Overview
Whitefish is a high-value ocean fish in Starsand Island that only appears during Winter in snowy weather. At 218g, it is the third most valuable regular ocean fish behind Trevally (234g) and Barracuda (210g). Its strict weather requirement makes it a premium seasonal catch, and dedicated winter fishing sessions can produce substantial income.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Zone | Ocean |
Sell Price | 218g |
Season | Winter |
Weather | Snowy |
Time | 10:00 - 20:00 |
Bait | |
Oxygen | None |
How to Catch
Whitefish requires a very specific set of conditions:
Season: Winter only.
Weather: Snowy only. Sunny or rainy winter days will not produce Whitefish.
Time: 10:00 to 20:00. This is a 10-hour daytime window.
Bait: Veggie Bait only. Craft it at the Chopper II using crops or foraged plants.
Head to any ocean fishing spot along the coast when it snows in Winter. Toss Veggie Bait into the water to attract fish shadows, then cast toward them. Since Whitefish and Rainbow Trout share the same season and weather, bring Meat Bait as well to catch both species in a single trip.
Winter Snowy Ocean Fishing Session
Snowy winter days are some of the most profitable ocean fishing sessions in the game. Both Whitefish and Rainbow Trout are exclusive to this condition, and their combined value makes the trip worthwhile. Here is the optimal bait plan:
Fish | Price | Bait | Overlap Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Whitefish | 218g | Veggie Bait | 12:00 - 20:00 |
137g | Meat Bait | 12:00 - 20:00 |
Both fish overlap between 12:00 and 20:00. Start chumming with Veggie Bait at 10:00 for Whitefish, then switch to alternating Veggie and Meat Bait after noon to attract both species.
Uses
Process into Fish Fillet at the Separator
Sell directly at shops for 218g, or at the Merchant Ship for 436g (double value)
Place in a Fish Pond for breeding (no oxygen cost)
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Tips
At 436g from the Merchant Ship, Whitefish is one of the best non-King fish to sell for profit. A stack of 10 Whitefish equals 4,360g at the Ship.
Snow is not guaranteed every winter day. When you see snow in the forecast, drop everything else and head to the coast with Veggie Bait.
Whitefish has no oxygen requirement, making it a zero-cost addition to your Fish Pond. Add a few for breeding without worrying about capacity.
The time window starts at 10:00 (two hours earlier than Rainbow Trout). Use the 10:00 to 12:00 gap to fish exclusively for Whitefish before Rainbow Trout spawning begins.