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Carp - Version 5 vs Version 6
Jun 8, 2026, 09:51 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Oct 29, 2026, 09:59 AM
Correct item facts and expand source-supported acquisition and crafting details.
11Overview223344The Carp is a midsized freshwater fish in Crimson Desert. A long-lived fish with distinctive barbels near its mouth. Widely available in ponds and slow-moving rivers, though landing one takes patience. It is logged in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures once caught.5566Quick Facts7788PropertyDetailWater TypeFreshwaterSize CategoryMidsizedDifficultyAdvancedPrimary UseCooking ingredient (Fish Fillet)99Where to Catch10101111Ponds and slow-moving rivers across Pywel. Carp are widespread but put up a decent fight when hooked. Look for them in calmer stretches of the Hernand river system. Once you discover this species, its location is marked in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures. Select "Open Map" to see the exact fishing spot on your world map.12121313How to Catch14141515The Carp is rated Advanced difficulty. A Fine Fishing Rod is recommended for this catch. The fish puts up a significant fight and changes direction frequently. Manage the line tension carefully by pulling opposite to the fish's movement, and only reel when the water is calm. Patience is key with advanced-tier species.16161717Uses18181919Cooking: Can be cleaned into Fish Fillet at a campfire or butchery station. Fish Fillet is the key ingredient in dishes like Fish Porridge, Battered Fish, Fish Skewers, and Grilled Meat and Fish.Selling: Can be sold to vendors for a moderate price. Cooking the fish before selling increases its value.Knowledge: Fills a Knowledge Codex entry under Freshwater Fish in the Creatures > Aquatic Creatures section.20202121Tips22222323Once discovered, use the Knowledge menu's "Open Map" feature to quickly locate this species again on your world map.Selling cooked dishes made from fish is more profitable than selling the raw catch. Cook at the nearest campfire and sell in Hernand for a steady income.242425+Recorded sellers26+27+Haverford and Finn are recorded fish sellers for Carp. These shop records provide another acquisition reference without changing the older fishing difficulty or location notes.28+2529See Also26302731Complete Fish ListFishingCookingFish Fillet