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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 Skill|fishing level 4]].

All fish can 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]].

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.  

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.

Upon catching a fish, the name of the fish and its size are displayed. If the player got a new record length for the fish, an animation saying "New record!" is shown. Upon catching a Legendary Fish, a message saying "You've caught one of the legendary fish." is shown.

Upon catching a fish, the name of the fish and its size are displayed. If the player got a new record length for the fish, an animation saying "New record!" is shown. Upon catching a legendary fish, a message saying "You've caught one of the legendary fish." is shown.

===Behavior===

===Behavior===

===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]].

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. 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]].   

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]]. 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 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.

While none of these items can be eaten directly (unlike rod-caught fish), all crab pot fish can be used in [[Cooking]] recipes that require a "fish" and some have specific recipes of their own. Most catch of normal quality except Crab, Lobster, and Crayfish is worth less than 75g, making it more profitable to turn them into [[Sashimi]] rather than to sell these items. (This changes with the [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fisher and Angler Professions]], as well as the quality of foraged items.)<ref name="crabpot_chance" />

While none of these items can be eaten directly (unlike rod-caught fish), all crab pot fish can be used in [[cooking]] recipes that require a "fish" and some have specific recipes of their own. Most catch of normal quality except Crab, Lobster, and Crayfish is worth less than 75g, making it more profitable to turn them into [[Sashimi]] rather than to sell these items. (This changes with the [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fisher and Angler professions]] and the quality of foraged items.)<ref name="crabpot_chance" />

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===Other Catchables===

===Other Catchables===

There are some non-junk items players can reel in while fishing. They do not trigger the fishing mini-game, but are instead immediately picked up. Each gives 3 [[Fishing]] XP when caught and is always standard quality.

There are some non-junk items players can reel in while fishing. They do not trigger the fishing mini-game, but are instead immediately picked up. Each gives 3 [[fishing]] XP when caught and is always standard quality.

All three are displayed in the [[Collections#Fish|Fish section]] of the [[Collections|collection]] tab, and count towards the four fishing [[Fishing#Achievements|Achievements]].<ref name="quasi_fish" /> However, they are not otherwise considered to be a fish, and therefore cannot be sold to [[Willy]] at the [[Fish Shop]], nor can they be used in place of "Any Fish" in [[Cooking#Recipes|Recipes]].

All three are displayed in the [[Collections#Fish|Fish section]] of the [[Collections|collection]] tab and count towards the four fishing [[Fishing#Achievements|Achievements]].<ref name="quasi_fish" /> However, they are not otherwise considered to be a fish, and therefore cannot be sold to [[Willy]] at the [[Fish Shop]] nor used in place of "Any Fish" in [[Cooking#Recipes|recipes]].

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==Recipes==

==Recipes==

All items shown on this page, with the exception of [[Fish#Other Catchables|Other Catchables]] and [[Clam]]s, can be used in the following recipes:

All items shown on this page, with the exception of [[Fish#Other Catchables|Other Catchables]] and [[Clam]]s, can be used in the following recipes:

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==When to turn fish into Sashimi==

==When to turn fish into Sashimi==

Below is a quick reference table showing when it is profitable to turn fish into [[Sashimi]] based on the quality of the fish. Fish that never make a profit when turned into Sashimi are not listed (Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, Legendary Fish, etc.). Fish whose sell price is {{price|75}}, the same as Sashimi, are not listed.

Below is a quick reference table showing when it is profitable to turn fish into [[Sashimi]] based on the quality of the fish. Fish that never make a profit when turned into Sashimi are not listed (Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, Legendary Fish, etc.). Fish whose sell price is {{price|75}}, the same as Sashimi, are not listed.

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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Turning [[Sardine]]s into [[Dish O' The Sea]] to temporarily increase Fishing Level may be a better choice.

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Turning [[Sardine]]s into [[Dish O' The Sea]] to temporarily increase fishing level may be a better choice.

<nowiki>**</nowiki>Turning [[Rainbow Trout]] into [[Trout Soup]] is more profitable, and Trout Soup temporarily increases Fishing Level.

<nowiki>**</nowiki>Turning [[Rainbow Trout]] into [[Trout Soup]] is more profitable, and Trout Soup temporarily increases fishing level.

==References==

==References==

==History==

==History==

{{History|1.1|Added [[Slimejack]] and [[Void Salmon]].}}

{{History|1.1|Added [[Slimejack]] and [[Void Salmon]].}}

{{History|1.4| Added the ability to catch iridium quality fish with perfect catches. Added [[Flounder]] and [[Midnight Carp]]. The [[Legend]] can now only be caught once per save file. [[Snail]]s are now a loved gift for [[Vincent]].}}

{{History|1.4|Added the ability to catch iridium quality fish with perfect catches. Added [[Flounder]] and [[Midnight Carp]]. The [[Legend]] can now only be caught once per save file. [[Snail]]s are now a loved gift for [[Vincent]].}}

{{History|1.5| Added [[Lionfish]], [[Stingray]], [[Blue Discus]], and all Legendary Fish II.}}

{{History|1.5|Added [[Lionfish]], [[Stingray]], [[Blue Discus]], and all legendary fish II.}}

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