Overview
Grass Carp is a large freshwater fish species found in Starsand Island's lake zones. Known for its herbivorous diet in real life, this carp feeds on aquatic vegetation and tends to be found in areas with plenty of plant growth. In the game, it appears exclusively during rainy summer days, making it a seasonal catch that requires some patience and planning. It shares the same 108g sell price as the Crucian Carp, but its summer availability means it fills a different seasonal niche for anglers.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | Lake |
Season | Summer |
Weather | Rainy |
Time of Day | 10:00 to 24:00 |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 108g |
Where to Catch
Grass Carp can be caught at any lake fishing spot. Cloudrest Lake is the most accessible option, with a pier on the south side that gives easy casting access. Any other lake node on the island works equally well, so pick whichever is closest to your current position when rain starts falling in summer.
Bait and Fishing Tips
This species requires Meat Bait exclusively. Craft it at the Chopper station and keep a supply ready throughout summer, since rain events can appear suddenly and you want to capitalize on them.
Tip: Grass Carp and Paradise Fish share the same season (summer) and weather requirement (rainy). When rain hits during summer, head to a lake and try for both species in the same session.
Tip: The 10:00 start time means mornings are wasted if you are only targeting this fish. Spend early morning hours foraging or farming, then switch to fishing once 10:00 arrives and rain is active.
Tip: Rain boosts rare fish spawn rates across the board. Even if you are mainly after Grass Carp, keep an eye out for other rain-dependent catches during your session.
Uses
Cooking: Process at the Separator into Fish Fillet. Fish Fillet goes into Steamed Fish (Never Skunked buff), Grilled Fish, Sashimi, and other recipes.
Selling: Sells for 108g. Save high-value catches for Merchant Ship visits or Bulletin Board requests to maximize profit.
Gifting: Acceptable as a gift for certain NPCs. Cooked fish dishes have a higher universal acceptance rate than raw fish.
Fish Pond: Place in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.
Islandpedia: Registers a new stamp when caught for the first time.