ACNH - Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)

Rainbowfish Shadow Size, Price, Location and How to Catch

ACNH Rainbowfish Times and Price

The Rainbowfish is a river fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Learn how to catch and find the Rainbowfish and more like it's shadow size, sell price, location, and time for North and South Hemisphere.

Rainbowfish Sell Price and Basic Info

Rainbowfish
ACNH - Rainbowfish
Shadow Size ACNH Tiny Fish Shadow Size Tiny
Location River
Time 9 AM to 4 PM
Months May to October (NH)
November to April (SH)
Sell Price 800 Bells

Rainbowfish Location and Times

Shadow Size Tiny
Location River
Time 9 AM to 4 PM
North Hemisphere
9 AM to 4 PM
South Hemisphere

Rainbowfish Months

Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Rainbowfish
Northern Hemisphere Calendar
Jan Jul ACNH - Rainbowfish icon
Feb Aug ACNH - Rainbowfish icon
Mar Sep ACNH - Rainbowfish icon
Apr Oct ACNH - Rainbowfish icon
May ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Nov
Jun ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Dec
Rainbowfish
Southern Hemisphere Calendar
Jan ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Jul
Feb ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Aug
Mar ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Sep
Apr ACNH - Rainbowfish icon Oct
May Nov ACNH - Rainbowfish icon
Jun Dec ACNH - Rainbowfish icon

How to Catch the Rainbowfish

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Steps Directions
1   Craft Fish Bait and throw it into the river to attract fish.
2   Check if the shadow of the fish that appeared is similar to the Rainbowfish.
3
  Equip your Fishing Rod ACNH - Fishing Rod

1. Craft Fish Bait

To easily catch the fish you want, you'll need to craft fish bait! This will help attract more fish instead of just waiting for one to pop out!

2. Check Shadow Size

You'll need to check the shadow size of the fish that appeared and make sure it's similar to the Rainbowfish.

3. Go Fish!

Once you're sure the fish that appeared has the same shadow size as the fish you want, it's time to prepare your Fishing Rod and go fish!

Rainbowfish Additional Info

Dialogue When Caught

"I caught a rainbowfish! Where's my pot of goldfish?"

Dialogue When Donated to Blathers

  The rainbowfish is a tropical fish known for its metallic colors and beautiful fins. There are over 50 different species, each unique and pleasing color.

  I must say, it does make me wish for feathers of a more exciting hue than "underbaked brownie."

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