Confirmed fish
| Fish | Type | Bait | Where / when | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper | Ordinary | Earthworm | Under the trading post pier (demo contract: 5) | Demo guide |
| Softgrazer | Peaceful | Wind-Up Tin | Peaceful-fish spots (demo contract: 3) | Developer + demo guide ✅ |
| Harpooner | Predator | Rainbow Fin | Splash zones (demo contract: 3) | Official screenshot + demo guide ✅ |
| Bristler | Predator (dangerous, valuable) | Upgraded gear | — | Developer |
| Shovelnose | — | — | Added Sept 2026 playtest | Developer |
| Gleamer | — | — | Added Sept 2026 playtest | Developer |
“—” = not published yet. We’ll fill in bait, location, time of day and rarity for every species as Early Access players log them — check back from Nov 9.
How fish are sorted
- Peaceful vs predator / violent — decides the bait and the way you fight it → fishing guide.
- Rarity 1–3 stars in the glossary, plus weight and personal best.
- Mutations — Sea Blight variants; mutated schools glow and turn up more at night → night.
- Time and place — the developers say some species only appear under specific conditions or at certain times of day or night.
Using your catch
Sell it (dangerous fish pay more), grind it into Fish Meat, thresh peaceful fish for Chromatic Scales, or dissect it for organs used in lures and gear → bait & crafting. Keep predators apart in the hold — fish eat each other.