Sea of Thieves Fish Chart: Your Ultimate Fishing Guide
The seas are full of treasures—but not all of them are buried. In Sea of Thieves, one of the most underrated gold mines comes from under the water: fishing. Whether you’re trying to complete Hunter’s Call commendations, cook up some perfect fillets, or earn quick gold, knowing what to fish, where, and when makes all the difference.
Thanks to this Sea of Thieves Fish Chart—beautifully compiled with full details on fish types, regions, times, and baits—you now have everything you need to become a true Sea Chef.
Sea of Thieves Fish Chart
The chart groups fish by region, bait type, rarity, and special time/weather conditions. Each species has multiple variants—some common, some rare—and cooking them perfectly offers increased gold and reputation at Hunter’s Call vendors.
Why You Should Care About Fish in Sea of Thieves
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Selling cooked or trophy fish earns more than many treasure hauls
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Builds Hunter’s Call reputation for commendations
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Some fish are time-sensitive and region-exclusive, making them rare and valuable
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It’s also relaxing between PvP madness
Understanding the Sea of Thieves Fish Chart
The chart shows:
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Fish type
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Location/biome
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Bait required
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Rarity levels (common, rare, trophy)
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Time/weather conditions (for some species)
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Cooking durations for each fish tier
How to Start Fishing in Sea of Thieves
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Equip your fishing rod
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Use bait (earthworms, leeches, or grubs)
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Cast into water of the appropriate region
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Wait for a bite, fight the fish’s movement, and reel it in
Which Bait to Use for Each Fish
Fish Type | Bait Needed |
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Splashtail | None |
Pondie | None |
Islehopper | None |
Plentifin | Earthworms |
Wildsplash | Earthworms |
Ancientscale | Leeches |
Devilfish | Grubs |
Wrecker | Earthworms |
Battlegill | Grubs |
Stormfish | Leeches |
Use bait crates from Hunter’s Call for efficiency.
Where to Find Every Fish Type in Sea of Thieves
The world map is divided into regions like:
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Shores of Plenty
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The Wilds
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Ancient Isles
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Devil’s Roar
Each fish has a home region. Let’s break them down.
Splashtail – Found Anywhere
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Variants: Ruby, Sunny, Indigo, Umber, Seafoam
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No bait required
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Great for beginners
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Common, with Seafoam being the rarest
Pondie – Best Fished in Ponds
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Found in inland ponds on islands
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Variants: Charcoal, Orchid, Bronze, Bright, Moonsky
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Moonsky only spawns at night
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No bait needed
Islehopper – Island Shores Only
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Found on large islands’ shores
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Variants: Stone, Moss, Honey, Raven
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Amethyst is rare
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No bait required
Plentifin – Shores of Plenty Exclusive
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Variants: Olive, Amber, Cloudy, Bonedust
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Requires earthworms
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Bonedust is the rarest
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Only found in Shores of Plenty
Wildsplash – The Wilds Region Fish
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Variants: Russet, Sandy, Ocean, Muddy, Coral
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Requires earthworms
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Found only in The Wilds
Ancientscale – Found in Ancient Isles
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Variants: Almond, Sapphire, Smoke, Bone, Starshine
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Requires leeches
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Starshine is rare
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Exclusive to Ancient Isles
Devilfish – Exclusive to Devil’s Roar
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Variants: Ashen, Seashell, Lava, Forsaken, Firelight
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Requires grubs
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Firelight only spawns at night
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The most volatile and dangerous fishing zone
Wrecker – Fish in Shipwrecks
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Variants: Rose, Sun, Blackcloud, Snow, Moon
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Requires earthworms
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Must fish near shipwrecks
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Rare and location-specific
Battlegill – Skeleton Forts & Ship Battles Only
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Variants: Jade, Sky, Rum, Sand
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Requires grubs
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Can only be caught near active Forts or ship battles
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Dangerous, but high value
Stormfish – Fish Only in Storms
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Variants: Ancient, Shores, Wild, Shadow, Twilight
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Requires leeches
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Must fish during active storms
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Twilight is rare and high-value
Time-Sensitive Fish: Firelight, Moonsky, Twilight
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Firelight Devilfish – Night only (22:30–6:59)
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Moonsky Pondie – Night only
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Twilight Stormfish – Nighttime in a storm
These add an extra layer of challenge and reward.
Rare Fish Types and Their Special Requirements
Rare Fish | Condition |
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Seafoam Splashtail | Anywhere, rare variant |
Moonsky Pondie | Pond, night only |
Amethyst Islehopper | Large islands only |
Bonedust Plentifin | Shores of Plenty, rare |
Firelight Devilfish | Devil’s Roar, night |
Twilight Stormfish | Storms at night |
Fish Cooking Times and Tips
Fish Type | Cooking Time |
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Basic Fish | 45 sec |
Trophy Fish | 1 min 35 sec |
Basic Meat | 1 min 5 sec |
Monster Meat | 2 min 5 sec |
Tip: Wait for fish to turn golden brown, not just white, for perfect cook.
Where to Sell Fish and Maximize Gold
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Sell to Hunter’s Call NPCs
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As of Season 15, every Outpost has a vendor
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Seaposts still valid but not necessary anymore
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Cooked trophy fish = highest gold return
What Is a Trophy Fish and Why It Pays More
Trophy fish are:
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Larger in size
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Harder to reel in
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Worth significantly more gold
Cook them right, and they’ll make your voyages lucrative.
Fishing While Sailing, Avoiding PvP, and More
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Fish near outposts for easy selling
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Always assign one crewmate to watch the horizon
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Use a rowboat to fish discreetly
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Fish during downtime like travel or between quests
What Changed in Season 15 for Fish Hunters
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Outposts now sell fish directly
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No need to sail to Seaposts
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Fishing is faster, safer, and more profitable
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Ideal for solo players or merchant crews
FAQs About the Sea of Thieves Fish Chart
Do I need bait for all fish?
No. Splashtail, Pondie, and Islehopper need no bait.
Can I sell fish raw?
Yes, but cooked (especially trophy) sells for much more.
Where’s the best place to fish?
Depends on your target. Morrow’s Peak for Devilfish, Storms for Stormfish, Shipwrecks for Wrecker.
How do I know if it’s a trophy fish?
They appear visibly larger on the hook and take longer to reel in.
Become the Ultimate Fisher in Sea of Thieves
Whether you’re chasing rare variants, racking up Hunter’s Call rep, or just love the calm of open-water fishing, the Sea of Thieves Fish Chart is your best tool. Print it. Save it. Share it. And most importantly—use it.
Because treasure isn’t always buried. Sometimes it bites.