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Learn how to catch Oily Anchovy in Palia by finding the right location, using worm bait, and fishing efficiently.
Fishing in Palia offers more than just a relaxing activity. It’s a useful method to gather ingredients, fulfill quests, and build rapport with villagers. Among the fish you might be asked to catch, Oily Anchovy often comes up, especially if you are working on Nai’o’s request for “Everybody Wins.”
Oily Anchovy isn’t just for quests. Villagers appreciate it as a gift, and it’s also useful in cooking. You can turn it into Grilled Fish, Fish Stew, or Fish Fillet. If you decide to sell it instead, the standard version earns you 35 Gold, while a Starred one gives 52 Gold. If you are unsure how to find this particular fish, here’s how you can go about it with clarity and purpose.
Where To Find Oily Anchovy in Palia?
You won’t find Oily Anchovy just anywhere. It shows up only in rivers across Bahari Bay. Make your way there through the Kilima Valley East Gate. Once you are inside Bahari Bay, stay focused on river zones. Lakes, ponds, and the ocean won’t help here.
The rivers near the Statue Garden in the northeast corner of Bahari Bay are a reliable place to begin. Keep your eyes open for fish visibly splashing near the surface. That’s a good sign there’s activity below the waterline, and that may increase your odds of catching something less common.
What You Need Before You Cast
You can’t catch Oily Anchovy without the right bait. Worms are essential. Nothing else will work for this species. You have two ways to get them. The first is to head to the General Store in Kilima, where worms cost 50 Gold each. The second is more sustainable—set up a Worm Farm on your plot and use Organic Matter to produce your own.
Once you have the worms, hold the fishing rod and right-click to open the bait menu. Select the worms to attach them to the hook.
Step by Step Guide to Catching Oily Anchovy in Palia
Fishing in Palia uses a rhythm. It’s simple, but you will need to pay attention. First, equip your rod and make sure the worm bait is selected. Then:
- Hold the left mouse button to prepare your cast.
- Aim for a section of the river where fish are active.
- Release the button to cast.
- Wait until the fish nibbles three times. Only then start reeling it in.
- As you reel, keep the fish inside the green zone on your screen. Move your mouse to adjust. Don’t let it escape the area until you land it.
You might not get an Oily Anchovy on your first attempt. That’s normal. The catch rate for this fish sits at 36%. With a few tries and patience, you will get there.
Small Tips To Save Time
- Time of day doesn’t affect your odds. Fish anytime.
- A higher-quality fishing rod improves your general results but doesn’t guarantee faster catches of this specific fish.
- Bringing extra worm bait helps you avoid unnecessary trips back to town.
- Keep a stock of worms in your inventory if you plan to fish often.
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