Crimson Desert Fishing Guide: All 23 Fish Locations (2026)

All 23 Crimson Desert fish species, the best fishing rod, the top 10 fishing spots, rare fish spawn times, and money-making routes. Fishing is one of the most overlooked gold farms in Patch 1.16.

Overview

Fishing was added to Crimson Desert in Patch 1.06 and has been expanded twice since. With 23 fish species across 10 regions, fishing is now a viable money-making route (gold per hour: 2,500) and the only way to unlock several cooking recipes. This guide covers every fish, every spot, and the rare spawn times.

Best Fishing Spots by Region

Demeniss Region (Chapter 1, Low Difficulty)

Demeniss Harbor — 6 common fish: River Sardine, Pike, Carp, Eel, Minnow, Trout. Best spot for first-time fishing. Common fish sell for 30-120 gold each.

Demeniss River Bend — 4 mid-tier fish: Striped Bass, Catfish, Sturgeon, Salmon. Mid-game money route. Each sells for 200-500 gold.

Hernand Region (Chapter 1, Mid Difficulty)

Hernand Coast — 5 mid-tier fish + 1 rare (Giant Octopus). Giant Octopus spawns 10% chance every 30 min during low tide. Sells for 1,500 gold.

Hernand Reef — 3 rare fish: Crimson Snapper, Electric Eel, Golden Tuna. Sells for 800-3,500 gold each. Requires fishing rod level 3.

Delesyia Region (Chapter 3, High Difficulty)

Delesyia South Coast — 4 high-tier fish + 1 legendary (Leviathan's Tear). Leviathan's Tear: 1% spawn chance, sells for 25,000 gold. Re-Blockade exclusive.

Delesyia Deep Water — 3 legendary fish: Ancient Marlin, Ghost Shark, Kraken's Eye. Each sells for 8,000-15,000 gold. Requires legendary fishing rod.

Special Locations (All Chapters)

Abyssal Pond (The Abyss, Chapter 5) — 2 unique fish: Void Carp, Ethereal Eel. Used in 5 cooking recipes. Not sellable but valuable for crafting.

Money-Making Fishing Routes

Early Game (Level 1-10): Demeniss Harbor — 2,500 gold/hour.

Mid Game (Level 11-25): Hernand Reef — 5,000 gold/hour.

Late Game (Level 26-40): Delesyia South Coast — 12,000 gold/hour.

End Game (Level 41-50): Delesyia Deep Water — 25,000 gold/hour.

Cooking-only Route: Abyssal Pond — fish for recipes, not for gold.