MinigamesOSRS Fishing Trawler Guide 2026: Fastest Way to Get the Angler Outfit
Complete OSRS Fishing Trawler guide 2026. How to get the full Angler outfit fast, best repair strategy, what world to use, drop rates for each piece, and why the outfit is worth the grind.
At a Glance
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Port Khazard - south-east of Ardougne |
| Min. Fishing Level | 15 to board |
| Best World | 370 |
| Time per Game | ~12 minutes |
| Angler Outfit Drop Rate | ~1/12 per piece per game |
| Average Games for Full Outfit | ~50-200 games (high variance) |
| XP Bonus (Full Outfit) | +2.5% Fishing XP |
What Is Fishing Trawler?
Fishing Trawler is a cooperative Fishing minigame at Port Khazard where players board a trawler and keep it afloat during a 12-minute voyage. The primary goal for most players is the Angler outfit - a four-piece set that provides +2.5% bonus Fishing XP, making it a long-term investment worth thousands of saved fish on the road to 99.
How to Get There
- 1Run or teleport to Port Khazard (south-east of Ardougne, north of Yanille)
- 2Fastest teleport: Ardougne Cloak 2+ or fairy ring code CKR -> run south along the coast
- 3Speak to Murphy at the docks to board
- 4Switch to World 370 - games fill quickly and the repair load is shared
What to Bring
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swamp Paste | 50-100 | Repairs hull holes - buy at Port Khazard shop or GE |
| Rope | 5-10 | Repairs net tears |
| Bailing Bucket | 1 | Available at the gangplank |
| Food | Not needed | Not a dangerous activity |
On World 370 with a full boat, repair work is shared between many players. Focus on one role (bailing or patching) and you'll easily qualify for full loot share.
How the Game Works
The trawler sails for 12 minutes while taking damage. Your jobs:
| Role | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Bail water | Click the water flooding the hull |
| Repair hull holes | Use swamp paste on holes in the walls |
| Fix net tears | Use rope on the torn net |
If hull integrity reaches zero, the boat sinks - voyage fails with no loot awarded. Always keep the hull above zero. On a busy world this rarely happens.
The Angler Outfit - Pieces and XP Bonus
| Piece | Drop Rate | Fishing XP Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Angler Hat | ~1/12 per game | +0.4% |
| Angler Top | ~1/12 per game | +0.8% |
| Angler Waders | ~1/12 per game | +0.6% |
| Angler Boots | ~1/12 per game | +0.2% |
| Full Set | +2.5% Fishing XP |
The full Angler outfit saves approximately 337,000 XP worth of fish over the journey from 70 to 99 Fishing using Barbarian Fishing.
How Long Does the Angler Outfit Take?
| Scenario | Games | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Very lucky | ~20 games | ~4-5 hours |
| Average | ~50 games | ~10-12 hours |
| Unlucky | 150-200 games | 30-40 hours |
At ~5 games per hour on World 370, most players finish the outfit within 10-12 hours. The Angler outfit is one of the higher-variance skilling grinds - some players finish in a session, others take several.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Angler outfit worth getting? Yes - for any account planning to train Fishing seriously. The 2.5% XP bonus compounds significantly over 70 -> 99 Fishing. Get it before starting your main Fishing grind.
What is the best Fishing Trawler world? World 370. Games fill in minutes, repair workload is shared, and you spend minimal time between voyages.
Can you fail Fishing Trawler? Yes - hull integrity hitting zero sinks the boat with no loot. On a busy world with active players, this is rare. Solo or low-player worlds are much more likely to fail.
Do you get Fishing XP from Fishing Trawler? Yes - you receive Fishing XP from your share of the catch. The XP is secondary; the Angler outfit is the primary goal.
Quick Tips Checklist
- Always use World 370 - shared repair load and fast games
- Bring 50-100 swamp paste per session
- Focus on one repair role per trip rather than trying to do everything
- Get the outfit before starting your main Fishing grind to maximise the XP bonus
- Murphy must be spoken to before boarding - don't miss the gangplank
Sources: oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Fishing_Trawler Lens YouTube 2023 Last updated June 2026