Tiger Puffer
Tiger Puffer is a patterned pufferfish found in the Ocean of Starsand Island during Summer and Autumn. It sells for 114 Coins and requires Veggie or Meat Bait.
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Tiger Puffer is a distinctively patterned pufferfish found in the Ocean zones of Starsand Island. Known for its ability to inflate when threatened, the Tiger Puffer features bold stripes reminiscent of a tiger's markings. It appears during Summer and Autumn and sells for 114 Coins, placing it among the more valuable ocean catches. Its afternoon-to-midnight spawn window and specific bait requirements make it a bit more targeted than common species like Clownfish.
Cast from any coastal shoreline during Summer or Autumn. Tiger Puffer has a distinctive afternoon spawn window from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight), so morning fishing sessions will not yield this species. It bites in both Sunny and Rainy weather. You need Veggie Bait or Meat Bait specifically; Bug Bait does not attract Tiger Puffer. Craft bait at the Chopper station and refer to the Bait Guide for ingredient details.
Property | Details |
|---|---|
Zone | |
Season | Summer, Autumn |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Bait | Veggie Bait, Meat Bait |
Sell Price | 114 Coins |
Merchant Ship Price | 228 Coins (2x bonus) |
Cooking: Process Tiger Puffer into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is used in various cooking recipes. Despite the real-world association of pufferfish with toxicity, Tiger Puffer is safe to process and cook in Starsand Island.
Bait Production: Convert into Minced Fish Bait at the Chopper for deep-sea fishing zones.
Fish Pond: Place in a Fish Pond for breeding and display.
Gifting: Some NPCs enjoy receiving fish as gifts.
Islandpedia: First catch counts toward Islandpedia stamp progress.
Tiger Puffer only spawns after 2:00 PM, so do not waste morning hours fishing the Ocean if this is your target. Switch to other species or zones in the morning, then return to the coast after lunch.
At 114 Coins (228 via the Merchant Ship), Tiger Puffer is a strong earner. Pair it with Moorish Idol hunting during Summer evenings for a profitable coastal session.
Its Summer/Autumn season overlaps with Moorish Idol and Lionfish (Summer only), so you can target multiple species on the same trip.
The tiger-striped patterning makes this fish visually distinct, and it puffs up when caught. This adds to the fun of reeling it in.
Check the All Fish guide for the complete list of fish across all zones.