Bug/Fish/Sea Creature Guide ACNH
Guide for tracking bugs, fish, and sea creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) across different months. Each tab details the available species for February, March, April, May, and June, including their locations, times of day (TOD), values, and sizes. For example, the February tab lists the Bitterling fish, available all day in rivers, valued at 900 Bells, and the Common Butterfly, which can be found flying from 4 am to 7 pm. This resource is ideal for players looking to optimize their gameplay and catch various creatures throughout the year.
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In the Bug/Fish/Sea Creature Guide for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH), a wealth of information is provided for various species available throughout the year, covering dozens of bugs, fish, and sea creatures.
February features a range of creatures, with the Northern Hemisphere showcasing the Bitterling, which can be found in rivers all day and is valued at 900 Bells, categorized as the smallest fish. The Pale Chub, also found in rivers from 9 AM to 4 PM, has a value of 160 Bells. Notably, the Emperor Butterfly, flying from 5 PM to 8 AM, is a premium catch at 4,000 Bells. The sea creatures include Seaweed, available all day for 600 Bells, and the Sea Pig, which can be found from 4 PM to 9 AM, valued at 8,000 Bells.
Moving into March, the Bitterling and Pale Chub remain prevalent, with the latter still valued at 160 Bells. The Dace, a medium-sized fish found from 4 PM to 9 PM, is worth 240 Bells. The March bug lineup introduces the Peacock Butterfly, which can be caught from 4 AM to 7 PM for 2,500 Bells. Sea creatures include the Sea Anemone, available all day for 500 Bells, and the Chambered Nautilus, which can be found from 4 PM to 9 AM, valued at 1,800 Bells.
In April, the Northern Hemisphere continues to see the Pale Chub and Crucian Carp, both valued at 160 Bells, while the Carp can be caught all day for 300 Bells. The Koi, a large fish found from 4 PM to 9 PM, commands a price of 4,000 Bells. Bugs such as the Common Butterfly and the Tiger Butterfly are active, with the latter worth 240 Bells. The April sea creatures include the Sea Horse, valued at 1,100 Bells, and the Lobster, which can be caught all day for 5,000 Bells.
May brings the same lineup of fish, with the Pale Chub and Crucian Carp still at 160 Bells. The Dace is available from 4 PM to 9 PM for 240 Bells, while the Koi remains a standout at 4,000 Bells. The bug collection expands with the Great Purple Emperor, valued at 3,000 Bells. In the sea, the Sea Anemone is available for 500 Bells, and the Chambered Nautilus can be found from 4 PM to 9 AM for 1,800 Bells.
June introduces new species, including the Rainbow Fish, which can be caught from 9 AM to 4 PM for 800 Bells. The Sea Horse remains available, still valued at 1,100 Bells, while the Clown Fish can be caught all day for 650 Bells. The Mahi-Mahi, a large catch, is available all day for 6,000 Bells, while the Oarfish can be found for 9,000 Bells.
In July, the fish lineup includes the Guppy, valued at 1,300 Bells, and the Nibble Fish, which can be caught for 1,500 Bells. The sea creatures include the Vampire Squid, available from 4 PM to 9 AM for 10,000 Bells, and the Gigas Giant Clam, valued at 1,500 Bells.
August continues the trend with the same fish and bugs, maintaining their values. The Sea Bass remains a common catch at 400 Bells, while the Red Snapper can be found for 3,000 Bells. The sea creatures include the Giant Trevally, available for 4,500 Bells, and the Mahi-Mahi, still valued at 6,000 Bells.
September sees the return of the Bitterling, which can be caught for 900 Bells. The Dace is available again from 4 PM to 9 PM for 240 Bells, while the Koi remains a premium catch at 4,000 Bells. The sea creatures include the Coelacanth, available for 15,000 Bells during rain, and the Squid, valued at 500 Bells.
October introduces new bugs like the Ladybug, which can be caught for 200 Bells, while the Black Bass remains a staple at 400 Bells. The sea creatures include the Oarfish, still valued at 9,000 Bells, and the Barreleye, available for 15,000 Bells.
In November, the fish lineup includes the Cherry Salmon, valued at 1,000 Bells, and the Golden Trout, a rare catch worth 15,000 Bells. The sea creatures feature the Sweet Shrimp, available from 4 PM to 9 AM for 1,400 Bells, and the Scallop, valued at 1,200 Bells.
Finally, December brings the same species as November, with the Cherry Salmon still at 1,000 Bells and the Golden Trout at 15,000 Bells. The sea creatures include the Coelacanth, which can be caught for 15,000 Bells during rain, and the Squid, valued at 500 Bells.
This guide encapsulates the detailed values and availability of various bugs, fish, and sea creatures throughout the year in ACNH, providing players with essential information for their in-game collection efforts.