I’ve always been fascinated by the strange and wonderful creatures that inhabit the world of Fisch. Not every prized catch has to be a massive, mythical beast. Sometimes, the most interesting fish are the ones that are masters of camouflage, the ‘camouflaged oddities lurking among rocky outcrops.’ That’s a perfect description for the Warty Frogfish, a ‘Rare’ fish found in the treacherous Castaway Cliffs.
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This fish is a testament to the incredible biodiversity in the game. It’s not a powerhouse, but its unique appearance and slightly tricky behavior make it a fun and rewarding catch for any angler looking to complete their bestiary. It’s a creature that proves that even the smaller fish can offer a great experience.
In this guide, I’ll share my tips for navigating the Castaway Cliffs, the specific conditions you’ll need to find the Warty Frogfish, and how to handle its surprisingly erratic movements. Let’s go hunting for this strange and sneaky creature.
🌙 Location: Foggy Autumn Nights at Castaway Cliffs
Your search for the Warty Frogfish will take you to the Castaway Cliffs. This is a beautiful but rugged area, with sheer rock faces and a constant sea spray. The Warty Frogfish is a creature of very specific tastes, and it will only appear under a precise set of conditions. You’ll need to be there during the Autumn season, and only at Night.
To make things even more specific, the weather must be Foggy. This combination of season, time, and weather means your window of opportunity is quite narrow. I always keep a close eye on the forecast, and when I see a foggy autumn night approaching, I make sure to head to the cliffs. The atmosphere there during a foggy night is incredible—mist swirling around the rocks, creating an eerie and mysterious vibe perfect for hunting a camouflaged predator.
The preferred bait for the Warty Frogfish is simple Flakes. This is a very common bait, so you should have no trouble stocking up. Despite its ‘Rare’ rarity, the game’s description actually calls it an easy catch due to its ‘low rarity,’ which seems a bit contradictory. In practice, I’ve found its bite rate to be fairly high when the conditions are right.
🎣 The Fight: A Deceptively Tricky Catch
When you hook a Warty Frogfish, a ‘Rare’ fish icon will pop above your head. What’s interesting about this fight is that the game actually gives you a helping hand. You’re granted a +10% Progress Speed increase, which is a nice little bonus that helps you reel it in faster. However, don’t let this fool you into thinking it’s a completely straightforward catch.
The bestiary notes that it moves ‘somewhat erratically across the fishing bar.’ This is a key detail. While it’s not as chaotic as a Secret or Mythical fish, it doesn’t have the smooth, predictable pattern of a Common fish like its neighbor at the cliffs, the Flamekissed Hawkfish. It will make small, sudden jigs and jags, which can catch you off guard if you’re not paying attention.
My advice is to stay focused and be ready for these small, sudden movements. The progress speed bonus is forgiving, so a small mistake won’t cost you the catch. It feels like the developers designed this fish to be an introduction to more erratic catch mechanics, a stepping stone for players who are used to the steady movements of Common fish but aren’t quite ready for the chaos of a Ancient Orca.
💰 Rewards and Trivia
Landing a Warty Frogfish is a satisfying experience, and the catch quips—’Strange and Sneaky!’, ‘Hidden in plain sight!’—are a fun nod to its camouflaged nature. For a Rare fish, it’s quite valuable. It has a high base value of 250 C$ per kg. While its weight is relatively low, with an average of around 4 kg, a typical catch will still net you a very respectable 920 C$.
It also provides a solid 400 base XP, making it a great fish to farm for both money and experience when the conditions are right. I often spend foggy autumn nights at the Castaway Cliffs, enjoying the atmosphere and filling my inventory with these valuable little oddities.
The Warty Frogfish is a perfect example of the depth you can find in Fisch’s bestiary. It’s not the biggest or the baddest fish in the sea, but its unique requirements, interesting fight mechanics, and great rewards make it a memorable and worthwhile pursuit. It’s a great fish to hunt while you’re waiting for the winter season to hunt for other rare catches, like the Opalescent Catfish.
