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:''See also: [[Bait]], [[Tackle]]''

:''See also: [[Bait]], [[Tackle]]''

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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]] while a few require [[Crab Pot|crab pots]] to catch. Some fish only spawn at certain times of the day, during certain [[seasons]], or 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 Skill|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]].

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 becomes 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. 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, 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.

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In addition to the 3 fish listed above, [[Sea Cucumber]], [[Super Cucumber]], [[Octopus]], and [[Seaweed]] can be caught in the submarine.  There is also a 0.4% chance of catching a [[Pearl]].

In addition to the 3 fish listed above, [[Sea Cucumber]], [[Super Cucumber]], [[Octopus]], and [[Seaweed]] can be caught in the submarine.  There is also a 0.4% chance (0.9% if using a [[Curiosity Lure]]) of catching a [[Pearl]].

===Legendary Fish===

===Legendary Fish===

There are five fish in the game classified as "legendary". These fish are caught in specific places and have a high difficulty. When reeling them in, these fish are shown wearing a crown. Legendary fish can only be caught once per save file, or once per player in [[Multiplayer]].

There are five fish in the game classified as "legendary". These fish are caught in specific places and have a high difficulty. These fish are shown wearing a crown during the fishing minigame. Legendary fish can only be caught once per save file, or once per player in [[Multiplayer]].

The [[Lost Books|Lost Book]] named ''[[Lost Books#Secrets of the Legendary Fish|Secrets of the Legendary Fish]]'' contains the seasons and the locations of the legendary fish.

The [[Lost Books|Lost Book]] named ''[[Lost Books#Secrets of the Legendary Fish|Secrets of the Legendary Fish]]'' contains the seasons and locations of the legendary fish.

The high difficulty of these fish makes catching them challenging. Higher fishing skills than required just to hook the fish may be necessary, especially from food bonuses (''e.g.,'' from [[Seafoam Pudding]]).  Having the [[Iridium Rod]] and using a [[Tackle]] such as the [[Trap Bobber]] or [[Cork Bobber]] can also help. Ultimately, catching these fish can depend more on luck than on good reactions. Simply try again and again until the fish doesn't move too fiercely.

The high difficulty of these fish makes catching them challenging. Higher fishing skills than required just to hook the fish may be necessary, especially from food bonuses (''e.g.,'' from [[Seafoam Pudding]]).  Having the [[Iridium Rod]] and using a [[Tackle]] such as the [[Trap Bobber]] or [[Cork Bobber]] can also help. Ultimately, catching these fish can depend more on luck than on good reactions. Simply try again and again until the fish doesn't move too fiercely.

===Legendary Fish II===

===Legendary Fish II===

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There are five legendary fish II that can be caught during [[Mr. Qi|Qi]]'s [[Quests#Extended Family|Extended Family]] Quest. They are caught in the same locations and have the same difficulties as the older generation of fish. Note that the fishing bar is the standard fish bar and not distinctly marked as it is with the original legendary fish. In addition, unlike the original legendary fish, it is possible to catch these fish more than once.  

There are five legendary fish II that can be caught during [[Mr. Qi|Qi]]'s [[Quests#Extended Family|Extended Family]] quest. They are caught in the same locations and have the same difficulties as the older generation of fish. Note that the fishing bar is the standard fish bar and not distinctly marked as it is with the original legendary fish. In addition, unlike the original legendary fish, it is possible to catch these fish more than once.  

It is impossible to catch them when the quest is not active. While this quest is active, it is not possible to catch the original legendary fish, as all of the casts that would be for the original legendary fish will transfer over to these fish instead. This also means that the percent chances of hooking these fish are the same as for the original legendaries. Catching these fish are not required to obtain the [[Achievements|Master Angler achievement]].

It is impossible to catch them when the quest is not active. While this quest is active, it is not possible to catch the original legendary fish, as all of the casts that would be for the original legendary fish will transfer over to these fish instead. This also means that the percent chances of hooking these fish are the same as for the original legendaries. Catching these fish are not required to obtain the [[Achievements|Master Angler achievement]].

===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 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]]. 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 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]] and the quality of foraged items.)<ref name="crabpot_chance" />

While none of these items can be eaten directly, 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 {{Price|75}}, 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 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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