Fishing

Overview

Fishing is a gathering activity in inZOI that allows Zois to catch a wide variety of fish species from freshwater and saltwater locations. The fishing system was introduced in the v0.3.0 update (August 20, 2025) alongside the free Island Getaway DLC. It is available across all three playable regions: Dowon, Bliss Bay, and Cahaya. Fishing is also a dedicated skill that improves with practice, increasing a Zoi's success rate and ability to catch rarer species. Fish can be kept as trophies, displayed in aquariums, filleted for cooking ingredients, or sold for Meow. Every species caught is tracked in the Collection Log.

How to fish

To start fishing, locate a fishing spot in the world. Fishing spots are indicated by a cooler bag (also referred to as a tackle box or holdall) placed near bodies of water. Walk your Zoi to the cooler bag and interact with it to open the fishing menu. In Cahaya, you can also fish from the back of a boat as long as your Zoi owns, has found, or has crafted a fishing rod.

The fishing interaction offers two options:

• Go Fishing free to use. Your Zoi fishes with standard bait and has a normal chance of catching common species and non-fish items.

• Fish with Advanced Bait costs 5 Meow per attempt. Increases the odds of catching rarer and more valuable fish. Advanced bait does not guarantee a rare catch but noticeably shifts the probability toward higher-quality results.

The fishing process is largely automatic, your Zoi casts the line, waits, and eventually pulls something out of the water without requiring timed button presses or a minigame. Catches happen fairly quickly, so it is common practice to queue up multiple fishing actions in a row. Results are randomized, with the specific pool of possible catches determined by your location (freshwater vs. saltwater), the fishing rod tier being used, whether you opted for advanced bait, and the time of day (some species only appear during the day, at night, or both).

The Fishing skill

Fishing is one of the 27 skills in inZOI. It is classified as a resource-gathering skill available to teenagers through seniors. As your Zoi's Fishing skill level increases through repeated fishing activity, their success rates improve and they become more effective at catching rarer species. Children have a related skill called Curious Mind, which can be increased by fishing and mining activities, giving younger Zois a head start before they gain access to the full Fishing skill as teenagers.

Fishing rod tiers

Fishing rods determine which species your Zoi can catch. Rods can be purchased at the Farm Store in Cahaya (located in the bottom-right section of the map), found at the Whatever Tiny Shop (which rotates three random items daily and occasionally stocks high-tier rods), or crafted at a Crafting Table. The better the rod material, the rarer the fish you can catch. The rod tiers are:

• Wooden Rod the starter rod. Can be crafted from basic materials at any Crafting Table. Catches common freshwater and saltwater species such as Carp, Archer Fish, Trout, Squid, Sweetlips, and Banded Butterflyfish.

• Copper Rod available at the Farm Store and craftable. Required for mid-tier species including Catfish, Emperor Angelfish, Teira Batfish, Golden Trout, Red Trout, Blue Marlin, and Cobia.

• Iron Rod purchasable and craftable. Unlocks species such as Black Ocellaris Clownfish, Yellow Seahorse, Pink-tinged Seahorse, Sky Seahorse, and various Guppy variants (Bluegrass, Purple, Yellow).

• Silver Rod unlocks premium catches including Sea Bream, Cuttlefish, Skipjack Tuna, Fahaka Pufferfish, and various Koi (Yellow, Red, Ghost).

• Gold Rod required for high-value species like Mahi Mahi, Sea Turtle, Ghost Sea Turtle, Red Arowana, Golden Koi, and Zebra Shark.

• Diamond Rod the highest craftable tier. Required for the rarest catches such as Great White Shark and Great White Ghost Shark from Cahaya boat fishing. Requires diamond materials to craft.

There is also a Jewel Rod tier referenced by some community members, which may appear as a rare item at the Whatever Tiny Shop or be craftable using gemstones from mining. Investing in higher-tier rods is essential for completing the fish section of the Collection Log.

Fishing locations

Dowon. Harang River Park (freshwater)

Harang River Park in Dowon offers two fishing spots along the river: Harang River Park – East and Harang River Park – West. Both spots provide access to the full freshwater fish catalog. Cooler bags are available at both locations. This is one of only two freshwater fishing areas in the game (the other being Cahaya Park), and the species pool is identical between them.

Bliss Bay, beaches and piers (saltwater)

Bliss Bay has two main fishing spots. Sunset Bay features a railing overlooking the sea where Zois can fish. North Beach has docks and piers extending into the ocean with cooler bags available for interaction. Both locations provide access to saltwater beach species. Bliss Bay does not offer boat fishing or freshwater spots.

Cahaya, beach, boat, and park

Cahaya, added with the Island Getaway DLC, is the most diverse fishing region with three distinct fishing zones:

• Cahaya Beach (saltwater) similar species to Bliss Bay, plus Cuttlefish and Sea Turtle variants (regular and ghost). Higher-tier rods like Silver and Gold unlock additional species here.

• Cahaya Boat (saltwater) premium offshore fishing. Requires a boat and a fishing rod. This is where the rarest and most valuable catches appear, including Blue Marlin, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Sea Bream, Great White Shark, Skipjack Tuna, Zebra Shark, Orca, Giant Manta Ray, Giant Sea Turtle, Bluefin Tuna, Whale Shark, Black Marlin, French Angelfish, and various ghost variants. Many of these require Gold or Diamond rods.

• Cahaya Park (freshwater) shares the same freshwater catalog as Dowon's Harang River Park. Includes Archer Fish, Carp, Catfish, White Catfish, Fahaka Pufferfish, Guppy varieties, Koi varieties, Seahorses, Red Arowana, Trout variants, and more.

Fish species

inZOI features dozens of catchable fish and other items. Species are divided into freshwater and saltwater categories. Many species have specific time-of-day requirements (day only, night only, or any time) and minimum rod tier requirements.

Freshwater species

Found at Dowon Harang River Park and Cahaya Park:

• Archer Fish day, Wooden rod+. Common freshwater catch.

• Carp day, Wooden rod+. Common and can be filleted into Fish Fillet.

• Catfish day/night, Copper rod+. Mid-tier freshwater species.

• White Catfish day/night, Wooden rod+. A variant of catfish.

• Fahaka Pufferfish day, Silver rod+. Uncommon freshwater catch requiring a higher-tier rod.

• Guppy, Bluegrass day, Iron rod+. Small ornamental fish.

• Guppy, Purple day, Iron rod+. Small ornamental fish.

• Guppy, Yellow day, Iron rod+. Small ornamental fish.

• Koi, Yellow night, Silver rod+. Prized display fish.

• Koi, Red day, Silver rod+. Prized display fish.

• Koi, Ghost night, Silver rod+. Rare translucent variant.

• Koi, Golden day, Gold rod+. The rarest Koi variant.

• Red Arowana day/night, Gold rod+. A protected species. The game prompts you to release it after catching. A bug in earlier versions imposed fines even after releasing it, which was later patched. Required for Collection Log completion.

• Seahorse, Yellow day/night, Iron rod+. Also appears in saltwater locations.

• Seahorse, Pink-tinged night, Iron rod+. Also appears in saltwater locations.

• Seahorse, Sky day, Iron rod+. A freshwater-only seahorse variant found in Cahaya Park.

• Trout day, Wooden rod+. Common freshwater species.

• Trout, Golden day, Copper rod+. Rarer trout variant.

• Trout, Red day, Copper rod+. Rarer trout variant.

Saltwater beach species

Found at Bliss Bay (Sunset Bay, North Beach) and Cahaya Beach:

• Banded Butterflyfish day, Wooden rod+. Common beach catch.

• Black Ocellaris Clownfish night, Iron rod+. Found at Bliss Bay and Cahaya Beach.

• Cuttlefish night, Silver rod+. Cahaya Beach only. Not available in Bliss Bay.

• Emperor Angelfish day, Copper rod+. Found at both Bliss Bay and Cahaya Beach.

• Seahorse, Yellow day/night, Iron rod+. Also found in freshwater.

• Seahorse, Pink-tinged night, Iron rod+. Also found in freshwater.

• Sea Turtle day, Gold rod+. Cahaya Beach only.

• Sea Turtle, Ghost night, Gold rod+. Cahaya Beach only. A spectral variant that only appears at night.

• Squid day/night, Wooden rod+. Common saltwater catch.

• Sweetlips day, Wooden rod+. Found at both Bliss Bay and Cahaya Beach.

• Teira Batfish night, Copper rod+. Found at both Bliss Bay and Cahaya Beach.

• Trumpet Emperor night, Wooden rod+. Found at both Bliss Bay and Cahaya Beach.

Saltwater boat species (Cahaya only)

Found exclusively at Cahaya boat fishing spots. Requires a boat and a fishing rod:

• Black Marlin a large billfish species caught from the boat.

• Blue Marlin night, Copper rod+. One of the more accessible boat species.

• Bluefin Tuna a highly sought-after catch.

• Butterflyfish found at boat fishing spots.

• Cobia day/night, Copper rod+. Can be filleted.

• French Angelfish caught from boat spots.

• Giant Manta Ray an extremely rare catch. Players have reported specific coordinates near underwater landmarks where it appears.

• Giant Sea Turtle day catch. Players report the "Feeling Concentrated" mood state helps.

• Great Barracuda caught at boat spots. More common with Advanced Bait.

• Great White Shark night, Diamond/Jewel rod+. Very rare.

• Great White Ghost Shark night, Diamond/Jewel rod+. A spectral variant of the Great White.

• Ghost Bluefin Tuna night. A ghost variant of Bluefin Tuna.

• Ghost Whale Shark night. A spectral variant of the Whale Shark.

• Mahi Mahi day/night, Gold rod+. Can be displayed in a Medium or Large tank.

• Ocean Sunfish a rare offshore catch.

• Orca night, Jewel rod+. Found near specific underwater ruins. One of the rarest catches in the game.

• Painted Sweetlips can be filleted. Found at boat spots.

• Sea Bream day/night, Silver rod+. Can be displayed in a Large tank.

• Skipjack Tuna day, Silver rod+.

• Swordfish can be filleted. Found at various saltwater spots.

• Whale Shark day. The largest catch in the game. Extremely rare.

• Zebra Shark night, Gold rod+.

Non-fish catches

In addition to fish, Zois can pull up miscellaneous items while fishing:

• Garbage the most common non-fish result. Catching garbage (or getting no catch at all) makes your Zoi "Annoyed." Can be discarded.

• Biko Doll (also called Boki Doll): a small collectible decorative plushie. A rare find that can be kept as a decoration in your Zoi's home.

Filleting fish

Larger fish species can be turned into Fish Fillet items. To fillet a fish, have your Zoi hold the caught fish in hand, then click on it and select the Fillet Fish action. The fish will be converted into one or more Fish Fillet items that are stored in the household inventory. Not all species can be filleted. Smaller fish like Butterflyfish, Archer Fish, and Banded Butterflyfish cannot. Filletable species include Swordfish, Carp, Painted Sweetlips, Cobia, and larger catches.

Fish Fillets have a key advantage over whole fish: they do not expire. Whole fish will spoil if left out for too long, but fillets remain fresh indefinitely, making them the preferred storage method for cooking ingredients.

Selling fish

There are several ways to sell your catches for Meow:

• Secondhand Sale Stall purchase a Secondhand Sales Counter or Wider Sales Stall from the Social Event category in Build Mode. Place the stall in a public location, drag fish from your inventory into the stall's storage slots, set your prices, and select "Start Selling." The sale lasts three hours. Be warned: NPC thieves may steal items from your stall. You can click on a thief and select "Fight the thief" to recover your lost Meow and earn Karma.

• Pocket Market use the Pocket Market app on your Zoi's smartphone to list items for sale to other Zois, similar to an online marketplace. You receive a notification when items sell.

• Market Stall added in the Island Getaway update. You can set up a stall in Cahaya to sell items directly to passersby.

Rarer and larger fish generally sell for more Meow. Using Advanced Bait (5 Meow per use) when fishing from the Cahaya boat can be profitable, as premium species like Blue Marlin and Mahi Mahi sell for significantly more than the bait cost.

Cooking with fish

Fish Fillets serve as ingredients for certain recipes in the Cooking skill. Once a Zoi reaches Cooking Skill Level 3, they unlock the ability to prepare Flatfish Sushi, which requires Fish Fillet as a primary ingredient. This is notable because Fish Fillet is the only cooking ingredient in the current build that cannot be ordered through the PocketMarket app you must catch and fillet a fish yourself. Higher cooking levels may unlock additional fish-based recipes as development continues. Cooked fish dishes restore hunger and can also be sold for profit.

Fish tanks and display

Caught fish can be placed in fish tanks purchased through Build Mode to serve as living decorations in your Zoi's home. Tanks come in different sizes (Small, Medium, and Large) and certain species require specific tank sizes. For example, Mahi Mahi can be displayed in a Medium or Large tank, while Sea Bream requires a Large tank. Smaller species like Guppies and Seahorses fit comfortably in Small tanks. Fish tanks add to the aesthetic quality of a room and can serve as a visual showcase of your fishing progress.

Day and night mechanics

The time of day significantly affects which fish species are available. Some fish can only be caught during the day, others only at night, and some are available at any time. For example:

Planning your fishing trips around the in-game clock is essential for targeting specific species and completing your Collection Log.

Collection Log integration

Every fish species caught is automatically recorded in the Collection Log under the Fishing category. The Collection Log tracks which species you have caught and which remain undiscovered, showing silhouettes for uncollected fish. Completing fish sets by catching all species in a category can unlock exclusive furniture rewards. Since some species are location-exclusive (boat fishing species only appear in Cahaya), time-gated (day or night only), and rod-tier gated, completing the full fish collection requires investing in higher-tier rods, visiting all three regions, and fishing at different times of day.

Tips and strategies

• Queue multiple fishing actions in a row to maximize your time at a fishing spot. Each catch resolves relatively quickly.

• Invest in Advanced Bait (5 Meow per use) when fishing from the Cahaya boat. The premium species available there sell for significantly more than the bait cost.

• Fillet large fish immediately after catching them to avoid spoilage. Fish Fillets never expire.

• Pay attention to the time of day. Many rare species like Great White Shark, Orca, and Cuttlefish only appear at night, while others like Sea Turtle and Whale Shark only appear during the day.

• If you catch a Red Arowana, the game will prompt you to release it as it is a protected species. It counts toward Collection Log completion.

• Upgrade your fishing rod progressively. The Diamond Rod is expensive to craft but required for the rarest species in the game.

• Check the Whatever Tiny Shop in Cahaya daily, it rotates three random items and may occasionally stock high-tier rods like the Diamond Fishing Rod, saving you the crafting grind.

• Fishing is a great way to level the Fishing skill, which improves catch rates over time.

• Fishing pairs well with mining and gardening since gathering spots are often near each other in Cahaya.