For some,Sea of Thievesis the go-to option for grand pirate adventures. For others, it’s a fishing simulator. There are ten species of fish to catch if you’re hoping to heed the Hunter’s Call, but first, you’ll need to find out where they roam.
Given the scope of the high seas, that’s easier said than done. There’s also the matter of bait. Splashtails and Pondies aren’t picky, but others absolutely are. Let’s check out every fish type available inSea of Thieves, including their spawn locations and bait preferences, in a comprehensive fishing guide.
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Sea of Thieves fish locations
The fish you find inSea of Thieveshave drastically different spawn locations and bait requirements. While Pondie and Splashtail fish don’t need bait, species like the Devilfish appear in one particular spot and require grubs.
I don’t think I’ve ever played a video game with a fishing component and found every last critter without eventually referencing a guide of some sort. In that spirit, I’m super thankful whenever someone bundles all of the necessary details into an easy-to-skim chart. Below is a complete list of every fish location inSea of Thieves.
Let thisSea of Thievesfish location chart from Twitter user@AJM_3196be your reference guide while island hopping. It breaks down which species need what type of bait and whereabouts in the open world they reside. The list includes the following fish:
Now that we’ve explored a summarized list ofSea of Thieves’fish locations, let’s talk about each fish species a little more.
All fish types in Sea of Thieves
All told, there are actually 50 individual varieties of fish–some of them even glow!–but the graphic above covers the basic species. Master anglers can also set their sights on larger-than-normal trophy fish.
With that said, below is everySea of Thievesfish type and their subspecies:
Battlegills
Stormfish
For more in-depth tips on fishing and cooking for The Hunter’s Call,consult this handy dandy Reddit guide.
More than the story-driven Tall Tales and PvP skirmishes in The Arena, fishing speaks to me most inSea of Thieves, especially if I just want torelax alone for a bit. It’s certainly one of my favorite pastimes in gaming. The activity was sorely missed at launch, but now that fishing is here and it’s more fleshed-out than I would’ve expected, I’m happy.
