If you want to pay for your house, improve your town, and do all the cool things you can in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you're going to catch a lot of fish. In fact, when you describe the game to friends who haven't played it, it might sound like a fishing title to them. It is certainly so while I play. But to be the best fisherman or bug catcher on the island, you need to know what to catch. You might be wondering: what can I catch right now in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
What fish can I catch right now
Let's start with fish available all year round. Here is that list, with where to catch them and at what time. If you want to know how much they are selling, check here.
| Fish | Caught | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchovy | Ocean | 4h to 21h |
| Barreleye | Ocean | 21h to 4h |
| Black bass | river | At any time |
| Blue Gill | river | 9h to 16h |
| Carp | river | At any time |
| Coelacanthe | ocean (rain) | At any time |
| Seize the crucienne | river | At any time |
| dace | river | 16h to 9h |
| freshwater goby | river | 16h to 9h |
| Goldfish | Pond | At any time |
| Macheral Horse | Ocean | At any time |
| Koi | Pond | 16h to 9h |
| witch flounder | Ocean | At any time |
| Pale Chub | river | 9h to 16h |
| Bright-eyed goldfish | Pond | 9h to 16h |
| Ranchu Goldfish | Pond | 9h to 16h |
| Snapper | Ocean | At any time |
| sea bass | Ocean | At any time |
So you don't have to worry about what time of year you fish if you want to catch these guys. But what about seasonal workers? Instead of throwing a huge list of all the fish at you, we'll keep this updated every month as the fish come and go. Check back often to see what you need to catch before they leave. So let's break it down by hemisphere. We have also color coded them. Red means they leave at the end of that month. The yellow will disappear at the end of the next one. Catch them quickly before they leave.
Northern Hemisphere – March Fools
| Fish | Caught | Time | leaves in |
|---|---|---|---|
| bitterling | river | At any time | Mars |
| soccer fish | Ocean | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| sea butterfly | Ocean | At any time | Mars |
| Stringfish | River (Clifftop) | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| Sturgeon | River (mouth) | At any time | Mars |
| yellow perch | river | At any time | Mars |
| Blue marlin | pier | At any time | April |
| Touch | Ocean | At any time | April |
| Thon | pier | At any time | April |
| Golden trout | River (Clifftop) | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Peut |
| Loach | river | At any time | Peut |
| Oarfish | Ocean | At any time | Peut |
| Carbonize | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | June |
| cherry salmon | River (Clifftop) | At any time | June |
| Tadpole | Pond | At any time | July |
| Squid | Ocean | At any time | August |
| Knife claw crossed out | Ocean | At any time | November |
Southern Hemisphere – March Fish
| Fish | Caught | Time | leaves in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapaima | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| Arowana | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| Blue marlin | pier | At any time | Mars |
| Clown fish | Ocean | At any time | Mars |
| Crayfish | Pond | At any time | Mars |
| Gold | river | 4 a.m. to 21 p.m. | Mars |
| Gar | Pond | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| Great White shark | Ocean | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| Hammerhead shark | Ocean | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mars |
| king salmon | River (mouth) | At any time | Mars |
| Ocean moonfish | Ocean | 4 a.m. to 21 p.m. | Mars |
| Piranha | river | 9 a.m. to 16 p.m. | Mars |
| angel fish | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | April |
| Betta | river | 9 a.m. to 16 p.m. | April |
| Catfish | Pond | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | April |
| moray | Ocean | At any time | April |
| mitten crab | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Peut |
| Carbonize | river | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Peut |
| cherry salmon | River (Clifftop) | At any time | Peut |
| Golden trout | River (Clifftop) | 16 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Peut |
| guppy | river | 9 a.m. to 16 p.m. | Peut |
| Neon Tetra | river | 4 a.m. to 16 p.m. | Peut |
| Knife claw crossed out | Ocean | At any time | Peut |
| Pike | river | At any time | June |
So with only a few days left in March, players have a lot of work ahead of them. If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, be sure to catch a Stringfish and a Sturgeon before they disappear, along with the others. Southern Hemisphere players have a ton to check their catch list, including plenty of sharks. Check out our tips and tricks on catching rare fish for help if you need it. But hopefully this list answers your question about what fish I can catch right now in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
