Overview
Paradise Fish is a colorful freshwater fish species found in Starsand Island's lake zones. Known for its vivid coloring and flowing fins, this ornamental-looking fish only appears during rainy summer evenings, making it one of the more elusive lake catches. Its narrow time window (18:00 to 02:00) and rainy weather requirement mean you need to time your sessions carefully. At 118g, it offers a decent return for the effort involved.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | Lake |
Season | Summer |
Weather | Rainy |
Time of Day | 18:00 to 02:00 (next day) |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 118g |
Where to Catch
Paradise Fish can be caught at any lake fishing node. Cloudrest Lake near Hopeland is the most convenient spot. The catch requires rainy weather during summer, and the window only opens at 18:00 (6 PM), so this is strictly an evening and night fish. You cannot catch it during daytime hours even if all other conditions are met.
Bait and Fishing Tips
Paradise Fish require Veggie Bait. Craft it at the Chopper station and keep a good supply for rainy summer evenings.
Tip: The evening-only window (18:00 to 02:00) makes Paradise Fish a night-fishing target. If rain starts during the day in summer, use daytime hours for Grass Carp (10:00 to 24:00, also rainy/summer/lake), then shift focus to Paradise Fish once 18:00 arrives.
Tip: Paradise Fish and Grass Carp overlap in the 18:00 to 24:00 range during rainy summer days. Both require lake zones but use different bait (Veggie vs. Meat), so bring both bait types.
Tip: Night fishing at Cloudrest Lake during rain is one of the most productive combinations in the game. Multiple rain-dependent species can appear simultaneously.
Uses
Cooking: Process at the Separator into Fish Fillet for use in recipes like Steamed Fish, Grilled Fish, and Sashimi.
Selling: Sells for 118g at standard shops. Hold for Merchant Ship visits for a better payout.
Gifting: Its colorful appearance makes it a visually appealing gift, though NPC reactions depend on individual preferences rather than appearance.
Fish Pond: Place in a Fish Pond for display and breeding. Its vivid colors make it an attractive addition to your pond.
Islandpedia: First catch registers a new Islandpedia stamp.