Fishing in Doloc Town strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, with its scattered water pools making each cast an adventure. Its not your typical linear fishing experience—finding certain prized catches like the Golden Fish or Koi means knowing exactly where to cast and when. These nuances add layers to fishing, turning it into a memorable part of your Doloc Town journey.
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The Basics of Fishing
Seasonal Cycle. Doloc Town operates on a calendar of four seasons, each lasting 28 days:
| # | Season |
|---|---|
| 1 | Light Rain |
| 2 | Heavy Rain |
| 3 | Early Dry |
| 4 | Harsh Dry |
Weather Conditions Critical for Fishing: Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Thunderstorm, Windy, Acid Rain, and Scorching Sun all influence what fish you can catch.
Time of Day: The day spans from 06:00 to 18:59, and night runs from 19:00 to 05:59. While most fish do not care about time, Catfish and Pike require specific hours to bite.
Fishing Rods and Requirements: Each fish demands a minimum rod tier. If your rod class is below that, it simply wont bite.
| Rod | Tier | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Fishing Rod | 0 | Old Fisherman's shop at the Dock |
| Old Fishing Rod | 1 | Given free by Old Fisherman during the intro |
| Bamboo Fishing Rod | 2 | Old Fisherman's shop |
| Fiberglass Fishing Rod | 3 | Paiea's shop at Kon-Tiki |
| Carbon Fiber Fishing Rod | 4 | Paiea's shop at Kon-Tiki |
Most fish require no more than a tier 2 rod, making the Bamboo Fishing Rod a must-have for completion. Higher-tier rods such as Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber mainly ease the fishing minigame mechanics rather than unlock fish.
Additional Useful Gear
- Lucky Fishhook increases your chance to catch two fish at once. You can earn it by completing the Kon-Tiki "Special Fish Survey" mission or buy it from Paiea.
- Fishbowl Hat is a unique cosmetic item obtainable only by fishing in a secret wetland location.
Energy Consumption: Each cast costs 10 energy, so planning your fishing trip with energy management in mind is crucial.
Reading the Fishing Spots
There are exactly 20 fishing pools spread across Doloc Town. The type of fish you catch depends entirely on which pool you use, so understanding each location's specifics is key to targeting rare fish.
Two numbers define each fishing pool's characteristics:
- Junk Rate: the percentage chance your catch will be trash rather than a fish.
- Rarity Weights: these determine how likely each fish rarity tier (from R0 common to R4 very rare) is to appear.
The default rarity distribution is R0: 45%, R1: 25%, R2: 15%, R3: 10%, and R4: 5%.
All Fish List
Fish are organized by habitat with key info on minimum rod tier and base sell price to help you prioritize your fishing efforts.
Fish Rarity Shadow Rod Season Weather Time Sells For Locations Shrimp R0 Small 0 All Any All day 25g Almost every pool Carp R0 Small 0 All Any All day 30g Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Hidden Catfish R0 Medium 1 All Any 19:00–02:00 65g Freshwater, Forest Pond, Wetland Cave, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water Four-eyed Fish R1 Small 0 All Any All day 55g Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden Grass Carp R1 Small 1 All Rainy / Thunderstorm / Acid Rain All day 80g Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden Needlefish R2 Small 0 All Any All day 100g Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells | Found in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | R0 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 25g | Almost every pool |
| Carp | R0 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 30g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Hidden |
| Catfish | R0 | Medium | 1 | All | Any | 19:00–02:00 | 65g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Wetland Cave, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water |
| Four-eyed Fish | R1 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 55g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden |
| Grass Carp | R1 | Small | 1 | All | Rainy / Thunderstorm / Acid Rain | All day | 80g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden |
| Needlefish | R2 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 100g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Deep Water & Hidden |
Premium Freshwater (clean river/pond water only)
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | R1 | Medium | 1 | Light Rain, Heavy Rain | Any | All day | 75g | Freshwater, Forest Pond |
| Wolf Fish (Hoplias) | R1 | Large | 1 | Early Dry, Harsh Dry | Any | All day | 95g | Freshwater, Forest Pond |
| Koi | R2 | Medium | 1 | All | Any | All day | 105g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Lotus Pond, Old City Hidden |
| Sturgeon | R4 | Large | 1 | Light Rain, Early Dry | Any | All day | 1500g | Freshwater, Forest Pond |
Sturgeon stands out as a major freshwater money-maker, found only during Light Rain and Early Dry seasons. This fish has a 5% chance to appear and only inhabits pristine freshwater zones like the Forest Pond, which also boasts a 0% junk rate.
Freshwater – Hidden Spot
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish | R3 | Medium | 1 | All | Any | All day | 1000g | Forest Pond only |
The Golden Fish is unique to the Forest Pond's hidden spot and available year-round, regardless of weather or time. Its also crucial for breeding the Emperor Tuna, making it a must-catch for completionists.
Freshwater – Wetland
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricefield Eel | R1 | Medium | 0 | All | Any | All day | 135g | Wetland Aquafarm only |
| Pike | R1 | Medium | 0 | All | Any | 06:00–19:00 | 175g | Wetland Cave, Lotus Pond |
| Aquatic Chameleon Bug | R2 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 110g | Wetland general, Aquafarm, Old City Sewer |
Freshwater – Old City Ruins
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Hare | R1 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 90g | Old City Residential only |
| Lamprey | R2 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 180g | Old City Hidden only |
| Arapaima | R4 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 175g | Old City Deep Water only |
Shallow Pits & Puddles
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loach | R1 | Small | 0 | Light Rain, Heavy Rain | Any | All day | 60g | Shallows, Wetland general |
| Snail | R1 | Small | 0 | Early Dry, Harsh Dry | Any | All day | 35g | Shallows, Wetland general, Old City Sewer |
| Hermit Crab | R0 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 65g | Old City Sewer only |
| Blanket Octopus | R2 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 200g | Old City Sewer only |
Seawater
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardine | R0 | Small | 0 | All | Any | All day | 30g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast, Old City Coast |
| Bass | R1 | Medium | 1 | All | Any | All day | 65g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast, Old City Coast |
| Cod | R2 | Large | 2 | Light Rain, Heavy Rain | Any | All day | 170g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast, Old City Coast |
| Eel | R2 | Medium | 1 | Early Dry, Harsh Dry | Any | All day | 200g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast, Old City Coast |
| Mimicry Fish | R2 | Medium | 1 | Early Dry, Harsh Dry | Any | All day | 195g | Docks (under the trestle) only |
| Tuna | R3 | Large | 2 | Light Rain, Heavy Rain | Any | All day | 300g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast |
| Glow Eel | R3 | Large | 1 | All | Scorching Sun only | All day | 400g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast, Old City Coast |
| Dumbo Octopus | R3 | Small | 1 | Heavy Rain only | Any | All day | 1500g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast |
| Mahi-mahi | R4 | Small | 2 | Harsh Dry only | Any | All day | 1500g | Open Sea, Docks, Wetland Coast |
Dumbo Octopus and Mahi-mahi are seasonal heavy hitters available only for one 28-day season each, during Heavy Rain and Harsh Dry respectively. Both sell for 1500g and are required for Paieas "Special Fish Survey" mission that unlocks the Lucky Fishhook.
Freshwater and Seawater
| Fish | Rarity | Shadow | Rod | Season | Weather | Time | Sells For | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | R5 (event) | Large | 2 | Light Rain only | Any | All day | 145g | Freshwater, Forest Pond, Open Sea, Docks |
