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There are all kinds of fish to catch inSea of Thieves, from Wildsplashes to Wreckers. However, it can take time to learnhow to catch every fish inSea of Thieves, especially with so many fish types and variants to find across its four map regions.Sea of Thievesalso doesn’t only contain regional fish, with some varieties only appearing under certain conditions like at night, in storms, and even by shipwrecks, to give just a few examples.
If you’re just beginning your fishing adventures with theHunter’s Call inSea of Thievesand want to learnhow to find and catch all fish types, here’s a rundown on all fish inSea of Thieves, their locations, and their catch requirements. Longtime fans of fishing inSea of Thievesmay also appreciate having access to a handy reference point that details how and where to catch every fish in the pirate adventure game, including the most profitable ones.
Updated June 23, 2025, by Gemma Johnson:Sea of Thieves is a pirate adventure game that can also be a fishing paradise for fans of the activity. There are numerous fish to catch in the Sea of Thieves, from Pondies to Islehoppers and beyond, with some species only caught in specific areas of the map or under certain conditions. Of course, knowing how to catch every fish in Sea of Thieves is highly beneficial, especially if you’re looking to make the biggest profits. Sea of Thieves Season 15 also introduced Treasured Fish to the game, giving you even more valuable fish to catch. If you’re eager to level up your Reputation with the Hunter’s Call, cook better food than burnt bananas, or simply want to relax with a spot of fishing on the waves, our guide on how to catch every fish in Sea of Thieves can light the way. This update details how to catch Treasured Fish as introduced at the beginning of Season 15.
How to Catch Every Fish in Sea of Thieves (All Fish & Where to Find Them)
There are10 main types of fishinSea of Thieves, and there arefive different varieties for each typeaccording torarityand whattime of daythey might show up, such as at night. Each fish variant inSea of Thievesalso has a possible largeTrophy variantthat you can catch, which is theirbumper-sized version.
While the likelihood of getting each variant is random, and you might have your preferredSea of Thievesfishing spots, the table below details all fish inSea of Thieves, their locations, and how to catch them:
Found inmost open wateracross any region, except for Ponds.
No bait is required, but Seafoam Splashtails are only found at night.
Only found inponds.
No bait requirements, but the Moonsky Pondie is only found at night.
Islehoppers
Regular and Trophy varieties are located inthe water surrounding the specific, large islands, as detailed on the left, except for Raven Islehopper, which you can catch near any large island.
Battlegills
Found inwater near Skeleton Shipsoractive Fort of the Damned,Forts of Fortune, orSkeleton Forts.
Stormfishes
Located inopen water inside storms, with someregional locationsfor Ancient Stormfish (found in the Ancient Isles map region), Shores Stormfish (The Shores of Plenty), and Wild Stormfish (The Wilds).
RequiresEarthwormsto catch.
How to Catch Treasured Fish In Sea of Thieves
Sea of ThievesSeason 15 introduces Treasured Fish to the seas, which are unique fish from regular and Trophy fish in the game. Not only are Treasured Fish even bigger than Trophy fish, but they also operate likeloot items, meaning you can’t cook them, eat them, or store them in your inventory. Instead, you can place Treasured Fish straight on the deck of your ship when caught ready to sell later, meaning that other players can also grab and steal them. You can catch different types of Treasured Fish, such asTreasured Devilfish,Pondies,Ancientscales,Stormfish,Plentifins, andWreckers.
To catch Treasured Fish inSea of Thieves, you must launch and complete either of the followingHunter’s Call Fishing Voyagesfrom the Quest Table on your ship:
Fishing Voyages give you aFishing Mapaccessible viaQuests in your Radial Menu,showing the location of Treasured Fish at either one or two circles or shoals on the map, which tend to be near or not far from either a small or large island. The Fishing Map also specifies the island where you need to find and locate the shoals, which appear likebubbles on the water’s surface. Treasured Fish alsoglow at night, making them easier to spot if sailing in the dark.
A Pirate’s Fishing Mapcontainsone circlewiththree Treasured Fishto catch by fishing inside the circle. A Hunter’s Fishing Mapgives youtwo circleswith three Treasured Fish inside, giving yousix Treasured Fishto catch. After catching all the Treasured fish in each circle, the Voyage is complete. Helpfully, if you fail to catch a Treasured Fish the first time around, it will reappear in the circle, enabling you to try again.
You also don’t need bait to catch Treasured Fish, so you can start fishing for them straight away once located. You also catch Treasured Fish using the Fishing Rod, just like whencatching fish inSea of Thievesin the usual way.
Most Profitable Fish in Sea of Thieves
How much gold you get for catching regular or Trophy fish inSea of Thievesdepends upon several things:
If you may learn how to cook fish to perfection, you can get the most profit when selling fish to the Hunter’s Call Trading Company, as properly cooked fish sell for more money, such aslarge Trophy versions of rare fish, which are oftenworth more moneygiven their rarity. Some of themost profitable cooked Trophy fish inSea of Thievesare as follows:
Most Valuable Treasured Fish in Sea of Thieves
Of course, Treasured Fish can also be highly valuable inSea of Thieves, especially if you catch certain ones. While you’ll also typically get more gold if sailing as an Emissary, such as for the Hunter’s Call, some of the most profitable Treasured Fish inSea of Thievesare currently theTreasured Starshine StormfishandTreasured Zest Battlegill. These are worth around4,500 gold at base valueandmuch more when cashing them in as a Grade V Emissary. Just be sure to sell any Treasured Fish you catch to a Hunter’s Call Representative at aSea of ThievesOutpostor Seapost instead of to the Sovereigns to ensure you get maximum profits.
