How to Catch Oarfish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, fishing is one of the many activities that players can undertake on their islands. Some of the most exciting fish to catch are the rare ones, which can sell for high amounts of Bells and are crucial for completing your Critterpedia. The Oarfish is one such rare fish that you’ll want to catch, and we’ve got all the tips you need in this guide to help you.
Oarfish Critterpedia Information
The Oarfish is a large and rare fish that you can catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Here’s the important Critterpedia information to help you catch this rare fish:
- Northern Hemisphere Spawn: December – May
- Southern Hemisphere Spawn: June – November
- Catchable Hours: All day
- Shadow Size: Extra Large
- Location: Sea (including Pier)
- Price: 9,000 Bells
The Oarfish can be found in the Sea, which includes both the waters surrounding your island and mystery islands you visit. It’s a daytime fish, and the most important thing to remember is that it has an “Extra Large” shadow size.
How to Catch the Oarfish
Rare fish are tricky to catch, and the Oarfish is no exception. Here’s how to improve your chances of catching it:
- Head to the Sea: The Sea includes the beach, the waters surrounding your island, and mystery islands you visit. Look for Extra Large shadows on the water’s surface.
- Be Patient: Like all rare fish, the Oarfish can be a rare spawn, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t find it right away. Use bait to help spawn fish types you need.
- Fish Bait Tips: Stock up on Fish Bait, as this can speed up your chances of spawning the Oarfish. Use the following trick to preserve your Fish Bait:
- Craft 5–7 Fish Bait.
- Save and exit the game.
- Upon re-entering, head back to the fishing spot and you’ll have 2.5 minutes to fish before the game autosaves. Before it autosaves, kill the game via the Nintendo Switch homescreen, and you’ll have more Fish Bait to use.
- Mystery Islands: If you’re having trouble spawning an Oarfish, try visiting a Mystery Island. These islands have higher spawn rates, making it easier to cycle through fish until you find the Oarfish.
- Catch It: Focus on Extra Large shadows in the Sea, and eventually, you’ll catch the Oarfish. The 9,000 Bells it sells for makes it worth the effort!
The Oarfish is one of the rarer catches in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, so be patient and persistent in your fishing efforts. Keep trying different techniques and using the bait effectively, and you’ll be adding the Oarfish to your Critterpedia in no time!
For more tips on catching rare creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, be sure to check out our guides on how to catch the Scorpion, Whale Shark, Stringfish, and Coelacanth. These creatures can be tricky to find, but with the right approach and patience, you’ll be able to add them to your Critterpedia in no time!
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