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There are five fish in the game classified as 'legendary'. These fish are caught under specific circumstances and have a high difficulty. With the exception of the [[Legend]], legendary fish will not appear again after being caught once. | There are five fish in the game classified as 'legendary'. These fish are caught under specific circumstances and have a high difficulty. With the exception of the [[Legend]], legendary fish will not appear again after being caught once. | ||
− | The highest fishing skill including food bonus e.g. from [[Lobster_Bisque|lobster bisque]], the [[Iridium_Rod|iridium rod]], bait and a good [[tackle]] like the [[Trap_Bobber|trap bobber]] could be necessary. Catching the most difficult of them depends more on luck than on good reactions. You simply have to try again and again until once the fish doesn't move too fiercely. | + | The highest fishing skill including food bonus (''e.g.'', from [[Lobster_Bisque|lobster bisque]]), the [[Iridium_Rod|iridium rod]], bait, and a good [[tackle]] like the [[Trap_Bobber|trap bobber]] could be necessary. Catching the most difficult of them depends more on luck than on good reactions. You simply have to try again and again until once the fish doesn't move too fiercely. |
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|Cast off of the East Pier on [[The Beach]] across bridge next to Elliott's shack. Deep water. Requires level 5 fishing. | |Cast off of the East Pier on [[The Beach]] across bridge next to Elliott's shack. Deep water. Requires level 5 fishing. | ||
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|North of [[Joja Mart]] on the wooden plank bridge, stand in the center and cast north (up). Deep water. Requires level 3 fishing. | |North of [[Joja Mart]] on the wooden plank bridge, stand in the center and cast north (up). Deep water. Requires level 3 fishing. | ||
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|[[The Lake]]. Deep water. High bite chance near the log. Requires level 10 fishing, either naturally or using a cooking buff. | |[[The Lake]]. Deep water. High bite chance near the log. Requires level 10 fishing, either naturally or using a cooking buff. | ||
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|South end of Arrowhead Island in [[Cindersap Forest]]. Deep water. Requires level 6 fishing. | |South end of Arrowhead Island in [[Cindersap Forest]]. Deep water. Requires level 6 fishing. | ||
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Revision as of 07:24, 26 February 2017
- For information about the Fishing Skill, see the Fishing page.
- For an index to the completed fish collection, see Collections.
- For the guide to catch all fish, see Fishing Strategy.
- See also: Tackle, Bait
Fish are catchable when fishing using a fishing pole. They can be found in the ocean, lake or river, and some are unique to either day or night or only appear when it rains. Fish are used in cooking and the fishing community center bundles. The length of each fish type is recorded, and viewable on the collection screen.
Fishing can be done near any body of water, but some places have lower rates of fish. These areas have a higher chance to reel in junk, which can be sold for a small profit or saved and turned into useful items with the recycling machine (which unlocks with level 4 fishing.)
Fishing Mini Game
When a fish is hooked a window appears with a fishing mini-game. The player must move the highlighted area up or down to keep the fish inside it. While the fish overlaps it the catch meter will fill, while the fish is not inside the area it will decrease. If the catch meter fills completely the fish is caught, if it becomes completely empty the fish escapes. If the fish does not leave the meter boundary once, you will receive a "perfect" notification.
When playing the fishing mini game with mouse and keyboard, when one presses the left mouse button down, the bar raises but lowers if the left mouse button is not pressed. This means that you want to use left mouse pulses to actually raise the bar, not merely clicking, as a moderately fast series of clicks will just hover the bar stationary.
There are 5 types of fish 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.
See the fishing page for more details about equipment, mechanics and things unlocked as the fishing skill levels up.
Fish Types
Fishing Pole Fish
Image | Name | Description | Price | Fisher Profession (+25%) | Angler Profession (+50%} | Location | Time | Season | Weather | Size | Difficulty and Behavior | Base XP | Used In | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pufferfish | Inflates when threatened. |
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Ocean | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Summer | Sunny | 1-37 in. | 80 floater | 29 | Specialty Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anchovy | A small silver fish found in the ocean. |
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Ocean | Anytime | Spring Fall |
Any | 1-17 in. | 30 dart | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuna | A large fish that lives in the ocean. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer Winter |
Any | 23-61 in. | 70 smooth | 26 | Ocean Fish Bundle Fish Taco | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sardine | A common ocean fish. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Spring Fall Winter |
Any | 1-13 in. | 30 dart | 13 | Ocean Fish Bundle24px Dish o' The Sea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bream | A fairly common river fish that becomes active at night. |
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River (Town+Forest) | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM | All Seasons | Any | 12-31 in. | 35 smooth | 14 | Night Fishing Bundle Baked Fish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Largemouth Bass | A popular fish that lives in lakes. |
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Mountain Lake | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | All Seasons | Any | 11-31 in. | 50 mixed | 19 | Lake Fish Bundle Crispy Bass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Smallmouth Bass | A freshwater fish that is very sensitive to pollution. |
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River (Town) Forest Pond |
Anytime | Spring Fall |
Any | 12-25 in. | 28 mixed | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rainbow Trout | A freshwater trout with colorful markings. |
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River (Town+Forest) Mountain Lake |
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer | Sunny | 10-26 in. | 45 mixed | 18 | Trout Soup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salmon | Swims upstream to lay its eggs. |
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River (Town+Forest) | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Fall | Any | 24-66 in. | 50 mixed | 19 | Salmon Dinner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Walleye | A freshwater fish caught at night. |
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River (Town+Forest) Forest Pond Mountain Lake |
12:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Fall | Rain | 10-41 in. | 45 smooth | 18 | Night Fishing Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Perch | A freshwater fish of the winter. |
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River (Town+Forest) Forest Pond Mountain Lake |
Anytime | Winter | Any | 10-25 in. | 35 mixed | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carp | A common pond fish. |
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Mountain Lake Sewers Secret Woods Pond |
Anytime | All Seasons ( Winter only in Secret Woods) |
Any | 15-51 in. | 15 mixed | 8 | Lake Fish Bundle Carp Surprise | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Catfish | An uncommon fish found in streams. |
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River (Town+Forest) Secret Woods Pond Witch's Swamp |
Anytime | Spring Fall ( Spring & Summer in Secret Woods Pond) |
Rain | 12-73 in. | 75 mixed | 28 | River Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pike | A freshwater fish that's difficult to catch. |
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River (Town+Forest) Forest Pond |
Anytime | Summer Winter |
Any | 15-61 in. | 60 dart | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunfish | A common river fish. |
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River (Town+Forest) | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Spring Summer |
Sunny | 5-16 in. | 30 mixed | 13 | River Fish Bundle Baked Fish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Mullet | Long ago these were kept as pets. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer Winter |
Any | 8-23 in. | 55 smooth | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Herring | A common ocean fish. |
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Ocean | Anytime | Spring Winter |
Any | 8-21 in. | 25 dart | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eel | A long, slippery little fish. |
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Ocean | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Spring Fall |
Rain | 12-81 in. | 70 smooth | 26 | Night Fishing Bundle Fried Eel Spicy Eel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Octopus | A mysterious and intelligent creature. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Summer | Any | 12-48 in. | 95 sinker | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Snapper | A popular fish with a nice red color. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer Fall |
Rain | 8-26 in. | 40 mixed | 16 | Ocean Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Squid | A deep sea creature that can grow to enormous size. |
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Ocean | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Winter | Any | 12-49 in. | 75 sinker | 28 | Fried Calamari | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sea Cucumber | A slippery, slimy creature found on the ocean floor. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Fall Winter |
Any | 3-21 in. | 40 sinker | 16 | Lucky Lunch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Super Cucumber | A rare, purple variety of sea cucumber. |
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Ocean | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Summer Fall |
Any | 12-37 in. | 85 sinker | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ghostfish | A pale, blind fish found in underground lakes. |
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Mines (20, 60, 100) Ghost drops |
Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 10-36 in. | 50 mixed | 19 | Specialty Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stonefish | A bizarre fish that's shaped like a brick. |
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Mine 20F | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 14-16 in. | 65 sinker | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ice Pip | A rare fish that thrives in extremely cold conditions. |
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Mine 60F | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 7-9 in. | 85 dart | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lava Eel | It can somehow survive in pools of red-hot lava. |
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Mine 100F | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 31-33 in. | 90 mixed | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sandfish | It tries to hide using camouflage. |
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Desert | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM | All Seasons | Any | 8-24 in. | 65 mixed | 24 | Specialty Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scorpion Carp | It's like a regular carp but with a sharp stinger. |
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Desert | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM | All Seasons | Any | 12-32 in. | 90 dart | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sturgeon | An ancient bottom-feeder with a dwindling population. Females can live up to 150 years. |
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Mountain Lake | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer Winter |
Any | 12-61 in. | 78 mixed | 29 | Lake Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tiger Trout | A rare hybrid trout that cannot bear offspring of its own. |
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River (Town+Forest) | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Fall Winter |
Any | 10-21 in. | 60 dart | 23 | River Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bullhead | A relative of the catfish that eats a variety of foods off the lake bottom. |
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Mountain Lake | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 12-31 in. | 46 smooth | 18 | Lake Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tilapia | A primarily vegetarian fish that prefers warm water. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Summer Fall |
Any | 11-31 in. | 50 mixed | 19 | Ocean Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chub | A common freshwater fish known for its voracious appetite. |
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River (Forest) Mountain Lake |
Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 12-25 in. | 35 dart | 14 | Field Research Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dorado | A fierce carnivore with brilliant orange scales. |
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River (Forest) | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Summer | Any | 24-33 in. | 78 mixed | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albacore | Prefers temperature "edges" where cool and warm water meet. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
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Any | 20-41 in. | 60 mixed | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shad | Lives in a school at sea, but returns to the rivers to spawn. |
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River (Town+Forest) | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Spring Summer Fall |
Rain | 20-49 in. | 45 smooth | 18 | River Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lingcod | A fearsome predator that will eat almost anything it can cram into its mouth. |
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River (Town+Forest) Mountain Lake |
Anytime | Winter | Any | 30-51 in. | 85 mixed | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Halibut | A flat fish that lives on the ocean floor. |
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Ocean | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
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Any | 10-34 in. | 50 sinker | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Woodskip | A very sensitive fish that can only live in pools deep in the forest. |
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Secret Woods Pond | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 11-30 | 50 mixed | 19 | Specialty Fish Bundle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Void Salmon | A salmon, twisted by void energy. The fresh meat is jet black, but rapidly turns pink when exposed to air. |
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Witch's Swamp | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 24-65 | 80 mixed | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Slimejack | He's coated in a very thick layer of slime. He keeps slipping out of your hands! |
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Mutant Bug Lair | Anytime | All Seasons | Any | 8-25 | 55 dart | 21 |
Legendary Fish
There are five fish in the game classified as 'legendary'. These fish are caught under specific circumstances and have a high difficulty. With the exception of the Legend, legendary fish will not appear again after being caught once.
The highest fishing skill including food bonus (e.g., from lobster bisque), the iridium rod, bait, and a good tackle like the trap bobber could be necessary. Catching the most difficult of them depends more on luck than on good reactions. You simply have to try again and again until once the fish doesn't move too fiercely.
Image | Name | Description | Price | Fisher Profession (+25%) | Angler Profession (+50%} | Location | Time | Season | Weather | Size | Difficulty | Base XP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Crimsonfish | Lives deep in the ocean but likes to lay its eggs in the warm summer water. |
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Cast off of the East Pier on The Beach across bridge next to Elliott's shack. Deep water. Requires level 5 fishing. | Any | Summer | Any | 19-21 in. | 95 mixed | 170 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Angler | Uses a bioluminescent dangler to attract prey. |
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North of Joja Mart on the wooden plank bridge, stand in the center and cast north (up). Deep water. Requires level 3 fishing. | Any | Fall | Any | 17-19 in. | 85 smooth | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legend | The king of all fish! They said he'd never be caught. |
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The Lake. Deep water. High bite chance near the log. Requires level 10 fishing, either naturally or using a cooking buff. | Any | Spring | Rain | 49-51 in. | 110 mixed | 198 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Glacierfish | Builds a nest on the underside of glaciers. |
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South end of Arrowhead Island in Cindersap Forest. Deep water. Requires level 6 fishing. | Any | Winter | Any | 26-28 in. | 100 mixed | 181 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutant Carp | The strange waters of the sewer turned this carp into a monstrosity. |
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The Sewers | Any | All Seasons | Any | 35-37 in. | 80 dart | 148 |
There is a Lost Book named Secrets of the Legendary Fish which contains the seasons and the locations of the legendary fishes.
Note: Please refer to the Discussion before editing Legend to all seasons.
Crab Pot Fish
Some fish are only catchable using a baited Crab Pot. All of these creatures can be used as components in the Crab Pot Bundle. All can be used in Cooking. Crabs also drop from Rock Crabs (15%) and Lava Crabs (25%). Clams, Cockles, Mussels and Oysters can also be foraged on the beach. Between beach foraging and Rock 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 not possible without first reaching level two in fishing.
Note that any fish dropped by monsters or foraged shellfish do not count towards the fish collection. They must be caught with a pole or in a crab pot. All Crab Pot fishes are worth 5 XP.
Image | Name | Description | Price | Fisher Profession (+25%) | Angler Profession (+50%} | Location | Trap Chance | Used In | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lobster | A large ocean-dwelling crustacean with a strong tail. |
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Ocean | 3.4% | 1/7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clam | Someone lived here once. |
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Ocean | 12% | 1/7 | Chowder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crayfish | A small freshwater relative of the lobster. |
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Freshwater | 28% | 1/3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crab | A marine crustacean with two powerful pincers. |
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Ocean | 6.46% | 1/7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cockle | A common saltwater clam. |
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Ocean | 17.442% | 1/7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mussel | A common bivalve that often lives in clusters. |
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Ocean | 14.2443% | 1/7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shrimp | A scavenger that feeds off the ocean floor. Widely prized for its meat. |
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Ocean | 5.29074% | 1/7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snail | A wide-ranging mollusc that lives in a spiral shell. |
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Freshwater | 13% | 1/3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Periwinkle | A tiny freshwater snail that lives in a blue shell. |
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Freshwater | 21.45% | 1/3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oyster | Constantly filters water to find food. In the process, it removes dangerous toxins from the environment. |
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Ocean | 3.174444% | 1/7 |
Other Catchables
There are some consumable non-junk catches players can reel in while fishing. They do not trigger the fishing mini-game, but are instead immediately picked up. All 3 can be used in cooking, most notably Seaweed in the Maki Roll recipe for the Chef's bundle.
Image | Name | Description | Price | Location | Used In |
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Seaweed | It can be used in cooking. | 20g | Ocean | Maki Roll | |
Green Algae | It's really slimy. | 15g | Mines/River | Algae Soup | |
White Algae | It's super slimy. | 25g | Mines/Sewers | Pale Broth |
Recipes
All items shown on this page, with the exception of Other Catchables can be used in the following recipes:
Image | Name | Description | Ingredients | Recipe From |
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Maki Roll | Fish and rice wrapped in seaweed. | Fish (1) Seaweed (1) Rice (1) | Cooking Channel 21 Summer, Year 1
Stardrop Saloon for 1,500g | |
Quality Fertilizer | Improves soil quality, increasing your chance to grow quality crops. Mix into tilled soil. | Sap (2) Fish (1) | Farming Level 9 | |
Sashimi | Raw fish sliced into thin pieces. | Fish (1) | Linus (Mail - 3+ Hearts) |
Fish Infograph
Location suggestions, collection chart, and time breakdowns by location and season are included in Fishing Strategy.