Eel

The Eel is a slippery nighttime ocean fish that only appears when it is raining during Spring and Fall. Head to the beach and cast your line from the shoreline or Willy's pier between 4pm and 2am on rainy evenings in these seasons. The Eel has a moderate difficulty in the fishing mini-game, with smooth but quick movements that can slip away from your catching bar if you lose focus. A Trap Bobber helps keep things manageable, and the Eel's movement pattern is not as erratic as truly hard fish, so mid-level anglers should be able to handle it. At 85g base sell price, the Eel offers a decent return for a weather-dependent fish. Importantly, it is required for the Night Fishing Bundle in the Community Center's Fish Tank, making it a priority catch for players working on bundle completion. Since the Eel requires both the right season and rainy weather, catching opportunities can be limited. Keep an eye on the TV weather forecast and plan your evening fishing trips around rainy days in Spring and Fall. The Eel can be used in Sashimi, Maki Roll, and Quality Fertilizer recipes. It is also a loved gift for certain villagers, which adds to its utility. If you are planning your seasonal priorities, try to catch the Eel during Spring Year 1 on your first rainy evening, since Fall offers another window but you do not want to risk missing the bundle. The Eel also appears in the Ginger Island ocean, providing an alternative catch location later in the game.