When you begin your new life in Heartopia, fishing quickly becomes one of the most peaceful and rewarding hobbies in the game. Even though it is simple to start, completing your aquatic collection is a long-term goal. Some creatures are easier to find than others, and a few give players a really hard time.

Among these aquatic treasures is the Seahorse, a delicate and enchanting catch that feels like something straight out of a storybook. While it’s available early in the game, many players miss it simply because they don’t know where to look or when it appears. Read on to learn how to find and catch the Seahorse in Heartopia.

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Where to Find Seahorse in Heartopia

The Seahorse is available surprisingly early in your Heartopia journey. It only requires Fishing Level 1. This means you can begin hunting for it as soon as you unlock the fishing rod during the tutorial.

Here are its exact spawn conditions:

Name

Location

Time of Day

Weather Conditions

Level Required

Seahorse

Whale Sea

12 AM – 6 PM

Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow

Level 1

Catching the Seahorse early on not only fills your journal but also teaches you the patience and timing needed for rarer sea creatures later in the game.

How to Catch a Seahorse

How to Catch a Seahorse Heartopia

Catching a Seahorse follows the same mechanics as any other fish:

  • Equip your fishing rod from your toolbox.
  • Approach the shadow of the seahorse in the water.
  • Cast your line just in front of the seahorse so it notices the lure.
  • Once it bites, press and hold the reel input.
  • Watch your line carefully. When it turns red and begins flashing, release briefly to ease the tension, or the line will snap.
  • Reel again once the color stabilizes. Repeat until the Seahorse is safely yours.

How to Level Up Fishing in Heartopia

Upgrading the Fishing Hobby in the Hobby app in Heartopia
Upgrading the Fishing Hobby in the Hobby app in Heartopia
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Fishing levels increase as you successfully catch fish. Each level gives you access to new perks, fish types, and helpful tools. Progressing early on is pretty simple, making it easy to reach Level 1 and so on.

As you level up, you can unlock different tools and skills, like:

  • Fishing Rod Maintenance: This improves rod durability.
  • Fish Quality: This raises the chance of higher star-rated fish.
  • Fish Attractor: Can be purchased from Vanya to lure fish in.
  • Mermaid Perfume: Can be purchased from Vanya to increase fishing efficiency.
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Life Simulation
Casual
City Builder
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Released
January 8, 2026
Developer(s)
XD
Publisher(s)
XD
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
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Genre(s)
Life Simulation, Casual, City Builder, Immersive Sim