Holland's Carp

Overview

Holland's Carp is a freshwater fish species found in the river zones of Starsand Island. Despite its modest sell price of 75g, Holland's Carp is considered one of the rarer catches in the game because it only appears during sunny autumn days. Rivers run through Hopeland, Starsand Town, and the surrounding areas, and any river fishing spot can produce this species when conditions align.

Catch Details

How to Catch

To catch Holland's Carp, you need three conditions to line up at once: it must be autumn, the weather must be sunny, and the time must fall between 10:00 and midnight. Head to any river fishing spot and toss Bug Bait into the water to attract fish shadows. Bug Bait is crafted at the Chopper III station using caught bugs as input.

Holland's Carp shares its conditions with the Chinese Perch (lake fish, also autumn/sunny), so if you are hunting seasonal fish, autumn sunny days are doubly productive. Use at least the Chrono Rod or higher for a smoother catch, although the Wooden Rod works in a pinch. The fight is not especially challenging, and the fish can be reeled in with steady timing.

Why Holland's Carp is Rare

Multiple fishing guides highlight Holland's Carp as one of the rarest fish in the game. The reason is the strict condition overlap: autumn is only one of four seasons, and sunny weather is not guaranteed on any given day. Since rainy autumn days lock you out entirely, the actual number of in-game days where Holland's Carp is available tends to be small. Combine this with the 10:00 start time (you cannot catch it in the early morning), and the catch window shrinks further. Players working toward full Islandpedia completion should prioritize sunny autumn days for river fishing.

Selling and Profit

At 75g per fish, Holland's Carp is on the lower end of the price spectrum. It ties with the Red Carp and Moorish Idol in value. For pure income, processing it into Fish Fillet at the Separator and cooking it into dishes is far more profitable than selling the raw fish. If you plan to sell it raw anyway, wait for the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port, which pays 200% of normal value (150g per fish).

Recipes Using Fish Fillet

Like all fish in Starsand Island, Holland's Carp can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is used in many cooking recipes, including:

• 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)

• Fish Head Tofu Soup (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Tofu)

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

Fish Pond Breeding

Holland's Carp has an oxygen requirement of 5, which is the highest tier for pond fish. The Small Fish Pond (12 oxygen capacity) can hold only 2 Holland's Carp, while the Medium Fish Pond (40 oxygen) can house up to 8. Stock the pond with Fish Feed crafted on the Chopper II to generate eggs overnight. This is a convenient way to build a supply without relying on the narrow weather window.

Islandpedia

Registering Holland's Carp in the Islandpedia contributes to the Fish stamp collection. Because of its rarity, it is often one of the last fish players check off when pursuing full completion.

Tips

• Check the weather forecast each morning during autumn. On sunny days, head straight to the river for your best shot at Holland's Carp.

• The catch window starts at 10:00, so use the early morning hours (06:00 to 10:00) for other tasks before heading to the river.

• Bug Bait is the only bait that works. Make sure you have plenty of bugs stockpiled before autumn arrives.

• Holland's Carp shares autumn sunny conditions with Chinese Perch in the lake, so consider splitting your time between both zones on the same day.

• Despite the low sell price, catching Holland's Carp is essential for Islandpedia completion and the satisfaction of landing a rare catch.