What’s the best way to track down all legendary fish?

Tracking down all legendary fish in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a rewarding but challenging task that requires preparation, patience, and knowledge of the game''s mechanics. To begin, you must first unlock the Legendary Fish questline by completing the mission ''A Fisher of Fish'' in Chapter 2. This mission is given by Jeremy Gill, a fisherman you can meet at his cabin on the northeastern shore of Flat Iron Lake. Once unlocked, you’ll receive a map showing the general locations of all 13 legendary fish scattered across the game world.\n\nBefore heading out, ensure you have the right equipment. You’ll need a special lure to catch legendary fish, which can be purchased from the bait shop in Lagras, located in the Bayou Nwa region. The shopkeeper sells three types of special lures: the Special Lake Lure, Special River Lure, and Special Swamp Lure. Each lure corresponds to the type of water where the fish are found. For example, the Special Lake Lure is required for legendary fish in lakes, while the Special River Lure is for rivers. Without these lures, you won’t be able to catch legendary fish.\n\nOnce equipped, use the map provided by Jeremy Gill to locate each fish. Legendary fish are marked with a fish icon on the map, and their exact locations can be found by exploring the general area. For example, the Legendary Bluegill can be found in Lake Don Julio, south of Armadillo, while the Legendary Smallmouth Bass is located in Owanjila Lake, west of Strawberry. When you arrive at the location, look for ripples or splashes in the water, as these indicate the presence of a legendary fish.\n\nCatching legendary fish requires patience and skill. Cast your line near the ripples and use the appropriate lure. Once the fish bites, you’ll need to reel it in carefully. The game’s fishing mechanics involve holding the right trigger to keep tension on the line and using the left stick to pull the rod in the opposite direction of the fish’s movement. Be prepared for a struggle, as legendary fish are much stronger than regular fish and will fight harder to escape.\n\nOne common challenge is dealing with the fish’s stamina. If the fish tires too quickly, it may escape. To avoid this, avoid reeling in too aggressively. Instead, let the fish tire itself out by pulling against the line. Additionally, pay attention to the fish’s movements and adjust your rod accordingly. If the fish swims to the left, pull the rod to the right to keep tension on the line.\n\nAfter catching a legendary fish, you can either keep it or send it to Jeremy Gill via the post office. Sending the fish to Gill is necessary to complete the questline and unlock rewards, such as unique fishing gear. However, if you want to keep the fish for crafting or selling, you can do so, but it won’t count toward the quest completion.\n\nFinally, here are some practical tips for success: Always save your game before attempting to catch a legendary fish, as they can be difficult to catch and you may need multiple attempts. Use Eagle Eye to spot the fish’s location more easily, and avoid fishing in bad weather, as it can make the process more challenging. With patience and persistence, you’ll be able to track down all 13 legendary fish and complete this rewarding questline.