Angler

Angler

Type	Fish
Location	Pelican Town
Time	Any
Season	Fall
Weather	Any
Difficulty	85
Behaviour	Smooth
Size	17 to 19
Sell Price	900g
Energy	25
Health	11

The Angler is a Legendary Fish that lives in the river running through Pelican Town. It bites only in Fall and only for an angler who has reached Fishing level 3. Among the original Legendary Fish it is usually the first one caught, because its level requirement is the lowest and its movement on the line is the calmest. Like the other legendaries, it wears a crown in the fishing minigame and can only be caught once per save file, or once per player in multiplayer. It is worth a great deal of money, but most players keep it for the fish collection, a Fish Pond or a Fish Tank instead.

The in-game description reads: Uses a bioluminescent dangler to attract prey.

Catching

The Angler waits at the northern end of the town river, just north of JojaMart. The key is where the farmer stands, not where the bobber lands. The wooden plank bridge over the river is the most reliable spot. The shoreline north of the bridge also works, as does the bank for a few tiles south of it.

Once the farmer is standing in the right place, the bobber can land anywhere in the river. Each cast then has a one in five chance of hooking the Angler. A Curiosity Lure raises that chance to one in four.

The fish only appears in Fall, but it bites at any hour and in any weather. Magic Bait removes the season limit, so the Angler can also be hooked in Spring, Summer or Winter.

Fishing level 3 is the minimum to hook it. The level can come from experience or from food that raises Fishing for a short time. Seafoam Pudding and Dish O' The Sea are popular choices.

On the line, the Angler has smooth behaviour. It moves in long, even sweeps rather than sudden leaps, which makes it the friendliest of the original legendaries to land. Its difficulty is still high. A Trap Bobber slows its escape, and a Cork Bobber widens the green bar. Both need an Iridium Rod. Saving the game before a serious attempt is a common precaution, since losing the fish only costs time.

The Lost Book called "Secrets of the Legendary Fish" lists the seasons and places for each legendary, including this one.

Prices

The Angler is one of the most valuable fish in the valley. Iridium quality doubles its base price, and an iridium Angler sold by a player with the Angler profession fetches 2,700g. A Fish Smoker doubles the price again and keeps the quality, which makes a Smoked Angler worth far more than any ordinary fish.

Selling it is a one-time decision, though. Once shipped or eaten, it cannot be hooked again in that save. Many players prefer to keep it for its other uses.

A Fish Pond can hold a single Angler, and that limit cannot be raised. The pond cannot breed more Anglers, but it does produce Angler Roe. Roe is worth 30g plus half the fish's base price, so each Angler Roe sells for 480g. A harvest can contain several roe at once. Aged Roe from a Preserves Jar is worth twice as much again, which turns a single legendary into a lasting source of income.

Sell prices by quality, with the bonus from each profession.

Quality	Price	Fisher (+25%)	Angler (+50%)
Normal	900g	1,125g	1,350g
Silver	1,125g	1,406g	1,687g
Gold	1,350g	1,687g	2,025g
Iridium	1,800g	2,250g	2,700g

Uses

The Angler works in any recipe that asks for "any fish", such as Sashimi, Maki Roll and Quality Fertilizer. Using a legendary this way wastes most of its value, so it is better kept for the pond or the collection.

During Mr. Qi's "Extended Family" quest, a relative called Ms. Angler appears at the same spot in the river. While the quest runs, the original Angler cannot be hooked there, and Ms. Angler bites instead.

Gifts

Nobody in the valley wants a Legendary Fish as a present. Among those who feel neutral about Angler are the older villagers Demetrius, Linus and Pam. The bachelors Elliott and Sebastian feel neutral about it as well. So do Willy and Leo.

The bachelors and bachelorettes Abigail, Alex, Emily, Harvey, Leah, Maru, Penny, Sam and Shane dislike Angler. The Dwarf, Krobus, Sandy and the Wizard dislike it as well, as do the older residents Caroline, George, Jodi, Kent and Lewis. The same goes for Clint, Gus, Marnie and Robin. So do Jas and Vincent.

Evelyn, Haley and Pierre hate it.

Notes

The Angler is the natural first legendary to chase. The bridge is a short walk from the farm, the level requirement is low, and its smooth movement forgives small mistakes. Bring a Trap Bobber, eat a fishing buff before casting, and keep casting from the bridge until the crowned fish appears.

All Legendary Fish

Every entry in this group, with its key details.

Name	Location	Season	Price
Angler	Pelican Town	Fall	900g
Crimsonfish	Ocean	Summer	1500g
Glacierfish	Cindersap Forest	Winter	1000g
Glacierfish Jr.	Cindersap Forest	All	1000g
Legend	Mountain Lake	Spring	5000g
Legend II	Mountain Lake	All	5000g
Ms. Angler	Pelican Town	All	900g
Mutant Carp	The Sewers	All	1000g
Radioactive Carp	The Sewers	All	1000g
Son of Crimsonfish	Ocean	All	1500g