Red Carp
Red Carp is a bright red river fish in Starsand Island available in Spring and Summer. It sells for 82 Coins and accepts all bait types.
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Red Carp is a lively freshwater fish found in the River zones of Starsand Island. Its striking bright red coloring sets it apart from the more muted tones of common river fish. Red Carp appears during Spring and Summer and is valued at 82 Coins, placing it above basic catches like the Chinese Hooksnout Carp. One of its most convenient traits is that it accepts all three bait types, so you never have to worry about bringing the wrong bait to the river.
Fish at any River spot during Spring or Summer. Red Carp has an extremely wide catch window from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM, leaving only a brief four-hour gap in the early morning. It bites in both Sunny and Rainy weather. The biggest advantage of Red Carp is that it responds to all bait types: Bug Bait, Veggie Bait, and Meat Bait. This means you can toss whatever bait you have on hand, making Red Carp one of the most flexible catches. Craft bait at the Chopper station, or consult the Bait Guide for details.
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Zone | |
Season | Spring, Summer |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM |
Bait | All (Bug, Veggie, Meat) |
Sell Price | 82 Coins |
Merchant Ship Price | 164 Coins (2x bonus) |
Cooking: Process Red Carp into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is used in cooking recipes such as Grilled Fish and Sauerkraut Fish.
Bait Production: Convert Red Carp into Minced Fish Bait at the Chopper for use in deep-sea fishing zones.
Fish Pond: Place Red Carp in a Fish Pond for breeding and display purposes.
Gifting: Some NPCs enjoy receiving fish as gifts.
Islandpedia: First catch registers in your Islandpedia stamp collection.
Red Carp accepts all bait types, so it is a great secondary catch when you are targeting other river fish with specific bait. You will often hook Red Carp alongside your primary target.
Its 20-hour daily catch window (6 AM to 2 AM) makes it one of the most accessible river fish in the game.
For best profit, sell at the Merchant Ship at Starsand Port for 164 Coins rather than the base 82 at shops.
Red Carp and Chinese Hooksnout Carp both inhabit the River but in different seasons, so rotate your targets as the calendar changes.
Check the All Fish guide for the complete list of fish across all zones.