Overview
Blue Tang is a lively blue surgeonfish found in the Coral Sea, one of the deep-sea fishing zones in Starsand Island. The Coral Sea is accessible by boat from Starsand Port once you have progressed far enough in the Angler Profession. Blue Tang is available across three seasons (Spring, Summer, and Autumn), giving players a long window to catch it. At 121 Coins, it is a solid earner among Coral Sea species.
How to Catch
Travel to the Coral Sea zone by boat from Starsand Port. Blue Tang bites between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Sunny or Rainy weather, so plan your trips during daytime hours. This species requires Veggie Bait specifically; Bug Bait and Meat Bait will not attract it. Craft Veggie Bait at the Chopper station using raw vegetables from your farm or purchased from shops. See the Bait Guide for full crafting details.
Note that deep-sea zones like the Coral Sea also require Minced Fish Bait for certain other species. Carry both Veggie Bait and Minced Fish Bait on your trip to maximize your haul.
Catch Details
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Zone | |
Season | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Bait | Veggie Bait |
Sell Price | 121 Coins |
Merchant Ship Price | 242 Coins (2x bonus) |
Uses
Cooking: Process Blue Tang into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Use the fillet in fish-based cooking recipes for higher resale value.
Bait Production: Convert into Minced Fish Bait at the Chopper for catching rarer deep-sea species in zones like Luminwave and Celestwave.
Fish Pond: Place Blue Tang in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.
Gifting: Some NPCs accept fish as gifts to increase friendship.
Islandpedia: Adds to your Islandpedia stamp progress.
Tips
Blue Tang is only found in the Coral Sea, so you need boat access. Progress the Angler Profession to unlock deep-sea zones.
It requires Veggie Bait exclusively. Always bring extra Veggie Bait on Coral Sea trips since multiple species there need it.
The daytime-only catch window (8 AM to 6 PM) means you should head out early in the morning to maximize your fishing time.
Sell via the Merchant Ship for 242 Coins, nearly tripling what you would get from a common lake fish.
Blue Tang is available in three out of four seasons, so it is one of the most consistently available deep-sea fish. Only Winter locks you out.
Check the All Fish guide for the complete list of fish across all zones.