A little curiosity. A whole world below the surface.
Get to know magnet fishing. Choose your first kit, understand the rules, and discover what a magnet can bring back from the water.
From your first kit to your first careful drop.
Single-sided, double-sided or 360°?
Rules belong to places, not assumptions.
Everything you need to get started.
Straightforward guides for the questions that come before the adventure.
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What is magnet fishing? A practical beginner’s guide
Learn what magnet fishing is, which objects a magnet attracts, what to pack and how to prepare for your first trip.
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Magnet fishing safety: before, during and after a trip
Plan safer magnet fishing around water, strong magnets, ropes under tension, sharp scrap and suspicious finds.
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Magnet fishing kit: what belongs in the bag
Build a practical magnet fishing kit with a retrieval magnet, rope, gloves, storage and a cleanup plan.
Read guide↗Good gear. Better decisions.
Understand the magnet, rope and gloves in your kit before chasing the biggest pull-force number.
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Ordinary objects. Unexpected stories.
A guide to materials and finds, from rusty bolts to bicycles. Learn what sticks, and when to step away.
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Before your first throw
Rules belong to places, not assumptions.
Laws & places↗Take a closer look.
Two supplied clips to explore at your own pace. Press play when you’re ready.
Waterside clip 01
Waterside clip 02
Supplied footage. Locations and recovery details are unverified; these clips are not safety demonstrations.
A few things worth knowing first.
Research checked 8 September 2026
All magnet fishing FAQs→Is magnet fishing legal everywhere?
No. Canal & River Trust waterways prohibit it; Indiana DNR properties have a discretionary permit route. Check the exact manager and the current rules before going.
What size magnet should a beginner use?
Choose a manageable retrieval magnet suited to your search method. Compare working faces, handling and the maker’s test conditions. The largest advertised pull figure is not a beginner requirement or a safe lifting limit.
Can I dip with a 360° magnet, or do I need a single-sided one?
You can dip with a 360° magnet. Single-sided magnets are often used for vertical drops, but they are not required. A 360° can also be dragged. One suitable magnet is enough to start.
Can I keep what I find?
Not automatically. Lost-property, heritage, ownership and reporting rules can apply. Ask the manager what must be reported or handed in. Recovery alone does not establish ownership.
What is magnet fishing?
It is recovering magnetic objects from water with a retrieval magnet attached to a rope. Iron and many steels can stick; pure gold, copper and aluminium do not behave like iron.