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11 Overview

33 Starsand Island has three deep-sea fishing zones out in the open ocean: Coral Sea, Luminwave, and Celestwave. You cannot reach them by swimming or paddling. Board the Parrot Ship at Starsand Port to sail out, or rent a yacht (150 Coins per hour). Each zone has 5 exclusive fish species, and every zone includes one rare King variant that sells for significantly more than the standard catches.

55 How to Unlock

77 Deep-sea fishing opens after completing the Starsand Port Construction quest from Marston at the run-down dock in Half-Moon Bay. Deliver 15 Stone and 15 Softwood. The port rebuilds overnight, and the next morning the Parrot Ship is docked and ready.

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1212 Deep-sea fish require crafted bait, made at the Chopper station (blueprint from the AquaBlue Outpost):

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1414 BaitDetailsMinced Fish Baitthe dominant bait for deep-sea fishing. 13 of the 15 deep-sea fish require it. Made from Flour and Fish Fillet (Flour from Wheat via Separator; Fish Fillet from processing raw fish).Veggie Baitused by only 3 species: Blue Tang and Sardine (Coral Sea) and Mandarinfish (Celestwave). Made from plant materials.

1515 Bring mostly Minced Fish Bait on every trip, with a handful of Veggie Bait if you are visiting Coral Sea or Celestwave. No deep-sea fish require Bug Bait.

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1717 Fishing rods

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1919 Your rod matters more in deep water than anywhere else. The starter Wooden Rod will snap on larger catches like Tuna and King fish. The practical minimum for deep-sea fishing is the Noble Rod (Junior Angler tier). For King fish specifically, you want endgame rods:

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2121 RodDetailsNoble Rodfirst viable deep-sea rod. Craftable at Worktable II with copper components.Noble Rodmid-tier upgrade (Junior Angler, 3,500 Coins blueprint from AquaBlue Outpost). Handles most standard deep-sea fish comfortably.Titanium Rod / Astra Rod / Solar Rodendgame rods (Senior/Expert Angler). The tension bar barely moves with these equipped, making King fish fights manageable.

2222 General Mechanics

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2424 Deep-sea fishing uses the same tension-based reeling as shore fishing. Cast your line, wait for a bite, then reel while watching the line color. White means safe. Red means stop immediately or the line snaps. Each catch costs 10 stamina. Bring food for extended sessions.

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2626 Weather is not a factor for deep-sea species. All 15 fish bite in Sunny, Snowy, and Rainy conditions equally. Season and time of day are what matter. Five species (Blue Tang, Sardine, Tuna, Flounder, and one Bass window) are unavailable in Winter. Several Luminwave and Celestwave species are nighttime-only.

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2828 Coral Sea

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3030 Coral Sea is the most beginner-friendly zone. All five species are daytime catches, so you can visit in the morning and cover everything.

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3232 FishBaitTime WindowSeason(s)King Variant?NotesBassMinced Fish Bait6:00--8:00, 18:00--20:00All seasonsNoDawn and dusk only. Narrow windows make this one easy to miss.Blue TangVeggie Bait8:00--18:00Spring through AutumnNoNot available in Winter.Humphead WrasseMinced Fish Bait8:00--18:00Year-roundNoThe most reliable Coral Sea catch.SardineVeggie Bait8:00--18:00Spring through AutumnNoNot available in Winter.Swordfish (King)Minced Fish Bait6:00--18:00Year-roundYesWidest time window of any Coral Sea fish. Rare King variant.

3333 Coral Sea is a good starting zone for building confidence. Bring both Minced Fish Bait and Veggie Bait to cover all five species.

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3535 Luminwave

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3737 Luminwave is a mixed day/night zone and the setting for the Junior Angler trial. Daytime offers two large species; nighttime unlocks three more, including the King fish. All Luminwave fish require Minced Fish Bait; no Veggie Bait needed here.

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4040 FishBaitTime WindowSeason(s)King Variant?NotesMola MolaMinced Fish Bait8:00--18:00Year-roundNoOne of the largest fish in the game.TunaMinced Fish Bait8:00--18:00Spring through AutumnNoHigh sell value. Do not attempt with a Wooden Rod; the tension will snap your line.AnglerfishMinced Fish Bait20:00--0:00Year-roundNoOnly bites after dark.ViperfishMinced Fish Bait20:00--0:00Year-roundNoShares the Anglerfish's schedule.Megamouth Shark (King)Minced Fish Bait20:00--2:00Year-roundYesExtended night window. Rare King variant; bring an endgame rod.

4141 Visit Luminwave twice for full coverage: once during the day for Mola Mola and Tuna, then again at night for the remaining three.

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4343 Celestwave

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4545 Celestwave is the most nighttime-heavy zone. Three of its five species are exclusively nocturnal. Plan to arrive in the evening.

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4747 FishBaitTime WindowSeason(s)King Variant?NotesDolphinfishMinced Fish Bait8:00--18:00Year-roundNoThe only daytime-only catch in this zone.FlounderMinced Fish Bait8:00--18:00Spring through AutumnNoNot available in Winter.Ribbon EelMinced Fish Bait20:00--2:00Year-roundNoExtended night window.MandarinfishVeggie Bait20:00--0:00Year-roundNoThe only Veggie Bait fish outside Coral Sea.Long-barbelled Dragonfish (King)Minced Fish Bait20:00--2:00Year-roundYesRare King variant and one of the hardest catches in the game.

4848 Bring mostly Minced Fish Bait but pack some Veggie Bait for Mandarinfish. Celestwave rewards patience; the night-only species are worth the wait in sell prices and Islandpedia completion.

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5050 King Fish

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5252 Each zone has one King variant fish: Swordfish (King) in Coral Sea, Megamouth Shark (King) in Luminwave, and Long-barbelled Dragonfish (King) in Celestwave. King fish are significantly rarer than standard catches and sell for much more. They are tracked separately in the Islandpedia. King fish fight harder on the line, so use a Titanium, Astra, or Solar Rod to keep the tension bar under control. Losing a King to a snapped line stings.

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5454 Seasonal Restrictions

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5656 Five of the 15 deep-sea fish are not available in Winter:

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5858 Blue Tang (Coral Sea)Sardine (Coral Sea)Tuna (Luminwave)Flounder (Celestwave)

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6060 The remaining 11 species are year-round. If you are working on the Senior Angler certification (which requires catching 20 different fish types), plan around the seasonal gaps. Getting stuck in Winter waiting for Tuna to come back costs an entire season.

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6262 Tips

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6464 Upgrade past the Wooden Rod before your first trip. The Noble Rod (3,500 Coins) is the practical minimum for comfortable deep-sea fishing.Craft Minced Fish Bait in bulk. It covers 13 of 15 deep-sea species. Bring Veggie Bait only for Coral Sea and Celestwave.Bring food for stamina recovery. Each catch costs 10 stamina, and a full deep-sea session burns through your bar quickly.Coral Sea is all daytime fishing. Luminwave splits between day and night. Celestwave is mostly nighttime.For King fish, use endgame rods (Titanium, Astra, or Solar). The tension bar barely moves with these, making the fight manageable.Check the Islandpedia app for zone-by-zone requirements before departing. Showing up at the wrong hour or in Winter for a season-locked fish wastes the trip.The Parrot Ship is free to ride. Yacht rental (150 Coins/hour) is only worth it if you want to freely explore ocean areas outside the three zones.

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6666 Related Articles

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6868 Fishing: profession overview and rod progressionAll Fish: complete species catalog across all water bodiesParrot Ship: the ferry that carries you to deep-sea zonesFish Traps: passive fishing alternative for shore watersIslandpedia: tracking your fish collection and earning rewardsMaking money: selling high-value deep-sea catches for profit

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