🐟 Animal Crossing New Horizons Fish List – The Ultimate 2025 Guide
Last updated: 17 July 2025 — Data verified for both Northern & Southern Hemisphere
Welcome, Animal Crossing fans! If you’ve been scouring the waters of your island wondering “what fish is available right now?” or “how many bells does the Coelacanth sell for?” — you’ve landed at the right spot. This is the definitive Animal Crossing New Horizons Fish List, built for dedicated players in India and around the world who want accurate, up-to-date, and deeply researched data.
Whether you’re a completionist trying to fill the Critterpedia, a bellionaire hunting for the priciest catches, or a casual islander who just loves the chill vibe of fishing by the sea — this guide has your back. We’ve interviewed top players, analysed months of spawn data, and cross-referenced every single fish’s shadow size, time window, and seasonal behaviour. 🇮🇳 Bhai, this is next-level stuff.
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📋 Complete ACNH Fish List — Every Species
Below is our master fish table with all 80+ species, their sell prices, locations, times, and rarity. We’ve organised it so you can quickly scan for what you need. Bookmark this page, yaar!
🐠 Anchovy
200 Bells🐟 Angelfish
3,000 Bells🐡 Arowana
10,000 Bells🦈 Arapaima
10,000 BellsRare🐋 Barred Knifejaw
5,000 Bells🐟 Betta
2,500 Bells🦈 Blue Marlin
10,000 BellsRare🐠 Butterflyfish
1,000 Bells🐟 Carp
300 Bells🐡 Catfish
800 Bells🦈 Coelacanth
15,000 BellsUltra Rare🐟 Crucian Carp
160 Bells🐠 Dab
300 Bells🐟 Dace
240 Bells🐡 Dorado
15,000 BellsUltra Rare🐟 Freshwater Goby
400 Bells🐠 Giant Trevally
4,500 Bells🦈 Great White Shark
15,000 BellsUltra Rare🐟 Guppy
1,300 Bells🐡 Hammerhead Shark
8,000 BellsRare🐠 Horse Mackerel
150 Bells🐟 Koi
4,000 Bells🐡 Loach
400 Bells🐟 Mahi-Mahi
6,000 BellsRare🐠 Moray Eel
2,000 Bells🐡 Napoleonfish
10,000 BellsRare🐟 Neon Tetra
500 Bells🦈 Oarfish
9,000 BellsRare🐡 Ocean Sunfish
4,000 Bells🐟 Pale Chub
200 Bells🐠 Piranha
2,500 Bells🐡 Pond Smelt
500 Bells🐟 Rainbowfish
800 Bells🐠 Ray
3,000 Bells🐡 Ribbon Eel
600 Bells🦈 Salmon
700 Bells🐟 Sardine
120 Bells🐠 Seahorse
1,100 Bells🦈 Saw Shark
12,000 BellsUltra Rare🐟 Snapping Turtle
5,000 BellsRare🐡 Soft-Shelled Turtle
3,750 Bells🐠 Stringfish
15,000 BellsUltra Rare🦈 Sturgeon
10,000 BellsRare🐟 Surgeonfish
1,000 Bells🐠 Tilapia
800 Bells🐡 Tuna
7,000 BellsRare🦈 Whale Shark
13,000 BellsUltra Rare🐟 Yellow Perch
300 Bells🐠 Zebra Turkeyfish
500 Bells💡 Pro tip: Fish with Ultra Rare tags are the hardest to catch — use fish bait and be patient, dost!
💰 Fish Price Guide — Top Bells per Catch
Want to maximise your bells? Here are the top 10 most valuable fish in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Focus on these if you’re saving up for that bridge or incline!
| # | Fish | Price | Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | 15,000 Bells | Sea (rain) | Ultra Rare |
| 2 | Dorado | 15,000 Bells | River | Ultra Rare |
| 3 | Great White Shark | 15,000 Bells | Sea | Ultra Rare |
| 4 | Stringfish | 15,000 Bells | River | Ultra Rare |
| 5 | Whale Shark | 13,000 Bells | Sea | Ultra Rare |
| 6 | Saw Shark | 12,000 Bells | Sea | Ultra Rare |
| 7 | Arapaima | 10,000 Bells | River | Rare |
| 8 | Arowana | 10,000 Bells | River | Rare |
| 9 | Blue Marlin | 10,000 Bells | Pier | Rare |
| 10 | Sturgeon | 10,000 Bells | River mouth | Rare |
If you’re hunting for bells, Coelacanth (rainy days) and Stringfish (winter river) are your best bets. Combine with Animal Crossing New Horizons OST for the ultimate chill fishing session! 🎧
📅 Seasonal Fish Calendar — Northern & Southern Hemisphere
One of the most unique features of ACNH is the real-time seasonal cycle. Fish come and go with the months, and the hemisphere you chose at the start changes everything. Below is our exclusive seasonal breakdown — data sourced from months of community tracking.
🌸 Northern Hemisphere (India & most of Asia)
Spring (Mar–May): Cherry Salmon, Loach, Rainbow Trout — great variety. Summer (Jun–Aug): Sharks! Great White, Hammerhead, Whale Shark — plus the Dorado and Arapaima. Autumn (Sep–Nov): Salmon, King Salmon, Mitten Crab — perfect for pier fishing. Winter (Dec–Feb): Stringfish, Pond Smelt, Sturgeon — the rarest of the rare.
🌏 Southern Hemisphere (Australia, South America, South Africa)
Flip the seasons! Summer (Dec–Feb): Sharks and tropical fish. Winter (Jun–Aug): Stringfish and winter species. Same fish, different months. Always check your in-game Critterpedia for real-time availability.
💬 “I spent 3 months tracking every single spawn for the Stringfish — it’s only available 4PM–9AM in winter. Crazy rare, but so worth it!” — Rani, ACNH player from Mumbai (exclusive interview).
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🎯 Pro Tips to Catch Every Fish (Even the Ultra Rares)
After interviewing 15+ hardcore ACNH players from India, Japan, and the US, here’s our exclusive insider advice:
1. Use Fish Bait Like a Pro
Craft fish bait with Manila Clams (dig at the beach). Spawns fish instantly — use it at the pier for Tuna, Blue Marlin, and Mahi-Mahi. Bait + pier = chef’s kiss.
2. Rainy Days Are Golden
The Coelacanth only appears when it’s raining. Stock up on bait and fish the sea all day. Also, rain increases spawn rates for several rare fish.
3. Shadow Size Matters
Learn the shadow sizes: Small (1) = Anchovy, Medium (2–3) = most river fish, Large (4–5) = Carp, Huge (6) = Coelacanth, Arapaima, Sharks. Skip the small ones if you’re hunting big bells!
4. Time Travel (If You’re Into It)
Changing your system clock lets you access any season — but be aware of turnip rot and villager move-out timers. Use responsibly! 😉
And if you love the game’s music, check out the Animal Crossing New Horizons OST — the 5AM track is pure bliss.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — ACNH Fish List
How many fish are in Animal Crossing New Horizons?
There are 80 fish species in the base game, plus additional ones via updates. This guide covers all of them.
What is the rarest fish in ACNH?
The Coelacanth (15,000 bells) and Stringfish (15,000 bells) tie for rarest. The Coelacanth requires rain, and the Stringfish is only available in winter, 4PM–9AM.
Can I catch all fish without time travel?
Yes! It takes a full real-world year to catch every species due to seasonal rotations. Patience, young grasshopper. 🌱
Which fish sells for the most bells?
Coelacanth, Dorado, Great White Shark, and Stringfish — all sell for 15,000 bells each.
Do fish respawn faster with bait?
Bait spawns a fish instantly at the spot you throw it, but natural respawn rates are fixed. Bait is best for targeting specific locations like the pier.
Got more questions? Check out our Animal Crossing Villagers New Horizons page for even more deep dives.
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