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:''For a list of fish and their locations, see the [[Fish]] page.''
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:''For a list of fish and their locations, see [[Fish]].''
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:''For information about the Fishing Skill and Mechanics, see the [[Fishing]] page.''
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:''For information about the Fishing Skill and Mechanics, see [[Fishing]].''
 
:''For an index to the completed fish collection, see [[Collections#Fish|Collections]].''
 
:''For an index to the completed fish collection, see [[Collections#Fish|Collections]].''
 
:''See also: [[Tackle]], [[Bait]]''
 
:''See also: [[Tackle]], [[Bait]]''
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{{Construction}}
   
This page provides '''fishing strategy''' information for ''[[Stardew Valley]]''.
 
This page provides '''fishing strategy''' information for ''[[Stardew Valley]]''.
    
==Basics of Strategy==
 
==Basics of Strategy==
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The availability of many types of fish can depend on various factors: the location of the fishing spot, the season, the time of day, and the weather. Match your fishing location to current conditions as necessary in order to give yourself the chance to catch the type(s) of fish you want.
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The availability of many types of fish can depend on various factors: the location of the fishing spot, the season, the time of day, and the weather. Match the fishing location to current conditions as necessary to get a chance to catch certain type(s) of fish.
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Below Fishing skill level 4, casting left or right gives you an opportunity to get a higher quality catch than casting up or down, because the maximum casting distance is greater.
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===Locations===
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Fishing spots are commonly broken up into ocean, lake, and river types. However, while most fishing spots in a similar body of water will share catches, the map also plays a role. For instance, the river in [[Cindersap Forest]] is not the same as the river in [[Pelican Town]]. Ponds usually have a smaller selection of fish, if any, compared to larger bodies of water and the selection is usually specific to the map where the pond is found.
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===Depth===
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Keep in mind that the less fish there are in a certain location, the more likely it is that [[trash]] will be caught there.
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Water '''depth''' (or '''clearWaterDistance''' in modding) refers to distance from land (any walkable area), not to distance beneath the water surface. Since the quality of the fish you catch depends on depth, you ideally want to cast your bobber as far from land as you can. It is worth noting that the color of the water and the particular fishing spot have no effect on fish quality at all. Only the bobber's depth when you make a catch matters. (For more information, see [[Fishing#Casting Distance|Casting Distance]].)
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To cast into bubbles, you do not have many options about how far you cast, but bubbles increase your depth and may thus increase fish quality, or at least restore what is lost by a shorter cast, while still providing the quick bite feature of bubbles.
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'''The Sewers'''
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In addition to affecting the quality of the fish, depth also affects the chances of catching certain fish over other ones. While all fish can be caught in tiles that have a depth of 1, a lot of the "better" fish have a higher chance to be caught the further away from land you go.
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[[The Sewers]] are an easy and productive fishing location, especially to level up the fishing skill or farm treasure. [[Carp]] is the least difficult fish to catch in the game and it is the only fish in the sewers (except for a [[Mutant Carp|legendary fish]]). Therefore, almost every cast of the line results in either an immediate item reward or a quick Carp catch.
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* For more specific information, see [[Modding:Fish data#Spawn rate|the modding section]].
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===Bobber Position===
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In general, it is optimal to cast the bobber as far from land as possible to maximize the [[Fishing#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]]. Longer casting distances are important, but also casting east/west instead of north/south can improve the fishing zone, as can fishing in wide-open water. In addition to affecting the quality of the fish, Fishing Zone also affects the chances of catching certain fish over other ones. While all non-Legendary fish can be caught in tiles that have a zone of 1, a lot of the more difficult and profitable fish have a higher chance to be caught at higher-zone locations.
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==Fishing Seasons==
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[[Fishing#Bubbles|Bubbles]] greatly increase the rate at which fish bite and can also alter the relative chances of each fish type at the location.  Careful placement of the bobber on the edge of the bubbles allows the bubble bonus to be used in any of the adjacent tiles, providing some ability to optimize the Fishing Zone.
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===Summer===
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:[[File:Fish in summer.png|400px]]
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===Fall / Winter===
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===Fishing Skill===
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:[[File:Fish Focus Walleye.png|400px]]
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Fishing level is important because each increase in the fishing level increases the fishing bar size by 8 pixels. The longer the fishing bar is, the easier it is to catch fish. The fishing bar will continue to increase by this amount even as the player goes beyond level 10 (with [[buffs]]). This means the bar can get much bigger than it naturally would be even at fishing level 10. Using a fishing rod with the [[Forge#Tool enchantments|Master enchant]] will also increase the fishing bar by 8 pixels. A [[Cork Bobber]] will increase the fishing bar by 24 pixels.
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===Winter===
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===Catching Difficult Fish===
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:[[File:Fish in winter.png|400px]]
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==Fish Infograph==
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This concept of the fishing bar getting bigger is especially useful when trying to catch extremely hard fish such as the [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]] and the [[Octopus]]. Reaching fishing level 10, using an iridium rod with a [[Cork Bobber]] and with the Master enchant, and eating food (better prepared with [[Qi Seasoning]]) that provides a temporary fishing [[Buffs|buff]] ('''e.g.,''' [[Seafoam Pudding]]) will all help make catching these difficult fish much more manageable.
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:''Note that this graph is accurate as of v1.3.''
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[[File:The Ultimate Fishing Infograph.png|1000px]]
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==Prime Fishing Locations==
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The [[Trap Bobber]] is also a great combination with a large fishing bar, as it significantly reduces the speed at which difficult fish escape.
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Below are some suggested prime fishing locations, which have ample depth in which to catch the best quality fish. Some of these are also locations where you can catch legendary fish.
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===[[Pelican Town]]===
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*Below the path at the west side of [[1 Willow Lane|Jodi's house]].
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:<div style="float: left; margin-right: 12px;">[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Jodi's House 1.PNG|310px]]</div> <div style="float: left;">{{map|200|140}}</div>{{Clear}}
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===[[The Beach]]===
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==Fishing Zones==
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*Western pier. Cast near the rock.
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The following images show the [[Fishing#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]] based on the location where the bobber lands, color coded as:
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:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach West Pier.jpg|360px]]<br><br>
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[[File:DistanceKey.png]]
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*Where the river meets the ocean (in the middle of the river mouth triangle). Cast at an angle into the dark blue water from either side.
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Note that these maps are not valid on iOS and Android because of a [[Fishing#Bugs|bug]].
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:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach River Mouth.jpg|360px]]<br><br>
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*Eastern pier (across the repaired bridge). Cast down or left at the end of the dock.
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===[[The Farm]]===
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:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach East Pier 1.jpg|360px]] [[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach East Pier 2.jpg|360px]]
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{|
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|'''Standard Farm'''
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|'''Riverland Farm'''
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|[[File:StandardFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:RiverlandFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|'''Forest Farm'''
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|'''Hill-top Farm'''
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|[[File:ForestFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:Hill-topFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|'''Wilderness Farm'''
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|'''Four Corners Farm'''
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:WildernessFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:4CornersFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|'''Beach Farm'''
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|[[File:BeachFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[Pelican Town]]===
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===[[Cindersap Forest]]===
 
===[[Cindersap Forest]]===
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*Below and six tiles to the west of [[Leah's Cottage|Leah's door]].
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:<div style="float: left; margin-right: 12px;">[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Leah's House.PNG|310px]]</div><div style="float: left;">{{map|150|134}}</div>
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:TownDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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{{Clear}}
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|[[File:ForestDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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*Island near the [[Abandoned House|hat shop]].
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:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Forest River.PNG|280px]] [[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Forest River 2.jpg|400px]]
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===[[The Beach]]===
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:<div style="margin-top: 8px;">{{map|96|170}}</div>
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===[[The Mountain]]===
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===[[The Mountain]]s===
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*Southeast edge of the fence past [[Carpenter's Shop|Robin's house]].<br>
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|[[File:BeachDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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*Southern tip of the second island, also accessible from the area near the broken bridge to the east.
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:MountainDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Mountain Lake.jpg|360px]]
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==Access to Standard Fish==
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===[[The Desert]]===
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According to the game file, a fishing spot is not divided by ocean, lake and river, but by the maps. For instance, the river south of Leah's house is not the same as the river in town.
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===[[The Sewers]]===
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|[[File:DesertDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:SewerDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[The Mines]]===
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===[[Secret Woods]]===
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:MinesDistances.png|thumb|left|Mine floors 20, 60, & 100]]
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|[[File:SecretWoodsDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[Night Market]]===
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===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:SubmarineDistances.png|thumb|left|The submarine ride at the [[Night Market]]]]{{Clear}}
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|[[File:MutantBugLairDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|
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===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
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===[[Ginger Island#Island South|Island South]]===
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:SwampDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|[[File:IslandSouthDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[Ginger Island#Island North|Island North]]===
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===[[Ginger Island#Island West|Island West]]===
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|[[File:IslandNorthDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:IslandWestDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[Ginger Island#Island Southeast|Island Southeast]]===
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===[[Ginger Island#Pirate Cove|Pirate Cove]]===
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|[[File:IslandSouthEastDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:IslandCaveDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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===[[Forge|Caldera]]===
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|[[File:CalderaDistances.png|thumb|left]]
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Note that the 5 legendary fish are not included in the tables below.
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==Location Tables==
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Note that the 5 legendary fish are not included in the tables below. The following tables are based on the data in <samp>Content\Locations.xnb</samp>.
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The following tables are based on the ''Locations.xnb'' file:
      
===[[Pelican Town]]===
 
===[[Pelican Town]]===
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{{FishLocations Mountain}}
 
{{FishLocations Mountain}}
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==Access to Special Fish==
   
===[[The Mines]]===
 
===[[The Mines]]===
 
{{FishLocations Mines}}
 
{{FishLocations Mines}}
    
===[[Secret Woods]]===
 
===[[Secret Woods]]===
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Northwest of[[ Cindersap Forest]].
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:''Note: [[Catfish]] can not be found here in [[winter]].''
   
{{FishLocations Secret Woods}}
 
{{FishLocations Secret Woods}}
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===[[The Sewers]]===
 
===[[The Sewers]]===
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The Sewers are an easy and productive fishing location, especially to level up the fishing skill or farm treasure. Carp is the least difficult fish to catch in the game and it is the only fish in the sewers (except for a single [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]], the [[Mutant Carp]]). Therefore, every cast of the line results in either an immediate item reward or a quick Carp catch. This makes the Sewers an ideal place to fish for treasure since Carp are unlikely to escape. Since carp and algae are the only possible non-treasure catches, your inventory will not become clogged with other fish, unlike at locations with more diverse fish stocks.
   
{{FishLocations Sewers}}
 
{{FishLocations Sewers}}
    
===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
 
===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
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Through the sewers. Can only be accessed end-game, after picking up the quest [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]].
   
{{FishLocations Mutant Bug Lair}}
 
{{FishLocations Mutant Bug Lair}}
    
===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
 
===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
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Through the cave behind [[Railroad|the train platform]]. Can only be accessed end-game, after completing the quest [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]].
   
{{FishLocations Witch's Swamp}}
 
{{FishLocations Witch's Swamp}}
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===[[Ginger Island]] North===
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{{FishLocations IslandN}}
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===[[Ginger Island]] South & Southeast===
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{{FishLocations IslandSSE}}
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===Pirate Cove===
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{{FishLocations IslandSECave}}
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===[[Ginger Island]] West===
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{{FishLocations IslandW}}
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==Fish Infograph==
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Note that the only difference between the two images is the background.
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[[File:Fishing Infograph Night.png|thumb|left|Night background]]
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[[File:Fishing Infograph Day.png|thumb|left|Day background]]
    
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