This is what I did to fix.
On the launcher there is a button for perform scan flie. Execute the scan file function and once that is completed, log into the game again.
This should fix the fishing issue.
Hope this helps.
I am still a noob to this game but after seeing this event, I am not sure if I will stick around after my initial 90 day membership expires...
This is how NC ran KR servers and it looks as though it isn't much different here in NA...
Disgusting