[Top 10] Animal Crossing: New Horizons Best Fish

Updated:

22 Sep 2021

Sure, selling turnips and hot items is a great way to make a lot of bells on Animal Crossing: New Horizons; but have you gotten your first million just by catching and selling fish? I can guarantee you that is an extremely satisfying achievement, so here it is a complete guide on the best fish to catch during your island adventures.

10. Arowana

Where? Rivers

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

The Arowana fish, along with positions #9 to #6, is one of those species that you’ll find during the summer months. It has a medium shadow size and it can be sold for the great price of 10,000 bells.

9. Arapaima

Where? Rivers

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

This great-looking orange fish can be found on rivers during the sunny days of summer and it can be easily distinguished from other fish thanks to its huge shadow size. You can sell the Araipama at Nook’s Cranny for the price of 10,000 bells.

8. Saw Shark

Where? Sea

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

This huge shadowed monster can be found on the seas of your island during June, July, August and it leaves at the end of September. You can sell it for some awesome 12,000 bells with the Nook brothers. You need to make sure that you’re selling your fish during working hours!

7. Whale Shark

Where? Sea

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? All-day

“Thar she blows!...” Reads the always pleasing phrase when you catch this insanely enormous fish at the sea. It might be quite difficult to catch since you need to be very, very careful of pressing the A button at the exact time, but once you get one you can sell it for 13,000 bells at Nook’s Cranny.

6. Dorado

Where? River

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

This golden beautiful-looking river fish can be differenced from the others thanks to its big shadowed size. If you go to the dropbox, you’ll get 20% less than you should, but if sold during Nook’s Cranny working time, you’ll get the great selling price of 15,000 bells.

5. Stringfish

Where? Clifftop of rivers

In which months can I find it? From December to March

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

15,000 Bells is the selling price of this winter-month fish; it has a big shadow, so it can be easily found on clifftops of the rivers on your island, which may get easier your hunting for this species. Remember to use some fish bait to get more chances to catch this fish!

4. Great White Shark

Where? Sea

In which months can I find it? From June to September

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

One of the big ones; the Great White Shark can be caught by looking for a big shadow in the sea. If you don’t want to put it on display, you can sell it for 15,000 bells at Nook’s Cranny. Remember to donate it to the museum since you can only catch it during the summer months!

3. Golden Trout

Where? Clifftop of rivers

In which months can I find it? From March to May and from September to November

At what time of the day? From 4 PM - 9 AM

Just as the Stringfish, the Golden Trout can be found on clifftops and it is totally relaxing to hunt if you’re on the highest of your island since background music gets lower and the sound of nature surrounds you. You can sell it for 15,000 bells to the raccoon brothers.

2. Barreleye

Where? Sea

In which months can I find it? All year

At what time of the day? 9 PM - 4 AM

Why isn’t the Barreleye in the first place since you can actually catch it anytime in the year and has a selling price of 15,000 bells? Well, while a great option to catch and sell, this fish can easily be confused with any other species with a small shadow in the sea. But hey! Wouldn’t feel good to catch one instead of an anchovy?

1. Coelacanth

Where? Sea

In which months can I find it? All year

At what time of the day? All-day when raining

Rainy days are some of the most relaxing in the game; you get to use your raincoat, rain boots, and maybe a highly fashionable umbrella, but also you get the chance to catch a Coelacanth, one of the rarest to find but also one of the best to sell at Nook’s Cranny since they buy it to you for 15,000 bells. But if you wait for a visit to your island from C. J. you can get 22,500 bells without a problem! Let’s go and get that fish money!