Graveyard Keeper is the 'black sheep' of Stardew Valley-inspired video games - where Stardew Valley has players tending to a sunny farm and making friends with the game's extremely lovable villagers, Graveyard Keeper will see players taking on the role of a lonely undertaker - and the local townsfolk will have gamers running back to their gloomy graveyard, since the dead often make for better company.

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Despite this, both titles offer a delightful fishing mini-game - keeping a fish inside a moving bar is the primary objective, but Graveyard Keeper's fishing mini-game is considerably more forgiving than Stardew's thanks to fish never being able to 'escape' once inside the mini-game screen - finding the fish of your dreams, however, requires a bit of extra work.

With that in mind, read on to find out where you can find the many unique fish in Graveyard Keeper and learn what you'll need to catch them!

Where to find fish in Graveyard Keeper

As players make progress in Graveyard Keeper, new areas will open up to them - clouds on the map will clear away, revealing the names and attributing doodles to represent various locations. Fishing spots will also become available over time - the table below shows the where and when.

Fishing Spot

When is it available?

Where is it?

Village

Anytime

On the east side of town, above the chicken coops.

Sea

Anytime

On the far east of town, north of the broken bridge.

River

After clearing the blockage

North of your home, on the right side of the river.

Waterfall

After repairing the bridge

North of the repaired bridge, on the left side.

Swamp

After repairing the bridge

On the far left side of the swamp.

Graveyard Keeper full map with annotated fishing spots

Frog

The humble frog, apparently considered a fish by the game, can be found in the Village and Swamp fishing spots.

To catch a frog, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple or Good quality
  • A Butterfly or Moth to act as bait

Gudgeon

Perfect, an actual fish! These tasty creatures can be found in the Village and Waterfall fishing spots.

To catch a Gudgeon, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple or Good quality.
  • No bait - Gudgeon will only be attracted to a bait-free rod.

Gudgeon not requiring any bait means that they're a great candidate for the Brutal Fisherman achievement / trophy, requiring you to catch 200 fish in total.

Graveyard Keeper fishing at the waterfall

Anchovy

Love them or hate them, you'll need to catch an Anchovy if you want the Ichthyologist achievement. They can only be found in the Sea fishing spot.

To catch the Anchovy, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple, Good or Excellent quality.
  • No bait - Anchovies will only nibble on the barest of rods.

Tilapia

Tilapia can be found in the Village and Swamp fishing spots - you'll get two fish fillets from them at a cooking table.

To catch the Tilapia, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple or Good quality.
  • A Moth, Maggot or Butterfly to act as bait - you can also use a bare rod to attract them.
Graveyard Keeper fishing in the village pond

Perch

Perch can be found in the Village and Waterfall fishing spots - it'll only be at the waterfall during the day, however.

To catch the Perch, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple, Good or Excellent quality.
  • An Anchovy, Gudgeon, Moth, Maggot or Butterfly to act as bait.

Eel

Eel can be found in the Sea and Swamp fishing spots - it'll only be in the sea during the day, however.

To catch a slippery Eel, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple, Good or Excellent quality - if you're fishing in the sea, however, only use a Simple or Excellent rod.
  • A Moth to act as bait - you can also use a bare rod to attract them.
Graveyard Keeper fishing minigame in the swamp

Bream

Bream can be found in the Waterfall and River fishing spots.

To catch a Bream, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Simple, Good or Excellent quality
  • A Steel Lure or Maggot to act as bait - you can also use a bare rod to attract them.
graveyard keeper player walking around
Graveyard keeper player walking around

Sardine

Sardines can be found in the Sea fishing spot - you'll get two quality fish fillets from them at a cooking table.

To catch a Sardine, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Good or Excellent quality.
  • A Gem Lure, Steel Lure, Anchovy, Gudgeon, or Maggot to act as bait - you can also use a bare rod to attract them.
graveyard keeper gameplay player in front of chapel

Tuna

Tuna can be found in the Sea fishing spot, but only during the day.

To catch a Tuna, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Good or Excellent quality.
  • A Gem Lure, Steel Lure, Anchovy, Gudgeon, or Maggot to act as bait. Anchovies work best!
graveyard keeper getting chased by a ghost

Pike

Pike can be found in the River fishing spot, but only during the day.

To catch a Pike, you'll need:

  • A fishing rod of Good or Excellent quality.
  • A Gem Lure, Steel Lure, Anchovy, Gudgeon, or Maggot to act as bait. Gem Lures work best!
Graveyard Keeper fishing in the river