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Starcatcher Wiki & Guide

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Adds fishing mechanics with new fish species, fishing rods, tackle boxes, and aquarium blocks.

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Contents (8)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Mobs
  6. Configuration
  7. Frequently asked questions

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Building and Displaying Fish in AquariumsConstructing Your Aquarium Aquariums are built from glass blocks and water. Create a large enclosed structure with…How to Complete Your Fish CatalogueUnderstanding Catalogue Requirements The catalogue book tracks every fish species in the mod. Each entry shows the…Mastering the Fishing MinigameUnderstanding the Minigame Mechanics When you hook a fish, a skill-based minigame begins. The minigame changes…Setting Up and Using a Tackle BoxPlacing Your Tackle Box Craft or find a tackle box and place it on the ground in a convenient location—your base,…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 111minecraft:campfire_cooking · 2minecraft:smelting · 2minecraft:smoking · 2starcatcher:bottled_letter · 1

Items

220 items · showing 24. Browse all →

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Blocks

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A

Aquarium

B

Black Fisherman's HatBlack Tackle BoxBlue Fisherman's HatBlue Tackle BoxBrown Fisherman's HatBrown Tackle Box

C

ClamConchCopper TrophyCyan Fisherman's HatCyan Tackle Box

D

Diamond Trophy

E

Emerald Trophy

G

Gold TrophyGray Fisherman's HatGray Tackle BoxGreen Fisherman's HatGreen Tackle Box

I

Iron Trophy

L

Light Blue Fisherman's HatLight Blue Tackle BoxLight Gray Fisherman's HatLight Gray Tackle BoxLime Fisherman's HatLime Tackle Box

M

Magenta Fisherman's HatMagenta Tackle Box

O

Orange Fisherman's HatOrange Tackle Box

P

Pink Fisherman's HatPink Tackle BoxPurple Fisherman's HatPurple Tackle Box

R

Red Fisherman's HatRed Tackle Box

S

Starcatcher's Display

T

Tackle BoxTournament StandTrophy Of The Older Angler

W

White Fisherman's HatWhite Tackle Box

Y

Yellow Fisherman's HatYellow Tackle Box

Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Starcaught Fish

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
allow_guide_keybindAllow Open Guide Keybind
base_chanceBase Chance To Fish Per Tick
debugDebug Minigame Info
enable_minigameEnable Fishing Minigame
enable_ftb_team_sharingEnable FTBTeams Sharing
enable_guide_help_pagesEnable Guide Help
enable_rod_durabilityEnable Rod Durability
enable_seasonsEnable Seasons Compatibility
enable_villager_soundsEnable Villager Sounds
fish_percentile_size_max_scaleFish Model Max Scale
fish_percentile_size_min_scaleFish Model Min Scale
give_guideGive Guide
give_rodGive Rod
decay_multiplierGlobal Decay Multiplier
handle_speed_multiplierGlobal Handle Speed Multiplier
hp_multiplierGlobal HP Multiplier
moving_speed_multiplierGlobal Moving Speed Multiplier
penalty_multiplierGlobal Penalty Multiplier
vanishing_rate_multiplierGlobal Vanishing Rate Multiplier
sortGuide Sort order
hide_catchesHide Catches
hide_entries_until_foundHide Guide Entries Until Found
hide_treasuresHide Treasures
max_tackle_box_fish_storageMax Tackle Box Fish

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start fishing with this mod?
Craft or find a fishing rod as normal, then cast it into water to trigger the skill-based minigame. You'll see a bar or indicator appear that requires you to time your actions correctly to successfully hook fish. Your first catch will be added to your catalogue book automatically.
What's the difference between the fishing minigame and vanilla fishing?
Instead of waiting passively for a bite, you must actively participate in a skill-based challenge that changes depending on which fish you've hooked. Different fish have different minigame patterns, making some catches harder than others.
How do I find specific fish I need for my catalogue?
Check your catalogue book for hints about each fish's preferred biome, weather, and time of day. Use recipe viewers like EMI or JEI to see exactly where and when a fish spawns, and equip appropriate baits from your tackle box to increase your chances.
What do tackle boxes do and how do I use them?
Place a tackle box on the ground to store and swap between different baits, hooks, and bobbers without opening your inventory. Open the tackle box interface to select which attachments you want on your fishing rod before casting.
Can I display my best catches somewhere?
Yes—build glass aquariums to house your fish, which will automatically scale the models based on their actual size and weight. You can also use display blocks to place trophy fish on stands as decoration for other players to see.
Do golden fish spawn naturally or do I have to do something special?
Golden fish are rare natural spawns that appear randomly while you fish. They're worth more when sold, so keep fishing and check your catches carefully.
How do I make money from fishing?
Place a selling bin near your fishing spot and deposit your catches into it to convert them into currency. Rare and golden fish variants sell for higher prices than common catches.
Does this mod work with Serene Seasons or other mods?
Yes—Starcatcher reads season mods like Serene Seasons to restrict certain fish to specific times of year, and it's compatible with other fishing mods like Aquaculture 2, Alex's Caves, and Upgrade Aquatic. Recipe viewers like EMI and JEI also show Starcatcher fish data.
What should I do if I'm failing the fishing minigame constantly?
Start with common fish in easy biomes to practice the minigame pattern, then work up to harder targets. Each fish type has a different challenge, so learning their patterns takes time—don't rush into legendary catches.
Can I compete with other players or share my catches?
You can start fishing tournaments to compete against friends for the highest score, and you can write messages in bottles to throw into water for other players to find. Display your best trophies in aquariums or on display blocks so others can see your collection.