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In-game creature asset render of Yellow BoxfishWiki species illustration

Fish creature guide

Yellow Boxfish

Yellow Boxfish is found in Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters. Use Fishing Rod with Standard Lure. Check the route, sell value and any quest or achievement that uses this creature before moving on.
TypeFish
IslandDesert Island (Island 3)
Base coins53
MethodRod catch

1Quick Answer

Find Yellow Boxfish in Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters. Use Fishing Rod with Standard Lure (11.59% pool share). Kill the creature so it registers in the encyclopedia.

2Yellow Boxfish Data Overview

Creature type
Fish
Extract status
Journal
Area
Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters
Catch method
Rod catch
Required rod
Fishing Rod
Bait / trigger
Standard Lure
Base coins
53
Collection status
Confirmed Collector entry
Related quests
No direct quest
Achievements
Collector · Fishipedia · Drip

3Where to Find Yellow Boxfish

Yellow Boxfish appears during the Desert Island (Island 3) route around Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters. Match the rod and bait shown below, then check the in-game Tab encyclopedia after the kill.

Desert Island (Island 3) gameplay location

Desert Island (Island 3)

The yellow Radar marker and Standard Lure tier, where an endangered-creature trade opens the Carrot route, Coconut catches Bing Bong and Blue Shark unlocks the grill.

Required setup

  • Area: Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters
  • Method: Rod catch
  • Rod: Fishing Rod
  • Bait / trigger: Standard Lure
  • Collection: Confirmed

Keep going

Use the island, bait and quest links below when this catch is part of a longer objective.

4How to Catch Yellow Boxfish

1Go to Desert Island (Island 3)

Target Desert Island (Island 3) fishing waters.

2Equip Fishing Rod

Select Standard Lure.

3Fish the regular pool

Stay on Desert Island (Island 3).

4Land the creature

Create space before attacking.

5Confirm the entry

Use Tab before spending another bait.

5Catch Methods and Bait Data

Standard Lure

Fishing Rod · 1–2.5s catch time · bait-loss value 30%

11.59% pool share · weight 8

6Sell Value and Is It Worth Farming?

Base coins53Observed base value for game build 1.0.4 before cooking and Killscore; inspect the catch after updates because the final sale can change.
Cooking capUp to 1.5×Pull away before the item burns
KillscoreStacksApplied separately from cooking
Collection useEncyclopedia3 direct achievement links

7Rare Variant

In-game creature asset render of Yellow Boxfish

Drip Yellow Boxfish
Drip variants use the normal creature route and are tracked separately in the Tab encyclopedia. Watch for the rainbow-name treatment, kill the variant so it registers, and use blank encyclopedia entries for cleanup.

9Common Mistakes

  • Using the wrong bait.
  • Fishing on the wrong island.
  • Skipping prerequisite dialogue.
  • Trusting an old fixed-value table.

10FAQ

Where is Yellow Boxfish in How to Fish?

Launch route data places it on Desert Island (Island 3).

What bait catches Yellow Boxfish?

The bait or trigger is Standard Lure.

What is Yellow Boxfish worth?

The observed raw base value is 53 coins; Killscore and cooking can change the final sale.