Overview
Brown Tiger Prawn is a crustacean species in Starsand Island, found in Ocean waters accessible from any coastal shoreline. Recognizable by its large size and distinctive striped body, the Brown Tiger Prawn is one of the most forgiving catches in the game. It appears in all four seasons, in any weather, and accepts every bait type. This makes it a reliable source of Fish Fillet and a good introductory catch for players just starting the Angler profession.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Species | Brown Tiger Prawn |
Zone | Ocean |
Season | All Seasons |
Weather | Any |
Time | 06:00 - 02:00 |
Bait |
The Brown Tiger Prawn has a 20-hour availability window from 06:00 to 02:00, making it active for most of the day. It vanishes only during the early morning hours between 02:00 and 06:00. Because it responds to Bug Bait, Meat Bait, and Veggie Bait alike, you can always catch one regardless of what bait you have on hand.
How to Catch
Head to any ocean shoreline on the island. Equip your Fishing Rod and toss any type of bait into the water. Brown Tiger Prawns appear as shadows near the shore. Even the starting Wooden Rod is sufficient to reel one in. The catch difficulty is low, so this is a great species for farming Fish Fillet early on.
Cooking and Processing
Brown Tiger Prawn can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is used across many cooking recipes, including:
Recipe | Ingredients | Buff |
|---|---|---|
3x Fish Fillet | None | |
3x Fish Fillet, 2x Cooking Oil | Quick Reflexes | |
3x Fish Fillet, 2x Rice | None | |
2x Fish Fillet, 1x Greasyback Shrimp, 2x Rice | None |
Because Brown Tiger Prawns are so easy to catch in bulk, they serve as an efficient source of Fish Fillet for cooking. Processing fish into cooked dishes before selling dramatically increases profit compared to selling raw catches.
Fish Pond
Brown Tiger Prawns can be placed in a Fish Pond for breeding and display. Maintain fish food and oxygen levels. After 1 to 2 in-game days, eggs may appear. Collect the eggs and use the Incubator tab to hatch new fingerlings.
Tips
Brown Tiger Prawns accept all three bait types, so use whichever bait you have the most of.
Their long availability window (06:00 to 02:00) makes them an ideal target for casual fishing sessions.
Sell surplus Brown Tiger Prawns at the Merchant Ship for double the base price.
Since they are easy to catch, Brown Tiger Prawns are a great way to farm Meat Bait. Process them at the Chopper I to produce Meat Bait for deep-sea fishing trips.
Check the All Fish article for every species in the Ocean zone.