Get a fishing rod, reel, line, hook, and bait or lure
Check local fishing rules and get a license if required
Choose a fishing spot where fish are likely to be
Put bait on the hook or attach a lure
Cast the line into the water
Wait for a bite or tug on the line
Set the hook by lifting the rod firmly when you feel a bite
Reel in the fish steadily
Use a net or grab the fish carefully when it is close
Remove the hook safely
Keep, release, or store the fish according to local rules