Need a hand reeling in Secret Fish in Fisch? I’ve got you covered. With over a dozen different species to catch, it makes total sense that you’d have a hard time catching them. After all, they are the rarest fish species in the game! But just because they’re rare doesn’t mean they’re impossible to find.
This guide will explain how to catch all Secret Fish in Fisch, as well as their average trade values at the in-game Merchant.
Editor’s Note: This page is up-to-date after the Blue Moon update in Fisch (v1.27).
How To Catch All Secret Fish in Fisch
There are 20 Secret Fish species in Fisch—each as challenging to catch as the next! That’s because they have super low odds and generally can’t be caught with special fishing rod passives like Spirit (from Rod Of The Depths) or Megalodon (from Rod Of The Forgotten Fang).
To improve your chances, you’ll need the proper bait and fishing conditions to reel them in. This table will set you on the right path by explaining the best location, season, weather, and time to catch every Secret Fish in Fisch.
| Fish | Bait | Weather | Time | Season | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Orca | Shark Head | None | None | None | Ocean |
| Long Pike | Insect | Rain | None | Autumn, Spring | Ocean |
| Verdant Mirage | Luminous Larva | Foggy | Day | Autumn | Azure Lagoon |
| Primordial Levi | Luminous Larva | Windy | Night | Autumn | Lushgrove |
| Lovestorm Eel | Chocolate Fish | Clear | None | Winter | Lovestorm |
| Mustard | Seaweed | Rain | None | Summer | Ocean |
| Scylla | Shark Head | None | None | None | Veil of the Forsaken |
| Ancient Kraken | Truffle Worm | None | Night | None | Atlantis |
| Lovestorm Eel Supercharged | Chocolate Fish | Clear | None | Winter | Lovestorm |
| Banana | None | Rain | None | Summer | Ancient Isle |
| Storm Skipper | Golden Worm | Windy | Night | Spring | Waveborne |
| Psychedelic Frogfish | Luminous Larva | Foggy | Day | Autumn | Open Ocean |
| Toilet Fish | Mist Worms | Clear | Day | Summer | Open Ocean |
| Dogefin | Mist Worms | Clear | Night | Winter | Open Ocean |
| Abyssborn Monstrosity | Luminous Larva | Rain | Night | Winter | The Cursed Shores |
| Phantom Koi | Luminous Larva | Foggy | Day | Autumn | Isle of New Beginnings |
| Resin | None | None | None | None | Mushgrove Swamp |
| Molten Ripple | Luminous Larva | Windy | Day | Summer | Emberreach |
| Thornfish | Luminous Larva | Foggy | Night | Autumn | Pine Shoals |
| Moby | Squid | None | None | Summer | Whale Migration |
| Moon Idol Sea 1 (Limited) | Any | Any | Night | Winter | Blue Moon Pool (Snowcap Island) |
| Moon Idol -Sea 2 (Limited) | Any | Any | Night | Winter | Blue Moon Pool (Lushgrove) |
Note: Lovestorm Events have been suspended. As a result, it is not currently possible to catch Lovestorm Eel or Lovestorm Eel Supercharged.
How To Find Bait For Secret Fish In Fisch
Now it comes as no surprise that Secret Fish are notoriously tough to catch, so it helps to have enough of the right bait at your disposal. Some of these resources are quite easy to obtain (e.g., like in Common Crates), but others will need to be excavated from Volcanic or Coral Geodes.
| Bait | Common Crates | Bait Crates | Quality Crates | Volcanic Geodes | Coral Geodes | Tropical Crates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insect | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Squid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seaweed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Chocolate Fish | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Truffle Worm | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shark Head | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Luminous Larva | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mist Worms | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Golden Worm | AFK Rewards | – | – | – | – | – |
Note: Chocolate Fish is a Mythical limited-time bait that could only be obtained during the Valentine’s Quest Event (from 8th February to 22 February). It is not currently possible to get this bait.
That’s pretty much everything you need to know. Just make sure you listen for that distinct shimmer sound and watch out for that exclamation mark while fishing for Secret Fish in Fisch.
