Common Rudd

Overview

Common Rudd is a golden-scaled freshwater fish species found in the river zones of Starsand Island. Despite the word "common" in its name, this fish is actually one of the more restricted catches in the game. It only appears during spring rainy weather and requires Meat Bait exclusively. At 163g per fish, it ties with the Siberian Taimen, Snakehead, and Mud Carp for one of the highest standard freshwater sell prices.

River spots are located throughout Hopeland, Starsand Town, and the wider island. Any river fishing spot can produce Common Rudd when conditions align.

Catch Details

How to Catch

Common Rudd requires spring rainy weather and only bites between 12:00 and midnight. This is a noon-to-night fish, so the early morning hours are unavailable. Head to any river fishing spot during a spring rainstorm, equip your fishing rod, and toss Meat Bait into the water. Meat Bait is crafted at the Chopper I station using any fish.

The Common Rudd is a moderately challenging catch. It fights harder than smaller species like the Pale Chub but is still manageable with the Chrono Rod or better. Watch the line indicator and reel on white, pause on red. Spring rainstorms can be unpredictable, so keep your bait supply stocked and be ready to fish as soon as the rain starts.

Selling and Profit

At 163g per fish, Common Rudd is among the most valuable standard freshwater fish. The Merchant Ship at Starsand Port pays 326g per Common Rudd. Because the fish is restricted to spring rain and a 12-hour afternoon/evening window, catching large quantities in a single session requires dedication. That said, each catch is worth the effort.

For even greater returns, process Common Rudd into Fish Fillet at the Separator and cook high-value dishes. A single Redcrest Stew (5x Fish Fillet, sells for 529g) converts roughly five fish into a single dish worth more than three raw Common Rudd.

Recipes Using Fish Fillet

Common Rudd produces Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is a core ingredient in many cooking recipes:

• Grilled Fish (3x Fish Fillet)

• Steamed Fish (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek)

• Braised Fish (6x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek, 2x Sugar, 1x Fine Salt)

• Sashimi (3x Fish Fillet, 2x Rice)

• Pan Fried Dilis (3x Fish Fillet, 2x Cooking Oil)

• Sauerkraut Fish (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek, 1x Pepper, 1x Pickled Cabbage)

• Redcrest Stew (5x Fish Fillet, 2x Pepper, 1x Fine Salt, 2x Cooking Oil)

Fish Pond Breeding

Common Rudd has an oxygen requirement of just 1, making it extremely efficient for Fish Pond placement. A Small or Stone Fish Pond (12 oxygen) can hold up to 12 Common Rudd, and the Medium Pond (40 oxygen) holds 40. Given its high sell price of 163g and low oxygen cost, Common Rudd offers the best gold-per-oxygen ratio among breeding-eligible river fish. Breed them in bulk for a steady passive income stream.

Islandpedia

Registering Common Rudd in the Islandpedia Fish stamp collection requires catching it during a spring rainstorm. Players should watch for rain during spring and prioritize river fishing when it arrives.

Best Value River Fish

Common Rudd ranks among the top standard river fish by sell price. Here is how it compares to other high-value river species:

Tips

• Spring rain is also the condition for catching Crucian Carp (108g, Lake, Meat Bait) and Flathead Catfish (152g, River, Veggie Bait). Schedule a multi-target fishing day on rainy spring days.

• The 12:00 start time means you have the entire morning free for farming, mining, or other tasks before heading to the river.

• At 1 oxygen per fish and 163g sell price, Common Rudd has the best gold-per-oxygen return of any breedable river fish. Prioritize it for pond stocking.

• Meat Bait is the only option, so make sure you have a good supply. Process low-value fish like Giant River Prawn (50g) into Meat Bait to fund your Common Rudd farming.

• The Merchant Ship pays 326g per Common Rudd. Save your catches for the weekly ship visit for maximum profit.