
Lionfish
A venomous fish with distinctive striped fins. Native to coral reefs.
Where & When to Find Lionfish
Location
- Ginger Island
Found in the ocean waters around Ginger Island.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 50
MediumModerate challenge
Smooth Behavior
Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.
Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.
Expert Tips for Lionfish
Ginger Island ocean fish. Relatively easy to catch due to smooth behavior.
Recommended Tackle
Spinner
Faster bite rate
Best for: Farming XP quickly
Barbed Hook
Clinging to fish
Best for: Smooth/mixed behavior fish
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 100g |
| Silver | 125g |
| Gold | 150g |
| Iridium | 200g |
Smoked Fish Value
The Fish Smoker uses 1 Coal and doubles the fish sell price while preserving quality. Fisher or Angler changes the fish value first; Artisan then increases the smoked product.
| Input Quality | Fish Value | Smoked Value |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 100g | 200g |
| Silver | 125g | 250g |
| Gold | 150g | 300g |
| Iridium | 200g | 400g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Lionfish
- Ginger Island exclusive
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
Did You Know?
Lionfish are invasive in the Atlantic and have no natural predators there.