Dave the Diver — Complete Fish Database

Over 200 species swim in the ever-changing Blue Hole. This guide covers every major fish organized by depth zone, with rarity, value, and expert catching tips.

Surface Zone

0-50m

Species	Habitat	Rarity	Value	Tip
Tuna	Open Water	Common	Medium	Fast swimmer — use upgraded harpoon or net gun for best results.
Mackerel	Open Water	Common	Low	Found in schools. One harpoon shot can take down multiple if grouped.
Sardine	Open Water	Common	Low	Tiny but abundant. Best caught with a net trap.
Salmon	Open Water	Common	Medium	Premium sushi ingredient. Prioritize catching for the restaurant.
Squid	Open Water	Common	Low	Common catch — great for ink-based recipes.
Seaweed	Rocky Beds	Common	Low	Not a fish, but essential for sushi rolls. Harvest whenever you see it.

Shallow Reef

50-130m

Species	Habitat	Rarity	Value	Tip
Clownfish	Coral Reefs	Common	Low	Small and fast. Best caught with net trap rather than chasing.
Sea Turtle	Reef Floors	Uncommon	Medium	Docile and slow — easy catch. Their shells yield rare crafting materials.
Parrotfish	Coral Reefs	Common	Medium	Colorful and easy to spot. Good source of mid-tier ingredients.
Lionfish	Cave Entrances	Uncommon	Medium	Beautiful but venomous. Catch from a distance with the harpoon.
Octopus	Rocky Floors	Uncommon	High	Camouflages against rocks. Look for movement. Excellent for high-end dishes.
Red Snapper	Reef Floors	Common	Medium	Popular menu item. Reliable source of income when you find them in numbers.

Mid Depths

130-250m

Species	Habitat	Rarity	Value	Tip
Manta Ray	Open Water	Uncommon	High	Glides in open water. Approach from above for an easier harpoon shot.
Barracuda	Open Water	Uncommon	Medium	Aggressive — it may attack you. Dodge and counter.
Giant Squid	Deep Passages	Rare	Very High	Boss-level encounter — see Boss page. Its ink cloud blinds you.
Anglerfish	Dark Caves	Uncommon	Medium	Attracted to light. Use your flashlight to lure it into harpoon range.
Hammerhead Shark	Open Water	Rare	High	Roams in patrol patterns. Wait for it to turn away, then strike from behind.
Ribbon Eel	Rock Crevices	Uncommon	Medium	Hides in narrow crevices. Use the net gun to pull it out.

Deep Zone

250-400m

Species	Habitat	Rarity	Value	Tip
Viperfish	Open Water	Rare	High	Bioluminescent. Attracted to light — use your flashlight to lure it closer.
Gulper Eel	Deep Passages	Rare	High	Massive mouth can swallow small fish whole. Stay at range.
Coelacanth	Deep Caves	Legendary	Extreme	Ancient fish hidden in the deepest caves. Requires max oxygen and stealth.
Giant Isopod	Sea Floor	Uncommon	Medium	Slow and easy to catch. Surprisingly tasty in dishes.
Frilled Shark	Deep Canyons	Rare	Very High	A living fossil. Moves in serpentine patterns — lead your shots.
Abyssal Grenadier	Sea Floor	Uncommon	Medium	Common deep-water fish. Consistent ingredient source for late-game dishes.

Glacial Area

Variable

Species	Habitat	Rarity	Value	Tip
Arctic Cod	Ice Waters	Common	Medium	Cold-water staple. Easy to catch, good for warming dishes.
Emperor Penguin	Ice Shelves	Uncommon	High	Found on ice shelves. Non-hostile — easy catch for high-value meat.
Glacier Squid	Deep Ice Caves	Rare	Very High	Biome-specific squid variant. Glows in the dark — easy to spot.
Snow Crab	Ice Floors	Uncommon	High	Scuttles along the sea floor. Good source of white meat for premium dishes.
Leopard Seal	Ice Waters	Rare	Very High	Aggressive predator. Defend yourself while catching — high risk, high reward.

Weekend Challenges

FishMon — Special Exotic Fish

Nine exotic FishMon appear only on weekends (Friday night to Sunday). Each has unique capture requirements. Reward: 1,000–2,500 gold on Mondays.

#	Name	Location	Requirement
1	Warrior Parrotfish	Blue Hole Shallows (left side)	Must shoot from behind — head shots negate all damage
2	Wizard Barrel Jellyfish	Near Yellow Shipwreck	Teleports if approached — use sniper rifle
3	Poison Ghost Squid	Blue Hole Deeps (right side)	Must use UV flashlight to reveal
4	Silver Titan Triggerfish	Medium depth (right edge)	Must use Lightning element weapon only
5	Spotted Moray Eel	Night dive, near surface	No special requirements (easiest)
6	Prismatic Fan Fish	Underwater Lake (Sea People quest)	Duplicates spawn on hit — use Triple Axel to clear clones
7	Explosive Vampire Squid	Bottom of Glacial Passage	No damage requirement
8	Ice Stingray	Glacial Area (ceiling of puzzle room)	Must use Fire or Explosive weapon
9	Magma Turtle	Hydrothermal Vents (glowing door on left)	Must use Ice weapon (Ultra Ice Gun or Ice Harpoon Tip)

Pro Tips

Fishing Strategies by Zone

Surface & Shallow

Best for beginners. Focus on volume — catch everything you see to build ingredient stockpiles. Tuna and Salmon should be your priority targets.

Mid Depths

Upgrade your harpoon to level 2+ before venturing here. Prioritize Manta Rays and Octopus for high-value dishes. Watch for aggressive predators.

Deep Zone & Abyss

Max oxygen tank required. Go for legendary catches like Coelacanth and Frilled Shark. These single catches can fund multiple equipment upgrades.

Glacial Area

Requires cold-resistant wetsuit. Exclusive species here make unique high-value dishes. The Emperor Penguin is a must-catch for its versatile meat.