RF4 Gear, Lures and Groundbait Guide for Beginners 2025

RF4 Gear, Lures and Groundbait Guide for Beginners 2025

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Region Maps and Regions
• Starting Sets for Beginners
• Map Data: Regions and Weights
• Starting Gear and Prices
• Wear Formula and Gear Physics
• Groundbait and Lure Making
• Skill Tree and Points
• Harvesting Baits and Cooking
• Trophy Weights and Card Values
• Patch Notes and Change Logs
• General References and Resources

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Overview

RF4 provides a wide ecosystem of regions, maps, gear, and community sourced data. The content below preserves the original material, data points, and practical setups for players seeking to understand the game mechanics, gear wear, lure crafting, bait making, and region specific insights. The compilation includes links to external resources, patch history, and community testing notes that verify gear values, fish weights, and region specifics. The information is organized to enable recreating setups, understanding asset valuations, and applying practical fishing strategies across multiple RF4 locations. The initial sections list important links and region names that appear repeatedly in community guides and translated data sheets. The following are top level region references and names you will encounter:

• Mosquito Lake
• Winding Rivulet
• Old Burg
• Belaya River
• Kuori Lake
• Bear Lake
• Volkhov River
• Seversky Donets River
• Sura River
• Ladoga Lake
• The Amber Lake
• Ladoga Archipelago
• Akhtuba River
• Lower Tunguska River
• Yama River

All info pulled from translations of rf4.info/en/ and testing by ItsBlunty to confirm and get english bottom names. The list above appears repeatedly as region anchors for map references and trophy inventories across community wikis and beginner guides.

Region Maps and Regions

RF4 region maps are used to identify water bodies, shorelines, and biome zones such as clay, sand, mud, and weed patches. The maps include color legends showing soil composition and water depth markers. Typical map features highlight the following water types and zones:

• Mosquito Lake
• Winding Rivulet
• Old Burg
• Belaya River
• Kuori Lake
• Bear Lake
• Volkhov River
• Seversky Donets River
• Sura River
• Ladoga Lake
• The Amber Lake
• Ladoga Archipelago
• Akhtuba River
• Lower Tunguska River
• Yama River

(Region cards and visual overlays provide a quick visual cue for where clay, sand, mud, weed morphologies dominate and where fish may react differently to bait placement.)

The images below depict representative layouts for Mosquito Lake, Winding Rivulet, Old Burg, Belaya River, Kuori Lake, and Bear Lake, together with cross references for the map legend colors and water features. These visuals assist players in planning casts and bait placement around weed patches and weed-free channels.

[Region image gallery would appear here in the original document; the following blocks enumerate region names and map topics that were present in the source content.]

• Mosquito Lake – map with clay, sand, mud overlays and weed zones.
• Winding Rivulet – map with pebble, clay and weed zones for navigation.
• Old Burg – coastal feature with island and shore patterns.
• Belaya River – river bend with colored overlays for texture types.
• Kuori Lake – lake map with shoreline and weed distribution.
• Bear Lake – lake map with weed concentrations and sand areas.
• Volkhov River – river confluence map with multiple color zones.
• Seversky Donets River – river map with bends and weed patches.
• Sura River – river map with banks and vegetation zones.
• Ladoga Lake – large lake map with weed, sand, and pebble overlays.
• The Amber Lake – lake map with varied textures and weed patterns.
• Ladoga Archipelago – island cluster map with islets and weed zones.
• Akhtuba River – river map with mixed bed textures.
• Lower Tunguska River – river map featuring weed clusters.
• Yama River – map section with bends and weed cues.

Visual note: the rf4 community frequently uses the maps for regional tournament planning and to estimate trophy weights per region. The color legend often denotes clay, sand, sand-pebble, weed, and shell overlays, which helps in predicting fish aggression and feeding zones.

Starting Sets for Beginners

Starting players in RF4 typically aim to acquire three setups to complete cafe orders and generate stable silver. The core approach is to use the free gear available to a new player and to focus on three bottom setups or three float setups. The following are example setups that reflect the common early-step gear paths:

Option #1 - Bottom Rods

Bottom Rod #1

• Sorento FD100 37.80
• Spark 2000S Free 1x Free with new player spin setup
• Mesh Feeder #4 2.90
• Express Fishing Super Line - 7lb Free 1x Free with new player spin setup
• Syberia CHK101 - S14 Free 1x Free in new player inventory
• Twin Bells - FA 2.90
• Total 43.60

Bottom Rod #2

• Sorento FD100 37.80
• Spark 2 2000S 8.50
• Mesh Feeder #4 2.90
• Express Fishing Super Line - 7lb Free 1x Free with new player float setup
• Syberia CHK101 - S16 Free 1x Free in new player inventory
• Twin Bells - FA 2.90
• Total 52.10

Bottom Rod #3

• Sorento FD100 37.80
• Spark 2 2000S 8.50
• Mesh Feeder #4 2.90
• Express Fishing Super Line - 7lb 4.00
• Express Fishing Stinger Orig - S14 Free 1x Free in new player inventory
• Twin Bells - FA 2.90
• Total 56.10

Note: Bells are technically optional but are very cheap. For an extreme cheap start you can visit the administration building and press J to get a free Vyatka-2 Reel. This reel comes damaged and is not worth repairing but will work as a 2.25 kg drag reel, though it makes a lot of noise. If you wait 24 hours and store the reel in your house, you can get a second one for free. This is one of the cheapest possible ways to start feeder fishing. Upgrade later when you can afford it; upgrading is not generally worth it early on.

Map Data: Regions and Weights

Below is a subset of the water-body weight data and region mapping found in the source document. The data lists various regions and the typical weights and tonnage observed for fish species across those regions, including freshwater bodies, rivers, and seas. The values include weight ranges (low/high), counts, and category notes. The weight values reflect the relative size of commonly encountered species per region and are intended as rough guides for early game planning.

• Norwegian Sea – American Plaice, Arctic Skate, Atlantic Halibut, Atlantic Herring, Atlantic Mackerel, Atlantic Redfish, Atlantic Saury, Atlantic Wolffish, Beaked Redfish, Blue Ling, etc.
• Copper Lake – Perch, Ruffe, Bream, Mirror Carp, F1, Dinks Mirror, Ide, Bleak, Kvolsdorfsky Tench, Pike, Chub, etc.
• Elk Lake – Gizzard Shad, Warmouth, White Crappie, Bluegill, Walleye, Black Crappie, Freshwater Drum
• And many more for other lakes and rivers. This data mirrors the large, community-sourced tables for weights and regions and is often used for quick reference when planning long trips to multiple map spots.

Note: This data is commonly shared across RF4 wikis and community forums to help players estimate fish weights and map-specific hotspots.

Map Data: Regions and Weights

The following excerpts reproduce the approach to region data and fish weights that appear in the source document. The table format is adapted here for readability:

Region | Species | Weight (Low) | Weight (High) | Notes

• Mosquito Lake | Albino Barbel | 8000 | 12000 | Rarest species | 5 stars | Russian Name Uсач альбинос
• Mosquito Lake | Albino Catfish | 100000 | 200000 | Not Rare | 5 stars | Сом альбинос
• Mosquito Lake | Albino Grass Carp | 28000 | 40000 | Rarest species | 5 stars | Амур белый альбинос

... (extensive listings continue in the original; this summary keeps the structure intact while listing representative rows for readability)

Starting Gear and Prices

Location Travel Fish Sell Value Tackle Hardware Grocery

Mosquito Lake | Free | 100% | 100% | 112.50% | 100%

Elk Lake | Free | 100% | 100% | 112.50% | 100%

Winding Rivulet | Free | 100% | 100% | 112.50% | 100%

Old Burg | 7.90 | 110% | 105% | 100% | 100%

Belaya | 8.90 | 110% | 110% | 100% | 125%

Kouri Lake | 25.90 | 110% | 115% | 150% | 162.50%

Bear Lake | 13.90 | 115% | None | None | 162.50%

Volkhov River | 14.90 | 115% | 100% | 100% | 125%

... (further rows follow in the original)

Note: All Prices Manually Checked and Confirmed by ItsBlunty.

Gear Wear and the % Formula

How is gear wear calculated? It is not officially published, however RF4 community has developed a formula that approximates wear. The formula is:

(0.3 X) + (1 - Y) (X - (0.3 * X))

Where X is Max Strength in kg and Y is percent wear in decimal (for example 40% wear is 0.40).

This wear formula applies to rod blanks and reel mechanisms; other gear wears linearly. To use this in your own copy of the data, copy and edit values locally.

Groundbait and Lure Making

Groundbait

Note: Feed is an item bought at the Farmers Market on Winding Rivulet.

0% to 15% Ground Crackers Only

15% to 30% Feed Only

30% to 40% Feed + Anise Oil Attractant

40% to 50% Feed + Fennel Attractant

50% to 60% Feed + Hempseed Oil Attractant

60% to 70% Feed + Honey Attractant

70% to 80% Sunflower Seed Base Only

80% to 85% Feed + Red Plum Attractant

85% to 90% Feed + Linseed Attractant

90% to 95% Feed + Salmon Attractant

95% to 100% Feed + Bitter Almond Attractant

Groundbait components and levels are concatenated in the original tables which show complex tiered recipes and how to mix ingredients across several levels.

Lure Making

Reminder: You no longer need hooks to level lure making!

Percent Complete and Lure Type Progression

0% to 20% Novgorod spoon

20% to 36% Foam-rubber fish 001

36% to 50% Small Lower Volga spoon

50% to 55% Long Serdobsk spoon

55% to 100% Zander spoon

(You can also keep making Long Serdobsk up to 68.7% instead)

Item Name | Type | Mold/Knife | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 | Ingredient 4 | Ingredient 5 | Ingredient 6

• Novgorod Spoon | Lure | Novgorod Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Moscow Spoon | Lure | Moscow Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Foam-Rubber Fish Lure | Lure | A Set of Paints | Foam Rubber | | | | |
• Large Lower Volga Spoon Lure | Lure | Lower Volga Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Small Lower Volga Spoon Lure | Lure | Lower Volga Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Short Serdobsk Spoon Lure | Lure | Serdobsk Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Long Serdobsk Spoon Lure | Lure | Serdobsk Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Zander Spoon Lure | Lure | Zander Spoon Mold | Sandpaper | Tin Bar | | | |
• Unpainted Crank 65S Lure | Lure | Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | Steel Wire | Birch Block | | |
• Unpainted Jointed 90S Lure | Lure | Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | Steel Wire | Birch Block | | |
• Unpainted Minnow 100S Lure | Lure | Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | Steel Wire | Birch Block | | |
• Balsa Crank 130F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Crank 50F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Crank 65F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Crank 70F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Crank 80F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Minnow 110F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Minnow 140F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Minnow 65F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Minnow 75F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Minnow 90F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Compound 70S Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Compound 80S Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Balsa Jointed 140S Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Balsa Block | |
• Popper M1 65F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Burl Wood Bar | |
• Walker M1 65F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Burl Wood Bar | |
• Balsa Minnow 170F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Cherry Wood | |
• Jerkbait Wide 140F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Cherry Wood | |
• Long Jerkbait 110F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Cherry Wood | |
• Wide Jerkbait 100F Lure | Lure | Professional Wood Carving Knife | Sandpaper | A Set of Paints | Steel Wire | Cherry Wood | |

Skill Tree (extract)

• Float Fishing – Fishing with a telescopic rod: 0% 7/7; 0% 3/3; Spin – Using a Spinning Reel etc.
• Float Fishing – Luminous float: 25% ---
• Float Fishing – Fishing with a Bolognese rod: 30% 7/7
• Float Fishing – Casting Power Control: 35% ---
• Float Fishing – Using a Bolognese rig: 35% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Using a leader: 40% ---
• Float Fishing – Use of Carp Hair Rig: 45% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Using Bait Slingshot: 45% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Using a slider rig: 50% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Fishing with a match rod: 60% 7/7
• Float Fishing – Using a match rig: 60% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Use of Carp Hair Pop-Up Rig: 70% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Fishing with a sandwhich bait: 80% ---
• Float Fishing – Use of Cobra: 85% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Using a baitfish float rig: 90% 3/3
• Float Fishing – Sbirolino with a soft lure: 100% 3/3
• Spin Fishing – Using a spinning reel: 0% 5/5
• Spin Fishing – Fishing with a spinning rod: 0% 7/7
• Bottom Fishing – Using a spinning reel: 0% 5/5
• Spin Fishing – Jibbing: 0% to various levels
• Bottom Fishing – Non-specified rigs: 55% etc.
• Marine Fishing – Various reels and rigs: 0% to 100%
• Harvesting Baits – Shared skill points across shovel and scoop
• Cooking – Range from 0% to 100% with various dishes listed

Groundbait making and lure/mold data are explained with multi-level progression that includes the following levels of components and ingredients across several tables. The essential takeaway is that lure making and groundbait recipes progress through a tiered ladder from 0% to 100% with various required components.

Skill Progression Tables (highlights)

• Float Fishing progression to match rig and slider usage
• Groundbait progression from 0% to 100% with combinations like semolina and ground crackers; feed with oil and attractants; onion and herbs; etc.
• Lure progression with early spoons and then moving into foam-rubber and wooden lures, with the eventual top tier lures such as excellent crank and jerkbait.

Harvesting Baits and Cooking

Harvesting Baits

• 0% to 20% Wet bread
• 20% to 30% Pearl barley
• 30% to 35% Semolina
• 35% to 50% Garlic dough
• 50% to 100% Egg dough
• Digging with a shovel or scoop can provide many skill points with no cost.
• Cutting up freshwater fish at 50% is another cheap way to get points.
• Cutting Non-Marker fish is basically free.
• Cutting up saltwater fish at the sea at 60%, and making deadbaits at 65% from sea fish are also cheap points.
• Buying a Bait Bucket allows you to make baitfish at 65% from the correct sized small fish for cheap points.

Groundbait

• A repeat of the progression for groundbait creation; 0% to 100% with steps as shown earlier in the Groundbait section.

Lure Making (continued)

• The table continues to show the exact components for various lures, with additional details for each level of the skill tree and how to upgrade from spoon to more complex lures.

Cooking

• Dried fish 0% ---
• Tea 0% ---
• Coffee 0% ---
• Cocoa 0% ---
• Baked potato etc. 15% - Fish soup 100%

Note: The RF4 community includes patch notes and patch discussions in the patch log sections, and the patch notes feature a dated sequence of patches that show the major changes over time. The patch notes in the source document include a long list of patch events from 2019 through 2025 covering new features (lake additions, fish, reels, lures, and UI changes), bug fixes, and balance updates. The patch log is presented as a date, major features in patch, link to notes or video, and a change list.

Trophy Weights and Card Values

Fish Trophy Weight Super Trophy Weight Rarity Card Value Stars Russian Name

Albino Barbel 8000 12000 Rarest species 1400 5 Усач альбинос

Albino Catfish 100000 200000 Not Rare 1500 5 Сом альбинос

Albino Grass Carp 28000 40000 Rarest species 1400 5 Амур белый альбинос

Alfonsino 9000 12000 Rare 450 4 Берикс красный

American plaice 4000 5000 Not Rare 170 3 Камбала палтусовидная

Amur Catfish 5000 7000 Not Rare 120 2 Сом амурский

Arctic Char 11000 16000 Not Rare 140 2 Голец арктический

Arctic Grayling 2000 2500 Not Rare 120 2 Хариус западносибирский

Arctic Omul 3000 4000 Not Rare 120 2 Омуль арктический

Arctic skate 8000 10000 Rare 280 4 Скат полярный

Asian Smelt 270 320 Not Rare 50 1 Корюшка азиатская

Asp 8000 13000 Not Rare 140 2 Жерех

Atlantic bluefin tuna 250000 400000 Rarest species 1250 5 Тунец голубой

Atlantic cod 50000 65000 Not Rare 240 3 Треска атлантическая

Atlantic footballfish 7000 10000 Rarest species 5 Гимантолоф атлантический

Atlantic halibut 150000 220000 Not Rare 500 4 Палтус атлантический

Atlantic herring 800 1000 Not Rare 120 2 Сельдь атлантическая

Atlantic mackerel 2000 2800 Not Rare 100 1 Макрель атлантическая

Atlantic redfish 9000 11000 Not Rare 280 4 Окунь морской золотистый

Atlantic Salmon 30000 40000 Not Rare 300 3 Лосось атлантический

Atlantic saury 600 750 Not Rare 80 2 Сайра атлантическая

Atlantic wolffish 14500 19000 Not Rare 240 3 Зубатка полосатая

Atlantic wreckfish 60000 75000 Rare 800 4 Окунь каменный

Baikal Omul 6000 7000 Not Rare 120 2 Омуль байкальский

Baltic Sturgeon 200000 300000 Rare 300 4 Осётр балтийский

Basking shark 1300000 2500000 Rarest species 1250 5 Акула гигантская

Bastard Sturgeon 50000 70000 Rare 350 4 Шип

Beaked redfish 5500 7000 Not Rare 170 3 Окунь-клювач

Beloribitsa Whitefish 15000 25000 Not Rare 400 4 Белорыбица

Beluga 500000 1000000 Not Rare 1450 5 Белуга каспийская

Bighead Carp 30000 45000 Not Rare 190 3 Толстолобик пёстрый

Black Buffalo 15000 20000 Not Rare 400 4 Буффало чёрный

Black Carp 28000 40000 Rare 240 3 Амур чёрный

Black ruff 24000 29000 Rare 500 4 Центролоф чёрный

Black scabbardfish Rarest species 900 4 Угольщик обыкновенный

Black Sea Beluga 500000 1000000 Rarest species 1450 5 Белуга черноморская

Black Sea Kutum 5500 7500 Rare 400 4 Вырезуб

Black Sea Shemaya 500 700 Not Rare 150 2 Шемая черноморская

Black whitefish 3500 5000 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг чёрный

Black-spined Herring 250 340 Not Rare 120 2 Пузанок каспийский

Bleak 110 160 Not Rare 50 1 Уклейка

Blue Bream 750 1100 Not Rare 120 2 Синец

Blue ling 25000 35000 Not Rare 280 4 Мольва голубая

Blue whiting 900 1200 Not Rare 50 1 Путассу северная

Blunt-snouted lenok 7500 9000 Not Rare 250 4 Ленок тупорылый

Brazhnikov Herring 700 1000 Not Rare 190 3 Сельдь Бражникова

Bream 4400 7000 Not Rare 50 1 Лещ

Broad Whitefish 7000 10000 Not Rare 100 1 Чир

Brown Trout 3000 5000 Not Rare 120 2 Форель ручьевая

Buffalo 15000 20000 Not Rare 140 2 Буффало большеротый

Burbot 9000 14000 Not Rare 120 2 Налим

C2 SuperFreak 30000 40000 Rare 300 3 Карп Супер Фрикс

Caspian Brown Trout 30000 50000 Rare 450 4 Лосось каспийский

Caspian Kutum 5000 7000 Not Rare 350 4 Кутум

Caspian Lamprey 150 200 Rarest species 5 Минога каспийская

Caspian Roach 500 800 Not Rare 140 2 Вобла

Catfish 100000 200000 Not Rare 300 3 Сом

Char 5000 7600 Not Rare 210 3 Палия обыкновенная

Chinese Sleeper 400 700 Not Rare 80 1 Ротан

Chinook Salmon 40000 60000 Rare 350 4 Чавыча

Chub 4000 7000 Not Rare 75 1 Голавль

Chum Salmon 8000 10000 Not Rare 100 2 Кета

Clupeonella 24 28 Not Rare 50 1 Тюлька черноморская

Coho Salmon 5500 7000 Not Rare 130 2 Кижуч

Common Barbel 8000 12000 Not Rare 150 2 Усач обыкновенный

Common Carp 20000 30000 Not Rare 100 2 Карп чешуйчатый

Common Ghost Carp 20000 30000 Rare 350 4 Карп чешуйчатый - призрак

Common ling 30000 40000 Rare 310 4 Мольва обыкновенная

Common Minnow 100 160 Not Rare 50 1 Пескарь обыкновенный

Fish Trophy Weight Super Trophy Weight Rarity Card Value Stars Russian Name

Common Roach 1200 2000 Not Rare 50 1 Плотва обыкновенная

Common Scaly Albino Carp 20000 30000 Rarest species 1300 5 Карп чешуйчатый - альбинос

Conger 60000 75000 Rare 550 4 Конгер

Crucian Carp 1800 2900 Not Rare 50 1 Карась золотой

Cusk 18000 24000 Not Rare 100 2 Менёк

Dace 250 390 Not Rare 85 1 Елец

Dinks leather carp 35000 45000 Rarest species 700 4 Карп Динкенбюльский голый

Dinks linear carp 35000 45000 Rare 450 4 Карп Динкенбюльский линейный

Dinks mirror carp 35000 45000 Not Rare 250 3 Карп Динкенбюльский зеркальный

Dolly Varden Trout 7500 10000 Not Rare 150 2 Мальма

Donets Ruffe 250 350 Rare 200 3 Ерш-носарь

Dryagin Char 10000 14000 Not Rare 230 3 Голец Дрягина

East Siberian Grayling 2000 2500 Not Rare 120 2 Хариус восточносибирский

East Siberian Sturgeon 100000 150000 Rare 300 4 Осётр восточносибирский

Eastern Bream 4400 7000 Not Rare 50 1 Лещ восточный

Edible crab 1800 2200 Rare 240 4 Краб съедобный

Eel 4000 7500 Not Rare 230 3 Угорь

Esmark’s eelpout 2500 3300 Rare 700 4 Ликод Эсмарка

European Angler 35000 45000 Rare 750 4 Морской чёрт

European chimaera 1500 Rarest species 5 Химера европейская

European hake 9000 12000 Not Rare 150 2 Мерлуза

European plaice 4500 5500 Not Rare 120 2 Камбала морская

European squid 2000 2400 Not Rare 170 3 Кальмар обыкновенный

F1 3000 4000 Not Rare 150 2 Карасекарп

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey 40 Rarest species 5 Минога дальневосточная ручьевая

Frame-sided albino carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 5 Карп рамчатый - альбинос

Frame-sided carp 25000 40000 Not Rare 200 3 Карп рамчатый

Frame-sided Ghost Carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 1250 5 Карп рамчатый - призрак

Freshwater Crayfish 200 330 Not Rare 50 1 Рак речной

Frilled shark 50000 70000 Rarest species 1350 5 Акула плащеносная

Frog 190 250 Not Rare 50 1 Лягушка

Gibel Carp 1900 3200 Not Rare 50 1 Карась серебряный

Golden Tench 4000 6000 Rare 300 3 Линь золотистый

Grass Carp 28000 40000 Not Rare 140 2 Амур белый

Gray Char 3000 4500 Rare 250 3 Палия кряжевая

Grayling 3200 5500 Not Rare 120 2 Хариус европейский

Greenland Halibut 25000 32000 Rare 650 4 Палтус синекорый

Greenland shark 600000 900000 Rarest species 1250 5 Акула гренландская полярная

Gudgeon 100 160 Not Rare 60 1 Гольян

Haddock 11000 13000 Not Rare 100 1 Пикша

Hi Utsuri 25000 32000 Rarest species 1500 5 Карп Кои Хи Уцури

Humpback Whitefish 4500 6000 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг-пыжьян

Icelandic scallop 350 450 Not Rare 240 4 Гребешок исландский

Ide 4000 6500 Not Rare 120 2 Язь

Kaluga 500000 1000000 Rarest species 1450 5 Калуга

Kamchatkan Rainbow Trout 8000 10000 Not Rare 3 Микижа

Kessler's Herring 1200 1700 Not Rare 75 1 Сельдь Кесслера

Kohaku 25000 32000 Rarest species 650 4 Карп Кои Кохаку

Kuori Char 22000 30000 Rare 400 4 Голец Куорский

Kuori Whitefish 3500 5000 Not Rare 190 4 Сиг куорский

Kvolsdorfsky tench 4000 6000 Not Rare 400 4 Линь Квольсдорфский

Ladoga Lake Whitefish 3000 4000 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг ладожский озёрный

Ladoga salmon 14000 20000 Not Rare 200 3 Лосось ладожский

Ladoga sturgeon 60000 Not Rare 5 Осётр ладожский

Lake Minnow 100 160 Not Rare 60 1 Гольян озёрный

Lake Trout 10000 15000 Not Rare 120 2 Форель озерная

Leather Carp 30000 45000 Rare 200 3 Карп голый

Levanidov's Char 1600 2100 Not Rare 230 3 Голец Леванидова

Linear albino carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 5 Карп линейный - альбинос

Linear carp 25000 40000 Not Rare 200 3 Карп линейный

Linear Ghost Carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 1150 5 Карп линейный - призрак

Loach 200 250 Not Rare 80 1 Вьюн

Longear eelpout 1200 1500 Rare 700 4 Ликод полуголый

Longhead dab 3000 4000 Not Rare 120 2 Камбала хоботная

Longnose Sucker 1800 2200 Not Rare 120 2 Чукучан

Ludoga Whitefish 3000 5000 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг-лудога

Lumpfish 6000 7500 Not Rare 240 3 Пинагор

Mameshibori Goshiki 25000 32000 Rarest species 1100 5 Карп Кои Мамэсибори Госики

Masu 6500 8000 Rare 250 4 Сима

Meagre 65000 90000 Rare 800 4 Горбыль серебристый

Midori goi 25000 32000 Rarest species 900 5 Карп Кои Мидори-гои

Mirror Albino Carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 1300 5 Карп зеркальный - альбинос

Mirror Carp 25000 40000 Not Rare 100 2 Карп зеркальный

Mirror ghost carp 25000 40000 Rarest species 350 4 Карп зеркальный - призрак

Mongolian redfin 2500 3200 Not Rare 250 3 Краснопёр монгольский

Muksun 6000 9000 Not Rare 200 3 Муксун

Mussel 130 150 Not Rare 240 4 Мидия

Narumi Asagi 25000 32000 Rarest species 800 4 Карп Кои Наруми Асаги

Nase 800 1200 Not Rare 100 1 Подуст

Neiva 1400 1700 Rare 4 Нейва

Nelma 25000 30000 Not Rare 4 Нельма

Nine-Spined Stickleback 70 90 Not Rare 1 Колюшка девятииглая

Northern wolffish 13000 17000 Rare 900 4 Зубатка синяя

Opah 140000 200000 Rarest species 800 5 Опах краснопёрый

Orenji Ogon 25000 32000 Rare 500 4 Карп Кои Орэндзи Огон

Ostrog Whitefish 3000 4000 Rare 300 4 Сиг острожский

Oyster 300 370 Not Rare 250 4 Устрица съедобная

Peled 3000 4000 Not Rare 100 1 Пелядь

Perch 1600 2700 Not Rare 50 1 Окунь

Persian Sturgeon 100000 150000 Rarest species 5 Осётр персидский

Pike 12000 20000 Not Rare 120 2 Щука обыкновенная

Pink Salmon 3000 4000 Not Rare 200 3 Горбуша

Pollock 11000 14000 Not Rare 140 3 Поллак

Pontic shad 650 900 Not Rare 100 1 Сельдь черноморская

Porbeagle 140000 200000 Rare 900 4 Акула сельдевая атлантическая

Pumpkinseed Sunfish 450 600 Not Rare 85 1 Окунь солнечный

Rainbow Trout 10000 13000 Not Rare 190 3 Форель радужная

Red Char 5000 7600 Not Rare 250 3 Палия лудожная

Red king crab 7500 9000 Rare 280 4 Краб камчатский

Red Starvas Carp - Scaly 20000 30000 Rarest species 350 4 Карп красный Старвас - чешуйчатый

Ripus 1200 1700 Not Rare 50 1 Рипус

River mussel 190 280 Not Rare 50 1 Перловица

Roughhead grenadier 3000 Rare 900 4 Макрурус северный

Round Whitefish 1200 1600 Not Rare 210 3 Валёк

Rudd 1500 2000 Not Rare 70 1 Краснопёрка

Ruffe 140 220 Not Rare 60 1 Ерш

Russian Sturgeon 50000 100000 Rare 300 4 Осётр русский

Saithe 19000 25000 Not Rare 80 1 Сайда

Sardine 180 240 Not Rare 50 2 Сардина европейская

Scaleless Albino Carp 30000 45000 Rarest species 5 Карп голый - альбинос

Scaleless Ghost Carp 30000 45000 Rarest species 1200 5 Карп голый - призрак

Sevan Trout 9000 15000 Not Rare 160 3 Форель севанская

Sharp-snouted Lenok 5500 7000 Not Rare 200 3 Ленок острорылый

Shemaya 600 900 Not Rare 150 2 Шемая каспийская

Short-headed Barbel 13000 18000 Rare 300 3 Усач короткоголовый

Shorthorn sculpin 3000 4000 Not Rare 100 1 Керчак европейский

Siberian Char Loach 60 80 Not Rare 60 1 Голец сибирский-усач

Siberian Dace 250 390 Not Rare 85 1 Елец сибирский

Siberian Gudgeon 150 200 Not Rare 50 1 Пескарь сибирский

Siberian Lamprey 40 Rarest species 5 Минога сибирская

Siberian Roach 600 700 Not Rare 50 1 Плотва сибирская

Siberian Sardine Cisco 800 1100 Not Rare 50 1 Ряпушка сибирская

Siberian Sculpin 45 55 Not Rare 50 1 Подкаменщик сибирский

Siberian Sterlet 9000 14000 Rare 190 3 Стерлядь сибирская

Sichel 1500 2000 Not Rare 75 1 Чехонь

Silver Carp 25000 40000 Not Rare 270 3 Толстолобик белый

Small redfish 3000 4000 Not Rare 150 1 Окунь морской норвежский

Small Southern Stickleback 70 90 Not Rare 50 1 Колюшка малая южная

Smelt 130 200 Not Rare 50 1 Корюшка

Sockeye Salmon 4500 6000 Not Rare 200 3 Нерка

Spiny dogfish 7000 10000 Not Rare 240 3 Катран

Spotted wolffish 17000 22000 Not Rare 350 4 Зубатка пятнистая

Starvas Red Carp - Mirror 25000 40000 Rarest species 350 4 Карп красный Старвас - зеркальный

Stellate Sturgeon 50000 70000 Rare 300 4 Севрюга

Sterlet 9000 14000 Not Rare 190 3 Стерлядь

Svir Whitefish 3500 5000 Rarest species 4 Сиг свирский

Swordfish 300000 450000 Rarest species 1100 5 Меч-рыба

Taimen 50000 80000 Not Rare 300 4 Таймень

Taran 1300 1800 Not Rare 120 2 Тарань

Tench 4000 6000 Not Rare 120 2 Линь

Thorny skate 11000 14000 Not Rare 280 4 Скат колючий

Three Toothed Lamprey Rarest species 5 Минога трёхзубая

Three-spined Stickleback 70 90 Not Rare 50 1 Колюшка трёхиглая

Tugun 60 70 Not Rare 100 1 Тугун

Turbot 14000 18000 Not Rare 240 3 Тюрбо

Ugui 1200 1500 Not Rare 120 2 Краснопёр-Угай крупночешуйчатый

Ukrainian Lamprey 70 Rarest species 5 Минога украинская

Valaam Whitefish 1500 2500 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг валаамский

Vendace 500 800 Not Rare 50 1 Ряпушка

Vimba 1500 2400 Not Rare 120 2 Рыбец

Viviparous eelpout 900 1300 Not Rare 120 2 Бельдюга европейская

Volga Zander 1400 2200 Not Rare 80 1 Берш

Volkhov Whitefish 4000 7000 Rare 300 4 Сиг волховский

Vuoksa Whitefish 3000 5000 Not Rare 120 2 Сиг вуоксинский

White Bream 800 1200 Not Rare 60 1 Густера

White-eye Bream 600 900 Not Rare 80 1 Белоглазка

Whitespotted Char 10000 14000 Not Rare 200 3 Кунджа

Whiting 3000 4000 Not Rare 170 3 Мерланг

Wild Carp 25000 35000 Not Rare 190 3 Сазан

Yotsushiro 25000 32000 Rarest species 900 5 Карп Кои Ёцусиро

Zander 8000 12000 Not Rare 120 2 Судак

Zebra Mussel 150 210 Not Rare 60 1 Дрейссена речная

Largemouth Bass 6000 7500 Not Rare 150 2

Smallmouth Bass 3000 4001 not bt - 4500? Not Rare 120 2

White Crappie 1350 2000 Not Rare 50 1

Spotted Bass 3000 Not Rare

Warmouth 650 850 Not Rare 55 1

Freshwater Drum 13500 Not Rare 200 3

White Bass 1750 2500 Not Rare 70 1

Butterfly Peacock Bass 4000 5500 Not Rare

Walleye 7000 9000 Not Rare 150 2

Redear Sunfish 1700 2300 Not Rare 90 1

Hybrid Striped Bass 8000 10000 Not Rare 220 3

Channel Catfish 14000 20000 Not Rare 130 2

Gizzard Shad 1100 1600 Not Rare 50 1

Flathead Catfish 30000 45000 Not Rare 200 3

Striped Bass 30000 Not Rare 280 4

Bluegill 1200 1700 Not Rare 50 1

Alligator Gar ?55526 was not trophy Rarest species

Spotted Gar 3000 Rare 600 4

Black Crappie 1600 2200 Not Rare

General FAQ Sources

Skill Percentage Effects - Which Bonuses Are Better? - Can You Go Over 100% Skill?

+ x% to a skill tree is better than + x to a specific skill. All of the bonuses gained are small, so a +2 bonus to specific rig is small and limited to just that rig and ONLY for size.

+ x% to the skill tree effects all rigs and has effects on bite rate and size but is also small. Let's say a low level player has invested points in basic bottom fishing, and a high level player has done the same - the high level player still consistently will come out on top even using the same gear because the overall skill in the tree is generally higher. This is why we limit some competitions to levels in a certain range - to mitigate that factor and make the competition a bit more fair. Still being in the right place, at the right time, in the right conditions, with the correct gear and bait is a much stronger factor in catching fish than any of the above. - https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/22581-110-bottom/&do=findComment&comment=56381

Q: Haveing 100% bottom and a rod that gives +2 to a skill, is that rod better than a rod that gives 10% to bottom if u already have 100% in bottom?

A: The 10% is a superior boost. - https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/22581-110-bottom/&do=findComment&comment=52249

Handmade Lures vs Store-Bought Lures

"Some handmade lures will be better quality than store purchased lures. Some handcrafted lures will be cheaper than lures you purchase through the stores, when they share the same quality. And with the ability to craft your own lures, you can also make lures with a coloring you cannot get through the stores. Store lures will not become redundant though, as some people will rather choose not to craft their own lures. Or they want a quick and easy ready-to-go lure instead of going through the extra time to craft one."

Basically there is no specific way to answer this. In some situations handmade lures will work better, in other instances store bought lures may work better. Handmade lures can work very well, but only you can decide if the investment is worthwhile for you. Using the method outlined here, it is really not that great an expense. If you find that it is, many players have the skills and are normally more than willing to make lures for you if you send them the materials. - Crucian - https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/26191-guide-lure-making-power-leveling/&do=findComment&comment=59244

Does the Look of a Handmade Lure Matter or Only the Quality Rating?

The looks have no effect on the effectiveness only the number matters. - Crucian - RF4 Discord - https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/406632653140525067/905525240346607616

"The looks are independent, and random. It will perform as a 9/10. As for the 10/10 they should not look bad. If you have an actual example of a 10/10 lure that was crafted with a bad look, please provide it. Once again, lures that are less than perfect will have different 'defects' in their visual display, but will perform based on their quality level. " https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/15208-910-lure-crafted-looks-like-0110/#comment-44537

When creating self-made baits of the same quality, up to 9/10, we can get different variants of their appearance. Does the catch generation system consider such baits to be the same or different? Answer: Baits of different appearance are different for the generation system. https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31019-dev-qa-2023-ru-region-translation/#comment-65858

How is gear wear calculated?

It's not officially published, however the RF4 Community has developed a formula for it. You can use the formula (0.3 X)+(1-Y) (X-(0.3 * X)). X is Max Strength in kg - Y is percent of wear in decimal (40% = 0.4)

How are skills that effect bigger fish, versus ones that increases trophy chance, different?

"All conditions being equal, meaning the rig is being used in the best possible situation, they all mean that you have a chance of catching bigger fish, not necessarily trophies. Basically the best possible situation for slider, versus the best possible situation for fixed, they would have the same boost. The general meaning is by increasing your chance of catching bigger fish, you also increase your chance of catching trophies. I hope this clears it up a little bit. " https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/22633-float-skill-tree/&do=findComment&comment=52313

China and Russia always seem to get the best trophies, are the regions different?

"All the in game regions are running on the same server, software and are using the same scripts, settings etc. The only difference is game language, regional records, regional chats, sometimes different events, competitions and support provided for players in the regional language. There is NO difference between regions in regard to game difficulty, possibility of catching trophy fish, amount of fish, fish migrations, fish preferences etc." - Lepin - RF4 Discord - https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/704848344195006474/1240956531508379748

How do I level my skills faster?

You can do the following to improve your chances at a skillup: 1. Premium time 2. Happy hour, doubles the premium time bonus 3. Catch a variety of fish and sizes 4. Use the latest rigs on the skill you are leveling 5. If one skill stalls, try using another for a while. - Elwoodiath - RF4 Discord - https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/406632653140525067/1159682767643226203

Does Logging Out Re-Populate or Reset The Fish?

It never did, It is a myth. Regarding the second thing https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14570-faq-gameplay/ - Lepin - RF4 Discord - https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/406632653140525067/1248196022623014923

Does Logging Out Reset Feeding The Water?

Nope, It does not clear your feeding area, source: https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14570-faq-gameplay/ https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/406632653140525067/1257404270303645787

"overfeeding effect and feeding area are not the same thing though? or are they?"

If you have overfed, then this groundbait is in your feeding area in your case I have used this phrase interchangeably.

Does Boat Noise Effect Trolling?

Increased the wariness of shy fish species to the presence of a running motor. To improve your results when trolling for cautious fish, increase your casting distance. https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31062-patchnotes-28062023/

The wariness of fish species to the presence of a running boat motor nearby has been reduced. https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31330-patchnotes-2012/

Harvesting Baits

0% to 20% Wet bread

20% to 30% Pearl barley

30% to 35% Semolina

35% to 50% Garlic dough

50% to 100% Egg dough

Digging with a shovel or scoop can provide a lot of early skill points for no cost.

Cutting up freshwater fish at 50% is another cheap way to get points. Cutting Non-Marker fish is basically free.

Cutting up saltwater fish at the sea at 60%, and making deadbaits at 65% from sea fish are also cheap points.

Buying a Bait Bucket allows you to make baitfish at 65% from the correct sized small fish for cheap points.

Groundbait

Note: Feed is an item bought at the "Farmers Market" On Winding Rivulet!

0% to 15% Ground Crackers Only

15% to 30% Feed Only

30% to 40% Feed + Anise Oil Attractant

40% to 50% Feed + Fennel Attractant

50% to 60% Feed + Hempseed Oil Attractant

60% to 70% Feed + Honey Attractant

70% to 80% Sunflower Seed Base Only

80% to 85% Feed + Red Plum Attractant

85% to 90% Feed + Linseed Attractant

90% to 95% Feed + Salmon Attractant

95% to 100% Feed + Bitter Almond Attractant

Lure Making

Reminder! You No Longer Need Hooks To Level Lure Making!

0% to 20% Novgorod spoon

20% to 36% Foam-rubber fish 001

36% to 50% Small Lower Volga spoon

50% to 55% Long Serdobsk spoon

55% to 100% Zander spoon

(You can also keep making Long Serdobsk to 68.7% instead)

Item Name Type Mold/Knife Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3 Ingredient 4 Ingredient 5 Ingredient 6

Novgorod Spoon Lure Novgorod Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Moscow Spoon Lure Sandpaper Tin Bar

Foam-Rubber Fish Lure A Set of Paints Foam Rubber

Large Lower Volga Spoon Lure Lower Volga Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Small Lower Volga Spoon Lure Lower Volga Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Short Serdobsk Spoon Lure Serdobsk Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Long Serdobsk Spoon Lure Serdobsk Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Zander Spoon Lure Zander Spoon Mold Sandpaper Tin Bar

Unpainted Crank 65S Lure Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper Steel Wire Birch Block

Unpainted Jointed 90S Lure Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper Steel Wire Birch Block

Unpainted Minnow 100S Lure Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper Steel Wire Birch Block

Balsa Crank 130F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Crank 50F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Crank 65F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Crank 70F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Crank 80F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Minnow 110F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Minnow 140F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Minnow 65F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Minnow 75F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Minnow 90F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Compound 70S Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Compound 80S Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Balsa Jointed 140S Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Balsa Block

Popper M1 65F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Burl Wood Bar

Walker M1 65F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Burl Wood Bar

Balsa Minnow 170F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Cherry Wood

Jerkbait Wide 140F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Cherry Wood

Long Jerkbait 110F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Cherry Wood

Wide Jerkbait 100F Lure Professional Wood Carving Knife Sandpaper A Set of Paints Steel Wire Cherry Wood

Patch Notes and Change Logs

Date Major Features in Patch | Link To Notes/Vid/Etc | Change List

6/17/2025 Rod Holders Added to Elk Lake Boat https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33485-patchnotes-1706/ | Rod Holders Added to Elk Lake Boat |

6/16/2025 Elk Lake Added https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33479-patchnotes-16062025/ | Elk Lake Released - 19 New Fish - Added Cards For Elk Lake - Spinnerbaits and Skirted Jigs Added - Many Lures Added |

5/25/2025 Elk Lake Map Teaser https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33396-patchnotes-22052025/ | Teaser For Elk Lake Map |

5/20/2025 8th Anniversary Challenges - Collectible Cards - 6 New Fish Alfonsino, Meagre, Ostrog Whitefish, Midori goi, Albino Grass Carp, Black scabbardfish - Chat Weights https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33396-patchnotes-22052025/ | 8th Anniversary Event - Added Back Chat Weights - Added 6 New Fish ... |

Date Major Features in Patch | Link To Notes/Vid/Etc | Change List

2/6/2025 Bugfix https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32705-patchnotes-0602/ | Bugfix |

1/29/2025 Loach added to Mosq https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32696-patchnotes-3001/ | New Years Fair Removed - Added Loach to Mosquito - Various Bug Fixes and Changes |

12/28/2024 Balancing and Bugfixes https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32643-patchnotes-2812/ | Balancing and Bugfixes |

12/20/2024 New Years Challenges and Fair - Belaya Update - Minimap - Coords on Pointer https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32621-patchnotes-2012/ | New Years Event - New Years Fair Added - Belaya River Updated - Mosquito Shore Changed - Carp Pop-Up on Float removed |

12/13/2024 Belaya Update Teaser https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/445970942552702987/1317098799977726002 | Belaya Update Teaser |

8/21/2024 Float line length change - 4000 and 5000 allowed on ML casting rods - Feedmix recipe issue fixed https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32492-patchnotes-2108/ | Several UI and jig changes |

7/3/2024 Romanian Language Added - Bugfixes https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32377-patchnotes-04072024/ | Language and bug fixes |

7/21/2024 7th Anniversary Challenges https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32284-7th-anniversary-of-russian-fishing-4-patchnotes/ | 7th Anniversary Event - Added New Reels - Bugfixes |

5/16/2024 Copper Lake Added - Albino Barbel - Zig Rig - Chairs - Rod Pods https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32226-patchnotes-1605/ | Copper Lake expansion and gear |

4/17/2024 Copper Lake Video Teaser Russian Fishing 4 - Copper Lake Teaser - YouTube https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/32226-patchnotes-1605/ | Copper Lake teaser |

3/13/2024 Copper Lake Image Teaser https://discord.com/channels/406518430368399371/445970942552702987/1217442163873550347 | Copper Lake teaser image |

2/20/2024 Added Number of Players in Chat and Locations - Added Light Control For Boat At Sea - Bugfixes https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31724-patchnotes-2002/ | Chat/Location counts, boat light control |

2/5/2024 New Years Fair Removed - Indonesia Region Added - Spain/Portugal and Italy Regions Removed and Rolled into Other Countries - Bugfixes https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31693-patchnotes-0502/ | Region changes and bug fixes |

1/17/2024 New Years Challenges Adjusted to be easier and Extended - Bugfixes https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31549-patchnotes-1701/ | Event adjustments |

12/20/2023 New Years Challenges and Fair - 5 New Fish to Yama https://rf4game.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31330-patchnotes-2012/ | 5 new fish; new maps and features |

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General References and Resources

All Info Pulled from Translations of rf4.info/en/ and testing by ItsBlunty to confirm and get english bottom names. This section lists the most useful region names and common data referenced in community resources and wikis.

Mosquito Lake, Winding Rivulet, Old Burg, Belaya River, Kuori Lake, Bear Lake, Volkhov River, Seversky Donets River, Sura River, Ladoga Lake, The Amber Lake, Ladoga Archipelago, Akhtuba River, Lower Tunguska River, Yama River.