Fishing & Ranching

Fishing & Ranching

Complete Doloc Town fishing guide with 20+ fish species locations, rare fish conditions, aquaculture breeding, and animal husbandry for milk, eggs and other products

20+
Fish Species
6+
Fishing Spots
Milk, Eggs & More
Animal Products

Introduction

Doloc Town's fishing and ranching systems provide essential food and income supplements to your farming operation. With 20+ fish species across multiple fishing spots and an animal husbandry system with aquaculture breeding, this category covers everything from finding rare fish like the Glow Eel and Mimicry Fish to setting up automated animal husbandry with the auto-breeding device from the Pastoral Waves update.

Fishing Spot Guide

LocationSeasonNotable CatchesSpecial Conditions
Mistshade PondsRainy MildGold Fish, Grass Carp, CatfishNight fishing for Catfish
DockAll SeasonsCod, Tuna, Glow Eel, Mimicry FishHigh-end rod for Tuna; Scorching for Glow Eel
WetlandsAll SeasonsPike, Ricefield Eel, Aquatic Chameleon BugHovercraft access needed
Mountain PondAll SeasonsSturgeon, Rainbow TroutDouble-jump required

Notable Fish Species

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Glow Eel

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Ultra-rare dock catch — only during scorching days

LocationDock only — does not appear at any other fishing spot in the game
ConditionScorching day weather required — check weather forecast and head to the dock when heat event is predicted
Catch RateExtremely rare even with a High-End Rod — patience and multiple scorching day attempts are needed
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Mimicry Fish

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Extremely rare dock catch — no weather requirement

LocationDock only — same location as the Glow Eel but without any specific weather or time condition
DifficultyPure probability — lowest catch rate of any fish in the game, requires persistent dock fishing with a High-End Rod
Community TipsSome players report better luck during specific seasons, but this is unconfirmed — keep fishing consistently
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Sturgeon

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Mountain pond rare — double-jump required

LocationMountain Pond only — requires double-jump ability to reach the elevated area
RarityRare catch at the mountain pond — Rainbow Trout is a more common catch at the same location
ValueHigh sell price makes it one of the most profitable fish per catch, especially when bred in aquaculture tanks
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Aquatic Chameleon Bug

Wetlands specialty — hovercraft access needed

LocationWetlands fishing spots — requires hovercraft for full access to the Autonomous Vessel and Lotus Marsh areas
Unique FactorOne of the few Wetlands-exclusive catches that cannot be found at any other fishing location
AccessHovercraft significantly reduces navigation difficulty in the Wetlands and unlocks otherwise unreachable fishing spots
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Crimson Cod

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Bred variant — 3 Cod combine in aquaculture

Breeding RecipePlace 3 Cod into an aquaculture tank to breed a Crimson Cod — a valuable variant worth significantly more
Other Variants6 Salmon → Chum Salmon, 6 Pike → Blue Pike — each bred variant has higher value and unique uses
Profit StrategyBred fish are worth more than their base forms — set up dedicated breeding tanks for passive income from fish variants

Core Mechanics

Fishing in Doloc Town varies by location, season, time of day and weather conditions. Each fishing spot has a unique species roster, and rare fish like the Glow Eel only appear during specific conditions (scorching days at the dock). The aquaculture system lets you breed fish in tanks — combining 3 Cod creates a Crimson Cod, 6 Salmon creates a Chum Salmon, and 6 Pike creates a Blue Pike. The animal husbandry system, added in the Pastoral Waves update, lets you build barns and fences on farm platforms to raise animals that produce milk, eggs and other goods daily.

Advantages

Fishing and ranching provide passive income streams that complement crop farming. Once set up, animal products generate daily resources with minimal maintenance. Fish breeding can produce rare variants worth significantly more than their base forms. The auto-breeding device from the Pastoral Waves update makes animal husbandry nearly hands-free.

Challenges

Fishing is heavily dependent on weather and time conditions, making some rare fish frustratingly difficult to catch. Animal husbandry requires significant building space on your farm platforms, competing with crop planters. The initial investment in barns, fences and breeding tanks is substantial before the systems become profitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I catch the Glow Eel?+
The Glow Eel appears at the Dock during scorching day weather conditions. You need to be fishing during the specific heat event — check the weather forecast and head to the dock when a scorching day is predicted. It's a rare catch, so bring patience and a high-end rod for the best chance.
How does fish breeding work?+
Place specific numbers of the same fish species into aquaculture tanks. Three Cod will breed into a Crimson Cod, six Salmon become a Chum Salmon, and six Pike produce a Blue Pike. These bred variants are typically worth more and may have unique uses in recipes or quests.
Where do I find the Mimicry Fish?+
The Mimicry Fish is an extremely rare catch at the Dock with no specific weather or time requirement — it's just very low probability. Fish at the Dock consistently with a high-end rod and you'll eventually land one. Some community members report better luck during specific seasons.

Quick Tips

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Always check the weather before planning a fishing trip — many rare fish only appear during specific weather conditions like scorching days or night time. Plan your fishing sessions around weather forecasts.

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Build the auto-breeding device as soon as it's available in the tech tree — it makes animal husbandry nearly hands-free, producing milk and eggs automatically while you focus on farming and exploration.

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Keep a variety of fish in aquaculture tanks rather than filling all tanks with one species — this gives you breeding options and hedges against recipe or quest requirements that need different fish types.

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