For information about the fishing skill and mechanics, see Fishing.
For an index to the completed fish collection, see the Fish Collection page.
For the guide to catching all fish, see Fishing Strategy.
See also: Bait, Tackle
Fish Display.gif

Fish can be caught in oceans, lakes, rivers, and certain underground locations. Most fish can be caught with a fishing pole. The others require crab pots to catch. Some fish spawn only at certain times of the day, during certain seasons, or during certain weather. Upon catching a fish, 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 menu. Fish can be used as ingredients in cooking and are required to restore the 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 level 4.

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

Fishing Mini-Game

The 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.

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 increases 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, deduce it by observing its behavior and knowing the circumstances under which the fish was hooked, such as season, time, weather, and location. The only exception is with 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.

Behavior

There are 5 types of behavior that fish can have in the mini-game:

  • Mixed: These fish use the basic movement pattern.
  • Smooth: These fish have a more steady movement pattern.
  • Sinker: These fish have a faster downwards acceleration.
  • Floater: These fish have a faster upwards acceleration.
  • Dart: These fish move more random with a [2 x difficulty]% higher possible amplitude in both directions, moving erratically up and down the fishing bar.

Fish Types

Fishing Pole Fish

Image Name Description Price Fisher.png Fisher Profession (+25%) Angler Icon.png Angler Profession (+50%) Location Time Season Weather Size (inches) Difficulty & Behavior Base XP Used In
Pufferfish.png
Pufferfish Inflates when threatened. data-sort-value="200"
Pufferfish.png
200g
Pufferfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
250g
Pufferfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
300g
Pufferfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
400g
data-sort-value="250"
Pufferfish.png
250g
Pufferfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
312g
Pufferfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
375g
Pufferfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
500g
data-sort-value="300"
Pufferfish.png
300g
Pufferfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
375g
Pufferfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
450g
Pufferfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
600g
Ocean, Ginger Island oceans 12pm – 4pm Summer.png Summer
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Sunny.png Sun 1–37 80 floater 29 Bundle Red.png Specialty Fish Bundle

Abigail Icon.png Abigail (loved gift)

Quests Icon.png "Aquatic Research" Quest
Anchovy.png
Anchovy A small silver fish found in the ocean. data-sort-value="30"
Anchovy.png
30g
Anchovy.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
37g
Anchovy.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
45g
Anchovy.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
60g
data-sort-value="37"
Anchovy.png
37g
Anchovy.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
46g
Anchovy.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
56g
Anchovy.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
75g
data-sort-value="45"
Anchovy.png
45g
Anchovy.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
55g
Anchovy.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Anchovy.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
Ocean Anytime Spring.png Spring
Fall.png Fall
Any 1–17 30 dart 13
Tuna.png
Tuna A large fish that lives in the ocean. data-sort-value="100"
Tuna.png
100g
Tuna.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Tuna.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Tuna.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Tuna.png
125g
Tuna.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Tuna.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Tuna.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Tuna.png
150g
Tuna.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Tuna.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Tuna.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
Ocean, Ginger Island oceans 6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer
Winter.png Winter
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Any 12–61 70 smooth 26 Bundle Blue.png Ocean Fish Bundle
Bundle Red.png Quality Fish BundleFish Taco.png Fish Taco
Sardine.png
Sardine A common ocean fish. data-sort-value="40"
Sardine.png
40g
Sardine.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
50g
Sardine.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
60g
Sardine.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
80g
data-sort-value="50"
Sardine.png
50g
Sardine.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Sardine.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Sardine.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="60"
Sardine.png
60g
Sardine.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
75g
Sardine.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
90g
Sardine.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
120g
Ocean 6am – 7pm Spring.png Spring
Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter
Any 1–13 30 dart 13 Bundle Blue.png Ocean Fish BundleDish O' The Sea.png Dish O' The Sea
Bream.png
Bream A fairly common river fish that becomes active at night. data-sort-value="45"
Bream.png
45g
Bream.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
56g
Bream.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Bream.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
data-sort-value="56"
Bream.png
56g
Bream.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
70g
Bream.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
83g
Bream.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
112g
data-sort-value="67"
Bream.png
67g
Bream.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
84g
Bream.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
100g
Bream.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
135g
River (Town+Forest) 6pm – 2am All Seasons Any 12–31 35 smooth 14 Bundle Purple.png Night Fishing BundleBaked Fish.png Baked Fish
Largemouth Bass.png
Largemouth Bass A popular fish that lives in lakes. data-sort-value="100"
Largemouth Bass.png
100g
Largemouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Largemouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Largemouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Largemouth Bass.png
125g
Largemouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Largemouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Largemouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Largemouth Bass.png
150g
Largemouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Largemouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Largemouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
Mountain Lake 6am – 7pm All Seasons Any 11–31 50 mixed 19 Bundle Green.png Lake Fish Bundle
Bundle Red.png Quality Fish BundleCrispy Bass.png Crispy BassQuests Icon.png "Fish Casserole" Quest
Smallmouth Bass.png
Smallmouth Bass A freshwater fish that is very sensitive to pollution. data-sort-value="50"
Smallmouth Bass.png
50g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="62"
Smallmouth Bass.png
62g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
77g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
93g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
125g
data-sort-value="75"
Smallmouth Bass.png
75g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Smallmouth Bass.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
River (Town)
Forest Pond
Anytime Spring.png Spring
Fall.png Fall
Any 12–25 28 mixed 12
Rainbow Trout.png
Rainbow Trout A freshwater trout with colorful markings. data-sort-value="65"
Rainbow Trout.png
65g
Rainbow Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
81g
Rainbow Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
97g
Rainbow Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
130g
data-sort-value="81"
Rainbow Trout.png
81g
Rainbow Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
101g
Rainbow Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
121g
Rainbow Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
162g
data-sort-value="97"
Rainbow Trout.png
97g
Rainbow Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
121g
Rainbow Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
145g
Rainbow Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
195g
River (Town+Forest)
Mountain Lake
6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer Sunny.png Sun 10–26 45 mixed 18 Trout Soup.png Trout Soup
Salmon.png
Salmon Swims upstream to lay its eggs. data-sort-value="75"
Salmon.png
75g
Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Salmon.png
93g
Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Salmon.png
112g
Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
River (Town+Forest) 6am – 7pm Fall.png Fall Any 24–66 50 mixed 19 Salmon Dinner.png Salmon Dinner
Walleye.png
Walleye A freshwater fish caught at night. data-sort-value="105"
Walleye.png
105g
Walleye.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
131g
Walleye.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
157g
Walleye.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
210g
data-sort-value="131"
Walleye.png
131g
Walleye.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
163g
Walleye.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
196g
Walleye.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
262g
data-sort-value="157"
Walleye.png
157g
Walleye.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
196g
Walleye.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
235g
Walleye.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
315g
River (Town+Forest)
Forest Pond
Mountain Lake
12pm – 2am Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter with Rain Totem
Rain.png Rain 10–41 45 smooth 18 Bundle Purple.png Night Fishing Bundle
Bundle Red.png Quality Fish Bundle
Perch.png
Perch A freshwater fish of the winter. data-sort-value="55"
Perch.png
55g
Perch.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
68g
Perch.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
82g
Perch.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
110g
data-sort-value="68"
Perch.png
68g
Perch.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
85g
Perch.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
102g
Perch.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
137g
data-sort-value="82"
Perch.png
82g
Perch.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
102g
Perch.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
123g
Perch.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
165g
River (Town+Forest)
Forest Pond
Mountain Lake
Anytime Winter.png Winter Any 10–25 35 dart 14
Carp.png
Carp A common pond fish. data-sort-value="30"
Carp.png
30g
Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
37g
Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
45g
Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
60g
data-sort-value="37"
Carp.png
37g
Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
46g
Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
56g
Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
75g
data-sort-value="45"
Carp.png
45g
Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
55g
Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
Mountain Lake
Secret Woods Pond
The Sewers
Anytime All Seasons Any 15–51 15 mixed 8 Bundle Green.png Lake Fish BundleCarp Surprise.png Carp Surprise
Catfish.png
Catfish An uncommon fish found in streams. data-sort-value="200"
Catfish.png
200g
Catfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
250g
Catfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
300g
Catfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
400g
data-sort-value="250"
Catfish.png
250g
Catfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
312g
Catfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
375g
Catfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
500g
data-sort-value="300"
Catfish.png
300g
Catfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
375g
Catfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
450g
Catfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
600g
River (Town+Forest)
Secret Woods Pond
Witch's Swamp
6am – 12am Spring.png Spring
Fall.png Fall
(Spring.png Spring &
Summer.png Summer in Secret Woods Pond)
Rain.png Rain 12–73 75 mixed 28 Bundle Teal.png River Fish Bundle

Willy Icon.png Willy (loved gift)

Pike.png
Pike A freshwater fish that's difficult to catch. data-sort-value="100"
Pike.png
100g
Pike.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Pike.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Pike.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Pike.png
125g
Pike.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Pike.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Pike.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Pike.png
150g
Pike.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Pike.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Pike.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
River (Town+Forest)
Forest Pond
Anytime Summer.png Summer
Winter.png Winter
Any 15–61 60 dart 23
Sunfish.png
Sunfish A common river fish. data-sort-value="30"
Sunfish.png
30g
Sunfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
37g
Sunfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
45g
Sunfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
60g
data-sort-value="37"
Sunfish.png
37g
Sunfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
46g
Sunfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
56g
Sunfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
75g
data-sort-value="45"
Sunfish.png
45g
Sunfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
55g
Sunfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Sunfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
River (Town+Forest) 6am – 7pm Spring.png Spring
Summer.png Summer
Sunny.png Sun
Pollen spring.png Wind
5–16 30 mixed 13 Bundle Teal.png River Fish BundleBaked Fish.png Baked Fish
Red Mullet.png
Red Mullet Long ago these were kept as pets. data-sort-value="75"
Red Mullet.png
75g
Red Mullet.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Red Mullet.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Red Mullet.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Red Mullet.png
93g
Red Mullet.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Red Mullet.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Red Mullet.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Red Mullet.png
112g
Red Mullet.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Red Mullet.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Red Mullet.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Ocean 6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer
Winter.png Winter
Any 8–23 55 smooth 21
Herring.png
Herring A common ocean fish. data-sort-value="30"
Herring.png
30g
Herring.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
37g
Herring.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
45g
Herring.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
60g
data-sort-value="37"
Herring.png
37g
Herring.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
46g
Herring.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
56g
Herring.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
75g
data-sort-value="45"
Herring.png
45g
Herring.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
55g
Herring.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Herring.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
Ocean Anytime Spring.png Spring
Winter.png Winter
Any 8–21 25 dart 11
Eel.png
Eel A long, slippery little fish. data-sort-value="85"
Eel.png
85g
Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
106g
Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
127g
Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
170g
data-sort-value="106"
Eel.png
106g
Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
132g
Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
158g
Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
212g
data-sort-value="127"
Eel.png
127g
Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
159g
Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
190g
Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
255g
Ocean 4pm – 2am Spring.png Spring
Fall.png Fall
Rain.png Rain 12–81 70 smooth 26 Bundle Purple.png Night Fishing BundleFried Eel.png Fried EelSpicy Eel.png Spicy Eel
Octopus.png
Octopus A mysterious and intelligent creature. data-sort-value="150"
Octopus.png
150g
Octopus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Octopus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Octopus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Octopus.png
187g
Octopus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Octopus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Octopus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Octopus.png
225g
Octopus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Octopus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Octopus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
Ocean 6am – 1pm Summer.png Summer Any 12–49 95 sinker 34 Bundle Red.png Master Fisher's Bundle

Willy Icon.png Willy (loved gift)

Red Snapper.png
Red Snapper A popular fish with a nice red color. data-sort-value="50"
Red Snapper.png
50g
Red Snapper.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Red Snapper.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Red Snapper.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="62"
Red Snapper.png
62g
Red Snapper.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
77g
Red Snapper.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
93g
Red Snapper.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
125g
data-sort-value="75"
Red Snapper.png
75g
Red Snapper.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Red Snapper.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Red Snapper.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
Ocean 6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer
Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter with Rain Totem
Rain.png Rain 8–26 40 mixed 16 Bundle Blue.png Ocean Fish Bundle
Squid.png
Squid A deep sea creature that can grow to enormous size. data-sort-value="80"
Squid.png
80g
Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
100g
Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
120g
Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
160g
data-sort-value="100"
Squid.png
100g
Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="120"
Squid.png
120g
Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
150g
Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
180g
Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
240g
Ocean 6pm – 2am Winter.png Winter Any 12–49 75 sinker 28 Fried Calamari.png Fried CalamariQuests Icon.png "Catch a Squid" Quest
Sea Cucumber.png
Sea Cucumber A slippery, slimy creature found on the ocean floor. data-sort-value="75"
Sea Cucumber.png
75g
Sea Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Sea Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Sea Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Sea Cucumber.png
93g
Sea Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Sea Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Sea Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Sea Cucumber.png
112g
Sea Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Sea Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Sea Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Ocean 6am – 7pm Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter
Any 3–21 40 sinker 16 Lucky Lunch.png Lucky Lunch

Willy Icon.png Willy (loved gift)

Super Cucumber.png
Super Cucumber A rare, purple variety of sea cucumber. data-sort-value="250"
Super Cucumber.png
250g
Super Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
312g
Super Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
375g
Super Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
500g
data-sort-value="312"
Super Cucumber.png
312g
Super Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
390g
Super Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
468g
Super Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
625g
data-sort-value="375"
Super Cucumber.png
375g
Super Cucumber.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
468g
Super Cucumber.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
562g
Super Cucumber.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
750g
Ocean, Ginger Island oceans 6pm – 2am Summer.png Summer
Fall.png Fall
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Any 12–37 80 sinker 29

Wizard Icon.png Wizard (loved gift)

Ghostfish.png
Ghostfish A pale, blind fish found in underground lakes. data-sort-value="45"
Ghostfish.png
45g
Ghostfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
56g
Ghostfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Ghostfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
data-sort-value="56"
Ghostfish.png
56g
Ghostfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
70g
Ghostfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
83g
Ghostfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
112g
data-sort-value="67"
Ghostfish.png
67g
Ghostfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
84g
Ghostfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
100g
Ghostfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
135g
Mines (20, 60)
Ghost drops
Anytime All Seasons Any 10–36 50 mixed 19 Bundle Red.png Specialty Fish Bundle
Stonefish.png
Stonefish A bizarre fish that's shaped like a brick. data-sort-value="300"
Stonefish.png
300g
Stonefish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
375g
Stonefish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
450g
Stonefish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
600g
data-sort-value="375"
Stonefish.png
375g
Stonefish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
468g
Stonefish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
562g
Stonefish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
750g
data-sort-value="450"
Stonefish.png
450g
Stonefish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
562g
Stonefish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
675g
Stonefish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
900g
Mines 20F Anytime All Seasons Any 14–16 65 sinker 24
Ice Pip.png
Ice Pip A rare fish that thrives in extremely cold conditions. data-sort-value="500"
Ice Pip.png
500g
Ice Pip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
625g
Ice Pip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
750g
Ice Pip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,000g
data-sort-value="625"
Ice Pip.png
625g
Ice Pip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
781g
Ice Pip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
937g
Ice Pip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,250g
data-sort-value="750"
Ice Pip.png
750g
Ice Pip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
937g
Ice Pip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,125g
Ice Pip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,500g
Mines 60F Anytime All Seasons Any 7–9 85 dart 31
Lava Eel.png
Lava Eel It can somehow survive in pools of red-hot lava. data-sort-value="700"
Lava Eel.png
700g
Lava Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
875g
Lava Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,050g
Lava Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,400g
data-sort-value="875"
Lava Eel.png
875g
Lava Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,093g
Lava Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,312g
Lava Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,750g
data-sort-value="1050"
Lava Eel.png
1,050g
Lava Eel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,312g
Lava Eel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,575g
Lava Eel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,100g
Mines 100F
Volcano Caldera
Anytime All Seasons Any 31–33 90 mixed 33 Bundle Red.png Master Fisher's Bundle
Sandfish.png
Sandfish It tries to hide using camouflage. data-sort-value="75"
Sandfish.png
75g
Sandfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Sandfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Sandfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Sandfish.png
93g
Sandfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Sandfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Sandfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Sandfish.png
112g
Sandfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Sandfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Sandfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
The Desert 6am – 8pm All Seasons Any 8–25 65 mixed 24 Bundle Red.png Specialty Fish Bundle

Penny Icon.png Penny (loved gift)

Scorpion Carp.png
Scorpion Carp It's like a regular carp but with a sharp stinger. data-sort-value="150"
Scorpion Carp.png
150g
Scorpion Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Scorpion Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Scorpion Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Scorpion Carp.png
187g
Scorpion Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Scorpion Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Scorpion Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Scorpion Carp.png
225g
Scorpion Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Scorpion Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Scorpion Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
The Desert
Requires fishing level 4
6am – 8pm All Seasons Any 12–33 90 dart 33 Bundle Red.png Master Fisher's Bundle
Flounder.png
Flounder It lives on the bottom, so both eyes are on top of its head. data-sort-value="100"
Flounder.png
100g
Flounder.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Flounder.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Flounder.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Flounder.png
125g
Flounder.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Flounder.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Flounder.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Flounder.png
150g
Flounder.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Flounder.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Flounder.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
Ocean, Ginger Island oceans 6am – 8pm Spring.png Spring
Summer.png Summer
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Any 4–17 50 sinker 19 Seafoam Pudding.png Seafoam Pudding
Midnight Carp.png
Midnight Carp This shy fish only feels comfortable at night. data-sort-value="150"
Midnight Carp.png
150g
Midnight Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Midnight Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Midnight Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Midnight Carp.png
187g
Midnight Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Midnight Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Midnight Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Midnight Carp.png
225g
Midnight Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Midnight Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Midnight Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
Mountain Lake,
Cindersap Forest pond,
Ginger Island pond and river
10pm – 2am Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Any 12–53 55 mixed 21 Seafoam Pudding.png Seafoam Pudding
Sturgeon.png
Sturgeon An ancient bottom-feeder with a dwindling population. Females can live up to 150 years. data-sort-value="200"
Sturgeon.png
200g
Sturgeon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
250g
Sturgeon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
300g
Sturgeon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
400g
data-sort-value="250"
Sturgeon.png
250g
Sturgeon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
312g
Sturgeon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
375g
Sturgeon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
500g
data-sort-value="300"
Sturgeon.png
300g
Sturgeon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
375g
Sturgeon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
450g
Sturgeon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
600g
Mountain Lake 6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer
Winter.png Winter
Any 12–61 78 mixed 29 Bundle Green.png Lake Fish Bundle

Willy Icon.png Willy (loved gift)

Tiger Trout.png
Tiger Trout A rare hybrid trout that cannot bear offspring of its own. data-sort-value="150"
Tiger Trout.png
150g
Tiger Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Tiger Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Tiger Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Tiger Trout.png
187g
Tiger Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Tiger Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Tiger Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Tiger Trout.png
225g
Tiger Trout.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Tiger Trout.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Tiger Trout.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
River (Town+Forest) 6am – 7pm Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter
Any 10–21 60 dart 23 Bundle Teal.png River Fish Bundle
Bullhead.png
Bullhead A relative of the catfish that eats a variety of foods off the lake bottom. data-sort-value="75"
Bullhead.png
75g
Bullhead.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Bullhead.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Bullhead.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Bullhead.png
93g
Bullhead.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Bullhead.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Bullhead.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Bullhead.png
112g
Bullhead.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Bullhead.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Bullhead.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Mountain Lake Anytime All Seasons Any 12–31 46 smooth 18 Bundle Green.png Lake Fish Bundle
Tilapia.png
Tilapia A primarily vegetarian fish that prefers warm water. data-sort-value="75"
Tilapia.png
75g
Tilapia.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Tilapia.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Tilapia.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Tilapia.png
93g
Tilapia.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Tilapia.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Tilapia.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Tilapia.png
112g
Tilapia.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Tilapia.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Tilapia.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Ocean, Ginger Island rivers 6am – 2pm Summer.png Summer
Fall.png Fall
(All Seasons on Ginger Island)
Any 11–31 50 mixed 19 Bundle Blue.png Ocean Fish Bundle
Chub.png
Chub A common freshwater fish known for its voracious appetite. data-sort-value="50"
Chub.png
50g
Chub.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Chub.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Chub.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="62"
Chub.png
62g
Chub.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
77g
Chub.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
93g
Chub.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
125g
data-sort-value="75"
Chub.png
75g
Chub.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Chub.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Chub.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
Forest River,
Mountain Lake
Anytime All Seasons Any 12–25 35 dart 14 Bundle Blue.png Field Research Bundle
Dorado.png
Dorado A fierce carnivore with brilliant orange scales. data-sort-value="100"
Dorado.png
100g
Dorado.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Dorado.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Dorado.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Dorado.png
125g
Dorado.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Dorado.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Dorado.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Dorado.png
150g
Dorado.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Dorado.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Dorado.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
River (Forest) 6am – 7pm Summer.png Summer Any 24–33 78 mixed 29
Albacore.png
Albacore Prefers temperature "edges" where cool and warm water meet. data-sort-value="75"
Albacore.png
75g
Albacore.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Albacore.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Albacore.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Albacore.png
93g
Albacore.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Albacore.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Albacore.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Albacore.png
112g
Albacore.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Albacore.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Albacore.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Ocean 6am – 11am
6pm – 2am
Fall.png Fall
Winter.png Winter
Any 20–41 60 mixed 23 Quests Icon.png "Fish Stew" Quest
Shad.png
Shad Lives in a school at sea, but returns to the rivers to spawn. data-sort-value="60"
Shad.png
60g
Shad.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
75g
Shad.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
90g
Shad.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
120g
data-sort-value="75"
Shad.png
75g
Shad.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Shad.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Shad.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="90"
Shad.png
90g
Shad.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
112g
Shad.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
135g
Shad.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
180g
River (Town+Forest) 9am – 2am Spring.png Spring
Summer.png Summer
Fall.png Fall
Rain.png Rain 20–49 45 smooth 18 Bundle Teal.png River Fish Bundle
Bundle Red.png Quality Fish Bundle
Lingcod.png
Lingcod A fearsome predator that will eat almost anything it can cram into its mouth. data-sort-value="120"
Lingcod.png
120g
Lingcod.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
150g
Lingcod.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
180g
Lingcod.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
240g
data-sort-value="150"
Lingcod.png
150g
Lingcod.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Lingcod.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Lingcod.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="180"
Lingcod.png
180g
Lingcod.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
225g
Lingcod.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
270g
Lingcod.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
360g
River (Town+Forest)
Mountain Lake
Any time Winter.png Winter Any 30–51 85 mixed 31 Quests Icon.png "Catch a Lingcod" Quest
Halibut.png
Halibut A flat fish that lives on the ocean floor. data-sort-value="80"
Halibut.png
80g
Halibut.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
100g
Halibut.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
120g
Halibut.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
160g
data-sort-value="100"
Halibut.png
100g
Halibut.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Halibut.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Halibut.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="120"
Halibut.png
120g
Halibut.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
150g
Halibut.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
180g
Halibut.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
240g
Ocean 6am – 11am
7pm – 2am
Spring.png Spring
Summer.png Summer
Winter.png Winter
Any 10–34 50 sinker 19
Woodskip.png
Woodskip A very sensitive fish that can only live in pools deep in the forest. data-sort-value="75"
Woodskip.png
75g
Woodskip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Woodskip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Woodskip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
data-sort-value="93"
Woodskip.png
93g
Woodskip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
116g
Woodskip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
140g
Woodskip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
187g
data-sort-value="112"
Woodskip.png
112g
Woodskip.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
139g
Woodskip.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
168g
Woodskip.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
225g
Secret Woods Pond
Forest Farm
Anytime All Seasons Any 11–31 50 mixed 19 Bundle Red.png Specialty Fish Bundle
Void Salmon.png
Void Salmon A salmon, twisted by void energy. The fresh meat is jet black, but rapidly turns pink when exposed to air. data-sort-value="150"
Void Salmon.png
150g
Void Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Void Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Void Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Void Salmon.png
187g
Void Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Void Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Void Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Void Salmon.png
225g
Void Salmon.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Void Salmon.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Void Salmon.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
Witch's Swamp Anytime All Seasons Any 24–66 80 mixed 29 Bundle Purple.png The Missing Bundle
Slimejack.png
Slimejack He's coated in a very thick layer of slime. He keeps slipping out of your hands! data-sort-value="100"
Slimejack.png
100g
Slimejack.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Slimejack.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Slimejack.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Slimejack.png
125g
Slimejack.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Slimejack.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Slimejack.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Slimejack.png
150g
Slimejack.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Slimejack.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Slimejack.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
Mutant Bug Lair Anytime All Seasons Any 8–26 55 dart 21
Stingray.png
Stingray Despite having a toxic stinger, these fish are shy and prefer to avoid humans. data-sort-value="180"
Stingray.png
180g
Stingray.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
225g
Stingray.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
270g
Stingray.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
360g
data-sort-value="225"
Stingray.png
225g
Stingray.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
281g
Stingray.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Stingray.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
data-sort-value="270"
Stingray.png
270g
Stingray.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
337g
Stingray.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
405g
Stingray.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
540g
Pirate Cove (Ginger Island) Anytime All Seasons Any 18–61 80 sinker 29
Lionfish.png
Lionfish An aggressive, predatory fish with venomous spines. data-sort-value="100"
Lionfish.png
100g
Lionfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Lionfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Lionfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Lionfish.png
125g
Lionfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Lionfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Lionfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Lionfish.png
150g
Lionfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Lionfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Lionfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
Ginger Island Ocean Anytime All Seasons Any 3–13 50 smooth 19
Blue Discus.png
Blue Discus A brightly colored tropical fish that is popular in aquariums. data-sort-value="120"
Blue Discus.png
120g
Blue Discus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
150g
Blue Discus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
180g
Blue Discus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
240g
data-sort-value="150"
Blue Discus.png
150g
Blue Discus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Blue Discus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Blue Discus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="180"
Blue Discus.png
180g
Blue Discus.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
225g
Blue Discus.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
270g
Blue Discus.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
360g
Ginger Island Pond and Rivers Anytime All Seasons Any 2–10 60 dart 23
Goby.png
Goby Some types of Gobies can climb up waterfalls. data-sort-value="150"
Goby.png
150g
Goby.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Goby.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Goby.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
data-sort-value="187"
Goby.png
187g
Goby.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
233g
Goby.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
281g
Goby.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
375g
data-sort-value="225"
Goby.png
225g
Goby.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
280g
Goby.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
337g
Goby.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
450g
In waterfalls (Cindersap Forest) Anytime All Seasons Any 3–13 55 dart 21

Night Market Fish

These fish can be caught in the submarine ride at the Night Market during Winter.png Winter 15-17, while the market is open (5pm – 2am). They can also be caught regardless of weather, time, or season using Magic Bait in the southwest corner of The Beach.

Image Name Description Price Fisher.png Fisher Profession (+25%) Angler Icon.png Angler Profession (+50%) Size (inches) Difficulty & Behavior Base XP Used In
Midnight Squid.png
Midnight Squid A strange and mysterious denizen of the ocean's twilight depths. data-sort-value="100"
Midnight Squid.png
100g
Midnight Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
125g
Midnight Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
150g
Midnight Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
200g
data-sort-value="125"
Midnight Squid.png
125g
Midnight Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
156g
Midnight Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
187g
Midnight Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
250g
data-sort-value="150"
Midnight Squid.png
150g
Midnight Squid.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
187g
Midnight Squid.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
225g
Midnight Squid.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
300g
8–26 55 sinker 21
Spook Fish.png
Spook Fish The huge eyes can detect the faint silhouettes of prey. data-sort-value="220"
Spook Fish.png
220g
Spook Fish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
275g
Spook Fish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
330g
Spook Fish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
440g
data-sort-value="275"
Spook Fish.png
275g
Spook Fish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
343g
Spook Fish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
412g
Spook Fish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
550g
data-sort-value="330"
Spook Fish.png
330g
Spook Fish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
412g
Spook Fish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
495g
Spook Fish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
660g
8–26 60 dart 23
Blobfish.png
Blobfish This odd creature floats above the ocean floor, consuming any edible material in its path. data-sort-value="500"
Blobfish.png
500g
Blobfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
625g
Blobfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
750g
Blobfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,000g
data-sort-value="625"
Blobfish.png
625g
Blobfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
781g
Blobfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
937g
Blobfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,250g
data-sort-value="750"
Blobfish.png
750g
Blobfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
937g
Blobfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,125g
Blobfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,500g
8–26 75 floater 28 Bundle Red.png Master Fisher's Bundle

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

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 Book named 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.

It is impossible to catch these fish while Mr. Qi's Extended Family quest is active because the corresponding Legendary Fish II fish will be hooked instead.

Image Name Description Price Fisher.png Fisher Profession (+25%) Angler Icon.png Angler Profession (+50%) Location Time Season Weather Size (inches) Difficulty & Behavior Base XP
Crimsonfish.png
Crimsonfish Lives deep in the ocean but likes to lay its eggs in the warm summer water. data-sort-value="1500"
Crimsonfish.png
1,500g
Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
data-sort-value="1875"
Crimsonfish.png
1,875g
Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
2,343g
Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,812g
Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,750g
data-sort-value="2250"
Crimsonfish.png
2,250g
Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
2,812g
Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
3,375g
Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
4,500g
East Pier on The Beach. Requires level 5 fishing. Any Summer.png Summer Any 19–21 95 mixed 170
Angler.png
Angler Uses a bioluminescent dangler to attract prey. data-sort-value="900"
Angler.png
900g
Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,125g
Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,350g
Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,800g
data-sort-value="1125"
Angler.png
1,125g
Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,406g
Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,687g
Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,250g
data-sort-value="1350"
Angler.png
1,350g
Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,687g
Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,025g
Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,700g
North of JojaMart on the wooden plank bridge. Requires level 3 fishing. Any Fall.png Fall Any 17–19 85 smooth 155
Legend.png
Legend The king of all fish! They said he'd never be caught. data-sort-value="5000"
Legend.png
5,000g
Legend.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
6,250g
Legend.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
7,500g
Legend.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
10,000g
data-sort-value="6250"
Legend.png
6,250g
Legend.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
7,812g
Legend.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
9,375g
Legend.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
12,500g
data-sort-value="7500"
Legend.png
7,500g
Legend.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
9,375g
Legend.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
11,250g
Legend.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
15,000g
The Mountain Lake near the log. Requires level 10 fishing. Any Spring.png Spring Rain.png Rain 49–51 110 mixed 195
Glacierfish.png
Glacierfish Builds a nest on the underside of glaciers. data-sort-value="1000"
Glacierfish.png
1,000g
Glacierfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,250g
Glacierfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,500g
Glacierfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,000g
data-sort-value="1250"
Glacierfish.png
1,250g
Glacierfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,562g
Glacierfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Glacierfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,500g
data-sort-value="1500"
Glacierfish.png
1,500g
Glacierfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Glacierfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Glacierfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
South end of Arrowhead Island in Cindersap Forest. Requires level 6 fishing. Any Winter.png Winter Any 26–28 100 mixed 180
Mutant Carp.png
Mutant Carp The strange waters of the sewer turned this carp into a monstrosity. data-sort-value="1000"
Mutant Carp.png
1,000g
Mutant Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,250g
Mutant Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,500g
Mutant Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,000g
data-sort-value="1250"
Mutant Carp.png
1,250g
Mutant Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,562g
Mutant Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Mutant Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,500g
data-sort-value="1500"
Mutant Carp.png
1,500g
Mutant Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Mutant Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Mutant Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
The Sewers Any All Seasons Any 35–37 80 dart 145

Legendary Fish II

There are five legendary fish II that can be caught during Qi's 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. The percent chances of hooking these fish are the same as for the original legendaries. Catching these fish is not required to obtain the Master Angler achievement.

Image Name Description Price Fisher.png Fisher Profession (+25%) Angler Icon.png Angler Profession (+50%) Location Time Season Weather Size (inches) Difficulty & Behavior Base XP
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Son of Crimsonfish He hatched in the warm summer water, and followed in the footsteps of his father. data-sort-value="1500"
Son of Crimsonfish.png
1,500g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
data-sort-value="1875"
Son of Crimsonfish.png
1,875g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
2,343g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,812g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,750g
data-sort-value="2250"
Son of Crimsonfish.png
2,250g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
2,812g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
3,375g
Son of Crimsonfish.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
4,500g
East Pier on The Beach. Requires level 5 fishing. Any All Seasons Any 19–21 95 mixed 170
Ms. Angler.png
Ms. Angler Uses a bioluminescent dangler to attract prey. data-sort-value="900"
Ms. Angler.png
900g
Ms. Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,125g
Ms. Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,350g
Ms. Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
1,800g
data-sort-value="1125"
Ms. Angler.png
1,125g
Ms. Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,406g
Ms. Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,687g
Ms. Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,250g
data-sort-value="1350"
Ms. Angler.png
1,350g
Ms. Angler.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,687g
Ms. Angler.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,025g
Ms. Angler.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,700g
North of JojaMart on the wooden plank bridge. Requires level 3 fishing. Any All Seasons Any 17–19 85 smooth 155
Legend II.png
Legend II The successor to the original Legend. data-sort-value="5000"
Legend II.png
5,000g
Legend II.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
6,250g
Legend II.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
7,500g
Legend II.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
10,000g
data-sort-value="6250"
Legend II.png
6,250g
Legend II.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
7,812g
Legend II.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
9,375g
Legend II.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
12,500g
data-sort-value="7500"
Legend II.png
7,500g
Legend II.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
9,375g
Legend II.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
11,250g
Legend II.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
15,000g
The Mountain Lake near the log. Requires level 10 fishing. Any All Seasons Any 49–51 110 mixed 170
Glacierfish Jr..png
Glacierfish Jr. The original Glacierfish had a son... data-sort-value="1000"
Glacierfish Jr..png
1,000g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,250g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,500g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,000g
data-sort-value="1250"
Glacierfish Jr..png
1,250g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,562g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,500g
data-sort-value="1500"
Glacierfish Jr..png
1,500g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Glacierfish Jr..png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
South end of Arrowhead Island in Cindersap Forest. Requires level 6 fishing. Any All Seasons Any 26–28 100 mixed 180
Radioactive Carp.png
Radioactive Carp A carp that spent one too many years in toxic sludge. data-sort-value="1000"
Radioactive Carp.png
1,000g
Radioactive Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,250g
Radioactive Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,500g
Radioactive Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,000g
data-sort-value="1250"
Radioactive Carp.png
1,250g
Radioactive Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,562g
Radioactive Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Radioactive Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
2,500g
data-sort-value="1500"
Radioactive Carp.png
1,500g
Radioactive Carp.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
1,875g
Radioactive Carp.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
2,250g
Radioactive Carp.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
3,000g
The Sewers Any All Seasons Any 35–37 80 dart 145

Crab Pot Fish

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

All of these creatures can be used as components in the Crab Pot bundle. Crabs drop from Rock Crabs (15%) and Lava Crabs (25%); Clams, Cockles, Mussels, and Oysters 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 level 2, viewing Linus' 4-Heart cutscene, or acquiring bait randomly from a Fishing Treasure Chest.

Items gathered via foraging or from monster drops will not count towards the Fish collection nor assigned a catch length. They must be caught using a Crab Pot to count. Cockles, Oysters, and Mussels caught using a fishing pole on the Beach Farm will also count towards the collection.

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 data-sort-value="75">Gold.png75g, making it more profitable to turn them into Sashimi rather than to sell these items. (This changes with the Fisher and Angler professions and the quality of foraged items.)[1]

Image Name Description Price Fisher.png Fisher Profession (+25%) Angler Icon.png Angler Profession (+50%) Location Trap Chance Size (inches) Used In
Non-Mariner Mariner.png Mariner
Lobster.png
Lobster A large ocean-dwelling crustacean with a strong tail. data-sort-value="120"
Lobster.png
120g
data-sort-value="150"
Lobster.png
150g
data-sort-value="180"
Lobster.png
180g
Ocean 4% 14% 2–20 Lobster Bisque.png Lobster BisqueQuests Icon.png "Wanted Lobster" Quest

Elliott Icon.png Elliott (loved Gift)

Clam.png
Clam There's a chewy little guy in there... data-sort-value="50"
Clam.png
50g
Clam.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Clam.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Clam.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="50"
Clam.png
50g
Clam.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Clam.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Clam.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="50"
Clam.png
50g
Clam.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Clam.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Clam.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
Ocean 9% 14% 1–5 Chowder.png ChowderSpeed-Gro.png Speed-Gro
Crayfish.png
Crayfish A small freshwater relative of the lobster. data-sort-value="75"
Crayfish.png
75g
data-sort-value="93"
Crayfish.png
93g
data-sort-value="112"
Crayfish.png
112g
Freshwater 21% 33% 1–8 Fish Stew.png Fish Stew
Crab.png
Crab A marine crustacean with two powerful pincers. data-sort-value="100"
Crab.png
100g
data-sort-value="125"
Crab.png
125g
data-sort-value="150"
Crab.png
150g
Ocean 8% 14% 1–20

Crab Cakes.png Crab Cakes

Cockle.png
Cockle A common saltwater clam. data-sort-value="50"
Cockle.png
50g
Cockle.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Cockle.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Cockle.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="62"
Cockle.png
62g
Cockle.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
77g
Cockle.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
93g
Cockle.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
125g
data-sort-value="75"
Cockle.png
75g
Cockle.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
93g
Cockle.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
112g
Cockle.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
150g
Ocean 12% 14% 1–5
Mussel.png
Mussel A common bivalve that often lives in clusters. data-sort-value="30"
Mussel.png
30g
Mussel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
37g
Mussel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
45g
Mussel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
60g
data-sort-value="37"
Mussel.png
37g
Mussel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
46g
Mussel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
56g
Mussel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
75g
data-sort-value="45"
Mussel.png
45g
Mussel.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
55g
Mussel.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
67g
Mussel.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
90g
Ocean 10% 14% 1–5 Fish Stew.png Fish Stew
Shrimp.png
Shrimp A scavenger that feeds off the ocean floor. Widely prized for its meat. data-sort-value="60"
Shrimp.png
60g
data-sort-value="75"
Shrimp.png
75g
data-sort-value="90"
Shrimp.png
90g
Ocean 10% 14% 1–5 Tom Kha Soup.png Tom Kha SoupShrimp Cocktail.png Shrimp Cocktail
Snail.png
Snail A wide-ranging mollusc that lives in a spiral shell. data-sort-value="65"
Snail.png
65g
data-sort-value="81"
Snail.png
81g
data-sort-value="97"
Snail.png
97g
Freshwater 20% 33% 1–5 Escargot.png Escargot

Vincent Icon.png Vincent (loved Gift)

Periwinkle.png
Periwinkle A tiny freshwater snail that lives in a blue shell. data-sort-value="20"
Periwinkle.png
20g
data-sort-value="25"
Periwinkle.png
25g
data-sort-value="30"
Periwinkle.png
30g
Freshwater 21% 33% 1–3 Strange Bun.png Strange BunFish Stew.png Fish Stew
Oyster.png
Oyster Constantly filters water to find food. In the process, it removes dangerous toxins from the environment. data-sort-value="40"
Oyster.png
40g
Oyster.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
50g
Oyster.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
60g
Oyster.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
80g
data-sort-value="50"
Oyster.png
50g
Oyster.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
62g
Oyster.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
75g
Oyster.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
100g
data-sort-value="60"
Oyster.png
60g
Oyster.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
75g
Oyster.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
90g
Oyster.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
120g
Ocean 10% 14% 1–5

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.

All six are displayed in the Fish section of the collection tab and count towards the four fishing achievements.[2] 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 recipes.

Image Name Description Price Location Used In
Seaweed.png
Seaweed It can be used in cooking. data-sort-value="20"
Seaweed.png
20g
Seaweed.png
Silver Quality Icon.png
25g
Seaweed.png
Gold Quality Icon.png
30g
Seaweed.png
Iridium Quality Icon.png
40g
Maki Roll.png Maki RollFish Pond.png Fish Pond
Green Algae.png
Green Algae It's really slimy. data-sort-value="15">Gold.png15g Everywhere but the Farm Pond of the Standard Farm Algae Soup.png Algae SoupTrout Soup.png Trout SoupFish Pond.png Fish Pond
White Algae.png
White Algae It's super slimy. data-sort-value="25">Gold.png25g MinesSewersMutant Bug LairWitch's Swamp Pale Broth.png Pale Broth
Sea Jelly.png
Sea Jelly A rare jelly found in the ocean. data-sort-value="200">Gold.png200g Saltwater locations Fish Smoker.png Fish Smoker
River Jelly.png
River Jelly A rare jelly found in freshwater. data-sort-value="125">Gold.png125g Freshwater locations Fish Smoker.png Fish Smoker
Cave Jelly.png
Cave Jelly A rare jelly found in underground lakes. data-sort-value="180">Gold.png180g Levels 20, 60, and 100 of the Mines Fish Smoker.png Fish Smoker

Recipes

All items shown on this page, with the exception of Other Catchables and Clams, can be used in the following recipes:

Image Name Description Ingredients Energy / Health Recipe Source(s) Sell Price
Maki Roll.png
Maki Roll Fish and rice wrapped in seaweed. Fish.png Any Fish (1)Seaweed.png Seaweed (1)Rice.png Rice (1) Energy.png 100
Health.png 45

Cooking Channel.png The Queen of Sauce
21 Summer, Year 1

Gus Icon.png Stardrop Saloon for data-sort-value="300">Gold.png300g

data-sort-value="220">Gold.png220g
Quality Fertilizer.png
Quality Fertilizer Improves soil quality, increasing your chance to grow quality crops. Mix into tilled soil. Sap.png Sap (4)Fish.png Any Fish (1) N/A Farming Skill Icon.png Farming Level 9 data-sort-value="10">Gold.png10g
Sashimi.png
Sashimi Raw fish sliced into thin pieces. Fish.png Any Fish (1) Energy.png 75
Health.png 33

Linus Icon.png Linus (Mail - 3+ HeartIconLarge.png)

data-sort-value="75">Gold.png75g

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 data-sort-value="75">Gold.png75g, the same as Sashimi, are not listed.

Fish No Profession Fisher.png Fisher Profession Angler Icon.png Angler Profession
Anchovy.png Anchovy Always Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver, Gold
Bream.png Bream Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver Regular
Carp.png Carp Always Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver, Gold
Chub.png Chub Regular, Silver Regular Never
Cockle.png Cockle Regular, Silver Regular Never
Ghostfish.png Ghostfish Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver Regular
Herring.png Herring Always Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver, Gold
Mussel.png Mussel Always Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver, Gold
Oyster.png Oyster Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver Regular
Perch.png Perch Regular, Silver Regular Never
Periwinkle.png Periwinkle Always Always Always
Rainbow Trout.png Rainbow Trout Regular** Never Never
Red Snapper.png Red Snapper Regular, Silver Regular Never
Sardine.png Sardine Regular, Silver, Gold* Regular, Silver* Regular*
Shad.png Shad Regular Never Never
Shrimp.png Shrimp Always Never Never
Smallmouth Bass.png Smallmouth Bass Regular, Silver Regular Never
Snail.png Snail Always Never Never
Sunfish.png Sunfish Always Regular, Silver, Gold Regular, Silver, Gold

*Turning Sardines into Dish O' The Sea to temporarily increase fishing level may be a better choice.
**Turning Rainbow Trout into Trout Soup is more profitable, and Trout Soup temporarily increases fishing level.

References

  1. Crab pot contents are determined by CrabPot::DayUpdate. For mariners, there is no chance of junk, and all creatures are equally likely. For non-mariners, there is a 20% chance of junk, then each creature is checked sequentially using the chances specified in Fish.xnb. One result of this algorithm is that the actual chance of finding a given creature is smaller than the value in the input file, because it can only be found if junk items and all previous creatures failed their tests.
  2. In the game data (ObjectInformation.xnb) the type assigned to Seaweed and Algae is "Fish", but it is not assigned the Fish category (-4). The label displayed in-game and most uses are controlled by the category.

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