Overview
Carp is one of the most common freshwater fish species in Starsand Island, found in river zones during sunny spring days. As a beginner-friendly catch, it is an excellent choice for new anglers learning the basics of fishing. The river variant should not be confused with the lake-dwelling Crucian Carp or the Grass Carp; each belongs to a different zone and has its own set of conditions. Carp can be processed at the Separator into Fish Fillet for use in various cooking recipes.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | River |
Season | Spring |
Weather | Sunny |
Time of Day | 06:00 to 02:00 (next day) |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 94g |
Fish Pond Oxygen | 3 |
Where to Catch
Carp are found at any river fishing spot. River zones run along the streams through Hopeland, Starsand Town, and the surrounding areas. Since river spots are among the first fishing locations accessible to new players, Carp is often one of the earliest species caught in the game.
The time window is extremely generous: 06:00 to 02:00 the next day, which effectively covers 20 hours out of 24. Combined with the sunny weather requirement (which is the most common weather in spring), Carp are very easy to encounter during the right season.
Bait and Fishing Tips
Carp respond to Bug Bait, one of the standard bait types crafted at the Chopper station. A basic Fishing Rod is more than sufficient to land this species.
Tip: Carp's nearly 20-hour window and sunny weather requirement make it one of the most accessible fish in the game. If you need quick Fish Fillet, head to any river on a sunny spring day.
Tip: While the sell price (94g) is modest, Carp can be caught in bulk during spring. Consider mass-processing them into Fish Fillet rather than selling raw.
Tip: Carp are excellent early-game income. Fish a full spring day on the river and you can walk away with a stack of catches worth close to 1,000g.
Uses
Cooking: Process at the Separator into Fish Fillet. Great for recipes like Steamed Fish (grants the Never Skunked buff), Grilled Fish, Sashimi, and Shrimp and Fish Porridge.
Selling: Sells for 94g at standard shops. Batch sell to the Merchant Ship for roughly double the base price.
Gifting: Some NPCs accept raw fish. For a higher acceptance rate, cook the Carp into Grilled Fish before gifting.
Fish Pond: Requires 3 oxygen. Place in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.
Islandpedia: Catching your first Carp contributes to Islandpedia stamp completion.