HistatuFishing reference
Fish species
The 50 new species across 10 zones — spawn conditions, preferred bait, what they drop and what those drops build.
The fifty new species, grouped by the water they live in. Alongside them sit the thirty fish Hytale already ships, which are described by this same schema rather than kept as a separate starter set — eighty species, one set of rules.
Fish are mostly not food. Around a fifth are straightforwardly edible; the rest are crafting materials, bait, aquarium stock, quest targets, trophies, or actively dangerous. The Drops column is what feeds the component recipes, and that loop is what makes the species list and the tackle catalog one system rather than two.
| Zone | Species |
|---|---|
| Ponds & Lakes | 5 |
| Rivers & Streams | 5 |
| Swamps & Marshes | 5 |
| Frozen Waters | 5 |
| Caves & Underground | 5 |
| Coastal Reefs | 5 |
| Deep Ocean | 5 |
| Volcanic Waters | 5 |
| Night & Supernatural | 5 |
| Boss Encounters | 5 |
Ponds & Lakes
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhead | Sunny daytime; shallow mineral-rich lakes (Lakes with any ore) Water: Freshwater Bait: Earthworm Bundle / Tin Spinner | Crafting / Collection Edible: No Drops: Copper Scales; Conductive Fin; Copper Roe | Copper Scales can substitute for small amounts of copper in select fishing-component recipes. Links: Copperstrand Leader; Copperfin Reel; Emberbark Rod Its scales accumulate trace metals from the lakebed until the fish gleams like a newly struck coin. |
| Golden Koi | Ancient or ornamental ponds; dawn or dusk Water: Freshwater Bait: Golden Roe / Glasswing Fly | Trophy / Aquarium / Quest Edible: Protected Drops: Golden Scale; Royal Roe; Koi Whisker | Cannot be cooked. Releasing one after capture grants a temporary Fishing Luck blessing. Links: Golden Koi Lure; Royal Jelly Roe Old anglers claim a Golden Koi appears only when a pond has remained undisturbed for a hundred seasons. |
| Reed Darter | Shallow vegetated water; any daytime Water: Freshwater Bait: Field Cricket / Feather Dart | Food / Bait Edible: Yes Drops: Darter Fillet; Reedfin; Small Fish Bones | Common starter species; excellent live-bait substitute for small predators. Links: Reedwhistle Rod; Feather Dart A tiny shoreline hunter that disappears almost completely among reeds. |
| Glassfin Shiner | Clear spring-fed lakes; bright daylight Water: Freshwater Bait: Bread Dough / Glasswing Fly | Crafting / Aquarium Edible: No Drops: Glassfin Scale; Clear Gill; Glassfen Shard (rare) | Rarely drops a Glassfen Shard used in clear-water equipment. Links: Glassfen Rod; Glasswing Fly Its nearly transparent fins refract sunlight into faint rainbow streaks beneath the surface. |
| Mossback Carp | Overgrown ponds; increased chance after rain Water: Freshwater Bait: Bread Dough / Berry Mash | Food / Farming / Crafting Edible: Processed Only Drops: Carp Fillet; Mossy Scale; Fertile Slime | Fertile Slime can be composted or used to accelerate aquatic plant growth. Links: Berry Mash; aquarium farming loops Older specimens carry entire miniature gardens of moss and algae across their backs. |
Rivers & Streams
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvercurrent Trout | Fast-flowing rivers; morning and evening Water: Freshwater Bait: Field Cricket / Feather Dart | Food / Progression Edible: Yes Drops: Silvercurrent Fillet; Current Scale | Receives a small size bonus when caught from especially fast water. Links: Riverbend Cedar Rod; Feather Dart Its polished scales flash like silver whenever it turns against the current. |
| Rattlefin Perch | Warm rocky rivers; strongest activity at midday Water: Freshwater Bait: Redfin Spoon / Rattlescale Crankbait | Crafting / Food Edible: Yes Drops: Rattle Scale; Perch Fillet; Fin Rattle | Rattle Scales are prized for lures that attract aggressive predators. Links: Rattlescale Crankbait Hollow scales along its dorsal fin click together when the fish accelerates. |
| Riverjaw Gar | Deep river bends; dusk and night Water: Freshwater Bait: Live Minnow / Redfin Spoon | Crafting / Trophy Edible: Processed Only Drops: Gar Tooth; Armored Scale; Tough Gar Meat | Can sever weak lines unless the player uses reinforced line or a toothproof passive. Links: Steelcore Leader; Deepwater Winch A patient ambush predator whose armored snout can ruin an ordinary hook in seconds. |
| Sunscale Chub | Shallow sunny streams; daytime Water: Freshwater Bait: Bread Dough / Berry Mash | Food / Bait Edible: Yes Drops: Chub Meat; Sunscale; Small Roe | Cheap, plentiful, and useful as both food and cut bait. Links: Berry Mash; early-game bait recipes A plain river fish until sunlight hits its flanks and turns every scale bright gold. |
| Stormfin Dace | Rain or thunderstorms only Water: Freshwater Bait: Stormfly Lure / Glowworm Cluster | Crafting / Weather Fishing Edible: No Drops: Charged Fin; Storm Pearl; Conductive Scale | Hooking one during lightning briefly charges compatible Storm gear. Links: Stormglass Rod; Stormcoil Reel; Stormfly Lure Schools gather beneath storm clouds and vanish almost immediately once the thunder stops. |
Swamps & Marshes
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudskipper | Mudflats and low-tide banks Water: Brackish Bait: Fat Grubs / Cricket Popper | Food / Crafting Edible: Yes Drops: Mudskipper Skin; Mud Eye; Small Fillet | Can occasionally be caught by hand when stranded during low tide. Links: Mudskipper Plug It spends enough time outside the water that some anglers refuse to call it a proper fish. |
| Lantern Whisker | Night; fog increases spawn chance Water: Freshwater Bait: Glowworm Cluster / Lanternbug Jig | Crafting / Aquarium Edible: No Drops: Glow Gland; Whisker Fiber; Lantern Scale | Glow Glands can be used in luminous tackle and aquarium lighting. Links: Lanternbug Jig; night-fishing builds Bioluminescent organs beneath its jaw illuminate the murky water like a drifting lantern. |
| Thornback Bowfin | Dense reeds; warm weather Water: Freshwater Bait: Fat Grubs / Swamp Leech | Crafting / Food Edible: Processed Only Drops: Thorn Spine; Bowfin Fillet; Tough Hide | Landing one without taking spike damage grants bonus Fishing XP. Links: Thornroot Hook Hard thorn-like spines protect its back from swamp predators and careless anglers alike. |
| Bog Eel | Rainy nights; muddy channels Water: Freshwater Bait: Swamp Leech / Earthworm Bundle | Food / Bait Edible: Yes Drops: Bog Eel Meat; Slime Coat; Eel Oil | Eel Oil can be rendered into bait preservative. Links: Swamp Leech; smoked-fish meals Its oily skin smells of peat and smoke even before it reaches a cooking fire. |
| Miremaw | Deep stagnant pools; heavy fog Water: Freshwater Bait: Bloodworm Cluster / Swamp Leech | Trophy / Crafting Edible: Dangerous Drops: Mire Tooth; Toxin Sac; Trophy Jaw | Applies a temporary Control penalty if the player allows tension to enter the red zone. Links: Marshstalker Rod; dangerous-water builds A broad-headed swamp predator whose bite carries enough toxin to numb an angler's hands. |
Frozen Waters
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Char | Ice holes; dawn Water: Freshwater Bait: Field Cricket / Fat Grubs | Food / Progression Edible: Yes Drops: Glacier Fillet; Frost Scale | Cooked meals made from Glacier Char have extended spoilage time. Links: Frostwater Rod Its flesh remains cold long after the fish leaves the water. |
| Iceglass Smelt | Clear frozen lakes; aurora nights Water: Freshwater Bait: Glowworm Cluster / Glasswing Fly | Crafting / Aquarium Edible: No Drops: Iceglass Scale; Crystal Eye; Frozen Membrane | Iceglass materials reduce sudden-tension effects in cold-water equipment. Links: Frostsilk Line The body is so translucent that its bones appear suspended inside a shard of ice. |
| Frostmaw Pike | Blizzards; deep frozen lakes Water: Freshwater Bait: Live Minnow / Redfin Spoon | Food / Crafting / Trophy Edible: Yes Drops: Frost Fang; Ice Bladder; Pike Fillet | During blizzards it gains extra size rolls but fights more aggressively. Links: Frostbite Clutch; Frostwater Rod A massive cold-water predator with teeth that frost over when exposed to air. |
| Snowcap Grayling | Mountain streams; daylight Water: Freshwater Bait: Feather Dart / Field Cricket | Food Edible: Yes Drops: Grayling Fillet; Snowcap Fin | A reliable early-game mountain food source. Links: early mountain fishing Its tall dorsal fin resembles a ridge of fresh snow against dark stone. |
| Cryofin | Glacial caverns; rare aurora event Water: Freshwater Bait: Moonmoth Wings / Icefire Jig | Crafting / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Cryofin Spine; Frost Core; Perfect Ice Scale | Creates moving patches of ice during the fight that alter player positioning. Links: Frostsilk Line; Icefire Jig; endgame cold-water gear The water around a mature Cryofin begins freezing before the fish itself becomes visible. |
Caves & Underground
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Carp | Pitch-dark echo caverns Water: Freshwater Bait: Bread Dough / Honeygrub Paste | Quest / Crafting Edible: No Drops: Echo Otolith; Resonant Scale; Cave Pearl | The bite indicator can disappear; players must react to audio cues instead. Links: Echo Hook It navigates by producing low pulses that can be heard through the cavern walls. |
| Blind Cave Tetra | Small underground pools; any time Water: Freshwater Bait: Glowworm Cluster / Earthworm Bundle | Bait / Alchemy Edible: No Drops: Pale Fin; Cave Oil; Tiny Bones | Excellent ingredient for scent-based bait. Links: Glowworm Cluster; cave bait recipes Generations without sunlight left the species eyeless but extraordinarily sensitive to vibration. |
| Gemscale Loach | Crystal caves; near mineral deposits Water: Freshwater Bait: Glowworm Cluster / Glasswing Fly | Crafting / Treasure Edible: No Drops: Gemscale; Crystal Barb; Mineral Dust | Drop color varies with the mineral type present in the cave. Links: Glassfen gear; treasure-fishing recipes Minerals collect between its scales until its skin resembles a vein of living gemstones. |
| Ironjaw Sturgeon | Large subterranean rivers Water: Freshwater Bait: Crab Chunks / Live Minnow | Crafting / Trophy Edible: Processed Only Drops: Iron Scute; Jaw Plate; Sturgeon Meat | Heavy-class fish with unusually high stamina and slow movement. Links: Quarry Winch; Steelcore Leader Its ancient armored plates are stained dark by iron-rich underground water. |
| Worldroot Guardian | Hidden Worldroot reservoir; unique guardian encounter Water: Freshwater Bait: Golden Roe / Honeygrub Paste | Quest / Crafting / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Living Root Tendril; Verdant Scale; Guardian Heart | Unique mini-boss; defeating it without snapping a line unlocks the Worldroot Angler. Links: Worldroot Angler A colossal root-fed fish believed to have lived beneath the world since before the first settlement. |
Coastal Reefs
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowned Wrasse | Healthy coral reefs; daylight Water: Saltwater Bait: Saltwater Shrimp / Glasswing Fly | Crafting / Aquarium / Trophy Edible: Protected Drops: Coral Crown; Reef Scale; Bright Fin | Releasing a Trophy specimen improves reef fish size rolls in that area for a short time. Links: Coral Crown Hook A ring of hardened coral-like growth forms naturally around the head of older specimens. |
| Coralback Grouper | Reef caves and ledges Water: Saltwater Bait: Crab Chunks / Saltwater Shrimp | Food / Crafting Edible: Yes Drops: Grouper Fillet; Coralback Plate | Coralback Plates can reinforce reef-focused rods. Links: Coralspine Rod Its rough back mimics living coral so perfectly that smaller fish sometimes shelter beside it. |
| Pearlfin Butterflyfish | Bright tropical reefs; sunny weather Water: Saltwater Bait: Saltwater Shrimp / Glasswing Fly | Aquarium / Treasure Edible: No Drops: Pearlfin Scale; Tiny Pearl; Decorative Fin | Low food value but high aquarium and collector value. Links: Pearl Oyster Flesh; aquarium collection Tiny pearl-like nodules form along its fins as it ages. |
| Sunray Skate | Sandy reef flats; midday Water: Saltwater Bait: Crab Chunks / Saltwater Shrimp | Crafting / Food Edible: Processed Only Drops: Solar Fin; Skate Wing; Sandhide | Perfect-tension streaks cause its Solar Fin to brighten, increasing drop quality. Links: Sunwheel Gearcase Its broad fins absorb heat at the surface and glow faintly when the animal dives. |
| Reef Stalker Barracuda | Outer reef drop-offs; dusk Water: Saltwater Bait: Live Minnow / Redfin Spoon | Trophy / Crafting / Food Edible: Yes Drops: Serrated Jaw; Predator Scale; Barracuda Steak | Can perform sudden line-cut attacks unless the player's line has sufficient resistance. Links: Coralspine Rod; Steelcore Leader A lightning-fast reef predator that attacks hooked bait from beyond the visible coral shelf. |
Deep Ocean
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Lanternfish | Deep water; night or low-light depths Water: Saltwater Bait: Glowworm Cluster / Abyssal Beacon | Crafting / Discovery Edible: No Drops: Abyssal Glow Sac; Lantern Tooth; Deep Oil | Catching one permanently reveals nearby deep-water fishing nodes in the Angler Journal. Links: Abyssal Beacon Its enormous light organ looks like a single blue star drifting through black water. |
| Voidfin Tuna | Open ocean beyond shelf edge Water: Saltwater Bait: Live Minnow / Golden Roe | Food / Crafting / Trophy Edible: Yes Drops: Voidfin Meat; Dark Scale; Voidglass Shard (rare) | Rare Voidglass Shards can be used in Mythic-grade hook crafting. Links: Voidglass Hook Its dark fins seem to absorb surrounding light, leaving only the silver body visible. |
| Leviathan Juvenile | Ocean trenches; very rare Water: Saltwater Bait: Kraken Flesh / Abyssworm | Boss Crafting / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Leviathan Tooth; Spine Segment; Thick Hide | Requires high Line Strength; can drag boats if the player fishes from one. Links: Leviathan Spine Rod; Leviathan Jaw Hook Even a juvenile is large enough that most sailors mistake its shadow for the seafloor. |
| Chainjaw Angler | Trenches and wreck fields Water: Saltwater Bait: Bloodworm Cluster / Abyssworm | Crafting / Treasure Edible: Dangerous Drops: Chainjaw Tooth; Luminous Lure Organ; Rusted Chain | May pull salvaged metal items into the catch rewards. Links: Tidebound Chainline Metal debris becomes embedded in its jaw over time until the creature appears chained together. |
| Ghost Manta | Moonlit deep ocean; calm seas Water: Saltwater Bait: Siren's Lantern / Golden Roe | Crafting / Trophy / Discovery Edible: No Drops: Spectral Membrane; Phantom Cartilage; Moon Dust | Becomes nearly invisible during parts of the fishing minigame. Links: Spectral Monofilament Sailors report seeing its translucent wings pass beneath ships without disturbing the water. |
Volcanic Waters
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderfin | Hot springs and warm volcanic pools Water: Thermal Freshwater Bait: Firepepper Chum / Earthworm Bundle | Food / Crafting Edible: Yes Drops: Cinder Scale; Warm Fillet; Ash Fin | Cinderfin meals provide temporary resistance to cold environments. Links: Emberbark Rod Its scales retain enough heat to steam in cold air. |
| Magma Koi | Pools adjacent to lava; geothermal eruptions increase chance Water: Thermal Freshwater Bait: Firepepper Chum / Icefire Jig | Crafting / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Molten Scale; Ember Roe; Heat Core | Ordinary lines take durability damage while fighting it. Links: Moltenwire Line; Icefire Jig Bright orange veins pulse beneath obsidian-black scales like cracks in cooling lava. |
| Sulfur Eel | Sulfur springs; dusk Water: Thermal Bait: Bloodworm Cluster / Firepepper Chum | Alchemy / Crafting Edible: Dangerous Drops: Sulfur Gland; Heatproof Skin; Eel Oil | Handling without processing can apply a short poison effect. Links: Moltenwire Line Its body filters toxic mineral water and stores the worst of it in swollen yellow glands. |
| Obsidian Gar | Deep caldera lakes; rare volcanic activity Water: Thermal Freshwater Bait: Live Minnow / Firepepper Chum | Crafting / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Obsidian Fang; Blackglass Scute; Volcanic Marrow | Requires reinforced line; successful perfect hooks reduce its armor stacks. Links: endgame reinforced hooks and lines Its armored plates cool into glassy black edges sharp enough to cut ordinary line. |
| Emberjaw Crab | Geothermal tide pools Water: Thermal Saltwater Bait: Saltwater Shrimp / Crab Chunks | Food / Crafting Edible: Yes Drops: Heatproof Chitin; Ember Claw; Crab Meat | Heatproof Chitin is a key material for volcanic fishing gear. Links: Emberbark Rod; heatproof component recipes It nests beside vents hot enough to boil seawater and uses the heat to harden its shell. |
Night & Supernatural
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral Eel | Haunted lakes; midnight; fog Water: Arcane Freshwater Bait: Moonwake Plug / Glowworm Cluster | Crafting / Discovery Edible: No Drops: Spectral Skin; Ghost Oil; Phantom Spine | May phase out briefly, forcing the player to stop reeling until it rematerializes. Links: Spectral Eel Lure; Spectral Monofilament Its body flickers between solid flesh and pale blue light as it moves. |
| Moonveil Fish | Full moon; quiet lakes Water: Freshwater Bait: Moonwake Plug / Moonmoth Wings | Crafting / Aquarium Edible: No Drops: Moonveil Scale; Lunar Dust; Silver Fin | Its rarity increases with moon brightness. Links: Moonwake Plug; Moonsteel Hook A veil-like dorsal fin unfolds only beneath direct moonlight. |
| Bloodmoon Snapper | Blood Moon event only Water: Saltwater Bait: Bloodworm Cluster / Live Minnow | Crafting / Trophy Edible: Dangerous Drops: Crimson Scale; Bloodmoon Tooth; Red Gill | Aggressive fish with a reduced safe tension window. Links: Bloodmoon Hook During a Blood Moon its scales darken until only the red edges remain visible. |
| Mimic Fish | Rarely replaces treasure or floating loot Water: Any Bait: Bottlecap Spinner / any shiny lure | Crafting / Treasure Edible: No Drops: Mimic Membrane; False Coin; Mimic Eye | The encounter begins as a treasure catch before the item suddenly fights back. Links: Mimic Fry It survives by disguising itself as whatever an angler most wants to pull from the water. |
| Siren's Herald | Open ocean at night; hidden unless revealed Water: Saltwater Bait: Siren's Lantern | Discovery / Crafting / Quest Edible: No Drops: Siren Lantern Core; Resonant Gill; Song Pearl | Invisible to normal fishing tables until the Siren's Lantern condition is active. Links: Siren's Lantern Its resonant gills produce the distant notes sailors often mistake for singing. |
Boss Encounters
| Species | Where and when | Purpose and drops | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | Rare deep-ocean world event Water: Saltwater Bait: Boss event trigger; final stage uses equipped fishing gear | Boss Materials / Trophy / Endgame Crafting Edible: Processed Only Drops: Kraken Beak; Tentacle; Kraken Sinew; Kraken Flesh; Kraken Ink; Trophy Parts | Four-stage timed encounter: 3 harpoon boats, 2 boats, 1 boat, then a team reeling phase. Links: Kraken Sinew Line; Kraken Flesh bait; Heart of the Abyss; Kraken weapon concept A ship-breaking monster that must be captured rather than slain. |
| Maelstrom Ray | Natural ocean maelstrom event Water: Saltwater Bait: Abyssal Beacon / Kraken Flesh | Boss Materials / Crafting Edible: No Drops: Maelstrom Core; Storm Membrane; Gyre Barb | Arena currents constantly rotate player boats; perfect positioning is required to land the catch. Links: Maelstrom Engine; ocean-boss builds Its wings generate rotating currents powerful enough to pull small vessels into a spiral. |
| Ancient Carp | Hidden temple lake after solving an environmental puzzle Water: Freshwater Bait: Golden Roe / Honeygrub Paste | Quest / Trophy / Rare Materials Edible: Protected Drops: Ancient Scale; Wisdom Pearl; Royal Roe | Can be released for a permanent Angler Journal achievement instead of harvested. Links: Golden Koi Lure; Kingfisher's Promise A scarred giant whose scales bear markings older than the ruins around its lake. |
| King Salmon | Seasonal river migration; limited window Water: Freshwater Bait: Field Cricket / Redfin Spoon | Trophy / Food / Bait Materials Edible: Yes Drops: King Salmon Fillet; Crown Roe; Silver Crown Scale | Each waterfall crossed during the migration increases average size and fight difficulty. Links: Golden Roe; Royal Jelly Roe; weekly leaderboards Only the strongest salmon reach the upper falls, and only one earns the title of King. |
| Sea Serpent | Severe storms over deep ocean Water: Saltwater Bait: Kraken Flesh / Abyssworm | Boss Materials / Trophy Edible: No Drops: Serpent Fang; Storm Scale; Sea Tendon; Ancient Vertebra | Alternates between fishing phases and boat-dodging phases during storm waves. Links: Tidebound Chainline; Maelstrom gear A long-bodied ocean predator known to coil around wrecks and drag them into deep water. |
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