The Gone Fission update in Fallout 76 introduced an exciting new fishing mechanic, including some of the rarest catches in Appalachia—the Local Legends. These elusive fish are the toughest to find and even harder to reel in, making them a true test of patience and skill.
If you’re looking to complete your Fishing Challenges or simply want to boast about your rare catches, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from the best fishing gear to the exact spawn locations of each Local Legend.
Why Catch Local Legends in Fallout 76?
Before diving into the hunt, let’s talk rewards. Each Local Legend offers unique and valuable loot:
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Ryl-Tkannoth Maw Begotten → 40x Treasury Notes
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Organ Grinder → 60x Legendary Modules
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Wavy Willard → 3,000 Caps
With such high-tier rewards, it’s no wonder players are scrambling to catch them. But be warned—these fish won’t go down without a fight.
Essential Tips Before You Start Fishing
1. Patience is Key
Local Legends have an extremely low catch rate, so don’t expect instant success. You might get lucky on your first try—or it could take dozens of attempts.
2. Upgrade Your Fishing Gear
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Fishing Rod: At minimum, use a Mark 3 Fishing Rod—anything weaker will make the mini-game much harder.
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Bait Matters:
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Common Bait: Only 1% catch rate
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Improved Bait: 3-4% (varies by weather)
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Superb Bait: 10-15% (best option)
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3. Ideal Fishing Conditions
The best weather for catching Local Legends is Clear or Rainy. Avoid storms or extreme conditions for better odds.
Now, let’s break down where to find each Local Legend.
Fallout 76 Local Legends Locations & How to Catch Them
1. Ryl-Tkannoth Maw Begotten
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Location: The Mire (Big Maw)
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How to Catch It:
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Head to the Big Maw, a massive sinkhole with a small pond at the bottom.
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Defeat the Floaters that attack you upon arrival.
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Use Improved or Superb Bait and cast your line into the pond.
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2. Organ Grinder
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Location: The Forest (Organ Cave)
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How to Catch It:
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Enter Organ Cave (any of the three entrances).
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Clear out any Cultists inside.
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Find the waterfall—this is where the Organ Grinder spawns.
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Fish with high-tier bait for the best chance.
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3. Wavy Willard
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Location: Toxic Valley (Wavy Willard’s Water Park)
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How to Catch It:
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Travel to Wavy Willard’s Water Park.
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Search the two pools inside—one has a zebra float.
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Cast your line in either pool and hope for the best.
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Final Tips for Success
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Bring backup weapons—hostile enemies often lurk near fishing spots.
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Stock up on bait—Superb Bait drastically improves your odds.
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Fish with friends—some players report better luck in groups.
Now that you know where to look and how to prepare, it’s time to grab your rod and start hunting these ultra-rare fish in Fallout 76!
Have you caught any Local Legends yet? Share your fishing stories in the comments!
Tags:FO76Platform(s): PlayStation 4 PS4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows PCGenre(s): Action role-playingDeveloper(s): BethesdaPublisher(s):Bethesda, steamEngine: Creation EngineMode: Multiplayerage rating (PEGI): 18+
