When it comes to fishing, Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers a wide variety of fish to catch from the common Bitterling to the mighty Great White shark. However, one of the rarest species of fish that players can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the Sturgeon, which is only available for six months every year, making it one of the most sought-after fish in the game.
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Before venturing out to catch the Sturgeon, players must first identify where their island is located. During the very beginning of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players are asked whether they want their island located in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. Knowing this is crucial in catching a Sturgeon given that the fish will only be available in the Northern Hemisphere during the months of September to March, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to September. This means that players whose islands are located in the Northern Hemisphere, only have until today to catch the Sturgeon.
The Sturgeon can be found in the river mouth of the island, which is the exact location where the river meets the sea. Here, players will notice that the river widens out with rocks covering the bottom, and it is within this specific area that players will find the Sturgeon. It is best for players to fish in the beach part of the river mouth, and players must stick to the center portion of the river mouth.
It is also worth remembering that the Sturgeon will appear at any time during the game, which means that it doesn’t matter whether the player is fishing during the day or night. Additionally, the Sturgeon’s shadow is bigger than usual, making it easier to spot. As always, if it takes a long time for the Sturgeon to show up, then players should run around other parts of the island first to allow the game to refresh. If it still doesn’t show, using a fish bait will force a fish to spawn at the player’s location. When successfully catching one, players can donate the Sturgeon to the museum or sell it for 10,000 bells.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now for the Nintendo Switch.
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