Learn how to compete in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fishing Tourney! Find out when it happens, how to enter, and the awesome rewards C.J. offers.
Hey there! So you want to get in on the Fishing Tourney action in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Awesome! It's a super fun way to snag some cool rewards and make a ton of bells. Let me walk you through it.
First off, these tourneys happen on the second Saturday of January, April, July, and October, no matter if you're in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Keep an eye on your calendar!
You'll find C.J., the host of the tourney, hanging out at the Plaza. He's got a fishing stall set up, and the event runs all day until 6 PM. Your very first entry into the tourney is totally free, which is great for getting the hang of it. After that, it'll cost you 500 bells per entry, so make sure you've got some bells saved up!
The main goal is simple: catch as many fish as you can in just 3 minutes. Don't worry about your pockets getting full, because all the fish you catch go straight into C.J.'s cooler at his stall. Super convenient!
Here's the scoring breakdown: you get one point for every fish you catch. But here's the cool part – if you manage to catch more than 3 fish within those 3 minutes, you'll get an extra 2 bonus points! So, your total score is basically the number of fish you caught plus those 2 bonus points. Rack up those points because they're what you'll use to redeem some sweet, fishing-themed prizes.
And hey, if you're looking to make some serious bank, this is your chance! C.J. will buy all the fish you caught for 1.5 times their usual price. Seriously, it's one of the best ways to earn a ton of bells in the game.
C.J.'s Rewards
Every time you hit 10 points, you can trade them in for a prize. Here's a peek at what you might snag:
- Fish-Print Tee
- Fish Pochette
- Tackle Bag
- Fish Umbrella
- Fish Rug
- Marine Pop Wall
- Fish Print
- Fish Doorplate
- Anchor Statue
- Fish-Drying Rack
- Fresh Cooler
- Fishing-Rod Stand
- Fish Wand
That Fishing-Rod Stand is particularly neat for decorating those beachy areas on your island!
Fishing Trophies
Want to show off your fishing prowess? If you catch enough fish and earn a high score, you can snag some fancy trophies:
- Bronze Trophy - Earn 100 points
- Silver Trophy - Earn 200 points
- Gold Trophy - Earn 300 points
So get out there, cast your line, and good luck in the Fishing Tourney!
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