Spearfishing
Actively maintained and updated for recent game versions — safe to use.
What this mod actually does
Spearfishing enables active fish capture with projectile weapons including spears, harpoons, and bows, and automatically collects harpooned fish when space permits.
Best for
It is ideal for players who want fishing to reward aiming and weapon use instead of relying exclusively on the rod-and-bait interaction.
Setup and configuration
Install it on participating clients and choose which projectile categories are enabled; server installation is only needed for synchronized configuration.
Before you install
This changes how players actively catch existing fish and does not generate fish or passively produce resources, so normal fish availability still matters.
Author description
Catch fish with projectile weapons such as spear, harpoon and bow.
Configuring this mod
Most Valheim mods expose their settings through BepInEx. Install the Configuration Manager, launch the game and press F1 to tweak everything in-game — no file editing needed.
Read the full install & configuration guide →