Overview
Lungfish is a river fish species in Starsand Island known for its ancient lineage and remarkable ability to breathe air. In real-world biology, lungfish are among the oldest living fish groups, and the Starsand Island version carries that same sense of rarity and fascination. Priced at 237g, it is one of the most valuable standard fish you can catch in river zones, making it a worthwhile target for anglers looking to boost their income during winter. It requires Veggie Bait and only appears on sunny winter days with a relatively narrow time window.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | River |
Season | Winter |
Weather | Sunny |
Time of Day | 10:00 to 20:00 |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 237g |
Fish Pond Oxygen | 5 |
Where to Catch
Lungfish spawn in the River zone. River fishing spots are scattered along the streams running through Hopeland, Starsand Town, and the surrounding countryside. Any river node will work, so pick the one closest to your current location when the conditions line up.
The catch window is fairly strict: sunny weather during winter, between 10:00 and 20:00. That gives you only a ten-hour window on days when the weather cooperates. If snow or rain moves in, the Lungfish disappears until the skies clear again.
Bait and Fishing Tips
Lungfish require Veggie Bait, crafted at the Chopper station. Given the 237g sell price, landing even a few of these in a single session represents a solid chunk of income.
Tip: At 237g, Lungfish is one of the highest-value standard river catches. Prioritize sunny winter days for river fishing to maximize your earnings.
Tip: The time window closes at 20:00, which is earlier than most other fish. Do not wait until evening to start; head to the river as soon as 10:00 arrives.
Tip: A Fish Pond oxygen requirement of 5 is on the higher side. You will need a Stone Pond or larger to comfortably house Lungfish alongside other species.
Tip: Hold Lungfish for the Merchant Ship if you can. At double the base value, that is close to 474g per fish, which adds up fast.
Uses
Cooking: Process at the Separator to obtain Fish Fillet. While any fish produces fillet, Lungfish are more valuable sold raw than as fillet, so weigh your options before processing.
Selling: Sells for 237g at standard shops. One of the best standard fish to sell for profit. The Merchant Ship pays roughly double.
Gifting: Can be gifted to fish-loving NPCs for relationship gains.
Fish Pond: Requires 5 oxygen. Place in a Fish Pond for display and breeding, but note the higher oxygen cost limits how many fish you can keep alongside it.
Islandpedia: Registers a new stamp on first catch.