Midnight Squid
A deep-water squid with bioluminescent properties. Only surfaces during the Night Market.
Where & When to Find Midnight Squid
Location
- Night Market
Only available during the Winter Night Market submarine fishing (Winter 15-17).
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 55
MediumModerate challenge
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Midnight Squid
Easiest Night Market fish. Good for filling out your fishing collection during the event.
Recommended Tackle
Lead Bobber
Bar doesn't bounce
Best for: Sinker behavior fish
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
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 Midnight Squid
- Night Market exclusive
- Squid Ink
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
Some real deep-sea squid can produce light through bioluminescence to attract prey.