Overview
Medaka is a tiny freshwater fish found in lake zones in Starsand Island. It only appears during Spring in rainy weather. Despite its small size, Medaka sells for a respectable 108g. It requires Bug Bait, which is crafted from caught bugs at the Chopper III. Medaka can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator or placed in a Fish Pond for breeding.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | Lake |
Sell Price | 108g |
Season | Spring |
Weather | Rainy |
Time | 06:00 - 20:00 |
Bait | |
Oxygen | 1 |
How to Catch
Season: Spring only. Medaka does not appear in Summer, Autumn, or Winter.
Weather: Rainy. Clear or snowy spring days will not produce Medaka.
Time: 06:00 to 20:00. A long 14-hour window covering most of the day.
Bait: Bug Bait only. Craft it at the Chopper III using caught bugs from your bug net.
Lake fishing spots are found at Cloudrest Lake near Hopeland and other lakes around the island. Toss Bug Bait into the water to chum, wait for fish shadows, then cast your line toward them.
Other Spring Rainy Lake Fish
Rainy spring days are productive for lake fishing. While targeting Medaka, you may also encounter:
Fish | Price | Time | Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
Medaka | 108g | 06:00 - 20:00 | Bug Bait |
108g | 10:00 - 24:00 | Meat Bait |
Bring both Bug Bait and Meat Bait on rainy spring days to catch Medaka alongside Crucian Carp and other lake fish.
Fish Pond Breeding
Medaka requires only 1 oxygen in the Fish Pond. This makes it one of the most efficient fish for breeding, as a Small Fish Pond (12 oxygen capacity) can hold up to 12 Medaka. Stock your pond with Fish Feed each night and collect any eggs that appear the next morning.
Uses
Process into Fish Fillet at the Separator
Sell directly at shops for 108g, or at the Merchant Ship for 216g (double value)
Place in a Fish Pond for breeding and display (1 oxygen)
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Tips
Bug Bait requires the Chopper III, which is a later-game crafting station. Make sure you have it unlocked and a supply of caught bugs before spring arrives.
The 06:00 start time is earlier than most fish. Head to the lake at dawn on rainy spring days to maximize your Medaka fishing window.
At 1 oxygen per fish, Medaka is ideal for filling unused oxygen capacity in your Fish Pond. Pair a few Medaka with larger fish that cost 3 or 5 oxygen to use every unit efficiently.
Rain in spring also boosts rare fish spawns island-wide. After catching your Medaka, consider moving to river or ocean spots to take advantage of the rainy weather before it clears.