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How to catch Oarfish
A long-bodied Scientific Lure catch in the middle of the Volcano value range.
Last verified August 28, 2026
Quick facts
Oarfish at a glance
Quick answer
Catch Oarfish on Volcano Island with Scientific Lure and the Fishing Rod, then finish the encounter so the base entry can record. The recorded raw base value is 1,450 coins before killscore, cooking or other modifiers.
Oarfish catch setup
| Island | Volcano Island |
|---|---|
| Category | Fish |
| Method | Fishing-rod catch |
| Tool | Fishing Rod |
| Pool / trigger | Scientific Lure |
| Raw base value | 1,450 coins |
| Encounter | No dedicated boss encounter |
How to get Oarfish
- Reach Volcano Island. It is stage 5 of the main route and follows the pink Radar marker.
- Use the Fishing Rod with Scientific Lure. Another lure tier is not treated as equivalent unless the documented pool lists it.
- Land the fish in a clear area and defeat it; merely hooking it may not complete the encyclopedia entry.
- Open the Tab encyclopedia after the catch and confirm the base entry before moving to the next directory row.
Do not plan around the base value alone
Killscore, cooking and route use can make a catch more important than its raw coin number. Quest items should be handed in before considering a sale.
Volcano Island context
The final island combines Scientific-tier farming, military and Scientist objectives, then chains Bowhead Whale directly into its mutated form.
Unlock: Return the Albatross head and follow the pink Radar marker.
Island route tip
Open the complete Volcano Island route →Stage ammunition and cooked healing before using the single-purpose whale bait.
Drip variant guidance
A Drip is a rare visual/name variant, not a new bait tier. Repeat the ordinary Scientific Lure route for Oarfish, watch for a rainbow-colored name and defeat the variant only if the Tab encyclopedia shows a separate empty Drip row.
- Do not buy a supposed universal “Drip lure”; none is documented.
- Confirm the defeat rather than assuming a hook alone recorded the variant.
- Keep long variant farms for collection cleanup after story-critical purchases.
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Sources and version boundary
This page records the released-build creature directory and uses original route notes written for this guide. Game identity and update status are checked against Dazed Games' official Steam pages; raw values are shown as reference data rather than guaranteed final sale payouts.
- Official How to Fish Steam listing ↗
- Official Steam announcements ↗
- Site sourcing, extraction count and correction method
Verified for Patch 1.0.10 on . Patch 1.0.10 slightly reduced Anglerfish health but did not announce new creatures or a changed bait route.
Quick answers
Oarfish FAQ
Location, collection method, value, encounter status and tracking answers for this directory entry.
Where do I find Oarfish in How to Fish?
Oarfish is found on Volcano Island, stage 5 of the five-island route, in the Scientific Lure.
What catches Oarfish?
Use Scientific Lure with the Fishing Rod on Volcano Island.
How much is Oarfish worth?
Oarfish has a raw base value of 1,450 coins before killscore, cooking or gambling effects.
Is Oarfish a boss?
No. Oarfish is a fishing-rod catch rather than one of the 11 dedicated encounters.
Does Oarfish need different bait for a Drip variant?
No separate Drip lure is documented. If the Tab encyclopedia shows a Drip row for Oarfish, repeat the normal Scientific Lure route, look for a rainbow-colored name and defeat that variant.