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11Overview22Starsand Island contains 105 unique fish species spread across nine distinct water bodies: Lake, River, Ocean, Celestwave, Luminwave, Coral Sea, Spore Cascade, Spiritshade River, and the Moonlit Forest. Each fish has specific requirements for season, time of day, weather, and bait. Fishing is unlocked once you start the Angler profession quest line.44Every cast costs 10 Energy. To catch a fish, aim the bobber toward a fish shadow in the water. The bobber turns green when a valid casting spot is selected and red when the location is blocked or too shallow. Once a fish bites, hold the reel button to pull it in. Watch the fishing line color: yellow means the fish is close to breaking free, and red means the fish has escaped.66The fishing mentor Delphin at AquaBlue Outpost in Half-Moon Bay teaches the basics and sells rod upgrades. Without upgrades in the Workpedia fishing skill tree, the only way to catch a fish is to cast toward a visible shadow.88Bait Types and Chumming1010Three types of bait can be crafted at different Chopper stations. Bait is not attached to the rod directly. Instead, you toss bait into the water with the use button to generate fish shadows. Holding the button lets you chum continuously. Leveling the fishing tree in the Workpedia improves chumming efficiency.1212BaitCrafting StationMaterialsNotesBug BaitChopper IIICaught bugsUsed by many lake and ocean fish. Exclusive bait for several rare catches.Veggie BaitChopper IICrops, foraged plantsCommon across all water types. Key bait for several special location fish.Meat BaitChopper IFish (any type)Required for most deep-sea and Celestwave/Luminwave fish. Called Minced Fish Bait in some tooltips.1515Some fish respond to multiple bait types, while a few (like the Lake Trout) require no bait at all and will bite without chumming.1616Fishing Rods1818Rods upgrade in a linear chain. Each new rod requires the previous one as a crafting material. Better rods are essential for catching King fish and fishing in deep-sea zones like Celestwave and Luminwave.2020RodRank RequiredKey MaterialsCostWooden RodStarter6 Softwood, 4 FiberFree (given by Delphin)Chrono RodApprentice3 Softwood Planks, 10 Fiber, 3 Copper Ingots, 1 Wooden Rod800gNoble RodJuniorRod Shaft, Fishing Lines, Bronze, Iron Sheets, Prisms3,500gSolar RodExpertRod Shaft, Fishing Lines, Alloys, Springs, Magnets9,000gTitanium RodTop TierRod Shaft, Fishing Lines, Eternal Alloys, Lunar Crystals, Chips25,000g2222The Wooden Rod will snap when hooked on large King fish. Use at least the Noble Rod for deep-sea zones and King fish attempts.2323Fish Traps2525You can craft a Fish Trap at the Workbench. Place traps in any body of water and load them with Advanced Fish Food (crafted on the Chopper III). Traps catch various fish overnight. Check your traps each morning and refill the food to keep them working.2727King Fish2929Six King fish are rare, high-value variants that appear in specific locations. They sell for significantly more than regular fish and require strong rods to land. The Wooden Rod and Chrono Rod will snap when a King fish bites. These are the most profitable fish in the game:3131King FishPriceLocationSeasonTimeBaitGlowfish (King)1,607gSpore CascadeAutumn00:00-02:00Bug BaitLong-barbelled Dragonfish (King)1,051gCelestwaveAll Seasons20:00-02:00Meat BaitMegamouth Shark (King)1,051gLuminwaveAll Seasons20:00-02:00Meat BaitSwordfish (King)826gCoral SeaAll Seasons06:00-18:00Meat BaitArapaima (King)782gRiverSummer, Autumn12:00-02:00Veggie Bait, Meat BaitPaddlefish (King)733gRiverSpring, Winter06:00-22:00Bug Bait, Veggie Bait3333The Glowfish (King) is the single most valuable fish at 1,607g, but it only appears in Spore Cascade during Autumn between midnight and 2:00 AM, making it extremely difficult to encounter. The Long-barbelled Dragonfish and Megamouth Shark are tied at 1,051g each and are available year-round in their respective deep-sea zones, making them more reliable targets for high-value fishing.3434Rod Requirements for King Fish3636King fish require a minimum of the Golden Rod to catch. The Wooden Rod and Chrono Rod will snap immediately when a King fish bites, losing both the rod durability and the fish. The Epic Rod is recommended for its higher durability and improved catch rate on rare fish.3838Useful Perks for King Fish4040Two Workpedia perks significantly improve your chances of landing King fish:4242Rare Bites: Increases the chance of rare catches during daytime fishing. Activate this before daytime King fish sessions (Swordfish, Arapaima, Paddlefish).Hooked on Fate: Allows you to catch ocean fish even when no fish shadows are visible in the water. This is essential for deep-sea King fish like the Megamouth Shark and Long-barbelled Dragonfish, which appear in zones where shadows can be sparse.4444Pack healing food for stamina management during extended fishing sessions, since each cast costs 10 Energy and King fish often require multiple attempts.4646Fish Pond Breeding4848Once you advance far enough in the Angler profession, you can place caught fish into a pond on your property. After building the pond expansion, stock it with fish and Fish Feed (crafted on the Chopper II). Each night the fish consume the feed, and there is a chance for an egg to appear. Place eggs in the incubator cage inside the pond, and over time they hatch into new fish you can collect.5050Each fish species has an Oxygen Requirement that determines how much of the pond's oxygen capacity it uses. Fish with no listed oxygen requirement can be placed in any pond without consuming oxygen. The oxygen column in the tables below shows how many units each fish requires. Plan your pond stocking carefully so you do not exceed the pond's total oxygen capacity.5252Fish Pond Types5454PondGrid SizeOxygen CapacityExpansion MaterialsSmall Fish Pond8x8124 Glass Pane, 2 High-Performance Wire Set, 4 Iron IngotStone Fish Pond14x17124 Glass Pane, 2 High-Performance Wire Set, 4 Iron IngotMedium Fish Pond20x20404 Glass Pane, 2 High-Performance Wire Set, 4 Iron Ingot5656The Medium Fish Pond has 40 oxygen capacity, making it the best choice for breeding high-oxygen fish like those requiring 5 units each. The Small and Stone ponds share 12 oxygen capacity but differ in footprint, so pick whichever fits your farm layout.5757Special Fishing Locations5959Beyond the standard Lake, River, and Ocean spots, Starsand Island has five special fishing areas with unique fish species. Most of these locations are unlocked through story progression or exploration.6161Celestwave6363Celestwave is a deep-sea zone accessible by boat. It holds five fish species, including the Long-barbelled Dragonfish (King) worth 1,051g. Most Celestwave fish require Meat Bait and are available year-round. Night fishing (20:00-02:00) is especially productive here, as three of the five species only appear after dark.6565Luminwave6767Luminwave is another deep-sea zone with five fish, including the Megamouth Shark (King) at 1,051g. All Luminwave fish exclusively use Meat Bait. The Anglerfish and Viperfish are both worth 207g each and only appear between 20:00 and 24:00. The Mola Mola is a daytime catch (08:00-18:00) but requires 5 oxygen for pond breeding.6969Coral Sea7272Coral Sea is home to five species, including the Swordfish (King) at 826g. The Bass has a split time window (06:00-08:00 and 18:00-20:00), so target dawn or dusk when fishing here. Blue Tang and Sardine both require Veggie Bait, while the other Coral Sea fish use Meat Bait.7474Spore Cascade7676Spore Cascade contains three glowfish species found only in this bioluminescent zone. The Glowfish (King) sells for 1,607g, the highest price of any fish in the game, but it only appears during Autumn between midnight and 2:00 AM. The Comet Glowfish and Fringetail Glowfish are easier to catch and both use Veggie Bait.7878Spiritshade River8080Spiritshade River has three unique species. Each one appears in a different season: Daisy's Ricefish in Spring, Ink Phoenixfish in Summer, and Glassfish in Autumn. All three share the 06:00-02:00 time window, but each requires a different bait type, so bring all three when visiting.8282Moonlit Forest8484The Moonlit Forest has two fishing spots at specific sub-locations. The Green Swordtail is found at Darkwater Shore, while the Pearl Glowfish is found at Dreamfall Garden. Both sell for only 57g, accept any bait, and are available year-round in any weather. They each require 1 oxygen for pond placement.8686Lake Fish (24 Species)8888Lake fishing spots are found across the island, including Cloudrest Lake near Hopeland. Lakes offer the widest variety of freshwater fish. The Giant River Prawn and Motoro Stingray can also be found here in addition to their River habitats.9090FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenAlaska Blackfish88gWinterSunny06:00-22:00LakeBug BaitNoneAlligator Gar163gAutumnRainy08:00-20:00LakeBug BaitNoneBaikal Sculpin238gWinterSunny10:00-24:00LakeVeggie BaitNoneBetta101gSummerSunny10:00-22:00LakeBug Bait1Bighead Carp65gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-22:00LakeVeggie Bait, Meat Bait5Bitterling58gAutumn, WinterAny06:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneChinese Perch106gAutumnSunny10:00-00:00LakeVeggie Bait3Cichlid75gAutumn, WinterAny08:00-20:00LakeBug Bait, Veggie BaitNoneCleaner Fish65gSpring, WinterAny08:00-24:00LakeBug Bait, Veggie Bait1Crucian Carp108gSpringRainy10:00-24:00LakeMeat BaitNoneGrass Carp108gSummerRainy10:00-24:00LakeMeat BaitNoneGreen Sunfish70gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy12:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait1Ide101gSpring, WinterAny06:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait3Kissing Gourami140gAutumn, WinterAny10:00-00:00LakeVeggie Bait, Meat Bait3Koi101gSpringSunny12:00-24:00LakeVeggie Bait3Lake Trout127gWinterSnowy08:00-18:00, 00:00-02:00LakeNo bait neededNoneMedaka108gSpringRainy06:00-20:00LakeBug Bait1Mud Carp163gAutumnRainy10:00-20:00LakeMeat Bait3Paradise Fish118gSummerRainy18:00-02:00LakeVeggie BaitNonePumpkinseed70gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy10:00-00:00LakeVeggie Bait, Meat Bait1Silver Carp70gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Veggie Bait3Topmouth Culter116gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait3Velora Cichlid58gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneWheatfish140gSpring, WinterAny06:00-20:00LakeVeggie Bait, Meat Bait39292River Fish (31 Species)9393River fishing spots run along the streams through Hopeland, Starsand Town, and surrounding areas. Rivers contain the two freshwater King fish: the Arapaima and the Paddlefish. Several river fish have split time windows, so check the table carefully.9595FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenArapaima (King)782gSummer, AutumnAny12:00-02:00RiverVeggie Bait, Meat BaitNoneArcherfish98gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-20:00RiverBug Bait, Veggie Bait1Arowana101gAutumnRainy08:00-24:00RiverVeggie BaitNoneCarp94gSpringSunny06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait3Chinese Hooksnout Carp73gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait1Clown Featherback129gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-12:00, 18:00-00:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait5Common Rudd163gSpringRainy12:00-24:00RiverMeat Bait1Electric Eel129gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-18:00RiverBug Bait, Veggie BaitNoneFlathead Catfish152gSpringRainy10:00-22:00RiverVeggie Bait5Four-Eyed Sleeper92gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy10:00-02:00RiverVeggie Bait, Meat Bait3Giant Barb100gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneGiant River Prawn50gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00River, LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneGlass Bloodfin Tetra121gAutumn, WinterAny06:00-20:00RiverBug Bait, Veggie BaitNoneGuppy115gSummerRainy08:00-20:00RiverVeggie BaitNoneHolland's Carp75gAutumnSunny10:00-00:00RiverBug Bait5Leaffish121gAutumn, WinterAny12:00-02:00RiverVeggie Bait, Meat Bait1Lungfish237gWinterSunny10:00-20:00RiverVeggie Bait5Magnificent Killifish106gAutumn, WinterAny06:00-00:00RiverBug Bait, Meat BaitNoneMotoro StingrayN/AAutumn, WinterAny06:00-02:00River, LakeBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNonePaddlefish (King)733gSpring, WinterAny06:00-22:00RiverBug Bait, Veggie Bait5Pale Chub82gSpring, WinterAny06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait1Payara129gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-12:00, 18:00-00:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait5Pope's Goby131gSpring, WinterAny08:00-24:00RiverVeggie Bait, Meat Bait1Red Carp82gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait3Redtail Catfish121gSpring, WinterAny06:00-14:00, 18:00-24:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait5Royal Twig Catfish206gWinterSnowy08:00-22:00RiverBug BaitNoneSiberian Taimen163gWinterSunny10:00-24:00RiverMeat BaitNoneSnakehead163gSummerRainy06:00-18:00RiverMeat Bait5Tilapia101gSummerSunny10:00-22:00RiverBug BaitNoneUpside-Down Catfish175gAutumnRainy10:00-02:00RiverMeat BaitNoneZander86gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00RiverBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait59797Ocean Fish (27 Species)9898Ocean fishing spots line the island's coastline. Ocean fish tend to be more valuable on average than lake and river fish. Several ocean fish have split time windows (for example, the Black Scraper is available 06:00-12:00 and 16:00-22:00). The Barracuda at 210g and Trevally at 234g are the top non-King ocean catches.100100FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenAnchovy115gSpringRainy12:00-24:00OceanMeat BaitNoneBarracuda210gWinterSunny16:00-24:00OceanBug BaitNoneBlack Scraper106gSpring, WinterAny06:00-12:00, 16:00-22:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait3Blue Angelfish98gSpring, WinterAny06:00-20:00OceanBug Bait, Veggie Bait1Boxfish70gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy08:00-22:00OceanVeggie Bait, Meat BaitNoneBrown Tiger PrawnN/AAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneButterflyfish121gAutumn, WinterAny06:00-20:00OceanBug Bait, Veggie Bait1Clownfish50gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait1Discus70gAutumn, WinterAny06:00-12:00, 16:00-00:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait1Emperor Angelfish152gSummerRainy08:00-22:00OceanMeat BaitNoneFoureye Butterflyfish163gSummerSunny12:00-02:00OceanBug Bait3Greasyback ShrimpN/AAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie BaitNoneLionfish176gSummerRainy10:00-20:00OceanVeggie BaitNoneMackerel135gAutumnRainy12:00-20:00OceanVeggie BaitNoneMoorish Idol75gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-18:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait1Noodlefish109gSpringSunny14:00-24:00OceanBug Bait1Orangespine Unicornfish98gAutumn, WinterAny12:00-02:00OceanVeggie Bait, Meat Bait3Potato Grouper176gSpringRainy06:00-16:00OceanVeggie Bait5Rainbow Trout137gWinterSnowy12:00-22:00OceanMeat BaitNoneRed Porgy143gAutumnSunny10:00-22:00OceanMeat Bait3Redfish75gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-12:00, 18:00-00:00OceanBug Bait, Meat Bait3Royal Gramma98gSpring, WinterAny10:00-24:00OceanVeggie Bait, Meat Bait1Spinefoot139gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy06:00-14:00, 00:00-02:00OceanBug Bait, Meat BaitNoneTiger Puffer114gSummer, AutumnSunny, Rainy14:00-00:00OceanVeggie Bait, Meat BaitNoneTrevally234gAutumnRainy08:00-16:00OceanBug BaitNoneWhitefish218gWinterSnowy10:00-20:00OceanVeggie BaitNoneYellowtail Damselfish106gSpring, SummerSunny, Rainy08:00-20:00OceanBug Bait, Veggie Bait3102102Celestwave Fish (5 Species)103103The Celestwave deep-sea zone is accessed by boat. All five species are listed below. Night hours (20:00-02:00) are required for the Dragonfish King, Mandarinfish, and Ribbon Eel.105105FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenDolphinfish119gAll SeasonsAny08:00-18:00CelestwaveMeat Bait3Flounder121gSpring, Summer, AutumnSunny, Rainy08:00-18:00CelestwaveMeat Bait3Long-barbelled Dragonfish (King)1,051gAll SeasonsAny20:00-02:00CelestwaveMeat Bait1Mandarinfish103gAll SeasonsAny20:00-00:00CelestwaveVeggie Bait1Ribbon Eel188gAll SeasonsAny20:00-02:00CelestwaveMeat Bait5107107Luminwave Fish (5 Species)108108The Luminwave deep-sea zone exclusively uses Meat Bait for all five species. The Megamouth Shark (King) and the two 207g fish (Anglerfish and Viperfish) make this a top destination for earning money through fishing.110110FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenAnglerfish207gAll SeasonsAny20:00-24:00LuminwaveMeat Bait3Megamouth Shark (King)1,051gAll SeasonsAny20:00-02:00LuminwaveMeat Bait5Mola Mola159gAll SeasonsAny08:00-18:00LuminwaveMeat Bait5Tuna121gSpring, Summer, AutumnSunny, Rainy08:00-18:00LuminwaveMeat BaitNoneViperfish207gAll SeasonsAny20:00-24:00LuminwaveMeat Bait5112112Coral Sea Fish (5 Species)113113The Coral Sea is a vibrant reef zone. The Swordfish (King) at 826g is the crown jewel here, but it requires 5 oxygen for pond breeding.115115FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenBass103gAll SeasonsAny06:00-08:00, 18:00-20:00Coral SeaMeat BaitNoneBlue Tang121gSpring, Summer, AutumnSunny, Rainy08:00-18:00Coral SeaVeggie Bait1Humphead Wrasse138gAll SeasonsAny08:00-18:00Coral SeaMeat Bait3Sardine75gSpring, Summer, AutumnSunny, Rainy08:00-18:00Coral SeaVeggie Bait1Swordfish (King)826gAll SeasonsAny06:00-18:00Coral SeaMeat Bait5118118Spore Cascade Fish (3 Species)119119The Spore Cascade is a bioluminescent zone with three glowfish species. The Glowfish (King) at 1,607g is the most valuable fish in the entire game.121121FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenComet Glowfish143gSummerSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00Spore CascadeVeggie Bait3Fringetail Glowfish124gSpringSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00Spore CascadeVeggie Bait1Glowfish (King)1,607gAutumnAny00:00-02:00Spore CascadeBug BaitNone123123Spiritshade River Fish (3 Species)124124The Spiritshade River offers one unique fish per season (Spring, Summer, and Autumn). Each uses a different bait type.126126FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenDaisy's Ricefish143gSpringSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00Spiritshade RiverBug Bait1Glassfish143gAutumnSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00Spiritshade RiverMeat Bait1Ink Phoenixfish124gSummerSunny, Rainy06:00-02:00Spiritshade RiverVeggie BaitNone128128Moonlit Forest Fish (2 Species)129129Two fishing spots exist inside the Moonlit Forest at specific sub-areas. Both fish are low-value but easy to catch year-round.131131FishPriceSeasonWeatherTimeLocationBaitOxygenGreen Swordtail57gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00Moonlit Forest: Darkwater ShoreBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait1Pearl Glowfish57gAll SeasonsAny06:00-02:00Moonlit Forest: Dreamfall GardenBug Bait, Meat Bait, Veggie Bait1133133Tips and Strategies134134Maximizing Fishing Income136136Focus on King fish for the highest single-catch profits. The Glowfish (King) at 1,607g is the most lucrative target.Deep-sea zones (Celestwave, Luminwave) offer consistently high-value fish without seasonal restrictions.Stock up on Meat Bait before heading to deep-sea zones, since every Celestwave and Luminwave fish uses it.Night fishing (20:00-02:00) unlocks the most valuable deep-sea catches.Use Fish Traps for passive overnight income. Load them with Advanced Fish Food and check each morning.138138Seasonal Planning140140Spring: Crucian Carp, Medaka, Koi, and Potato Grouper are Spring-only. The Paddlefish (King) is available in Spring and Winter.Summer: Betta, Grass Carp, Paradise Fish, Guppy, Snakehead, Lionfish, and Emperor Angelfish are Summer catches. The Arapaima (King) appears in Summer and Autumn.Autumn: The Glowfish (King) is Autumn-exclusive. Upside-Down Catfish, Trevally, and Mackerel are also Autumn-only.Winter: Alaska Blackfish, Baikal Sculpin, Barracuda, Lungfish, Royal Twig Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Whitefish are Winter catches. Snowy weather unlocks Lake Trout and Royal Twig Catfish.142142Weather-Dependent Fish144144Most fish appear in Sunny or Rainy weather, but a few require Snowy conditions. The Lake Trout, Royal Twig Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Whitefish all need Snowy weather, which only occurs in Winter. Many fish marked as "Any" weather will appear regardless of conditions, making them reliable targets.146146Fish Pond Optimization148148The Medium Fish Pond (40 oxygen) can hold eight fish at 5 oxygen each, or a larger mix of lower-oxygen species.Fish with no oxygen requirement can be placed without affecting your capacity at all.Prioritize breeding high-value fish. King fish placed in ponds can produce eggs that hatch into sellable fish.Always keep Fish Feed stocked. Fish consume feed every night, and eggs only have a chance to appear when feed is present.150150Rod Progression152152Do not attempt King fish or deep-sea zones with the Wooden Rod or Chrono Rod. The line will snap on larger catches. The Noble Rod is the minimum for reliable deep-sea fishing, and the Solar Rod or Titanium Rod make the process much faster. Save up for rod upgrades before investing time in high-end fishing spots.154154Fish That Require No Bait156156The Lake Trout is the only fish in the game that requires no bait at all. It appears in Lakes during Winter in Snowy weather between 08:00 and 18:00 (with an additional window from 00:00-02:00). Cast near a shadow without chumming to catch it.158158Non-Sellable Fish160160Three species have no sell price: the Brown Tiger Prawn, Greasyback Shrimp, and Motoro Stingray. These are primarily used as crafting or cooking ingredients rather than sold directly. They accept all three bait types and are available year-round in the Ocean (Prawn/Shrimp) or River and Lake (Stingray).
