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List of Fish

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This is a guide on Fish in New World. Read on to see a list of resources that fall under the Fish material group, as well as how to obtain them!

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List of Fish

Resources How to Get
Fish Filet IconFish Filet Obtained by salvaging Fishes.
Large Pike IconLarge Pike A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Millberry Hills or Forellac in First Light will have lots of Pike.
Medium Pike IconMedium Pike A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Millberry Hills or Forellac in First Light will have lots of Pike.
Small Pike IconSmall Pike A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Millberry Hills or Forellac in First Light will have lots of Pike.
Medium Flounder IconMedium Flounder A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations. Can easily be fished in any of the Starting Beaches.
Small Trout IconSmall Trout A common catch when fishing in freshwater. Inland bodies of water in Weaver's Fen will have lots of Trout.
Small Hake IconSmall Hake A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations like Starting Beaches, Windsward, Weaver's Fen, and Restless Shore.
Large Perch IconLarge Perch A common catch when fishing at any freshwater or freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward and the Saircor hotspots in First Light will have lots of Perch.
Medium Perch IconMedium Perch A common catch when fishing at any freshwater or freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward and the Saircor hotspots in First Light will have lots of Perch.
Small Perch IconSmall Perch A common catch when fishing at any freshwater or freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward and the Saircor hotspots in First Light will have lots of Perch.
Large Hake IconLarge Hake Can be caught when fishing in saltwater locations like Starting Beaches, Windsward, Weaver's Fen, and Restless Shore.
Medium Trout IconMedium Trout A common catch when fishing in freshwater. Inland bodies of water in Weaver's Fen will have lots of Trout.
Small Snapper IconSmall Snapper A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater fishing hotspots. Can easily be fished in any of the Starting Beaches.
Medium Sunfish IconMedium Sunfish A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale and Great Cleave.
Large Trout IconLarge Trout A common catch when fishing in freshwater. Inland bodies of water in Weaver's Fen will have lots of Trout.
Large Flounder IconLarge Flounder Can be caught when fishing in saltwater locations. It is also a common catch in saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots.
Large Bass IconLarge Bass A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake near Millberry Hills in First Light will have Large Bass.
Medium Hake IconMedium Hake A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations like Starting Beaches, Windsward, Weaver's Fen, and Restless Shore.
Medium Bass IconMedium Bass A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward will have lots of Bass.
Large Mackerel IconLarge Mackerel A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The beaches of Windsward, First Light, Monarch's Bluff, and Cutlass Keys will have lots of Mackerel.
Small Bluefish IconSmall Bluefish A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations like the marshy beaches of Weaver's Fen.
Medium Snapper IconMedium Snapper A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater fishing hotspots. Can easily be fished in any of the Starting Beaches.
Small Flounder IconSmall Flounder A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations. Can easily be fished in any of the Starting Beaches.
Large Snapper IconLarge Snapper A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater fishing hotspots. Can easily be fished in any of the Starting Beaches.
Small Sunfish IconSmall Sunfish A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale and Great Cleave.
Small Mackerel IconSmall Mackerel A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The beaches of Windsward, First Light, Monarch's Bluff, and Cutlass Keys will have lots of Mackerel.
Large Sunfish IconLarge Sunfish A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale and Great Cleave.
Small Bass IconSmall Bass A common catch when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward will have lots of Bass.
Small Salmon IconSmall Salmon A common catch when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. It is also a common catch at any kind of Fishing Hotspot.
Medium Bluefish IconMedium Bluefish A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations like the marshy beaches of Weaver's Fen.
Large Salmon IconLarge Salmon A common catch when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. It is also a common catch at any kind of Fishing Hotspot.
Large Bluefish IconLarge Bluefish A common catch when fishing in saltwater locations like the marshy beaches of Weaver's Fen.
Medium Salmon IconMedium Salmon A common catch when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. It is also a common catch at any kind of Fishing Hotspot.
Medium Mackerel IconMedium Mackerel A common catch when fishing in saltwater and saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The beaches of Windsward, First Light, Monarch's Bluff, and Cutlass Keys will have lots of Mackerel.
Firm Fish Filet IconFirm Fish Filet Obtained by salvaging Catfish, Cod, and Halibut.
Tender Fish Filet IconTender Fish Filet Obtained by salvaging Paddlefish, Speartooth Shark, and Swordfish.
Small Halibut IconSmall Halibut Can be obtained from Broad Fishing Hotspots or better. There is a rare fishing hotspot in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward that has a lot of halibut.
Large Sturgeon IconLarge Sturgeon A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Forellac and Saircor in First Light, as well as the one southwest of Eastburn Outpost in the Great Cleave will have lots of Sturgeon.
Small Cod IconSmall Cod A common catch when fishing in saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Cutlass Keys and Windsward will usually have lots of Cod if you fish in any of their hotspots.
Medium Sturgeon IconMedium Sturgeon A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Forellac and Saircor in First Light, as well as the one southwest of Eastburn Outpost in the Great Cleave will have lots of Sturgeon.
Large Catfish IconLarge Catfish Can be caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward will have Catfish.
Medium Cod IconMedium Cod A common catch when fishing in saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Cutlass Keys and Windsward will usually have lots of Cod if you fish in any of their hotspots.
Large Cod IconLarge Cod A common catch when fishing in saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. Cutlass Keys and Windsward will usually have lots of Cod if you fish in any of their hotspots.
Large Halibut IconLarge Halibut Has a chance to be caught from Rare Fishing Hotspots. One such hotspot can be found in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward.
Small Sturgeon IconSmall Sturgeon A common catch when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Forellac and Saircor in First Light, as well as the one southwest of Eastburn Outpost in the Great Cleave will have lots of Sturgeon.
Clam IconClam Can be caught when fishing in saltwater Fishing Hotspots like the one east of Nyhart's Anchorage in First Light. Also has a small chance to be caught when fishing in any saltwater location.
Medium Halibut IconMedium Halibut Has a chance to be caught from Rare Fishing Hotspots. One such hotspot can be found in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward.
Small Catfish IconSmall Catfish Can be caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward and the Secret Hotspot near Yonas Alazar will have Catfish.
Medium Catfish IconMedium Catfish Can be caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The lake to the west of Windsward and the Secret Hotspot near Yonas Alazar will have Catfish.
Large Squid IconLarge Squid Can be caught when saltwater fishing in Cutlass Keys. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have lots of Large Squid. Can also be caught when fishing in deep saltwater locations.
Medium Squid IconMedium Squid Can be caught when saltwater fishing in Cutlass Keys. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have lots of Large Squid. Can also be caught when fishing in deep saltwater locations.
Small Squid IconSmall Squid Can be caught when saltwater fishing in Cutlass Keys. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have lots of Large Squid. Can also be caught when fishing in deep saltwater locations.
Large Dragon Fish IconLarge Dragon Fish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. Can also be obtained from freshwater or saltwater Fishing Hotspots in Windsward and Everfall.
Medium Speartooth Shark IconMedium Speartooth Shark Can be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots or better with good bait. Freshwater Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale, like the one to the northeast of Mourningdale Hamlet, will have Speartooth Sharks.
Small Speartooth Shark IconSmall Speartooth Shark Can be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots or better with good bait. Freshwater Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale, like the one to the northeast of Mourningdale Hamlet, will have Speartooth Sharks.
Large Speartooth Shark IconLarge Speartooth Shark Can be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots or better with good bait. Freshwater Fishing Hotspots in Mourningdale, like the one to the northeast of Mourningdale Hamlet, will have Speartooth Sharks.
Medium Swordfish IconMedium Swordfish Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have Swordfish if you have bait equipped.
Large Sculpin IconLarge Sculpin Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The hotspot in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward will have Sculpin if you have the right bait equipped.
Medium Stingray IconMedium Stingray Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots or better. The Rare Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte and the Secret Fishing Hotspot under Malocchio in Cutlass Keys will have Stingrays. Players can also try the Rare Fishing Hotspot to the North of the Montore Expidition in Monarch's Bluff.
Large Stingray IconLarge Stingray Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots or better. The Rare Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte and the Secret Fishing Hotspot under Malocchio in Cutlass Keys will have Stingrays. Players can also try the Rare Fishing Hotspot to the North of the Montore Expidition in Monarch's Bluff.
Small Sculpin IconSmall Sculpin Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The hotspot in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward will have Sculpin if you have the right bait equipped.
Medium Sculpin IconMedium Sculpin Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The hotspot in Stoneview Seabreak to the east of Windsward will have Sculpin if you have the right bait equipped.
Medium Madtom IconMedium Madtom Can be caught when freshwater fishing in Weaver's Fen. Any Rare freshwater Fishing Hotspot will have a chance to contain a Medium Madtom.
Small Swordfish IconSmall Swordfish Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have Swordfish if you have bait equipped.
Large Swordfish IconLarge Swordfish Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte in Cutlass Keys will have Swordfish if you have bait equipped.
Small Madtom IconSmall Madtom Can be caught when freshwater fishing in Weaver's Fen. Any freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspot or better will have a chance to contain a Small Madtom.
Small Stingray IconSmall Stingray Can be caught when fishing in Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspots or better. The Rare Fishing Hotspot to the south of Cayo de la Muerte and the Secret Fishing Hotspot under Malocchio in Cutlass Keys will have Stingrays. Players can also try the Rare Fishing Hotspot to the North of the Montore Expidition in Monarch's Bluff.
Large Paddlefish IconLarge Paddlefish Can be caught when fishing in Rare or Secret freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The waterfall near Boarsholm in Restless Shore will have Paddlefish.
Small Frogfish IconSmall Frogfish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Millberry Hills, Saircor, and Nyhart's Anchorage in First Light will sometimes have some.
Large Madtom IconLarge Madtom Can be caught when freshwater fishing in Weaver's Fen. Any Rare freshwater Fishing Hotspots or better will have a chance to contain a Large Madtom.
Medium Paddlefish IconMedium Paddlefish Can be caught when fishing in Rare or Secret freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The waterfall near Boarsholm in Restless Shore will have Paddlefish.
Medium Dragon Fish IconMedium Dragon Fish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. Can also be obtained from freshwater or saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots in Windsward and Everfall.
Large Frogfish IconLarge Frogfish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Millberry Hills, Saircor, and Nyhart's Anchorage in First Light, as well as the broad fishing hotspot to the northeast of Mourningdale Hamlet will sometimes have some.
Small Dragon Fish IconSmall Dragon Fish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater or saltwater. Can also be obtained from freshwater or saltwater Broad Fishing Hotspots in Windsward and Everfall.
Medium Frogfish IconMedium Frogfish Has a low chance to be caught when fishing in freshwater Broad Fishing Hotspots. The hotspots near Millberry Hills, Saircor, and Nyhart's Anchorage in First Light will sometimes have some.
Oyster IconOyster Obtained from Fishing Hotspots.
Small Paddlefish IconSmall Paddlefish Can be caught when fishing in Rare or Secret freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The Divine Rise's waterfall in Monarch's Bluff will have some small Paddlefish.
Delicate Fish Filet IconDelicate Fish Filet Obtained by salvaging Electric Eel, Swordfish.
Large Piranha IconLarge Piranha Has a low chance of being caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The Broad Fishing Hotspot to the southeast of Eastburn Outpost in Great Cleave will have large Piranha when you equip bait.
Medium Piranha IconMedium Piranha Has a low chance of being caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The Secret Fishing Hotspot near Yonas Alazar in Windsward will have Piranha.
Small Piranha IconSmall Piranha Has a low chance of being caught when fishing in freshwater and freshwater Fishing Hotspots. The Secret Fishing Hotspot near Yonas Alazar in Windsward will have Piranha.
Mandje Mandje IconMandje Mandje Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Everfall.
Ray-Finned Barb IconRay-Finned Barb Can be caught when saltwater fishing in Monarch's Bluff. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot just south of starting Watchtower will offer a lot of Ray-Finned Barb with good bait equipped.
Daemonaja IconDaemonaja Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Ebonscale Reach.
Abaia Serpe IconAbaia Serpe Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Windsward.
Horned-Tooth Mandje IconHorned-Tooth Mandje Can be caught when freshwater fishing in Edengrove. All hotspots will have a chance to contain the Honed-Tooth Mandje. Equip good bait and use a rod with good freshwater fishing perks.
Egede Serpe IconEgede Serpe Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Brightwood.
Aquanaja IconAquanaja Acquired from Seawater Fishing in Mourningdale.
Glowing Guardfish IconGlowing Guardfish Can be caught when freshwater fishing in in Restless Shore. Rare or Secret freshwater Fishing Hotspots will have Glowing Guardfish. Rare Fishing Hotspots near the Depths Expedition and Boarsholm will have a chance to contain this fish.
Albenaja IconAlbenaja Acquired from Seawater Fishing in First Light.
Blue-blooded Barb IconBlue-blooded Barb Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Reekwater.
Varanus Mandje IconVaranus Mandje Can be caught when freshwater fishing in Weaver's Fen. Rare or Secret freshwater Fishing Hotspots will have Varanus Mandje. The Rare hotspot just south of the area's fort will have this fish when good bait is equipped..
Glowing Gnufish IconGlowing Gnufish Can be caught when saltwater fishing in Cutlass Keys. The Rare saltwater Fishing Hotspot to the southeast of Cayo de la Muerte will have Glowing Gnufish.
Blue-Winged Serpe IconBlue-Winged Serpe Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Great Cleave.
Lava Barb IconLava Barb Acquired from Freshwater Fishing in Shattered Mountain or Brimstone Sands

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