Fish available in October 2024 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

In our comprehensive guide to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we’ve provided details on the various fish available in the game. In this section, we will focus specifically on the fish you can catch during the month of October 2024.

With this information, you’ll know which fish you can catch to donate to the museum, sell for bells at the Nook’s Cranny, or even trade for a profit with CJ during fishing tournaments.

• Note: Keep in mind the hemisphere where your island is located. The following list primarily refers to the dates for the northern hemisphere.

All Fish Available in October 2024

Here is a detailed list of all the fish you can catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons during October 2024.

Blue Marlin

• Months: June to September, October.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 10,000 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Betta

• Months: May to October.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: 9 AM – 4 PM.
• Price: 2,500 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Giant Snakehead

• Months: July to November.
• Habitat: Pond.
• Time: 9 AM – 4 PM.
• Price: 5,500 bells.
• Rarity: Very Rare.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Puffer Fish

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: 4 AM – 9 PM.
• Price: 125 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Sea Horse

• Months: April to November.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 1,100 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Red Snapper

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 3,000 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Crawfish

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: 4 PM – 9 AM.
• Price: 200 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Butterfly Fish

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 1,000 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Moray Eel

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 600 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Salmon

• Months: September to November.
• Habitat: River (in the river mouth).
• Time: 4 PM – 9 AM.
• Price: 700 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Sweetfish

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 900 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Cherry Salmon

• Months: March to July, September to November.
• Habitat: River (in the higher elevation).
• Time: 4 PM – 9 AM.
• Price: 1,000 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Golden Trout

• Months: March to May, September to November.
• Habitat: River (in the higher elevation).
• Time: 4 PM – 9 AM.
• Price: 15,000 bells.
• Rarity: Very Rare.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Trout

• Months: March to November.
• Habitat: River (in the higher elevation).
• Time: 4 PM – 9 AM.
• Price: 800 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Pond Smelt

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 500 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Black Bass

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 450 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Guppy

• Months: April to November.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: 9 AM – 4 PM.
• Price: 1,300 bells.
• Rarity: Very Rare.
• Shadow Size: Small.

Yellow Perch

• Months: December to March.
• Habitat: River.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 300 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Medium.

Sea Bass

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 600 bells.
• Rarity: Common.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Giant Squid

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 1,500 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Ray

• Months: August to November.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: 4 AM – 9 PM.
• Price: 3,000 bells.
• Rarity: Very Rare.
• Shadow Size: Very Large.

Napoleonfish

• Months: April to November.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: 4 AM – 9 PM.
• Price: 10,000 bells.
• Rarity: Very Rare.
• Shadow Size: Large.

Clownfish

• Months: All year.
• Habitat: Sea.
• Time: All day.
• Price: 650 bells.
• Rarity: Rare.
• Shadow Size: Small.