for your character, who introduces the fishing mechanic and unlocks the Fishing action for the character. After completing the quest, the Fishing action is added to the emote wheel and can also be assigned to a hotkey.
Once unlocked, the system is very simple to use:
- Walk near a fishable location
- Open the Action/Emote Wheel
- Select Cast Fishing Line
- Wait for a bite
- Press any skill button when the fish icon appears to reel it in
Tip: If the game says the location is unsuitable, simply move closer to the fishing spot and try again.
What Is Trawghll
TrawghllHidden companion petLooks almost identical to a classic MurlocAutomatically collects gold, materials, gems and other collectible resourcesMainly a cosmetic collectible is a hidden companion pet in Diablo 4. For World of Warcraft players, it will immediately feel familiar because it looks almost identical to a classic Murloc.
The pet carries:
- A tiny backpack
- A fishing rod
- Fish sticking out of the bag
Like other Diablo 4 pets, it automatically collects D4 Items:
- Gold
- Materials
- Gems
- Other collectible resources
Outside of its pickup function, it is mainly a cosmetic collectible. Still, for many players: "It's a Murloc." That alone is enough.
How to Get Trawghll
Trawghll is obtained through a very rare fishing drop and is not tied to quests, achievements, or completing the full fishing collection.
Trawghll comes from a Mythic-rarity item called Gurgling Bag of RubbishMythic-rarity itemOpening it has a chance to unlock Trawghll. Opening this item has a chance to unlock the pet.
The difficult part is not knowing how to get it. The difficult part is surviving the grind.
One of the earliest reported Trawghll drops came from player BullanBarman. Based on the shared information, the pet dropped in KehjistanOne of the earliest reported Trawghll drops came here, on Torment 8Common fishing location: sand dunes north of the Tarsarak waypoint on Torment 8 difficulty after roughly five hours of fishing.
Interestingly, the player had only completed three regional fish collections and had not finished the full collection at the time. This indicates that completing every fish collection is not required for Trawghll to drop.
Current observations: No fishing location has been confirmed to provide a higher Trawghll drop chance, and there is currently no confirmed best farming spot. Difficulty may affect Trawghll drop rates, but this has not been verified.
Even if Trawghll does not drop immediately, fishing still offers plenty of additional progression and rewards beyond the hidden pet.
Fishing Collections and Rewards
Fishing is not just about random catches. Diablo 4 includes a collection system where players can discover new fish species, unlock achievements, and chase hidden rewards.
- Discover new fish species
- Complete regional collections
- Earn achievement progress
- Unlock titles
Players interested in collecting fishing-related rewards and rare collectibles can also explore additional Diablo 4 Fishing collections.
Possible fishing rewards include:
- Common fish
- Rare fish
- Mythic fishLava Pools, Blood Pools and Sand Dunes always reward Mythic fishFrom volcano areas: can sell for around 2,000 Gold each
- Materials
- Valuable items
- Junk items
- Hidden collectibles
- Secret cosmetic rewards
Useful Tips While Fishing Trawghll
Lava Pools, Blood Pools, and Sand Dunes always reward Mythic fish, making them popular farming choices while hunting for Trawghll.
Common locations include:
- Volcano areas near Horadric routes
- Sand dunes north of the Tarsarak waypoint in Kehjistan
While these locations do not increase Trawghll's drop chance, they still provide useful rewards during long farming sessions. Mythic fish from volcano areas can sell for around 2,000 Gold each, allowing players to earn an amount of Diablo 4 gold while farming.
Need more gold than fishing brings in? Mythic fish from volcano areas can sell for around 2,000 Gold each while you hunt for Trawghll. If you need more, you can also buy Diablo 4 Gold.
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How do you unlock fishing in Diablo 4?
Fishing becomes available through an early expansion questline in the new region of Skovos. During the quest, you meet the fisherman Shi Yugong, who unlocks the Fishing action. After completing the quest, the Fishing action is added to the emote wheel and can also be assigned to a hotkey.
How do you fish in Diablo 4?
Once fishing is unlocked: (1) walk near a fishable location, (2) open the Action/Emote Wheel, (3) select Cast Fishing Line, (4) wait for a bite, and (5) press any skill button when the fish icon appears to reel it in. If the game says the location is unsuitable, move closer to the fishing spot and try again.
What is Trawghll, the Murloc-style pet in Diablo 4?
Trawghll is a hidden companion pet that looks almost identical to a classic Murloc, so it will immediately feel familiar to World of Warcraft players. Like other Diablo 4 pets, it automatically collects gold, materials, gems and other collectible resources; outside of that pickup function, it is mainly a cosmetic collectible.
How do you get Trawghll in Diablo 4?
Trawghll is obtained through a very rare fishing drop. It comes from a Mythic-rarity item called Gurgling Bag of Rubbish, and opening this item has a chance to unlock the pet. It is not tied to quests, achievements, or completing the full fishing collection.
Do you need to complete every fish collection to get Trawghll?
No. One of the earliest reported Trawghll drops came from a player who had only completed three regional fish collections, which indicates that completing every fish collection is not required for Trawghll to drop.
Where is the best place to farm Trawghll?
There is currently no confirmed best farming spot, and no fishing location has been confirmed to provide a higher Trawghll drop chance. Lava Pools, Blood Pools, and Sand Dunes always reward Mythic fish, making them popular farming choices while hunting for Trawghll; they do not increase Trawghll's drop chance, but they still provide useful rewards during long farming sessions.
