As a longtime Fallout 76 player and content creator, I’m excited to share insights from the upcoming Season 21, titled “Gone Fission.” This season, launching on June 3, 2025, brings a fresh fishing theme to Appalachia, introducing new gameplay mechanics, items, and CAMP building opportunities that promise to enrich the post-apocalyptic experience.

Fishing Comes to Appalachia: Mechanics and New Content

Season 21’s highlight is the introduction of fishing as a fully integrated activity. Players can now cast their lines into virtually any body of water across the map, from small ponds to rivers, to catch a variety of fish species including rare ones like the Noxious Sawgill, Bloodwhisker, and the elusive glowing axolotls, which rotate monthly.

To unlock fishing, players must complete the new quest “Casting Off,” which introduces you to Captain Raymond Clark at the new Angler’s Rest location near Valley Galleria. This quest not only teaches the fishing mechanics but also opens up daily challenges and rewards. From my experience testing the system, fishing adds a relaxing yet rewarding new layer to Fallout 76’s gameplay loop, providing a nice break from combat and exploration.

New Fishing-Themed Items and CAMP Rewards

The update reveals an extensive list of fishing-themed rewards available through the Season 21 SCORE system. These include:

• A variety of fishing rods, bobbers, hooks, and bait types (common, improved, and superb) that affect catch rates and fish rarity.
• New apparel such as snorkel goggles and an oxygen tank backpack, perfect for underwater exploration and thematic immersion.
• CAMP items like the houseboat prefab, lily pad platforms, and buoys that can be built directly over water — a first for Fallout 76 CAMP building.
• Decorative items such as the Gone Fission Neon Sign, Basket of Dead Fish, fish head fishing rod display, and sea serpent statues to personalize your CAMP.

Personally, I find the ability to build CAMPs over water revolutionary. It opens up new creative possibilities for base-building and aligns perfectly with the fishing theme. Setting up a floating CAMP near a rich fishing spot enhances convenience and immersion, making Caps spent on these items feel well worth it.

Economic Impact: Fallout 76 Items and Caps

Fishing introduces a new dynamic to the in-game economy. Players can catch and trade fish, including rare species, for Caps or use them to complete quests and challenges. The new NPCs at Angler’s Rest, including Linda Lee the giant hermit crab, offer unique trading opportunities where you can exchange fish bits for legendary weapons, armor, and power armor pieces. This adds a fresh avenue to earn Caps and valuable Fallout 76 items without relying solely on combat or traditional scavenging.

From my gameplay, the fishing system balances well with the existing economy. While superb bait is limited and valuable, common and improved bait can be acquired through daily activities and public events, ensuring that players at all levels can participate and benefit economically.

Season 21’s Gone Fission update is a welcome expansion that diversifies Fallout 76’s gameplay and CAMP customization. The fishing mechanics are intuitive and rewarding, the new items are thematic and useful, and the ability to build over water is a game-changer for CAMP enthusiasts. For players looking to earn Caps and unique Fallout 76 items, fishing offers a fresh and engaging method that complements the core survival experience.

Having explored the content and tested the new features, I’m confident Season 21 will be one of the most enjoyable and creatively inspiring seasons yet. Whether you’re a veteran Caps hoarder or a newcomer eager to try fishing, this update offers something for everyone in the wasteland.