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Game-derived low-poly Standard Lure model from How to Fish

Regular lure · $15

Standard Lure

Standard Lure is the Desert Island regular pool, with ten possible creatures including Bowlfish and a low-weight Blue Shark result.

$15Desert IslandUpdated 2026-08-26

Plan before you start

Check the item name first

Regular lure, boss lure and story bait can have similar names but different targets. Match the inventory label and route before casting.
Item type
Lure
Price
$15
Bite time
1–2.5 seconds
Bait loss
30%
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Gameplay parameters

Pool share compares the targets available from this bait. It does not mean the creature has the same catch chance with another bait or on another island.

  • Rod: Fishing Rod
  • Bite window: 1–2.5 seconds
  • Loss chance on bite: 30%
  • Reeling required: Yes
  • Shop availability: Desert Island, Rocks Island, Volcano Island
02

Catch pool weights

This bait can hook 10 targets. The percentages below add up to the full catch pool for this bait.

  • Catfish: weight 12; 17.39% pool share.
  • Bluegill: weight 10; 14.49% pool share.
  • Yellow Boxfish: weight 8; 11.59% pool share.
  • Angelfish: weight 8; 11.59% pool share.
  • Needlefish: weight 8; 11.59% pool share.
  • Sea Urchin: weight 10; 14.49% pool share.
  • Clownfish: weight 6; 8.70% pool share.
  • Seahorse: weight 3; 4.35% pool share.
  • Bowlfish: weight 3; 4.35% pool share.
  • Blue Shark: weight 1; 1.45% pool share.
03

Where to buy it

Standard Lure first appears in the Desert Island shop for $15 and remains available on Islands 4 and 5.

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Important pool differences

  • Salmon belongs to Beginner Lure, not Standard Lure.
  • Bowlfish is part of this pool.
  • Blue Shark has a small regular-lure weight; Standard Boss Lure gives it the dedicated pool.

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