A coworker and friend of Abe who suffers a traumatic loss when his wife and children die in a car accident. His journey intertwines with Abe's as they both seek solace in fishing, leading to encounters with dark supernatural forces.

A former professor of languages from Germany, now living in the United States, whose knowledge of the occult involves him in battling supernatural forces. He plays a pivotal role in the story-within-a-story, using his arcane knowledge to confront the Fisherman.

The teenage daughter of Rainer Schmidt who experiences uncanny events in her family's work camp. Her account of supernatural occurrences contributes significantly to the interwoven stories within the narrative.

The mysterious antagonist, also known as Der Fischer, who is shrouded in myth and dark knowledge. His quest to control supernatural forces and bend reality to his will serves as a central conflict in the narrative.