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How to Catch a Dawncatcher and Location Guide

Genshin Impact - Where to Find the Dawncatcher and Basic Information - Dawncatcher Locations

Dawncatcher is a Fish in Genshin Impact's Fishing System. Learn where to find Dawncatcher, the best bait and rod for catching it, how to use it, and other information in this Fishing guide!

Dawncatcher Locations

Spawn Time and Region

Spawn Time 18:00 to 6:00
Region Anywhere

All Dawncatcher Locations

Mondstadt Locations

Fishing Spot Locations

North Stormterror's Lair

South Stormterror's Lair

Stormbearer Mountains

Springvale

Dawn Winery

Liyue Locations

Fishing Spot Locations

South Bishui Plains

Qingce Village

Dihua Marsh

Mt. Aocang

Mt. Hulao

Liyue Harbor

Nameless Ruins

Note: The Nameless Ruins fishing spot in the Underground Mines of the Chasm is locked behind parts of the Chasm Delvers quest chain!

Inazuma Locations

Fishing Spot Locations

East Koseki Village

Sangonomiya Shrine

Suigetsu Pool

Chirai Shrine

Serpent's Heart (Left)

Serpent's Heart (Right)

Note: The Serpent's Heart fishing spots in Enkanomiya is locked behind parts of the From Dawn to Dusk in Byakuyakoku quest chain!

Sumeru Locations

Fishing Spot Locations

Sumeru City

Devantaka Mountain

Dar al-Shifa

Take a look at our Fishing Spot guide for other fishes' locations:

List of Fishing Spot Locations

How to Catch Dawncatcher

Best Bait for Dawncatcher

Fishing Bait How to Get
Genshin - Fruit Paste Bait Image Fruit Paste Bait Crafted
Complete the World Quest Exploding Population.

You have to use Fruit Paste Bait to catch the Dawncatcher, because it won't bite if you're using any other bait.
How to Craft & Use All Bait

Best Fishing Rod to Use

The Dawncatcher can only be caught with a Fishing Rod. Since this fish can spawn anywhere, you can use whichever rod you want as long as you're in the correct region! See which Fishing Rods to use in each region here:

How to Get & Use All Fishing Rods

How to Use Dawncatcher

Used in the Fishing Association

You currently can't buy anything from Fishing Associations with this type of fish.

Fish are used to buy different items from Fishing Associations. Take a look at our Fishing Association guide for a list of all items for sale, as well as how much they cost:
All Fishing Association Items

Used in the Housing System

Like all Fish types, you have a chance to get an Ornamental Dawncatcher while fishing. The Ornamental type is harder to catch, but you'll be able to place it in your Serenitea Pot with a Pool of Sapphire Grace!
Housing System & Serenitea Pot Guide

Used for Fish Meat

The Dawncatcher can also be processed into Fish for cooking! Just walk up to any type of stove, go to the Food Processing tab, and select the Fish icon.
See Fish Meat Guide & Recipes

Dawncatcher Information

Archive Type and Information

Genshin - DawncatcherDawncatcher Type Dawncatcher Fish
Region Anywhere
Spawn Time 18:00 to 6:00

A rare species of Medaka that has a brilliant sheen. It seems like a variant species of the normal Medaka, but it has a very different appearance and living habits.
There is a rumor that these fish have the mystical ability to predict the weather. If they leap out of the water to catch the dawn's first light as it pierces the skies, then there will surely be a fine, sunny day to come.

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