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Fishing in Pokémon Red: Old Rod, Good Rod and Super Rod

The Old Rod (Vermilion City fishing guru) only catches Magikarp. The Good Rod (his brother in Fuchsia City) catches Goldeen and Poliwag. The Super Rod (their brother on Route 12) finds different Pokémon in each place.

Super Rod by location

LocationPokémon
Pallet TownTentacool Lv 15 and Poliwag Lv 15
Viridian CityTentacool Lv 15 and Poliwag Lv 15
Cerulean CityPsyduck Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Krabby Lv 15
Vermilion CityKrabby Lv 15 and Shellder Lv 15
Celadon CityPoliwhirl Lv 23 and Slowpoke Lv 15
Fuchsia CitySeaking Lv 23, Krabby Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Magikarp Lv 15
Cinnabar IslandStaryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Route 4Psyduck Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Krabby Lv 15
Route 6Krabby Lv 15 and Shellder Lv 15
Route 10Poliwhirl Lv 23 and Slowpoke Lv 15
Route 11Krabby Lv 15 and Shellder Lv 15
Route 12Tentacool Lv 5, Krabby Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Magikarp Lv 15
Route 13Tentacool Lv 5, Krabby Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Magikarp Lv 15
Route 17Tentacool Lv 5, Krabby Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Magikarp Lv 15
Route 18Tentacool Lv 5, Krabby Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Magikarp Lv 15
Route 19Staryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Route 20Staryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Route 21Staryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Route 22Goldeen Lv 15 and Poliwag Lv 15
Route 23Slowbro Lv 23, Seaking Lv 23, Kingler Lv 23, and Seadra Lv 23
Route 24Psyduck Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Krabby Lv 15
Route 25Psyduck Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Krabby Lv 15
Cerulean GymPsyduck Lv 15, Goldeen Lv 15, and Krabby Lv 15
Vermilion DockKrabby Lv 15 and Shellder Lv 15
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Staryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Staryu Lv 15, Horsea Lv 15, Shellder Lv 15, and Goldeen Lv 15
Safari Zone (East)Dratini Lv 15, Krabby Lv 15, Psyduck Lv 15, and Slowpoke Lv 15
Safari Zone (North)Dratini Lv 15, Krabby Lv 15, Psyduck Lv 15, and Slowpoke Lv 15
Safari Zone (West)Dratini Lv 15, Krabby Lv 15, Psyduck Lv 15, and Slowpoke Lv 15
Safari Zone (Center)Dratini Lv 15, Krabby Lv 15, Psyduck Lv 15, and Slowpoke Lv 15
Cerulean Cave (2F)Slowbro Lv 23, Seaking Lv 23, Kingler Lv 23, and Seadra Lv 23
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Slowbro Lv 23, Seaking Lv 23, Kingler Lv 23, and Seadra Lv 23
Cerulean Cave (1F)Slowbro Lv 23, Seaking Lv 23, Kingler Lv 23, and Seadra Lv 23

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Super Rod in Pokémon Red?

In the fishing guru's house on Route 12.

What does the Old Rod catch?

Only Magikarp, at level 5.