Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All New August fish guide (2024)

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All New August fish guide

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Here is the complete list of fish available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August. Make sure you catch them before they're gone!

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Each month, we'll post a guide to all fish available for you to catch that month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

A complete list of fish is also available, if you'd like an overview.

NEW FISH IN AUGUST

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#12 Soft-shelled Turtle

When: August-September (Northern) / February-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 3,750 bells

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#64 Moray Eel

When: August-October (Northern) / February-April (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 2,000 bells

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#71 Ray

When: August-November (Northern) / February-May (Southern)

Time: 4 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 3,000 bells

All Year in Both Hemisphere

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#2 Pale Chub

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 160 bells

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#3 Crucian Carp

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 160 bells

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#4 Dace

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 240 bells

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#5 Carp

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pond

Price: 300 bells

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#6 Koi

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 4,000 bells

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#7 Goldfish

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pond

Price: 1,300 bells

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#8 Pop-eyed Goldfish

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 1,300 bells

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#9 Ranchu Goldfish

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 4,500 bells

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#16 Freshwater Goby

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 400 bells

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#20 Bluegill

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 180 bells

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#22 Black Bass

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 400 bells

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#56 Anchovy

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 4 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 200 bells

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#57 Horse Mackerel

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 150 bells

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#59 Sea Bass

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 400 bells

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#62 Olive Flounder

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 800 bells

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#79 Barreleye

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: 9 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 15,000 bells

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#80 Coelacanth

When: Year-round (Northern and Southern)

Time: All day (only rainy day)

Location: Sea

Price: 15,000 bells

Northern Hemisphere

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#10 Killifish

When: April-August (Northern) / October-February (Southern)

Time: All Day

Location: Pond

Price: 300 bells

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#11 Crawfish

When: April-September (Northern) / October-March (Southern)

Time: All Day

Location: Pond

Price: 200 bells

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#13 Snapping Turtle

When: April-October (Northern) / October-April (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 5,000 bells

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#15 Frog

When: May-August (Northern) / November-Feburary (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pond

Price: ??? bells

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#18 Catfish

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 800 bells

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#19 Giant Snakehead

When: June-August (Northern) / December-February (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 5500 bells

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#23 Tilapia

When: June-October (Northern) / December-April (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 800 bells

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#26 Sweetfish

When: July-September (Northern) / January-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 900 bells

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#34 Guppy

When: April-November (Northern) / October-May (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 1,300 bells

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#35 Nibble Fish

When: May-September (Northern) / November-March (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 1,500 bells

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#36 Angelfish

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 3,000 bells

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#37 Betta

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 2,500 bells

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#38 Neon Tetra

When: April-November (Northern) / October-May (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 500 bells

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#39 Rainbowfish

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 800 bells

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#40 Piranha

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m./ 9 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 2,500 bells

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#41 Arowana

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 10,000 bells

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#42 Dorado

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 a.m - 9 p.m.

Location: River

Price: 15,000 bells

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#43 Gar

When: July-October (Northern) / January-April (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Pond

Price: 6,000 bells

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#44 Arapaima

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 10,000 bells

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#48 Sea Horse

When: April-November (Northern) / October-May (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 1,100 bells

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#49 Clown Fish

When: April-September (Northern) / October-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 650 bells

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#50 Surgeonfish

When: April-September (Northern) / October-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 1,000 bells

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#51 Butterfly Fish

When: April-September (Northern) / October-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 1,000 bells

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#52 Napoleonfish

When: July-August (Northern) / January-February (Southern)

Time: 4 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 10,000 bells

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#53 Zebra Turkeyfish

When: April-November (Northern) / October-May (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 500 bells

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#55 Puffer Fish

When: July-September (Northern) / January-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 250 bells

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#58 Barred Knifejaw

When: March-November (Northern) / September-May (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 5,000 bells

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#63 Squid

When: December-August (Northern) / June-February (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 500 bells

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#65 Ribbon Eel

When: June-October (Northern) / December-April (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 600 bells

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#67 Blue Marlin

When: July-September, November-April (Northern) / January-March, May-November (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pier

Price: 10,000 bells

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#68 Giant Trevally

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pier

Price: 4,500 bells

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#69 Mahi-mahi

When: May-October (Northern) / November-April (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 6,000 bells

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#70 Ocean Sunfish

When: July-September (Northern) / January-March (Southern)

Time: 4 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 4,000 bells

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#72 Saw Shark

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 12,000 bells

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#73 Hammerhead Shark

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 8,000 bells

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#74 Great White Shark

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 15,000 bells

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#75 Whale Shark

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 13,000 bells

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#76 Suckerfish

When: June-September (Northern) / December-March (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 1,500 bells

Southern Hemisphere

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#1 Bitterling

When: November-March (Northern) / May-September (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 900 bells

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#21 Yellow Perch

When: October-March (Northern) / April-September (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 300 bells

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#25 Pond Smelt

When: December-February (Northern) / June-August (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River

Price: 160 bells

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#30 Stringfish

When: December-March (Northern) / June-September (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: River (Clifftop)

Price: 15,000 bells

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#45 Saddled Bichir

When: December-March (Northern) / June-September (Southern)

Time: 9 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: River

Price: 4,000 bells

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#46 Sturgeon

When: September-March (Northern) / March-September (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: River (mouth)

Price: 10,000 bells

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#47 Sea Butterfly

When: December-March (Northern) / June-September (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 1,000 bells

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#54 Blowfish

When: November-February (Northern) / May-August (Southern)

Time: 6 p.m. - 4 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 5,000 bells

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#61 Dab

When: October-April (Northern) / April-October (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 300 bells

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#63 Squid

When: December-August (Northern) / June-February (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 500 bells

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#66 Tuna

When: November-April (Northern) / May-October (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pier

Price: 7,000 bells

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#67 Blue Marlin

When: July-September, November-April (Northern) / January-March, May-November (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Pier

Price: 10,000 bells

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#77 Football Fish

When: November-March (Northern) / May-September (Southern)

Time: 4 p.m. - 9 a.m.

Location: Sea

Price: 2,500 bells

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#78 Oarfish

When: December-May (Northern) / June-November (Southern)

Time: All day

Location: Sea

Price: 9,000 bells

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FAQs

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All New August fish guide? ›

If you see a fin on the fish silhouette before you catch it, then you're in luck. Just hope you catch it! Coelacanth (fish price - 15,000 Bells) - Infamous for being one of the rarest fish in the Animal Crossing series, Coelacanth is back in New Horizons.

What is the rarest fish to catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? ›

If you see a fin on the fish silhouette before you catch it, then you're in luck. Just hope you catch it! Coelacanth (fish price - 15,000 Bells) - Infamous for being one of the rarest fish in the Animal Crossing series, Coelacanth is back in New Horizons.

Is August in the northern hemisphere Animal Crossing? ›

August is the eighth month of the year. It is the last month of summer in the northern hemisphere, and is considered the peak for bugs, fishes, and sea creatures. It is also the last month of winter in the southern hemisphere, where all the snow completely melts by August 25.

What is leaving ACNH in August? ›

For August, the vast majority of critters leaving are Summer Bugs in the Northern Hemisphere, whereas for the Southern Hemisphere there are a healthy amount of Sea Creatures leaving and notably the snow Dung Beetle.

Who is the rarest villager on ACNH? ›

Octopus villagers are considered the rarest in the franchise, with only five of them available. Finding any of them is one thing, but finding a specific one is much harder.

What is the highest paying fish in Animal Crossing? ›

Most Expensive Fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  • Coelacanth: 15,000 bells.
  • Whale Shark: 13,000 bells.
  • Saw Shark: 12,000 bells.
  • Arowana: 10,000 bells.
  • Arapaima: 10,000 bells.
  • Napoleonfish: 10,000 bells.
  • Sturgeon: 10,000 bells.
  • Blue Marlin: 10,000 bells.
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Does CJ pay more for fish? ›

In New Horizons

During Fishing Tourneys or random visits, C.J. will buy fish from the player for 150% of their usual value. (Commissions cannot be accepted on tourney days). Two tourneys will be held in Spring and Winter where players have three minutes to catch as many fish as possible.

What is the trick to fishing in Animal Crossing? ›

Press the A Button right when the bobber goes under, making a “kerplunk” sound. Timing is everything, so be careful not to reel in too soon. If you pull the bobber back in before it goes under, then the fish will swim away.

What does a huge fish shadow look like in Animal Crossing? ›

Huge. These shadows are noticeably longer and more slender than Very Large fish. All Huge fish are rare and have a decent selling price with the exception of the Sea bass.

How rare is golden stag ACNH? ›

Rarity. The golden stag (オウゴンオニクワガタ, Ougononi kuwagata?) beetle is a very rare bug that was introduced in City Folk. It sells for 12,000 Bells, tying it with the Hercules Beetle as the most expensive bug in the game. Its name comes from its unique gold color.

What fish spawn in August ACNH? ›

Available in August
NamePriceLocation
Napoleonfish10,000Sea
Zebra turkeyfish500Sea
Puffer fish250Sea
Anchovy200Sea
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What happens if you don t play acnh for a year? ›

While there are no long-term problems due to not playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for long stretches of time, players will have to do quite a substantial amount of cleaning up when they decide to return to the game.

What are the least valuable fish in Animal Crossing? ›

The lowest-selling fish in all of New Horizons is the tadpole. While they can be reeled in all day between the months of March and July in the Northern Hemisphere, they only sell for 100 bells. Tadpoles have the smallest shadow size and can be seen swimming through ponds.

What is the rarest fish? ›

7 Facts About the Devils Hole Pupfish. The Rarest Fish in the World.

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