Catching Rare Fish

Learn how to catch rare fish in Dave the Diver! We cover fish quality, capture methods (harpoon, weapons, nets), and getting those precious ★★★ ratings for maximum profit.

Alright, let's talk about catching those elusive rare fish in Dave the Diver. It's not just about pointing and shooting; how you catch a fish really matters for its quality, and that means more meat and more cash for the sushi shop!

You'll notice fish have star ratings: ★ (dead), ★★ (caught alive with harpoon), and ★★★ (caught alive without the harpoon). Getting that ★★★ is the goal for the best results.

For smaller fish, a harpoon usually gets you a ★★. If you want a ★★★, you'll need to use special tools like the Hush Dart (a tranquilizer weapon) or a Small Net Gun. Just a heads-up, not every fish can be caught with a net, and some are immune to tranquilizers, so keep that in mind.

Larger fish work a bit differently. If you kill them, you get ★★. But if you manage to catch them alive and use the Salvage Drone, you'll get a ★★★, which is way more valuable! Don't try to game the system by cutting a piece and then using the drone; it won't give you the max amount.

The source text you provided actually lists fish by location and details their stats, like weight and meat yield. For example, in the Blue Hole Shallows (0-50m), you can find fish like the American Lobster (Rank 8, Day, 1kg, 3 ★★★ Meat) and the Big-Belly Seahorse (Rank 2, Day, 0.5kg, 5 ★★★ Meat). It also lists the recipes you can make with them, like American Lobster Sushi or Fried Seahorses.

Keep an eye on the 'Rank' and 'Active Time' columns in the tables. Higher ranks and specific times (Day or Night) often point to rarer catches. Happy fishing!