Why fish matters
Fish are not just collectibles. They connect to side quests, aquarium display progress, passive essence generation, and tank upgrades.
How to unlock or use it
The Old Fisher side quest chain introduces fishing, then asks players to catch specific fish and eventually chase the legendary Spirit Whale.
Key facts
Fish species
8 fish types are configured in the launch fishing table.
Rarities
2 common, 2 uncommon, 2 rare, 1 epic, 1 legendary
Night bonus fish
Moonfish, Ghost Koi, Spirit Whale (Baby)
Hardest catch
Spirit Whale is positioned as the legendary chase catch.
Examples from Bravenbloom
Pond Minnow
common; starter-friendly reel timing; common early catch.
River Trout
common; starter-friendly reel timing; common early catch.
Moonfish
uncommon; moderate reel timing; better than common catches.
Starfin
uncommon; moderate reel timing; better than common catches.
Ghost Koi
rare; harder reel timing; high collection value.
Ember Bass
rare; harder reel timing; high collection value.
Void Eel
epic; very hard reel timing; very high collection value.
Spirit Whale (Baby)
legendary; legendary reel challenge; top-tier collection value.
Player tips
- Start with common fish to learn the reel window before chasing rare catches.
- Fish at night when hunting Moonfish, Ghost Koi, or Spirit Whale.
- Keep rare fish for aquarium progress if a tank upgrade is more valuable than a quick sale.