Fishing the Isles
The Sundered Isles are their own fishing zone with 24 custom fish. What bites depends on the time of day and the weather. Some fish only show at night, and the rarest only surface during storms. Work up the island rods, match them with the right bait, and try to land every species.
All the rods and baits below are bought from Maren, the island's Artifact Trader, with Suns.
Island rods
The five rods form a ladder. Each one bites faster, hauls less junk, and reaches rarer fish than the last. The top two also pull up sunken treasure.
| Rod | Cost (Suns) | Enchants | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coralwood Rod | 5,000 | — | Starter rod; lands island fish but hauls plenty of junk |
| Sun-Kissed Rod | 15,000 | Lure I | Faster bites and less junk |
| Tidal Rod | 35,000 | Lure II, Luck of the Sea I | All-rounder; can reel up message bottles |
| Abyssal Angler | 75,000 | Lure III, Luck of the Sea II | Strong catches, very little junk, frequent sunken treasure |
| The Golden Catch | 150,000 | Lure V, Luck of the Sea III | Top catch rates and the best shot at treasure |
WARNING
Island rods wear out and can't be repaired or smithed. When one breaks, you buy the next. Upgrade as your Suns allow.
Bait
Bait is consumed each cast and pulls in better fish. Match it to your rod tier:
| Bait | Cost (Suns) | Pulls in |
|---|---|---|
| Sundered Bait | 200 each · 3,200 for 16 | Common and uncommon island fish |
| Rare Sundered Bait | 500 each · 8,000 for 16 | Rare and legendary island fish, often with an extra catch |
Use Sundered Bait with the starter rods (Coralwood, Sun-Kissed) and Rare Sundered Bait with the higher tiers (Tidal, Abyssal Angler, The Golden Catch) to chase the rarest species.
The catch
The Isles hold 24 species, split by when they appear. Rarer fish are worth more, and every species counts toward the collection.
| When | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| Day | Most common and uncommon species: perch, minnows, koi, pike and the like |
| Night | A handful of night-only fish, including the rare Kelpcloak Drifter |
| Storms | The rarest fish surface only in storms: the Jade Gar and, rarest of all, the Emerald Coilfish |
The rare day-only Verdant Leaper is another trophy catch. Sell value follows rarity: common fish sell for a handful of coins, while a storm-caught Emerald Coilfish is worth hundreds.
TIP
The rarest fish are weather- and time-locked, so save your Rare Sundered Bait for storms at night. That's your best window for the hardest species.
Sunken treasure
The Abyssal Angler and The Golden Catch also pull up sunken treasure from the seabed. Treasure pulls include:
- Pearls — the most common find, and the material you need to unlock Maren's shop and craft island gear.
- Vibrant Shards, Hardened Leather, and Hardened Steel — valuable crafting materials.
- Nautilus Shells, and rarely a Heart of the Sea — the jackpot pull.
Treasure is also where Pearls and Hardened Leather come from, so the better rods keep you stocked for unlocking the island's shops and crafting the Angler's Garb set.
See also: Sundered Isles · Fishing · Selling