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Overview

Butterflyfish is a colorful tropical fish found in the Ocean zones of Starsand Island. Despite being a tropical species in appearance, Butterflyfish appears along the island's coastline exclusively during Autumn and Winter. At 121 Coins, it is one of the higher-value ocean catches and a rewarding target for players who fish the coast during the colder months.

How to Catch

Head to any coastal shoreline during Autumn or Winter. Butterflyfish bite from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in all weather conditions, making it accessible in both sunshine and rain. You need either Bug Bait or Veggie Bait; Meat Bait does not attract this species. Craft your bait at the Chopper station. Refer to the Bait Guide for crafting recipes and ingredient sourcing.

Catch Details

Uses

• Cooking: Process Butterflyfish into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Use the fillet in fish-based cooking recipes for higher resale value than selling raw.

• Bait Production: Convert into Minced Fish Bait at the Chopper for catching species in deep-sea fishing zones.

• Fish Pond: Place Butterflyfish in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.

• Gifting: Certain NPCs enjoy receiving fish as gifts.

• Islandpedia: First catch registers in your Islandpedia stamp progress.

Tips

• Butterflyfish and Orangespine Unicornfish share the same Autumn/Winter season in the Ocean zone. Fish for both on the same coastal trip.

• At 121 Coins base (242 through the Merchant Ship), Butterflyfish matches Leaffish and Blue Tang in value, making it a top earner during Autumn and Winter.

• Its all-weather availability means you can fish for it every day during its active seasons without waiting for specific conditions.

• The 6 AM to 8 PM window covers most of the day. Start fishing early morning for maximum output.

• Check the All Fish guide for the complete list of fish across all zones.