Snakehead Fish
Snakehead Fish is a fierce predatory river fish in Starsand Island found during summer rainy weather. Sells for 163g and requires Meat Bait.
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Snakehead Fish (listed as Snakehead in the Islandpedia) is a fierce predatory fish species found in the river zones of Starsand Island. Named for its distinctively snake-like head shape, this aggressive freshwater predator sells for 163g per catch, placing it among the top-tier standard river fish. It only appears during rainy summer days, making it a weather-dependent seasonal target.
River fishing spots are located along the streams running through Hopeland, Starsand Town, and the surrounding landscape. Any river spot can produce a Snakehead when conditions are right.
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | River |
Sell Price | 163g |
Season | Summer |
Weather | Rainy |
Time | 06:00 - 18:00 |
Bait | |
Oxygen Requirement | 5 |
Snakehead Fish only spawns during rainy summer weather between 06:00 and 18:00. This is a daytime-only fish, so plan your trips accordingly. Head to any river fishing spot, equip your fishing rod, and toss Meat Bait into the water. Meat Bait is crafted at the Chopper I station using any fish.
The Snakehead puts up a strong fight when hooked. It is one of the more aggressive river fish, so using at least the Chrono Rod or Noble Rod is advised to handle the resistance. Pay close attention to the line color: reel on white, pause on red. Patience is key with this species.
The Snakehead sells for 163g at regular shops, matching the Siberian Taimen, Mud Carp, and Common Rudd. The Merchant Ship pays 326g per Snakehead. Processing into Fish Fillet at the Separator and cooking dishes yields even better returns. High-value recipes like Sauteed Grouper Fillet with Shrimp Roe (455g) use 10x Fish Fillet, making bulk fishing sessions worthwhile.
Snakehead Fish produces Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet appears in these cooking recipes:
Grilled Fish (3x Fish Fillet)
Steamed Fish (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek)
Braised Fish (6x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek, 2x Sugar, 1x Fine Salt)
Sashimi (3x Fish Fillet, 2x Rice)
Pan Fried Dilis (3x Fish Fillet, 2x Cooking Oil)
Sauerkraut Fish (4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek, 1x Pepper, 1x Pickled Cabbage)
Redcrest Stew (5x Fish Fillet, 2x Pepper, 1x Fine Salt, 2x Cooking Oil)
Snakehead Fish has an oxygen requirement of 5, the highest tier. A Small Fish Pond or Stone Fish Pond (12 oxygen capacity) can hold only 2 Snakehead. The Medium Fish Pond (40 oxygen) can hold up to 8. Given the high oxygen cost, consider whether the 163g sell price justifies the pond space compared to fish with lower or zero oxygen requirements.
Stock the Fish Pond with Fish Feed (crafted at the Chopper II) each day. Eggs have a chance to appear overnight. Place them in the incubator cage to hatch new Snakehead over time.
Catching your first Snakehead Fish registers it in the Islandpedia Fish collection. It is a summer-only species, so players should prioritize rainy summer days to check it off before the season changes.
Rainy summer days are also prime time for catching Guppy (115g, River, summer rain, Veggie Bait) and Emperor Angelfish (152g, Ocean, summer rain, Meat Bait). Plan a multi-zone run to maximize your rainy day productivity.
The 06:00 start time means you can begin fishing at dawn. Head out early to use the full 12-hour window.
Meat Bait also attracts other river fish like Payara and Clown Featherback, so expect mixed catches.
The high oxygen cost (5) makes Snakehead expensive to breed in ponds. Prioritize lower-oxygen fish for breeding unless you specifically want Snakehead offspring.
Cooking dishes with Fish Fillet almost always outperforms selling the raw fish. Keep a Separator near your fishing spot for quick processing.