Overview
Boxfish is a fish species in Starsand Island, found in the Ocean zone accessible from any coastal shoreline. Recognizable by its distinctive box-shaped body and rigid outer shell, the Boxfish is a quirky ocean catch with a relatively low sell value. It appears during Spring and Summer in sunny or rainy weather and responds to both Veggie Bait and Meat Bait. While not the most lucrative fish, the Boxfish is a solid addition to the Islandpedia and an easy target for filling out your ocean species collection.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Species | Boxfish |
Zone | Ocean |
Season | Spring, Summer |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 70 Coins |
The Boxfish has a 14-hour window from 08:00 to 22:00, covering most of the daylight hours and into the evening. It disappears at night, so plan your ocean fishing during the day. Spring and Summer are the only seasons it appears.
How to Catch
Head to any ocean shoreline on the island. Equip your Fishing Rod and chum the water with either Veggie Bait or Meat Bait. The Boxfish shows up as a shadow near the coast. Even a basic Fishing Rod can handle this catch without trouble. The reeling difficulty is low thanks to the fish's rigid body shape.
Cooking and Processing
Boxfish can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator. At just 70 Coins raw, processing Boxfish into cooked dishes is the better play for maximizing value:
Recipe | Ingredients | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
3x Fish Fillet | 66 Coins | |
4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek | 138 Coins | |
4x Fish Fillet, 2x Tofu | 143 Coins | |
5x Fish Fillet, 2x Pepper, 1x Fine Salt, 2x Cooking Oil | 529 Coins |
Converting low-value fish like Boxfish into higher-value cooked dishes is one of the best money-making strategies in the game.
Fish Pond
Boxfish can be placed in a Fish Pond for breeding and display. Maintain fish food and oxygen for egg production. After 1 to 2 in-game days, check for eggs in the pond.
Tips
At 70 Coins, the Boxfish is not very profitable to sell raw. Process it into Fish Fillet and cook dishes for much better returns.
The Boxfish only appears in Spring and Summer. If you still need one for your Islandpedia, prioritize catching it before Autumn.
Its 08:00 to 22:00 window means it does not appear at dawn. Start your ocean fishing after 08:00 if you specifically need Boxfish.
Selling at the Merchant Ship doubles the price to 140 Coins, which makes raw sales slightly more worthwhile.
Check the All Fish article for every species in the Ocean zone.