Fishing preparations
More ponds have been added, all having unique fish to discover. Fishing mechanics was improved, fish have more personality now, they behave in different ways and respond to how you try to lure them. Since fishing is not supposed to be a speed competition, time needed to catch one fish has been increased and decoupled from difficulty, so you may encounter fish that are easy to catch but take longer, or difficult to catch fish that can be caught faster, it really depends on species. Weather is fully supported now, as you noticed already, when it rains in the realm its raining while you fish too, with lightning synced thunders and all.
Depletion is a major concern, but should be a lot better now, its still possible (intended) but more as a group effort than individual ambition.
Further adjustments are being made constantly, and not all announced, happy fishing and tight lines!