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Giant Pond Loach
March 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Initial version with overview, location, fishing tips, and cooking uses
The Giant Pond Loach is a large freshwater fish in Crimson Desert. A larger variant of the Pond Loach that captures the interest of fishing enthusiasts. Found in ponds and still freshwater bodies. It is logged in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures once caught.
Property | Detail |
|---|---|
Water Type | Freshwater |
Size Category | Large |
Difficulty | Expert |
Primary Use | Cooking ingredient (Fish Fillet) |
Ponds and still freshwater bodies across Pywel. The Giant Pond Loach is significantly larger than the common Pond Loach and requires a strong rod and skilled tension management to reel in. 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.
The Giant Pond Loach is rated Expert difficulty and demands strong fishing skills. Using the Fine Fishing Rod or the Pororin Fishing Rod is highly recommended. Expert fish fight aggressively, change direction sharply, and require precise tension management. Be prepared for extended tire-and-reel cycles before landing this species.
Cooking: 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 high price. Large and rare fish are among the most valuable single catches in the game.
Knowledge: Fills a Knowledge Codex entry under Freshwater Fish in the Creatures > Aquatic Creatures section.
Once 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.
