Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans that love fishing are almost always given something new to strive for in the game. From fishing tourneys and model-making to monthly lineup additions of new fish to catch, those who have mastered the mechanics of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons mini-game adore it.
As such, fishing experts should be happy to know that there will be a reason to make bait in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this January. Five new fish will be joining the lineup, from small critters such as the pufferfish to massive ocean dwellers like the blue marlin. Unfortunately, the good news of new fish only applies to those in the South, as Northern Hemisphere players will be stuck with the same lineup that they had in December.
No New Fish In The Northern Hemisphere
For Northern players disappointed in the lack of new sea creatures for Animal Crossing: New Horizons this month, the same unfortunate scenario has played out when it comes to fish. Any watery bit of Northern Hemisphere islands will boast the same wildlife that was seen in December, meaning that players that have donated all of last month’s fish to Blathers are already done hunting in January.
For Animal Crossing: New Horizons players that like to fish for fun or as a source of Bells, though, the good news is that December’s collection of fish is full of moneymakers. The highly coveted Stringfish can be found on clifftop rivers, with the rare catch netting players a massive 15,000 Bells if caught. The spiny Sturgeon can be grabbed from river mouths and rewards players with 10,000 bells if sold to Timmy and Tommy. The massive and much more common Oarfish can be captured from the sea, with the terrifying critter selling for a solid 9,000 Bells.
New Fish In The Southern Hemisphere
Species: Selling Price | Size | Location | Time Available
Thankfully, players in the Southern Hemisphere are not as unlucky as players in the North. While Northern Hemisphere users can build Snowboys to get special DIYs, those in the South have some added variety as to what fish can be caught. While it is currently shark season for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players in the South, guaranteeing plenty of Bells can be collected, a handful of new fish have also joined the game too.
- Sweetfish: 900 Bells | Medium | River | All Day
- Napoleonfish: 10000 Bells | Super Large | Ocean | 4 AM to 9 PM
- Pufferfish: 250 Bells | Medium | Ocean | All Day
- Blue Marlin: 10000 Bells | Super Large | Pier | All Day |
- Ocean Sunfish: 4000 Bells | Large with Fin | Ocean | 4 AM to 9 PM
With numerous memorable designs among these fish, such as the comically large Sunfish and the unique Napoleanfish, players have a few more options for unique models. For those in the Southern Hemisphere interested in some special island decorations, donating some of the oddest-looking January fish to the livestream-obsessed CJ would be a wise move.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now on Nintendo Switch.
Source: Animal Crossing World