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Heartopia All Fish List — Species, Water Locations & Sell Prices

Complete Heartopia fish database. Discover all freshwater and saltwater fish species, required fishing hobby levels, shadow sizes, and selling prices.

9/20/2026 v1.0 Last updated: 9/20/2026 3 min read

FAQ

Which fish in Heartopia sells for the most gold?
The Storm Marlin and Golden Arowana are among the highest-value catches in the game, fetching over 1,800 to 2,500 Gold Coins each at 5-star quality when sold to the travelling merchant.
How do shadow sizes help identify fish in Heartopia?
Fish shadows range from Tiny (Size 1) to Gigantic (Size 5). Rare apex predators like sharks and sturgeon always produce massive Size 5 shadows with active thrashing ripples.

Comprehensive Heartopia Fish Catalog

Fishing is one of the most rewarding pursuits in Heartopia. With over 80 species inhabiting rivers, serene inland lakes, and turbulent coastal shores, knowing where and when to cast your line ensures maximum gold returns.

💡 Want to turn your catches into millions of coins? Check our comprehensive Heartopia Gold Making Guide to learn storm-hunting schedules and culinary processing multipliers.

Freshwater Species (Rivers, Ponds & Central Lake)

Freshwater fish inhabit the streams running through Cloverdale, the town park ponds, and the great central lake:

Fish Species Shadow Size Required Hobby Level Ideal Weather Base Sell Value
Crucian Carp Small (Size 2) Level 1 Any Weather 45 Gold
Rainbow Trout Medium (Size 3) Level 3 Sunny / Clear 120 Gold
Black Bass Medium (Size 3) Level 4 Cloudy 180 Gold
Golden Koi Large (Size 4) Level 6 Sunny (Noon) 450 Gold
Giant Catfish Large (Size 4) Level 8 Rainy Night 680 Gold
Golden Arowana Gigantic (Size 5) Level 10 Post-Rain Rainbow 2,200 Gold

Saltwater Species (Coastal Beaches, Pier & Deep Ocean)

Head to the southern beaches, the wooden lighthouse dock, or board the sea vessel to catch ocean targets:

Fish Species Shadow Size Required Hobby Level Ideal Weather Base Sell Value
Sardine Tiny (Size 1) Level 1 Any Weather 35 Gold
Red Snapper Medium (Size 3) Level 2 Clear Sky 150 Gold
Striped Seabass Medium (Size 3) Level 4 Any Weather 220 Gold
Bluefin Tuna Large (Size 4) Level 7 Morning / Dusk 850 Gold
Hammerhead Shark Gigantic (Size 5) Level 9 Clear Night 1,400 Gold
Storm Marlin Gigantic (Size 5) Level 12 Thunderstorm Night 2,500 Gold

Shadow Size Recognition Guide

Saving your bait for target fish saves significant time:

  • Size 1 (Tiny): Minnows, Sardines, and small baitfish. Fast biting, low line tension.
  • Size 2–3 (Small/Medium): Trout, Carp, Snappers, and common food ingredients.
  • Size 4 (Large): Bass, Catfish, and valuable mid-tier collection milestones.
  • Size 5 (Gigantic): Sharks, Marlins, and Legendary specimens. Requires careful tension release on yellow/red alerts!

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