Fishing in Palworld is an important way to collect food, materials, and useful resources. But before you can fish properly, you need bait.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to make bait in Palworld, how to unlock it, required materials, and tips to use it efficiently.
How to Make Bait in Palworld
To make bait in Palworld, unlock it from the Technology Tree, gather the required crafting materials, and craft it at your base using a workbench or cooking station. Once crafted, equip it before using your fishing tool.
What Is Bait in Palworld?
Bait is a consumable item used for fishing. It increases your chances of catching fish and sometimes improves loot quality depending on the bait type.
Without bait, fishing becomes less efficient and may reduce your success rate.
How to Unlock Bait in Palworld
Before crafting bait, you must unlock it.
Follow these steps:
- Level up your character
- Open the Technology Tree
- Unlock the Bait blueprint
- Gather required materials
- Craft it at your base station
The exact unlock level may depend on game progression.
Materials Required to Craft Bait
While materials can vary depending on updates, basic bait usually requires simple early-game resources such as:
- Basic food materials
- Natural resources
- Crafting components
Always check the crafting menu for exact requirements in your current game version.
How to Craft Bait (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Gather Materials
Collect all required ingredients shown in the crafting menu.
Step 2: Go to Your Crafting Station
Use your base workbench or cooking station.
Step 3: Select Bait Recipe
Open the crafting menu and choose the bait blueprint.
Step 4: Craft the Bait
Click craft and wait for the process to complete.
The bait will be added to your inventory once finished.
How to Use Bait in Palworld
After crafting bait:
- Equip your fishing tool
- Make sure bait is available in inventory
- Go to a water source (lake, river, ocean)
- Start fishing
Bait is consumed when used.
Tips for Better Fishing Results
✔ Always carry extra bait
✔ Fish in deeper water areas
✔ Try higher-level zones for better rewards
✔ Keep inventory space available
✔ Use a stable multiplayer server for smoother gameplay
Multiplayer Performance Tip
If you’re playing multiplayer in Palworld, server performance affects:
- Fishing delay
- Loot synchronization
- Interaction smoothness
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Common Problems When Crafting Bait
- Bait not unlocked in Technology Tree
- Missing required materials
- Crafting station not built
- Full inventory
Check these issues if you cannot craft bait.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock bait in Palworld?
Level up and unlock it from the Technology Tree.
Is bait required for fishing?
While some basic fishing may work without it, bait increases the success rate.
Does bait improve loot quality?
In many cases, yes — depending on location and game progression.
Can I use bait in multiplayer?
Yes, but server performance can affect fishing speed.
Final Thoughts
Now you know exactly how to make bait in Palworld. Unlock it from the Technology Tree, gather materials, craft it at your base, and use it to improve your fishing results. If you’re running a multiplayer world, make sure your server is optimized for smooth gameplay. For reliable Palworld, FiveM, RedM, Minecraft, and VPS hosting, Revive Hosting delivers high-performance solutions built for gamers.

