Fishing Trawler is another classic OSRS minigame that never disappoints when it comes to helping you get the famous Anglefish Outfit, which grants a special bonus every time you catch a fish. Many players choose to play this minigame before starting their 99 fishing challenge. If you want to know the fastest way to reach 99 fishing, we've created a guide specialising in the quickest method. To view it, please click here.

The Full Angler’s Outfit

The full angler’s outfit is an experience-boosting clothing set that gives a total of 2.5% additional fishing experience from any fishing method when worn; a fishing level of 34 is required to wear the full angler’s outfit, and each piece can be obtained at a chance of 1/12 when searching the trawler net, the whole outfit takes about 5 hours to be obtained. Here are several pieces of the fishing trawler and the bonus that can be given:

Item		XP Bonus
	Angler hat	0.4%
	Angler top	0.8%
	Angler waders	0.6%
	Angler boots	0.2%
Sub-total		2%
Set bonus		0.5%
Full set		2.5%

Requirements & Recommended Items

Requirements

•   15 Fishing is required to receive rewards from a complete Fishing Trawler run. Technically, you can join with lower Fishing, but you won’t get any good loot.
• Requires a bucket and a stack of swamp paste (for repairing holes).
  
  

Suggested Gear & Supplies

•   Bucket
•   Ropes
•   Hammer
•   Axe (optional)
•   Swamp paste — many thousands if you plan long sessions or multiple trips (buy from GE or shop as needed)
•   Lightweight clothing, such as Graceful and  Spotted Cape, helps because you will be running around the boat
•   Teleport / Bank access — for depositing fish and restocking if you run out of supplies
  
  
  

Recommended unlocks

  Elite Ardougne diary: Completing the elite Ardougne diary yields 50% more fish, making playing this minigame even more profitable, but still doable if you don’t have it completed yet.

Official words for the fishing trawler

Only two worlds are assigned to the fishing trawler minigame: 

W315 (United States West) and W370 (United States East).

Fishing Trawler Location

Fastest Way to get there

•   The grouping teleport is the fastest way to the fishing trawler. However, 15 fishing is required before it can be used.
•   Charter ship to Port Khazard: Charter ships can be found in different locations in OSRS. You would need a different amount of coins depending on where you board the charter ship.
•   Ardougne teleport: This teleports you close to Port Khazard, as shown above. Then, you need to run southeast to get to the fishing trawler.
•   Ardougne cloak: This teleports you to the Ardougne monastery; you can make your way to the fishing trawler, as shown above
•   Fairy ring DJP: This teleport is shown above. From here, you need to run south to reach the fishing trawler.
•   The Khazard teleport: This is found in the lunar spellbook. It teleports you to Khazard, where you should run west to get to the fishing trawler.

How to Play the Fishing Trawler Minigame

This minigame is one of the easiest in OSRS. All you have to do is board Murphy’s ship and contribute until you have 50 points. Murphy can be found on the boat; he will tell you how long before the boat sails.

Firstly, the first time you enter this minigame, you will see that the vision is affected by the tide, which causes a lot of dizziness among players, so it is highly recommended to disable it (by clicking on the camera).

Here are specific actions that should be done to prevent the ship from sinking:

• Preventing water from filling the Boat

There are two ways you can prevent water from filling the boat: firstly, by using Swamp paste on holes that appear on the ship to fix them.

If this is not done quickly enough, the ship will be filled with water, and a baling bucket will be needed to remove it. If it is also not done quickly enough, the ship will sink.

• Fighting the Kraken

Now and then, the Kraken will emerge from the ocean and start to inflict damage on the boat. To reduce the damage, you should use a hammer to fix the ship railings that the Kraken has destroyed and chop off its tentacles. Your woodcutting level and the kind of axe you're using will determine how likely you are to succeed when chopping at the Kraken.

• Escaping a sunken ship

If you and/or your team on the boat at that moment let too much water in, you will all be thrown overboard without any reward and will appear south of Ardougne and will have to return to the Fishing Trawler site to try again.

• Contributions
  

As shown above, a contribution meter will appear on the screen when the ship sails. It can reach a maximum of 255 points and will increase if any of the previously mentioned actions are done. Only 50 points are needed to obtain any piece of the fishing trawler outfit; however, filling the contribution meter to the maximum of 255 points will give you 50% more fish and greatly enhance your chance of earning the Heron pet.

Here are the points awarded for the actions mentioned:

• Filling the holes with swamp paste offers 5 points; this also provides 5 construction experience.
• Using the bailing water offers 2 points, but no skill experience.
• Fixing the net with a rope offers 7 points and 5 crafting experience.
• Attacking the Kraken offers 10 points per successful chop, providing 5 woodcutting experience.
• Fixing a broken railing damaged the Kraken offers 10 points, providing 5 construction experience.

The minigame will successfully end if all these are done quickly enough within five minutes. You only need 50 points per game to get a chance at a piece of the Angler’s outfit. Earning more points will increase your chance of obtaining a pet, but not a piece of the angler’s outfit.

Action	Points	Skill	XP
Filling a leak with swamp paste	5		5
Repairing the net with a rope	7		5
Attacking the kraken	10		5
Fixing a broken rail caused by the kraken	10		5

Step-by-Step: How to Do a Fishing Trawler Trip

There are different ways to complete the fishing trawler. The first is the most common method used by players to obtain the Angler Outfit reward and then level up fishing in another spot faster. The other methods are for casual players of the minigame. Let's take a look:

1 - Traditional Way (Fastest for Anglerfish Outfit)

1. Teleport to Trawler using the minigame teleport (join a world where it's active).
2. Grab a bucket and a stack of swamp paste from the bank or bring it from inventory.
3. On the boat: when leaks appear, move to a leak and fill it with swamp paste; if water flows in, use the bucket to bail water. Do this quickly — every leak/water must be handled to keep the ship afloat.
4. Once the contribution bar is filled, you can relax — the rest of the trip can be AFK if others fill in the gaps.
5. At the end of the trip, you’ll be able to search the Fishing Trawler Net containing your loot and Reward.s 
6. Deposit fish to the bank, restock supplies (swamp paste + bucket if needed), and repeat the run.
   
   

2 - Kraken Method (Low-Click Option)

This approach focuses on defeating the Giant Tentacle and repairing the rail it damages. Every chop or repair gives 10 contribution points, so you only need a few interactions to secure the required score for rewards.

On active worlds, the tentacle appears and disappears quickly, meaning you’ll usually only get one chop per appearance. Typically, it takes around 3–4 tentacle spawns to reach 50 points, which is enough for a guaranteed reward roll. After that, you can AFK until the round ends.

How to Run the Kraken Method

1. When the game begins, climb the west ladder.
2. If you don’t already have tools, grab a hammer and axe from the supply box (free)
3. Stand near the west side of the ship and wait for the tentacle.
4. When it appears, chop it.
5. Once your chop finishes, immediately click beneath the tentacle to repair the rail.
6. If the kraken attacks twice, the rail will break again, giving you a chance to repair it again for extra points.
7. The tentacle alternates sides every ~45 seconds. Move to the opposite side and repeat.
8. Stop once your contribution bar reaches 50 points.
   
   

3 - Solo Method (Full Participation, Higher Effort)

Playing solo turns Fishing Trawler into a full-attention activity where you maintain every system on the ship yourself. It requires repairing nets, dealing with the Kraken, fixing leaks, and bailing water — essentially performing the job of an entire team.

Because you’re responsible for everything, games take slightly longer (≈7 minutes instead of ≈6.5). Expect to use around 8 ropes and around 40-50 swamp paste per trip. Prioritise tasks in this order:

1. Repair the nets so the ship continues catching fish
2. Chop the Kraken when it attacks
3. Patch all holes
4. Bail excess water when needed

While this isn’t ideal if your only goal is the Angler outfit, it does provide:

• Guaranteed max contribution every round
• More fish and slightly more profit
• Better fishing XP per hour

Only one leak will appear at a time, and the Kraken only attacks twice per voyage, so the threat of sinking is low as long as you rotate tasks efficiently.

Approximate XP and Profit per Hour

Numbers vary heavily based on fishing level, success rate, and loot RNG. As a rough guide:

• 5,000-13,000 Fishing Experience per hour
• 5,000-10,000 GP per hour

Estimated Time to Get a Full Angler Outfit

Based on community data and average loot, around 4–5 hours of Fishing Trawler trips. Although this time is not precise since several factors influence it, the most important being RNG, it can be faster or slower than stipulated.

Strategy Tips & Best Practices

• Use crowded worlds — more players means leaks filled quickly, less pressure on each person.
• Always bring plenty of swamp paste + bucket — running out mid-voyage means wasted trip.
• Alternate roles — switch between bailing and leak patching to avoid getting bored.
• Always bank look — deposit fish and restock supplies often to keep momentum.
• Use it for lower levels / casual sessions — if you’re doing long sessions aiming for 99, combine with traditional fishing for best efficiency.
  
  

Why Is Fishing Trawler Worth It?

Fishing Trawler is an excellent choice if:

• You want low-stress gameplay (not constant clicking or high intensity).
• You're wanting Angler’s outfit — early or mid-game gear up.
• You're fine with moderate XP + occasional profit rather than fastest XP/hr.
• You want a break from repetitive fishing but still want progress or rewards.
  
  

Rewards 

Upon returning to Port Khazard docks from the fishing trawler minigame, rewards can be obtained from the trawler net. 

The rewards include fishing experience, different kinds of fish, and any piece of the angler’s outfit. These rewards will be lost if you start another round without collecting the rewards from the previous round.

The total catch from each round, divided by the number of players in the minigame, is the total amount of fish given to each player who participated in the minigame. The type of fish rewarded depends on the fishing level. Here’s what you can reasonably expect from Fishing Trawler:

• Angler hat (1/12)

— This hat grants a 0.4% bonus fishing experience.

• Angler top (1/12)

— This top grants a 0.8% bonus fishing experience when worn.

• Angler waders (1/12)

— This grants a 0.6% fishing experience bonus when worn.

• Angler boots (1/12)

— This grants a 0.2% fishing experience bonus when worn.

• Heron (1/5000)

— This skilling pet can be obtained while training in fishing.

•   Raw shrimp, raw sardine, anchovies, oyster, raw tuna, raw lobster, raw swordfish, raw shark, raw sea turtle, raw manta ray.
•   Broken arrows, broken glass, broken staff, buttons, damaged armour, an old boot, a pot, and a rusty sword.

Note that the chances and amount of these fishes and junk items that can be obtained will vary and will differ after each game.

Conclusion

Fishing Trawler is a minigame that may not grant much fishing experience per hour, and there are other methods, but it's the only minigame where you can obtain the Angler Outfit. This outfit gives a bonus for each catch, making it a unique minigame that every player hoping to reach 99 fishing skill should complete before continuing their game. Later, we'll see how to obtain this outfit as you gain fishing XP with this minigame.