Sea of Thieves: Ultimate Guide to Catch Every Fish & Locations (Must-Read!)

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In the vibrant world of Sea of Thieves, there’s an abundance of fish species waiting to be caught, ranging from the lively Wildsplashes to the formidable Wreckers. mastering the art of catching every fish in this pirate-filled sea can be quite a challenge, given the diverse range and variants of fish spread across its four map regions. It’s important to note that Sea of Thieves isn’t just about regional fish; some species are only found under specific conditions such as at night, during storms, or even near shipwrecks, among other instances.

If you’re new to angling in Sea of Thieves with the Hunter’s Call and eager to learn about all the different fish types, here’s a guide covering their locations, catch requirements, and more. Seasoned fishermen in Sea of Thieves may find this comprehensive reference useful as well, offering insights into how and where to catch each fish species, including the most lucrative ones.

How to Catch Every Fish in Sea of Thieves (All Fish & Where to Find Them)

As a sea-faring gamer in the realm of Sea of Thieves, I’ve discovered there are ten distinct species of fish swimming these waters. Each type has five different versions, varying by rarity and the time they appear – some only showing up at night. Moreover, each fish variant in this game could potentially be a massive Trophy catch, which is essentially their oversized counterpart.

Although every player’s chances of landing on each fishing spot in Sea of Thieves are randomly determined, it doesn’t hurt to have your favorite spots. The table below offers a comprehensive guide for all the fish found in Sea of Thieves, including their locations and techniques for catching them:

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Regardless of where you end up fishing in Sea of Thieves, this handy table provides details on all the game’s fish, showing where to find them and how to catch them effectively:

Fish Type/Species Fish Varieties Fish Location How To Catch
Splashtails
  • Ruby Splashtail
  • Sunny Splashtail
  • Indigo Splashtail
  • Umber Splashtail (rare variant)
  • Seaform Splashtail (night variant)
Found in most open water across any region, except for Ponds. No bait is required, but Seafoam Splashtails are only found at night.
Pondies
  • Charcoal Pondie
  • Orchid Pondie
  • Bronze Pondie
  • Bright Pondie (rare)
  • Moonsky Pondie (night)
Only found in ponds. No bait requirements, but the Moonsky Pondie is only found at night.
Islehoppers
  • Stone Islehopper (Shipwreck Bay, Sharkbait Cove, Crook’s Hollow, Sailor’s Bounty, Cannon Cove, and Fetcher’s Rest).
  • Moss Islehopper (Ashen Reaches, Thieves Haven, Marauder’s Arch, Lone Cove, Wanderer’s Refuge, and Ruby’s Fall).
  • Honey Islehopper (Discovery Ridge, Plunder Valley, Kraken’s Fall, Sunken Grove, Crescent Isle, and the Devil’s Thirst).
  • Raven Islehopper (rare, any large island).
  • Amethyst Islehopper (at night near Devil’s Ridge, Smugglers Bay, Mermaid’s Hideaway, The Crooked Masts, Old Faithful Isle, Flintlock Peninsula, and Snake Island).
Regular and Trophy varieties are located in the water surrounding the specific, large islands, as detailed on the left, except for Raven Islehopper, which you can catch near any large island. ​​​​​​ None require bait.
Wildsplashes
  • Russet Wildsplash
  • Sandy Wildsplash
  • Ocean Wildsplash
  • Muddy Wildsplash (rare)
  • Coral Wildsplash (night)
Found in open water in The Wilds map region. Requires Earthworms as bait.
Devilfishes
  • Ashen Devilfish
  • Seashell Devilfish
  • Lava Devilfish
  • Forsaken Devilfish (rare)
  • Firelight Devilfish (night)
Found in open water in The Devil’s Roar map region. Requires Grubs as bait.
Ancientscales
  • Almond Ancientscale
  • Sapphire Ancientscale
  • Smoke Ancientscale
  • Bone Ancientscale (rare)
  • Starshine Ancientscale (night)
Found in open water in the Ancient Isles map region. Requires Leeches as Bait.
Plentifins
  • Olive Plentifin (base)
  • Amber Plentifin (common)
  • Cloudy Plentifin (uncommon)
  • Bonedust Plentifin (rare)
  • Watery Plentifin (night)
Found in open water in The Shores of Plenty map region. Requires Earthworms as bait to catch.
Battlegills
  • Jade Battlegill
  • Sky Battlegill
  • Rum Battlegill
  • Sand Battlegill (rare)
  • Bittersweet Battlegill (night)
Found in water near Skeleton Ships or active Fort of the Damned, Forts of Fortune, or Skeleton Forts. Requires Grubs to catch.
Stormfishes
  • Ancient Stormfish
  • Shores Stormfish
  • Wild Stormfish
  • Shadow Stormfish (rare)
  • Twilight Stormfish (night)
Located in open water inside storms, with some regional locations for Ancient Stormfish (found in the Ancient Isles map region), Shores Stormfish (The Shores of Plenty), and Wild Stormfish (The Wilds). Requires Leeches as bait.
Wreckers
  • Rose Wrecker
  • Sun Wrecker
  • Blackcloud Wrecker
  • Snow Wrecker (rare)
  • Moon Wrecker (night)
Only found near shipwrecks or for the Blackcloud variant, near shipwrecks in storms. Requires Earthworms to catch.

Most Profitable Fish in Sea of Thieves

How much gold you get for catching fish in Sea of Thieves depends upon several things:

  • Whether it is a regular or a Trophy variety.
  • Whether it is raw, undercooked, cooked, or burnt.

Mastering the art of cooking fish impeccably will yield maximum earnings when dealing with the Hunter’s Call Trading Company, since well-prepared fish fetch a higher price, particularly premium Trophy editions of uncommon species, which are generally valued more due to their scarcity. At present, the most financially rewarding cooked fish in Sea of Thieves include:

  • Trophy Shadow Stormfish – 16,875 gold
  • Trophy Snow Wrecker – 14,065 gold
  • Trophy Sand Battlegill – 14,065 gold
  • Trophy Forsaken Devilfish – 11,250 gold
  • Trophy Muddy Wildsplash – 11,250 gold
  • Trophy Bonedust Plentifin – 11,250 gold
  • Trophy Bone Ancientscale – 11,250 gold
  • Trophy Raven Islehopper – 3,940 gold

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2025-01-24 10:05