What does the Lure enchantment do?

Lure increases how fast fish bite your hook. The higher the level, the quicker you'll get bites. Max level is Lure III.

How do I add Lure to a fishing rod?

You can add Lure three ways: use an enchanting table, use an anvil with an enchanted book, or use the /enchant command in creative mode.

What's the /enchant command for Lure?

Use /enchant @p lure 1, /enchant @p lure 2, or /enchant @p lure 3 depending on which level you want. Replace @p with a player name if needed.

Can I combine Lure with other fishing rod enchantments?

Yes. Lure works great with Luck of the Sea, which increases your chances of getting better drops. You can add both to the same rod.

Do I need Lure for fishing?

No, you can fish without it. But Lure saves a lot of time if you're doing serious fishing. Lure III speeds things up noticeably.

Lure Enchantment Guide - Minecraft Fishing Rod

This Minecraft tutorial explains the Lure enchantment and how to use it on your fishing rod.

What is the Lure Enchantment?

Lure is a fishing rod enchantment that makes fish bite faster. Instead of waiting a minute or more between bites, Lure speeds things up dramatically. If you fish a lot, this enchantment saves serious time.

You can get Lure from:

Enchanting tables
Anvils (combining with enchanted books)
Fishing (rare drops)
Creative mode commands

Lure Levels and Stats

Enchantment Name	Lure
Min Level	Level 1 (Lure I)
Max Level	Level 3 (Lure III)
What It Does	Increases the rate at which fish bite your hook
Works On	Fishing Rods
How to Get It	Enchanting Table, Anvil, or /enchant command

Using Your Enchanted Fishing Rod

Once you have a fishing rod with Lure, just hold it in your hand and cast your line into the water like normal.

Watch for bubbles popping out of the water. Lure makes these bubbles appear much faster than usual. When the bubbles get close to your line and the bobber dips under, a fish is biting.

Click to reel in and catch your fish. Higher Lure levels mean less waiting between bites.

Enchantment Details for Java Edition

ID Information

Enchantment (ID Name)	Max Level	ID Number	Platform	Since Version
Lure (minecraft:lure)	III	62	Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.7.2

Enchantment: The name of the enchantment and its Minecraft ID name (used in commands).

Max Level: The highest level you can apply.

ID Number: The internal number for this enchantment.

Platform: Which version of Minecraft this applies to.

Since Version: When this enchantment was added.

Using the /enchant Command

Lure I

/enchant @p lure 1

Lure II

/enchant @p lure 2

Lure III

/enchant @p lure 3

Replace @p with a specific player name if needed. The command works in creative mode or with cheats enabled.

Lure vs Luck of the Sea

Don’t confuse Lure with Luck of the Sea. Lure makes fish bite faster. Luck of the Sea improves the quality of what you catch (treasure vs junk). Use both together for the best fishing experience.

Lure Enchantment Guide – Minecraft Fishing Rod