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Special creatures creature guide

Leech

Leech is found in Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. No rod or bait is required. Check the route, sell value and any quest or achievement that uses this creature before moving on.
TypeSpecial creatures
IslandForest Island (Island 2)
Base coins4
MethodGround pickup

1Quick Answer

Find Leech in Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. Pick it up directly; no rod or bait is required. A direct ground pickup used by the Forest Island leech-bait quest route, not a rod catch.

2Leech Data Overview

Creature type
Special creatures
Extract status
Ground pickup
Area
Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters
Catch method
Ground pickup
Required rod
None
Bait / trigger
Ground pickup
Base coins
4
Collection status
BaitInfo record; collection slot unconfirmed
Related quests
No direct quest
Achievements
Collector · Fishipedia · Drip

3Where to Find Leech

Leech is on the ground during the Forest Island (Island 2) route around Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. Search and interact with it directly—there is no rod, bait pool or catch to land.

Forest Island (Island 2) gameplay location

Forest Island (Island 2)

The green Radar marker northwest of the Lighthouse, with the gameplay-linked default Fishing Rod pool, nine Beginner Lure targets and the Leech Bait story chain.

Required setup

  • Area: Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters
  • Method: Ground pickup
  • Rod: None
  • Bait / trigger: Ground pickup
  • Collection: Slot unconfirmed

Keep going

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

4How to Catch Leech

1Go to Forest Island (Island 2)

Search Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters.

2Leave bait unequipped

No rod or lure is required.

3Search the ground

This is a direct pickup, not a pool catch.

4Pick up Leech

Interact with the creature.

5Check your progress

Confirm the pickup before leaving the area.

5Catch Methods and Bait Data

Ground pickup

None · Ground pickup

Ground pickup

6Sell Value and Is It Worth Farming?

Base coins4Check the live value before selling
Cooking capUp to 1.5×Pull away before the item burns
KillscoreStacksApplied separately from cooking
Collection useUnconfirmed3 direct achievement links

7Routes, Objectives and Nearby Fish

Catch and route links

Quests and achievements

Forest Island (Island 2) islandFound inForest Island (Island 2)

The green Radar marker northwest of the Lighthouse, with the gameplay-linked default Fishing Rod pool, nine Beginner Lure targets and the Leech Bait story chain.

Open island route

Other catches on Forest Island (Island 2)

8Common Mistakes

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

9FAQ

Where is Leech in How to Fish?

Launch route data places it on Forest Island (Island 2).

What bait catches Leech?

No bait is required; Leech is a ground pickup on Forest Island (Island 2).

What is Leech worth?

The observed raw base value is 4 coins; Killscore and cooking can change the final sale.