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In-game creature asset render of MackerelWiki species illustration

Fish creature guide

Mackerel

Mackerel is found in Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. Use Fishing Rod in the Default Fish Pool; no separate lure is needed. Check the route, sell value and any quest or achievement that uses this creature before moving on.
TypeFish
IslandForest Island (Island 2)
Base coins6
MethodStarter pool catch

1Quick Answer

Find Mackerel in Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. Use Fishing Rod in the Default Fish Pool; no separate lure is needed. Kill the creature so it registers in the encyclopedia.

2Mackerel Data Overview

Creature type
Fish
Extract status
Journal
Area
Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters
Catch method
Starter pool catch
Required rod
Fishing Rod
Fishing pool
Default Fish Pool
Base coins
6
Collection status
Confirmed Collector entry
Related quests
No direct quest
Achievements
Collector · Fishipedia · Drip

3Where to Find Mackerel

Mackerel appears during the Forest Island (Island 2) route around Forest Island (Island 2) fishing waters. Match the rod and bait shown below, then check the in-game Tab encyclopedia after the kill.

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: Starter pool catch
  • Rod: Fishing Rod
  • Fishing pool: Default Fish Pool
  • Collection: Confirmed

Keep going

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

4How to Catch Mackerel

1Go to Lighthouse

Use the Default Fish Pool.

2Equip Fishing Rod

No separate lure is needed.

3Fish the starter pool

Stay in the opening Lighthouse area.

4Land Mackerel

Keep it separate from the other crab entries.

5Check the encyclopedia

Use Tab to confirm registration.

5Catch Methods and Bait Data

Default Fish Pool

Fishing Rod · 2–3s catch time · no bait equipped

40% pool share · weight 10

6Sell Value and Is It Worth Farming?

Base coins6Observed 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 Mackerel

Drip Mackerel
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.

8Routes, 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)

9Common Mistakes

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

10FAQ

Where is Mackerel in How to Fish?

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

What bait catches Mackerel?

Use the Fishing Rod in the Default Fish Pool; this opening-pool catch does not use a separate lure.

What is Mackerel worth?

The observed raw base value is 6 coins; Killscore and cooking can change the final sale.