Overview
Silver Carp is a large freshwater fish species in Starsand Island, found in Lake zones including Cloudrest Lake and other freshwater bodies across the island. Recognizable by its large silver-scaled body, the Silver Carp is a seasonal catch available during Summer and Autumn. It responds to Bug Bait and Veggie Bait, giving anglers flexibility in what bait to bring. With its long daily availability window, the Silver Carp is a dependable target for lake fishing sessions.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Species | Silver Carp |
Zone | Lake |
Season | Summer, Autumn |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 06:00 - 02:00 |
Bait |
The Silver Carp has a generous 20-hour daily window from 06:00 to 02:00, making it available for most of the day and into the night. It appears in both sunny and rainy weather during Summer and Autumn, giving you two full seasons to catch it.
How to Catch
Lake fishing spots are scattered across the island, with Cloudrest Lake being one of the most accessible early on. Head to any lake, equip your Fishing Rod, and chum the water with Bug Bait or Veggie Bait. The Silver Carp is a larger fish, so you may feel more resistance on the line compared to smaller lake species. Upgrading to a Noble Rod or better ensures smoother reeling. Watch the tension indicator and release when the line turns yellow or red to avoid snapping.
Cooking and Processing
Silver Carp can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is the base ingredient for many cooking recipes:
Recipe | Ingredients | Buff |
|---|---|---|
3x Fish Fillet | None | |
4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek | Never Skunked | |
3x Fish Fillet, 2x Rice | None | |
2x Fish Fillet, 1x Greasyback Shrimp, 2x Rice | None |
Converting catches into Fish Fillet and cooking them into dishes increases profit significantly compared to selling raw fish.
Fish Pond
Silver Carp can be placed in a Fish Pond for breeding and display. As a larger fish, keep an eye on oxygen levels. Stock fish food and check for eggs after 1 to 2 in-game days. Stone Ponds are more reliable for egg production than Small Ponds.
Tips
Silver Carp appears only in Summer and Autumn. If you need one for your Islandpedia, catch it before Winter arrives.
The 06:00 to 02:00 window means Silver Carp is available almost all day. It is one of the most schedule-friendly lake fish.
Use Bug Bait or Veggie Bait depending on which you have more of. Both work equally well.
Sell surplus catches at the Merchant Ship for 200% of the base value.
Lake zones also contain species like Bass and other freshwater fish. Rotate between bait types to maximize your species count per trip.
Check the All Fish article for every lake species and their spawn conditions.