Skyrim:Swims-In-Deep-Water

Swims-In-Deep-Water (RefID: xx00091C) (lore page)
Added by	Fishing
Home City	Riften
House	Haelga's Bunkhouse
Race	Argonian	Gender	Male
Level	8	Class	Citizen
RefID	xx00091C	BaseID	xx0008F8
Other Information
Health	108	Magicka	73
Stamina	74
Essential	Yes
Voice Type	MaleArgonian
Faction(s)	CrimeFactionRift, PotentialMarriageFaction, Riften Fishery Faction, TownRiftenFaction

Swims-In-Deep-Water

Swims-In-Deep-Water is the master angler of the Riften Fishery, and he takes you under his tutelage so that you can master the craft, as well as to keep him from financial ruin. He is the main person you interact with in the Fishing creation along with Viriya. He wields an Argonian Fishing Rod, and if you give him back his Lucky Fishing Hat during the quest Caught in the Rain, he will use it. He is the current holder of the Fang of Haynekhtnamet artifact, and he is the author of the Fishing Mastery book series.

Related Quests

• Angler Acquaintances^CC: Begin your fishing journey.
• Catch of the Day^CC: Catch fair weather fish.
• Caught in the Rain^CC: Catch rainy weather fish.
• Frozen Fish^CC: Catch arctic fish.
• Darkest Depths^CC: Catch underground fish.
• Fishing Legend^CC: Catch rare fish.

Radiant Quests

• Further Study^CC: Collect a fish to help an alchemist experiment with potions.
• Rubbish Retrieval^CC: Fish up junk to clean the waterways.
• Stocking Up^CC: An innkeeper is in need of some fish.

Quest-Related Dialogue

Catch of the Day

I'd like to improve my fishing skills. Could you teach me a few things?

"Of course."

An entire list of fish to catch? But I only just learned how to fish!

"That doesn't change anything."

You then have three options:

Should I cook them for you while I'm at it?

"What? Nooo!"

Relax, I was just joking.

"You expect me to believe that?"

The fish you tend to at the Fishery must be very important to you.

"It speaks the truth."

I'll bring them back soon.

"My thanks to you."

I'll do my best. No promises.

"Of course."

Caught in the Rain

I'm ready for the next fishing challenge.

"It's all in this note."

I see, these fish come out in the rain. And... you lost your lucky fishing hat?

"It speaks the truth."

Alright. I'll be back soon with the fish. And the hat.

"My thanks to you."

I'll get started. I just wish I didn't have to get soaked.

"^(?)"

Once you have caught the required fish, return to Swims where you can either return his hat to him or lie that you didn't find it:

Here are the fish you were after. I also found your lucky fishing hat.

"You are like my brood to me. Here. A token."

Here's the fish for the challenge. I couldn't find your lucky fishing hat. (Lie)

"It can't be helped. Thank you. Here this is for you."

Either option leads to you getting an Argonian fishing rod and the ability to create more, if you give Swims his hat back, he will also reward you with 400 gold:

An Argonian fishing rod? Thank you. I will be sure to put it to good use.

"My thanks to you."

Frozen Fish

I got your letter. I'm ready for the next fishing challenge.

"Of course. It's all in this note."

Alright. I'll be back with the fish.

This may take longer. I'll need to prepare for the cold.

"^(?)"

Once you have the fish required return to Swims:

Here are the fish you asked for.

"It has done a good thing. It will take this gift as a token of gratitude."

Darkest Depths

I'm ready for the next fishing challenge.

"Maybe you can help me."

I'll explore underground and bring you the fish you need. / Caves are dangerous. You're lucky I'm the one doing this for you.

"My thanks to you."

Once you have caught the required fish return to Swims:

Here are the fish you asked for.

"Thank you. Here, this is for you."

Fishing Legend

I'm ready for the next fishing challenge.

"Of course. It's all in this note."

I'll return with these rare catches soon. / This looks like it'll be a real challenge. I'll do my best.

"My thanks to you."

Return to Swims:

It wasn't easy, but here are the fish you asked for.

"You are like my brood to me. Here. A token."

Are there any more fishing challenges you can give me?

"You've already learned all I can teach you."

Notes

• Despite being in the PotentialMarriageFaction, it is not possible to raise Swims' disposition to make marrying him possible without the use of console commands.