Overview
Chinese Hooksnout Carp is a freshwater fish with a distinctive downward-curving snout, found in the River zones of Starsand Island. Named for its unusual mouth shape, this carp is a Summer and Autumn species that accepts all bait types. At 73 Coins, it falls in the lower-mid range of river fish values, though its forgiving catch requirements make it an easy and consistent catch for players of any fishing level.
How to Catch
Head to any River fishing spot during Summer or Autumn. Chinese Hooksnout Carp has a generous catch window from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM, leaving only a brief gap in the early morning hours. It bites in Sunny and Rainy weather and responds to all three bait types: Bug Bait, Veggie Bait, and Meat Bait. This flexibility means you can target it with whatever bait you happen to have. Craft bait at the Chopper station; see the Bait Guide for more information.
Catch Details
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Zone | |
Season | Summer, Autumn |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM |
Bait | All (Bug, Veggie, Meat) |
Sell Price | 73 Coins |
Merchant Ship Price | 146 Coins (2x bonus) |
Uses
Cooking: Process into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is a base ingredient for multiple cooking recipes.
Bait Production: Convert into Minced Fish Bait at the Chopper for deep-sea fishing zones.
Fish Pond: Place in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.
Gifting: Some NPCs enjoy receiving fish as gifts.
Islandpedia: First catch adds to Islandpedia stamp completion.
Tips
Chinese Hooksnout Carp shares the Summer/Autumn season and River zone with certain other species. A single trip can net multiple fish types.
Its all-bait compatibility makes it a natural by-catch when targeting more selective river species. You will likely catch several while fishing for others.
Sell through the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port for 146 Coins instead of the base 73.
The 20-hour daily window (6 AM to 2 AM) means you can fish for it at nearly any time of day.
If you need a quick Fish Fillet source during Summer, Chinese Hooksnout Carp is always there in the river, similar to how Clownfish fills that role in the Ocean.
Check the All Fish guide for the complete list of fish across all zones.