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There are lots of fun activities to do on Coral Island. You can explore the place to catch critters, go to the local mines and defeat scary monsters or try out a more relaxing lifestyle and give fishing a chance.

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Fishing is a great activity if you want to make some extra bucks at the end of a day, or for if you're trying to complete the museum collection. In this fishing guide for Coral Island, you will learn how to fish, which fishes you can catch, and what to do with them.

How To Get A Fishing Pole

visit the beach shack quest

On day three, a letter inviting you to the Beach Shack comes in the mail. Receiving this letter starts the quest "Visit the Beach Shack".

To get to the Beach Shack, just go to the Beach (it is on the southern part of the map) and go inside the building with the "Beach Shack" sign on the front.

Once inside, Sunny and Eleanor will talk to you a little and give you two items: a Basic Fishing Pole and a Basic Bug Catching Net. Later, you can go to the Beach Shack to upgrade your Fishing Pole to an Improved Fishing Pole for 3,700 coins.

How To Catch Fish

fishing in the ocean coral island

Now that you have your fishing pole, go to the nearest body of water. Cast your rod by equipping the tool and then clicking on the area you want to fish.

You will see a bar that goes from one to three. The bigger the number, the further you'll cast your line.

Next, wait for a fish to appear (it'll take around five seconds). After the fish bites, start reeling it in. Keep an eye on the tension zigzag that's above the fishing bar. If the zigzag gets too long, the line will break, and you'll lose the fish.

The best strategy here is to pull the fish in when it's calm, and then quickly let go when it starts wiggling. Keep repeating this process until the fishing bar is filled, and you will get your fish.

How To Increase Your Fishing Skill

fishing mastery coral island

There are ten levels to the fishing skill, so the more you fish, the better you will get at it. Currently, there are three rewards you can unlock by increasing your fishing skill.

Level 1

Bait Recipe (Bait is yet to be introduced into the game, so you won't be able to craft it.)

Level 2

Sashimi Recipe

Level 6

Fish Pond

Leveling your fishing skill will give you skill points. If you open up your inventory and go to the Mastery tab, you will be able to spend these points on the following skills.

Double Fish

Five percent chance to catch double fish.

Strong Arms I

Lowers resistance by five percent while fishing.

Strong Arms II

Lowers resistance by ten percent while fishing.

Where To Fish

fishing spot near the farm coral island

Fishing on Coral Island isn't restricted to a specific area. As long as there is water, you will be able to fish. However, the time of the day you fish and the body of water you fish in can determine which type of fish you can catch.

Here is a table containing all the available fish on Coral Island.

Name

Time of Day

Where To Catch It

Season

Angelfish

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Forest
  • Spring
  • Summer

Archer

  • Day
  • Sacred Tree
  • Winter

Barramundi

  • Morning
  • Night
  • Salt water
  • Fall
  • Winter

Black Phantom Ghost Fish

  • Any
  • Freshwater
  • Spring

Bluegill

  • Day
  • Lake
  • Mine
  • Pond
  • River
  • Winter
  • Spring

Boxfish

  • Any
  • Beach
  • Lookout (near the lighthouse)
  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Winter

Brown Trout

  • Any
  • Lake
  • Any

Catfish

  • Morning
  • Night
  • Beach Shack
  • Trash Bin
  • Rice Field
  • Pond
  • Forest
  • Mangrove
  • Cave Entrance
  • Lake Temple
  • Spring
  • Summer

Chub

  • Day
  • Lake
  • Forest
  • Winter

Clownfish

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Ocean Dock
  • Beach
  • Summer

Cobia

  • Afternoon
  • Saltwater
  • Summer
  • Fall

Cod

  • Night
  • Lookout
  • Trash Bin
  • Under Sacred Tree
  • South of Farm
  • Winter
  • Fall

Crab

  • Any
  • Trash Bin
  • Fall

Crayfish

  • Afternoon
  • Night
  • Farm
  • Rivers
  • Lake
  • Forest
  • Any

Damselfish

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Lookout (near the lighthouse)
  • Summer
  • Spring

Flameback Fish

  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Night
  • Beach
  • Zarah's boat
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter

Flowerhorn

  • Any
  • Cave Entrance
  • Caverns
  • Lake
  • Any

Firefish

  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Night
  • Beach
  • Lookout
  • Summer
  • Fall

Frogfish

  • Any
  • Beach
  • Any

Giant Mudskipper

  • Day
  • Farm
  • Rivers
  • Winter

Giant Snakehead

  • Morning
  • Evening
  • River
  • Lake
  • Summer
  • Fall

Goldfish

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Woodlands
  • Rivers
  • Lake
  • Summer
  • Fall

Great White Shark

  • 6 am to 4 pm
  • Zarah's boat
  • Summer

Hammerhead

  • Morning
  • Evening
  • Night
  • Lookout
  • Winter

Jellyfish

  • Evening
  • Night
  • Lookout
  • Zarah's boat
  • Spring

Koi

  • Day
  • Rivers
  • Lake
  • Summer

Mackerel

  • Any
  • Ocean
  • Any

Mandarin

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Beach
  • Ocean
  • Any

Pink Snapper

  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Salt water
  • Spring, Winter

Rainbow fish

  • Any
  • Lake
  • Rivers

Fall

Ruby Red Dragonet

  • Any
  • Beach
  • Lookout
  • Any

Sardine

  • Night
  • Zarah's boat
  • Spring
  • Summer

Shrimp

  • Any
  • Freshwater
  • Any

Sturgeon

  • Evening
  • Night
  • Salt water
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

Swordfish

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Salt water
  • Spring
  • Winter

Tiger Barb

  • Day
  • Left of Recycling Center
  • Cavern Pond
  • Trash bin
  • Fall

Tilapia

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Forest
  • Lake
  • River
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Yellowtail

  • Any
  • Salt water
  • Fall

Fish Prices

fish prices coral island

The amount of money you make from fishing depends on the quality of your catch. Below is all the fish available in the game and how much they sell for.

You can sell the fish you catch by placing them inside the shipping bin next to your house. At the end of the day, any items inside the Shipping Bin will be sold, and you'll be able to see how much they sold for.

Name

Price

Anglefish

  • Base: 55
  • Bronze: 63
  • Silver: 72
  • Gold: 83
  • Osmium: 110

Black Phantom Ghost Fish

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver: 33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Bluegill

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Brown Trout

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Catfish

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Crayfish

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver: 33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Flowerhorn

  • Base: 65
  • Bronze: 75
  • Silver: 85
  • Gold: 98
  • Osmium: 130

Giant Mudskipper

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver:39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Tiger Barb

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver:33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Giant Snakehead

  • Base: 80
  • Bronze: 92
  • Silver: 104
  • Gold: 120
  • Osmium: 160

Goldfish

  • Base: 55
  • Bronze: 63
  • Silver: 72
  • Gold: 83
  • Osmium: 110

Shrimp

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver: 33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Rainbow Fish

  • Base: 50
  • Bronze: 58
  • Silver: 65
  • Gold: 75
  • Osmium: 100

Tilapia

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Archer

  • Base: 90
  • Bronze: 104
  • Silver: 117
  • Gold: 135
  • Osmium: 180

Sardine

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver: 33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Crab

  • Base: 55
  • Bronze: 63
  • Silver: 72
  • Gold: 83
  • Osmium: 110

Jellyfish

  • Base: 230
  • Bronze: 265
  • Silver: 299
  • Gold: 345
  • Osmium: 460

Frogfish

  • Base: 90
  • Bronze: 104
  • Silver: 117
  • Gold: 135
  • Osmium: 180

Yellowtail

  • Base: 145
  • Bronze: 167
  • Silver: 189
  • Gold: 218
  • Osmium: 290

Barramundi

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Pink Snapper

  • Base: 230
  • Bronze: 265
  • Silver: 299
  • Gold: 345
  • Osmium: 460

Swordfish

  • Base: 125
  • Bronze: 144
  • Silver: 163
  • Gold: 188
  • Osmium: 250

Sturgeon

  • Base: 355
  • Bronze: 408
  • Silver: 462
  • Gold: 533
  • Osmium: 710

Cobia

  • Base: 80
  • Bronze: 92
  • Silver: 104
  • Gold: 120
  • Osmium: 160

Mandarin

  • Base: 210
  • Bronze: 242
  • Silver: 273
  • Gold: 315
  • Osmium: 420

Blue Tang

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Ruby Red Dragonet

  • Base: 50
  • Bronze: 58
  • Silver: 65
  • Gold: 75
  • Osmium: 100

Flameback Fish

  • Base: 50
  • Bronze: 58
  • Silver: 65
  • Gold: 75
  • Osmium: 100

Clownfish

  • Base: 25
  • Bronze: 29
  • Silver: 33
  • Gold: 38
  • Osmium: 50

Mackerel

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Boxfish

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Firefish

  • Base: 50
  • Bronze: 58
  • Silver: 65
  • Gold: 75
  • Osmium: 100

Great White Shark

  • Base: 845
  • Bronze: 972
  • Silver: 1099
  • Gold: 1268
  • Osmium: 1690

Hammerhead

  • Base: 355
  • Bronze: 408
  • Silver: 462
  • Gold: 533
  • Osmium: 710

Damselfish

  • Base: 210
  • Bronze: 242
  • Silver: 273
  • Gold: 315
  • Osmium: 420

Cod

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Salmon

  • Base: 65
  • Bronze: 75
  • Silver: 85
  • Gold: 98
  • Osmium: 130

Red Snapper

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Sockeye Salmon

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Giant Stingray

  • Base: 355
  • Bronze: 408
  • Silver: 462
  • Gold: 533
  • Osmium: 710

Yellow Moray Eel

  • Base: 745
  • Bronze: 857
  • Silver: 969
  • Gold: 1118
  • Osmium: 1490

Asian Sheepshead

  • Base: 260
  • Bronze: 299
  • Silver: 338
  • Gold: 390
  • Osmium: 520

Lionfish

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Yellowfish Tuna

  • Base: 125
  • Bronze: 144
  • Silver: 163
  • Gold: 188
  • Osmium: 250

Sea cucumber

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Green Sawfish

  • Base: 845
  • Bronze: 972
  • Silver: 1099
  • Gold: 1268
  • Osmium: 1690

Squid

  • Base: 30
  • Bronze: 35
  • Silver: 39
  • Gold: 45
  • Osmium: 60

Lobster

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Monkfish

  • Base: 125
  • Bronze: 144
  • Silver: 163
  • Gold: 188
  • Osmium: 250

Octopus

  • Base: 105
  • Bronze: 121
  • Silver: 137
  • Gold: 158
  • Osmium: 210

Pufferfish

  • Base: 90
  • Bronze: 104
  • Silver: 117
  • Gold: 135
  • Osmium: 180

What Can You Do With Fish

catching fish in coral island

After catching a fish, you can:

  • Sell the fish for profit.
  • Gift it to an Islander.
  • Donate it to the museum.
  • Use it in a recipe.
  • Use it as an offering.

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