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In-game creature asset render of ShrimpWiki species illustration

Shell creatures creature guide

Shrimp

Shrimp is found in Lighthouse fishing waters. Use Crab Fishing Rod in the Default Crab Pool; no separate lure is needed. Check the route, sell value and any quest or achievement that uses this creature before moving on.
TypeShell creatures
IslandLighthouse
Base coins5
MethodStarter pool catch

1Quick Answer

Find Shrimp in Lighthouse fishing waters. Use Crab Fishing Rod in the Default Crab Pool; no separate lure is needed. Kill the creature so it registers in the encyclopedia.

2Shrimp Data Overview

Creature type
Shell creatures
Extract status
Journal
Area
Lighthouse fishing waters
Catch method
Starter pool catch
Required rod
Crab Fishing Rod
Fishing pool
Default Crab Pool
Base coins
5
Collection status
Confirmed Collector entry
Related quests
No direct quest
Achievements
Collector · Fishipedia · Drip

3Where to Find Shrimp

Shrimp appears during the Lighthouse route around Lighthouse fishing waters. Match the rod and bait shown below, then check the in-game Tab encyclopedia after the kill.

Lighthouse gameplay location

Lighthouse

The starting coastline: collect Clam, learn the Crab Fishing Rod pools and finish the missing-beer route for the boat key and Forest coordinates.

Required setup

  • Area: Lighthouse fishing waters
  • Method: Starter pool catch
  • Rod: Crab Fishing Rod
  • Fishing pool: Default Crab 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 Shrimp

1Go to Lighthouse

Use the Default Crab Pool.

2Equip Crab Fishing Rod

No separate lure is needed.

3Fish the starter pool

Stay in the opening Lighthouse area.

4Land Shrimp

Keep it separate from the other crab entries.

5Check the encyclopedia

Use Tab to confirm registration.

5Catch Methods and Bait Data

Default Crab Pool

Crab Fishing Rod · 1–4s catch time · no bait equipped

44.44% pool share · weight 8

6Sell Value and Is It Worth Farming?

Base coins5Observed 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 Shrimp

Drip Shrimp
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

Lighthouse islandFound inLighthouse

The starting coastline: collect Clam, learn the Crab Fishing Rod pools and finish the missing-beer route for the boat key and Forest coordinates.

Open island route

Other catches on Lighthouse

9Common Mistakes

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

10FAQ

Where is Shrimp in How to Fish?

Launch route data places it on Lighthouse.

What bait catches Shrimp?

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

What is Shrimp worth?

The observed raw base value is 5 coins; Killscore and cooking can change the final sale.