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11 Overview
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33 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.
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66 Catch Details
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88 PropertyValueZoneOceanSell Price218gSeasonWinterWeatherSnowyTime10:00 - 20:00BaitVeggie BaitOxygenNone
99 How to Catch
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1111 Whitefish requires a very specific set of conditions:
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1313 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.
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1515 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.
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1717 Winter Snowy Ocean Fishing Session
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1919 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:
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2121 FishPriceBaitOverlap TimeWhitefish218gVeggie Bait12:00 - 20:00Rainbow Trout137gMeat Bait12:00 - 20:00
2222 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.
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2424 Uses
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2626 Process into Fish Fillet at the SeparatorSell directly at shops for 218g, or at the Merchant Ship for 436g (double value)Place in a Fish Pond for breeding (no oxygen cost)Contribute to Islandpedia stamp completion under Aquatic Life
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2828 Tips
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3030 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.