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'''Fish''' can be found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and certain underground locations. Most fish can be caught with a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing pole]] (see [[fishing]]) but some require [[Crab Pot|crab pots]] to catch them. Some fish only spawn at certain times of the day or during certain [[seasons]] while others only appear during certain [[weather]]. Upon catching them, the name of the fish and its length are displayed. Players can keep track of how many fish they've caught and their record lengths in their [[Collections#Fish|Collections menu]]. Fish can be used as ingredients in [[cooking]] and are required to restore the [[Bundles#Fish Tank|Fish Tank]] in the [[Community Center]].  

'''Fish''' can be found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and certain underground locations. Most fish can be caught with a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing pole]] (see [[fishing]]) but some require [[Crab Pot|crab pots]] to catch them. Some fish only spawn at certain times of the day or during certain [[seasons]] while others only appear during certain [[weather]]. Upon catching them, the name of the fish and its length are displayed. Players can keep track of how many fish they've caught and their record lengths in their [[Collections#Fish|Collections menu]]. Fish can be used as ingredients in [[cooking]] and are required to restore the [[Bundles#Fish Tank|Fish Tank]] in the [[Community Center]].  

While players can fish near any body of water, some places have lower rates of success. These areas are more likely to produce [[trash]], most of which can be turned into useful items using the [[Recycling Machine]], which unlocks at [[Fishing|fishing level 4]].

While players can fish near any body of water, some places have lower rates of success. These areas are more likely to produce [[trash]], most of which can be turned into useful items using the [[Recycling Machine]], which unlocks at [[Fishing|Fishing level 4]].

Every single fish can always be caught regardless of weather, time, or season using [[Magic Bait]].

All fish can be caught regardless of weather, time, or season using [[Magic Bait]].

==Fishing Mini-Game==

==Fishing Mini-Game==

Whenever a fish is hooked, a minigame which allows the player to catch it is triggered. In this minigame, a fish-like icon moves up and down inside a vertical space. The player controls a green bar, which ascends while the left mouse button is pressed and drops while it's not. The green bar bounces when it reaches the bottom boundary of the minigame unless a [[Lead Bobber]] is equipped.

Whenever a fish is hooked, a minigame which allows the player to catch it is triggered. In this minigame, a fish-like icon moves up and down inside a vertical space. The player controls a green bar, which ascends while the left mouse button is pressed and drops while it's not. The green bar bounces when it reaches the bottom boundary of the minigame unless a [[Lead Bobber]] is equipped.

A catch meter increases while the fish is kept inside the green area, and decreases while it's not. Once the catch meter is fulfilled, the fish is caught. The fish escapes if the meter drops to empty.

A catch meter increases while the fish is kept inside the green area, and decreases while it's not. Once the catch meter is fulfilled, the fish is caught. The fish escapes if the meter becomes empty.

If the player catches a fish without letting it slip out the green area once, the catch is considered "perfect", and that word is displayed above the minigame. Perfection increases the fish quality provided the fish was at least silver quality initially: silver quality fish become gold quality, and gold quality fish become iridium quality.

If the player catches a fish without letting it slip out the green area once, the catch is considered "perfect", and that word is displayed above the minigame. Perfection increases the fish quality provided the fish was at least silver quality initially: silver quality fish become gold quality, and gold quality fish become iridium quality. It also increase fishing experience by a multiplicative factor of 2.4.  

It's only possible to know what fish is hooked after it's caught, as the minigame shows no information about the specimen. The player can, however, may deduce it by observing its [[Fish#Behavior|behavior]] and knowing the circumstances under which the fish was hooked, such as [[Seasons|season]], [[Day Cycle|time]], [[weather]], and location. The only exception is with [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary fish]], which can be seen wearing an orange crown in the fishing minigame.

It's only possible to know what fish is hooked after it's caught, as the minigame shows no information about the specimen. The player can, however, may deduce it by observing its [[Fish#Behavior|behavior]] and knowing the circumstances under which the fish was hooked, such as [[Seasons|season]], [[Day Cycle|time]], [[weather]], and location. The only exception is with [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary fish]], which can be seen wearing an orange crown in the fishing minigame.

===Crab Pot Fish===

===Crab Pot Fish===

Fish caught in crab pots are always normal quality, and all Crab Pot fish are worth 5 fishing XP. Only [[Foraging|Foraged]] fish can be of normal, silver, gold, or iridium quality and are affected by the [[Foraging#Foraging_Skill|Botanist]] profession bonus.  Some are only catchable using a baited [[Crab Pot]]. Baiting the rewarded crab pots, however, is only possible by reaching [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|fishing level 2]], viewing [[Linus]]' 4-Heart cutscene, or acquiring Bait randomly from a [[Fishing#Treasure_Chests|fishing treasure chest]]. 

Fish caught in crab pots are always normal quality, and all Crab Pot fish are worth 5 fishing XP. Only [[Foraging|Foraged]] fish can be of normal, silver, gold, or iridium quality and are affected by the [[Foraging#Foraging_Skill|Botanist]] profession bonus.  Some are only catchable using a baited [[Crab Pot]].

All of these creatures can be used as components in the [[Bundles|Crab Pot Bundle]]. [[Crab]]s drop from [[Rock Crab]]s (15%) and [[Lava Crab]]s (25%); [[Clam]]s, [[Cockle]]s, [[Mussel]]s, and [[Oyster]]s can be foraged on [[The Beach|the beach]].  Between beach [[foraging]] and Rock/Lava Crab loot it is possible to complete the Crab Pot bundle without the use of a crab pot.  

All of these creatures can be used as components in the [[Bundles|Crab Pot Bundle]]. [[Crab]]s drop from [[Rock Crab]]s (15%) and [[Lava Crab]]s (25%); [[Clam]]s, [[Cockle]]s, [[Mussel]]s, and [[Oyster]]s can be foraged on [[The Beach|the beach]].  Between beach [[foraging]] and Rock/Lava Crab loot it is possible to complete the Crab Pot bundle without the use of a crab pot. Baiting the rewarded crab pots, however, is only possible by reaching [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|fishing level 2]], viewing [[Linus]]' 4-Heart cutscene, or acquiring Bait randomly from a [[Fishing#Treasure_Chests|Fishing Treasure Chest]]. 

Items gathered via foraging or from monster drops will not count towards the [[Collections|Fish collection]], nor will it be assigned a catch length. They must be caught using a [[Crab Pot]] to count. [[Cockle]]s, [[Oyster]]s, and [[Mussel]]s caught using a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing pole]] on the [[Farm Maps#Beach|Beach Farm]] will also count towards the collection.

Items gathered via foraging or from monster drops will not count towards the [[Collections|Fish collection]], nor will it be assigned a catch length. They must be caught using a [[Crab Pot]] to count. [[Cockle]]s, [[Oyster]]s, and [[Mussel]]s caught using a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing pole]] on the [[Farm Maps#Beach|Beach Farm]] will also count towards the collection.