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11 Celestwave
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33 Celestwave is the most challenging of the three offshore deep-sea fishing zones in Starsand Island, alongside the Coral Sea and Luminwave. Located southwest of the main island, Celestwave contains the rarest and most valuable fish in the entire game, including the legendary Long-barbelled Dragonfish. Fish here fight harder than anywhere else and require top-tier fishing rods to catch reliably.
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55 How to Access
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77 Celestwave is reached by boarding the Parrot Ship at Starsand Port. You must first complete the Starsand Port Construction quest, which requires donating 15 Stone and 15 Softwood to rebuild the dock. Once the port is operational, speak to Marston and select Celestwave from the destination list. Each trip costs 30 coins. The Parrot Ship remains anchored at the fishing spot for the duration of your visit.
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99 While the port gives access to all three deep-sea zones from the start, it is strongly recommended to progress through Coral Sea and Luminwave before attempting Celestwave. The fish here have the highest tension values in the game, and attempting them with insufficient gear will result in frequent line breaks and wasted bait.
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1111 Location
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1313 Celestwave sits southwest of the main island. The zone has a distinctly deeper, darker water color compared to the other two zones. Like all deep-sea zones, there is no landmass to explore; all fishing takes place from the deck of the Parrot Ship.
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1515 Fish Species
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1717 Celestwave contains five fish species. Two are daytime catches, two appear only at night, and the legendary Long-barbelled Dragonfish spans the late-night hours. Unlike Luminwave where all fish use Meat Bait, Celestwave has mixed bait requirements.
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1919 FishSeasonsWeatherTimeBaitDolphinfishAll SeasonsAll Weather08:00 - 18:00Meat BaitFlounderSpring, Summer, AutumnAll Weather08:00 - 18:00Meat BaitMandarinfishAll SeasonsAll Weather20:00 - 24:00Veggie BaitRibbon EelAll SeasonsAll Weather20:00 - 02:00Meat BaitLong-barbelled Dragonfish (King)All SeasonsAll Weather20:00 - 02:00Meat Bait
2020 The Flounder is the only seasonal species in Celestwave, unavailable during Winter. The Mandarinfish is notable for being the only Celestwave fish that requires Veggie Bait rather than Meat Bait. Make sure to bring both bait types if you want to catch everything in a single trip.
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2222 Long-Barbelled Dragonfish
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2424 The Long-barbelled Dragonfish is Celestwave's King Fish, the rarest and most difficult catch in the entire game. Like all King Fish, it has an extremely low bite rate and puts up a punishing fight. It bites between 20:00 and 02:00 in any season and any weather, using Meat Bait.
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2626 Tips for catching the Long-barbelled Dragonfish:
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2828 Use a Titanium Rod at minimum. An Astra Rod or Solar Rod is strongly recommended for a manageable fight.Invest in Angler profession skills that reduce line tension before attempting this catch. The tension reduction upgrades make a noticeable difference.Arrive at Celestwave before 20:00 to be ready when the window opens.Bring a large supply of Meat Bait. The King Fish bite rate is very low, so you may chum many times before it appears.Use the "Rare Bites" cooking buff if available. It increases the chance of rare fish appearing on your line.Watch for the oversized shadow in the water. King Fish shadows are noticeably larger than regular fish shadows.When the line turns red during the fight, stop reeling and let it recover. Forcing the reel on a red line will snap it instantly.
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3030 Night Fishing at Celestwave
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3232 Three of Celestwave's five species only appear after 20:00, including the Long-barbelled Dragonfish. Night trips are essential for completing your Aquarium collection and filling out the Islandpedia. Before departing, eat a high-stamina meal and apply any fishing buff food you have. You cannot sleep or rest on the Parrot Ship, so stamina management is critical during extended night sessions.
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3434 The cooking buffs Flow Fishing (line durability) and Never Skunked (instant bites) are especially valuable for Celestwave night trips, where every cast counts.
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3636 Zone Comparison
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3838 The three deep-sea zones form a clear difficulty progression. Celestwave is the endgame zone and should be attempted last.
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4040 ZoneDirectionDifficultyKing FishBait VarietyCoral SeaSoutheastBeginnerSwordfish (King)Meat Bait onlyLuminwaveNorthIntermediateMegamouth Shark (King)Meat Bait onlyCelestwaveSouthwestAdvancedLong-barbelled Dragonfish (King)Meat + Veggie Bait
4141 Celestwave is the only deep-sea zone that requires two bait types. Both Coral Sea and Luminwave use Meat Bait exclusively, but Celestwave's Mandarinfish needs Veggie Bait. Pack both types before departing.
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4343 Difficulty and Rod Requirements
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4545 Celestwave fish have the highest tension values in the game. The rod you bring determines how comfortable (or frustrating) your fishing session will be.
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4747 Rod TierCelestwave ExperienceNoble RodVery difficult. Frequent line breaks, especially on Ribbon Eel and King Fish. Not recommended.Titanium RodManageable. Most standard fish are catchable with skill, but the Dragonfish is still a tough fight.Astra RodComfortable. Minimal tension on standard species. King Fish still requires attention.Solar RodEasy for standard fish. King Fish becomes a fair fight rather than a battle of attrition.
4848 Recommended Equipment
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5050 EquipmentRecommendationFishing RodTitanium Rod minimum. Astra Rod or Solar Rod strongly recommended.BaitMeat Bait (for Dolphinfish, Flounder, Ribbon Eel, Dragonfish) and Veggie Bait (for Mandarinfish). Bring plenty of both.FoodBest available stamina meals. Fishing buff dishes like Flow Fishing (line durability) and Never Skunked (instant bites) are ideal.StorageRealm Box essential. Celestwave fish are the most valuable in the game; do not discard any catches.TimeArrive before 20:00 to catch daytime fish first, then transition into night fishing for Ribbon Eel, Mandarinfish, and the Dragonfish.
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5353 Celestwave fish sell for the highest prices in the game. A full inventory from one successful trip can fund days of other activities. Sell at the Merchant Ship for double value.Do not attempt Celestwave with anything weaker than a Titanium Rod. The fish will snap Noble Rods regularly, wasting bait and time.The Flounder is unavailable in Winter. Plan your Celestwave visits for Spring, Summer, or Autumn if you need the Flounder for your Islandpedia.Invest in the Angler profession skills that reduce line tension before tackling Celestwave. These passive upgrades make a significant difference, especially for the Dragonfish fight.Bring all the food and bait you can carry. The 30-coin Parrot Ship fare is trivial compared to the value of Celestwave catches, but running out of supplies mid-trip wastes the investment.If you are working on the Angler Trial Walkthroughs, several advanced profession trials require Celestwave catches. Check your active trials before departing.