Fields of Mistria Fish Guide: How to Catch Every Seasonal and Legendary Species

Master fishing in Fields of Mistria with our complete guide to all 111 fish, including seasonal locations, shadow sizes, and legendary perks.

Are you looking to complete your town Almanac and donate every aquatic specimen to the local museum? Finding every single fields of mistria fish requires a mix of patience, timing, and knowledge of the town's diverse ecosystems. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down where and when to catch all 111 fields of mistria fish across the ocean, rivers, ponds, and deep mines. Whether you are hunting for a giant legendary species or trying to pull up rare cave-dwellers, understanding seasonal patterns and water conditions is key to your success.

Fishing Basics: Locations, Weather, and Shadow Sizes

Before throwing your line into the nearest body of water, it is important to understand the basic mechanics of angling in Mistria. Fish silhouettes appear in four distinct shadow sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Giant. Paying attention to these sizes allows you to target specific species and avoid casting for fish you do not need, saving you valuable in-game time.

Additionally, the game divides catches into Museum Fish (which can be donated to the town's museum collection) and Regular Fish. While rivers and the ocean are easy to spot, finding ponds can sometimes confuse new players. According to community reports, key pond locations include the Deep Woods, the area right next to the town mansion, and the southern section of the Eastern Road. Furthermore, player experiences suggest that you should not discard the junk you pull up; even trash items count toward completing your Almanac.

Shadow Size	Example Species	Typical Habitat
Small	Anchovy, Blue Gill, Goldfish, Crab	Ocean, Rivers, Ponds, Mines
Medium	Lobster, Carp, Jellyfish, Sea Bream	Ocean, Rivers, Ponds, Mines
Large	Mackerel, Walleye, Brown Trout, Cod	Ocean, Rivers, Ponds, Mines
Giant	Ocean Sunfish, Paddle-fish, Tarpon, Shark	Ocean, Rivers, Ponds

Understanding these shadow sizes is the first step when tracking down fields of mistria fish. By matching the shadow size to your target species, you can optimize your daily fishing routes.

Spring and Summer Fishing Guide

Spring and Summer bring a burst of life to Mistria's waters. During these warmer months, tracking down these fields of mistria fish requires keeping an eye on the weather forecast. Some species, such as the Mackerel in the ocean or the Walleye in the river, will only show themselves on rainy days.

As the seasons transition to Summer, the species pool shifts entirely. You will find massive Giant-sized shadows like the Grouper in the ocean or the Tarpon in the river. If you are fishing in ponds during the summer, watch out for the Snapping Turtle or the elusive Giant Koi.

Spring Fish Checklist

Name	Location	Type	Shadow Size	Special Conditions
Anchovy	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Lobster	Ocean	Museum	Medium	None
Mackerel	Ocean	Museum	Large	Rainy Days
Ocean Sunfish	Ocean	Museum	Giant	None
Shrimp	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Jellyfish	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Fall
Red Snapper	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Fall
Sea Bream	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Fall
Swordfish	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Fall
Blue Gill	River	Museum	Small	None
Carp	River	Museum	Medium	None
Chub	River	Museum	Small	None
Paddle-fish	River	Museum	Giant	None
Walleye	River	Museum	Large	Rainy Days
Rock Bass	River	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Fall
Salmon	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Fall
Sturgeon	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Fall
Angel Fish	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Barb	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Brown Trout	Pond	Museum	Large	None
Crucian Carp	Pond	Museum	Medium	None
Goldfish	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Frog	Pond	Regular	Small	Also caught in Fall
Snakehead	Pond	Regular	Large	Also caught in Fall

Summer Fish Checklist

Name	Location	Type	Shadow Size	Special Conditions
Char	Ocean	Museum	Large	None
Crab	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Dart	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Grouper	Ocean	Museum	Giant	None
Stingray	Ocean	Museum	Medium	None
Bonito	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Winter
Cod	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Winter
Octopus	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Winter
Pufferfish	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Winter
Bream	River	Museum	Large	None
Loach	River	Museum	Small	None
Minnow	River	Museum	Small	None
Sweetfish	River	Museum	Medium	None
Tarpon	River	Museum	Giant	None
Chum	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Winter
Gar	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Winter
Brown Bullhead	Pond	Museum	Medium	None
Giant Koi	Pond	Museum	Giant	None
Golden Shiner	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Lake Chub	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Sauger	Pond	Museum	Large	None
Bullfrog	Pond	Regular	Small	Rainy Days (Summer) / Snowy Days (Winter)
Snapping Turtle	Pond	Regular	Large	Also caught in Winter

Fall and Winter Fishing Guide

As the leaves turn and snow begins to fall, catching these late-year fields of mistria fish presents new challenges. Fall introduces rainy-day exclusives like the Halibut in the ocean, the Grayling and Perch in the river, and the Bluefish in local ponds. You will also have the chance to hook giant shadows like the Shark in the ocean.

Winter completely alters the spawn pools, introducing cold-weather species. Snowy days are especially important during this season. For instance, the King Crab only spawns in the ocean when it snows, while the Burbot and Dace require snowy conditions in ponds and rivers, respectively.

Fall Fish Checklist

Name	Location	Type	Shadow Size	Special Conditions
Butterfish	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Halibut	Ocean	Museum	Large	Rainy Days
Mullet	Ocean	Museum	Medium	None
Saury	Ocean	Museum	Large	None
Shark	Ocean	Museum	Giant	None
Jellyfish	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Spring
Red Snapper	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Spring
Sea Bream	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Spring
Swordfish	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Spring
Grayling	River	Museum	Small	Rainy Days
Lamprey	River	Museum	Small	None
Perch	River	Museum	Large	Rainy Days
Razorblack	River	Museum	Medium	None
Shad	River	Museum	Medium	None
Rock Bass	River	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Spring
Salmon	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Spring
Sturgeon	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Spring
Bluefish	Pond	Museum	Large	Rainy Days
Killifish	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Rainbow Trout	Pond	Museum	Medium	None
Striped Bass	Pond	Museum	Large	None
White Perch	Pond	Museum	Medium	None
Frog	Pond	Regular	Small	Also caught in Spring
Snakehead	Pond	Regular	Large	Also caught in Spring

Winter Fish Checklist

Name	Location	Type	Shadow Size	Special Conditions
Horse Mackerel	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
King Crab	Ocean	Museum	Large	Snowy Days
Oarfish	Ocean	Museum	Giant	None
Sand Lance	Ocean	Museum	Small	None
Sea Bass	Ocean	Museum	Medium	None
Bonito	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Summer
Cod	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Summer
Octopus	Ocean	Regular	Large	Also caught in Summer
Pufferfish	Ocean	Regular	Medium	Also caught in Summer
Bowfish	River	Museum	Large	None
Dace	River	Museum	Small	Snowy Days
Freshwater Eel	River	Museum	Medium	None
Shadow Bass	River	Museum	Medium	None
Chum	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Summer
Gar	River	Regular	Large	Also caught in Summer
Alligator Gar	Pond	Museum	Giant	None
Burbot	Pond	Museum	Large	Snowy Days
Giant Tilapia	Pond	Museum	Giant	None
Flathead Catfish	Pond	Museum	Medium	None
Tilapia	Pond	Museum	Small	None
Bullfrog	Pond	Regular	Small	Snowy Days (Winter) / Rainy Days (Summer)
Snapping Turtle	Pond	Regular	Large	Also caught in Summer

Subterranean Fishing: Exploring the Mines

Angling is not limited to the surface of Mistria. The town's mines host three distinct subterranean zones, each containing unique fields of mistria fish that cannot be found anywhere else. As you descend deeper through the floors, the environment changes, bringing new species to the underground pools.

In the Upper Mines (Floors 1–19), you can encounter cave-adapted species. Player reports highlight the Stone Loach as a notable medium-shadow catch found in the small ponds scattered across these early floors. Descending further into the Tide Caverns (Floors 21–39) reveals aquatic life like the Transparent Jellyfish and the Mini-Whale Shark. Finally, the Deep Earth (Floors 41–59) houses rare species like the Emerald-Horned Charger and the Pebble Minnow. You will need to explore all three zones to find all fields of mistria fish in the deep.

Mine Fish by Floor Range

Mine Zone	Floor Range	Fish Name	Shadow Size
Upper Mines	Floors 1–19	Cave Eel	Medium
Upper Mines	Floors 1–19	Cave Shark	Large
Upper Mines	Floors 1–19	Cave Shrimp	Small
Upper Mines	Floors 1–19	Rock Guppy	Small
Upper Mines	Floors 1–19	Stone Loach	Medium
Tide Caverns	Floors 21–39	Archerfish	Small
Tide Caverns	Floors 21–39	Mini-Whale Shark	Large
Tide Caverns	Floors 21–39	Sapphire Betta	Small
Tide Caverns	Floors 21–39	Transparent Jellyfish	Medium
Tide Caverns	Floors 21–39	Water Balloon Fish	Medium
Deep Earth	Floors 41–59	Earth Eel	Medium
Deep Earth	Floors 41–59	Emerald-Horned Charger	Large
Deep Earth	Floors 41–59	Pebble Minnow	Small
Deep Earth	Floors 41–59	Rockbiter	Medium
Deep Earth	Floors 41–59	Shardfin	Small

How to Unlock and Catch Legendary Fish

For master anglers looking for the ultimate challenge, the rarest fields of mistria fish require unlocking a special farm mechanic. To begin your hunt for these mythical creatures, you must first reach Level 30 in your Fishing skill. Once you achieve this milestone, head to Caldarus' Statue located on your farm.

Interacting with Caldarus' Statue allows you to unlock the "Legendary" perk. Once this perk is active, legendary fish will begin spawning under very specific seasonal and weather conditions:

Cherry Fish: Small shadow, caught in Ponds during windy Spring days.
Lightning Fish: Medium shadow, caught in Rivers during Summer rainy days or lightning storms.
Leaf Fish: Small shadow, caught in Rivers during windy Fall days.
Snow Fish: Medium shadow, caught in the Ocean during snowy Winter days.

These legendary species represent the ultimate test of your patience and skill, requiring you to be in the right place at the exact right time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do you unlock legendary fish in the game?

To unlock legendary fish, you must first reach Level 30 in the Fishing skill. After reaching this milestone, go to Caldarus' Statue on your farm and interact with it to unlock the "Legendary" perk, which allows these rare species to spawn.

Where are the best pond locations?

Based on player experiences, ponds can be found in the Deep Woods, right next to the town mansion, and along the southern section of the Eastern Road.

What shadow sizes do fields of mistria fish have?

Fish shadows appear in four distinct sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Giant. Paying attention to the shadow size helps you target specific species and skip unwanted catches.

Does junk count toward completing the Almanac?

Yes. According to player reports, junk items that you pull up while fishing count toward the completion of your town Almanac, so keep track of your trash catches.

Sources

Steam Community Fields of Mistria Fishing Guide