The Fishing Contest occurs every month on the 5th, and is a competition where you catch as many fish as you can within the time limit and compete for points, with bigger fish being worth more points. Taking any kind of bait with you is strongly adviced since fish will bite more quickly, allowing you to catch more fish within the time limit and thus earn more points. To get the fishing contest started, go to the town square and talk to Sam between 10am and 3:59pm. If you start on time, you can generally catch around 40 fish if you fish for the entire contest (assuming you use bait).
If you win the Fishing Contest in a certain class, the next class will unlock. The prizes you can earn for each class and the points required to win are detailed in the below table.
| Class | Points Required | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Prize | - | Good Bait x5 |
| Beginner | 310 - 350 | Peridot Ore |
| Intermediate | 570 - 587 | Onyx Ore |
| Advanced | 903 - 947 | Emerald Ore |
Fish Values[]
While some fish range based on their size, most will actually remain the same point value throughout the whole event and should be aimed for due to their high values.
| Name | Season | Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquitofish | All | 11 - 13 |
| Perch | All | 20 |
| Yellow Perch | All | 20 |
| Barbatus | Spring, Summer, Fall | 103 |
| Redbelly Tilapia | Spring, Summer | 60 |
| Tilapia | Spring, Summer, Fall | 30 |
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