Fields of Mistria Fishing Guide — Locations, Best Fish & Money Tips

Fields of Mistria Fishing Guide — Where to Catch Everything

Fishing is the best early-game money maker in Fields of Mistria. Upgrade your rod at the general store, then chase the right location per season. Here's what you'll find in each spot:

Pond: Cherry Fish (500t), Goldfish (120t), White Perch (120t), Alligator Gar (100t), Giant Koi (90t), Catfish (80t), Flathead Catfish (80t), Giant Tilapia (80t)…

River: Leaf Fish (500t), Lightning Fish (500t), Razorback (160t), Shadow Bass (140t), Tarpon (100t), Paddlefish (90t), Sturgeon (80t), Chum (75t)…

Ocean: Snow Fish (500t), Oarfish (100t), Shark (100t), Grouper (90t), Puffer Fish (90t), Jellyfish (80t), Ocean Sunfish (80t), Swordfish (80t)…

💡 Pro tips: 1) Sell Giant catches — they're worth the most. 2) Fish in winter ponds for rare high-value catches like the Alligator Gar (100t). 3) Check the full fish list for every price.

Most Valuable Fish to Catch

If you want maximum profit per fishing trip, target these ten catches — they sell for the highest prices in the game:

Cherry Fish — 500t (Spring in Pond)
Leaf Fish — 500t (Fall in River)
Lightning Fish — 500t (Summer in River)
Snow Fish — 500t (Winter in Ocean)
Razorback — 160t (Fall in River)
Coelacanth — 140t (All in 5 The Ancient Ruins)
Shadow Bass — 140t (Winter in River)
Firesail Fish — 130t (All in 4 The Lava Caves)
Emerald Horned Charger — 125t (All in 3 The Deep Earth)
Goldfish — 120t (Spring in Pond)

Remember that size matters: a Giant version of any fish sells for roughly double the base price, so hold onto high-value fish until you can catch them at Giant size.

Complete Fish List by Location

All 114 fish in Fields of Mistria, grouped by where you catch them, with sell price, season, size class and rarity:

Pond Fish

Fish	Sell Price	Season	Size	Rarity
Cherry Fish	500t	Spring	Small	Legendary
Goldfish	120t	Spring	Small	Rare
White Perch	120t	Fall	Medium	Rare
Alligator Gar	100t	Winter	Giant	Rare
Giant Koi	90t	Summer	Giant	Rare
Catfish	80t	All	Medium	Uncommon
Flathead Catfish	80t	Winter	Medium	Common
Giant Tilapia	80t	Winter	Giant	Uncommon
Snakehead	60t	Spring Fall	Large	Uncommon
Brown Trout	50t	Spring	Large	Common
Angel Fish	45t	Spring	Small	Common
Bluefish	45t	Fall	Large	Common
Burbot	45t	Winter	Large	Common
Golden Shiner	45t	Summer	Small	Common
Sauger	45t	Summer	Large	Common
Tilapia	45t	Winter	Small	Common
Turtle	45t	All	Large	Common
Barb	40t	Spring	Small	Common
Brown Bullhead	40t	Summer	Medium	Common
Crucian Carp	40t	Spring	Medium	Common
Killifish	40t	Fall	Small	Common
Koi	40t	All	Medium	Common
Snapping Turtle	40t	Summer Winter	Large	Common
Striped Bass	40t	Fall	Large	Common
Tetra	40t	All	Small	Common
Lake Chub	35t	Summer	Small	Common
Rainbow Trout	35t	Fall	Medium	Common
Roach	35t	All	Medium	Common

River Fish

Fish	Sell Price	Season	Size	Rarity
Leaf Fish	500t	Fall	Small	Legendary
Lightning Fish	500t	Summer	Medium	Legendary
Razorback	160t	Fall	Medium	Rare
Shadow Bass	140t	Winter	Medium	Rare
Tarpon	100t	Summer	Giant	Rare
Paddlefish	90t	Spring	Giant	Rare
Sturgeon	80t	Spring Fall	Large	Uncommon
Chum	75t	Summer Winter	Large	Uncommon
Goby	70t	All	Medium	Uncommon
Lamprey	70t	Fall	Small	Common
Bream	45t	Summer	Large	Common
Chub	45t	Spring	Small	Common
Dace	45t	Winter	Small	Common
Freshwater Eel	45t	Winter	Medium	Common
Herring	45t	Winter	Small	Common
Loach	45t	Summer	Small	Common
Perch	45t	Fall	Large	Common
Sweetfish	45t	Summer	Medium	Common
Walleye	45t	Spring	Large	Common
Bluegill	40t	Spring	Small	Common
Bowfish	40t	Winter	Large	Common
Grayling	40t	Fall	Small	Common
Minnow	40t	Summer	Small	Common
Salmon	40t	Spring Fall	Large	Common
Shad	40t	Fall	Medium	Common
Carp	35t	Spring	Medium	Common
Gar	35t	Summer Winter	Large	Common

Ocean Fish

Fish	Sell Price	Season	Size	Rarity
Snow Fish	500t	Winter	Medium	Legendary
Oarfish	100t	Winter	Giant	Rare
Shark	100t	Fall	Giant	Rare
Grouper	90t	Summer	Giant	Rare
Puffer Fish	90t	Summer Winter	Medium	Uncommon
Jellyfish	80t	Spring Fall	Small	Uncommon
Ocean Sunfish	80t	Spring	Giant	Rare
Swordfish	80t	Spring Fall	Large	Uncommon
Octopus	70t	Summer Winter	Large	Uncommon
Halibut	50t	Fall	Large	Common
Bonito	45t	Summer Winter	Medium	Common
Dart	45t	Summer	Small	Common
King Crab	45t	Winter	Large	Common
Mackerel	45t	Spring	Large	Common
Red Snapper	45t	Spring Fall	Large	Common
Sand Lance	45t	Winter	Small	Common
Saury	45t	Fall	Large	Common
Sea Bream	45t	Spring Fall	Medium	Common
Butterfish	40t	Fall	Small	Common
Char	40t	Summer	Large	Common
Crab	40t	Summer	Small	Common
Horse Mackerel	40t	Winter	Small	Common
Lobster	40t	Spring	Medium	Common
Mullet	40t	Fall	Medium	Common
Sea Bass	40t	Winter	Medium	Common
Shrimp	40t	Spring	Small	Common
Stingray	40t	Summer	Medium	Common
Tuna	40t	All	Large	Common
Squid	30t	All	Medium	Common

Fishing Skill & Leveling

Level up by catching fish — each level unlocks perks (bigger catches, better rods).
Bait & lures improve catch rates for rare fish.
Museum donations give one-time rewards — donate your first of each species, sell the rest. See the Museum Collection guide.
Seasonal fish rotate — check the season column above and fish each location every season so you don't miss a species.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to fish in Fields of Mistria?

Winter ponds hold the most valuable rare fish. Early game, river and pond fishing are best for steady cash.

What is the most valuable fish?

Giant-class pond fish like the Alligator Gar sell for 100 tessarae each and are only available in winter.

How many fish are in Fields of Mistria?

There are 114 fish across Pond, River, Lake and Ocean locations, with seasonal and rarity variants.

How do I catch rare fish faster?

Use bait and lures, fish in the right season and location, and level up your Fishing skill to unlock perks that improve catch quality.