In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the main in-game currency, bells, funds a variety of things, including furniture, clothing, and even structures such as bridges and stairs through donations. Bells can be obtained in many different ways. For now, let’s focus on what’s undoubtedly the most fun and exciting way to earn them: standing still and waiting to catch fish.
However fun and exciting fishing may be, it can’t be denied that if you’re low on bells, selling all your aquatic creatures is a solid way to rack some up. But naturally, the amount of bells you’ll get for the fish you sell aren’t all the same. It helps to sell them regardless of the bells you get from them, but if you’re able to catch one that’ll sell for more at times, you should definitely go for those. That goal is what I’m aiming to help you with today: here’s the selling price for every fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
This list is gonna be focused on fish and other creatures that you’ll only catch with a fishing rod. Even with that limitation set, we have a long road ahead of us. Now, this list will also be in order from the most expensive fish to sell, to the least expensive, then alphabetical.
They will also include selling prices of the fish in the Drop-Off Box (which will be 80% of their original value), as well as the prices when sold to C.J., the beaver that runs Fishing Tourneys (which will be 150% of their original value). And so you can find these fish yourself, the location and required times of the day, season, and weather will also be included (this will be in regards to the Northern Hemisphere). Use the search feature in your internet browser to find any specific fish you may need. I believe that covers everything, so let’s get into it.
Barreleye
The barreleye sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 9pm and 4am, under small shadows.
Coelacanth
The coelacanth sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, only in the rain, under huge shadows.
Dorado
The dorado sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4am and 9pm, from June to September, under large shadows.
Golden Trout
The golden trout sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in clifftop rivers between 4pm and 9am, from March to May and September to November, under medium shadows.
Great White Shark
The great white shark sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under large shadows with a fin.
Stringfish
The stringfish sells for 15,000 bells (12,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 22,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in clifftop rivers between 4pm and 9am, from December to March, under very large shadows.
Whale Shark
The whale shark sells for 13,000 bells (10,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 19,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, between June and September, under large shadows with a fin.
Saw Shark
The saw Shark sells for 12,000 bells (9,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 18,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under large shadows with a fin.
Arapaima
The arapaima sells for 10,000 bells (8,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 15,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under huge shadows.
Arowana
The arowana sells for 10,000 bells (8,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 15,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under large shadows.
Blue Marlin
The blue marlin sells for 10,000 bells (8,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 15,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them around piers at any time, from January to April and July to September, under huge shadows.
Napoleonfish
The napoleonfish sells for 10,000 bells (8,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 15,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4am and 9pm, from July to August, under huge shadows.
Sturgeon
The sturgeon sells for 10,000 bells (8,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 15,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them at the mouth of rivers during any time, from September to March, under huge shadows.
Oarfish
The oarfish sells for 9,000 bells (7,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 13,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from December to May, under huge shadows.
Hammerhead Shark
The hammerhead shark sells for 8,000 bells (6,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 12,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under large shadows with a fin.
Tuna
The tuna sells for 7,000 bells (5,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 10,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them around piers at any time, from November to April, under huge shadows.
Gar
The gar sells for 6,000 bells (4,800 in the Drop-Off Box and 9,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 4pm and 9am, from June to September, under very large shadows.
Mahi-Mahi
The mahi-mahi sells for 6,000 bells (4,800 I’m the Drop-Off Box and 9,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them around piers at any time, from May to October, under very large shadows.
Giant Snakehead
The giant snakehead sells for 5,500 bells (4,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 8,250 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 9am and 4pm, from June to August, under large shadows.
Barred Knifejaw
The barred knifejaw sells for 5,000 bells (4,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 7,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from March to November, under medium shadows.
Blowfish
The blowfish sells for 5,000 bells (4,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 7,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 9pm and 4am, from November to February, under medium shadows.
Snapping Turtle
The snapping turtle sells for 5,000 bells (4,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 7,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9 pm and 4am, from April to October, under large shadows.
Giant Trevally
The giant trevally sells for 4,500 bells (3,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 6,750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them around piers at any time, from May to October, under very large shadows.
Ranchu Goldfish
The ranchu goldfish sells for 4,500 bells (3,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 6,750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 9am and 4pm, under small shadows.
Koi
Koi sells for 4,000 bells (3,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 6,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 4pm and 9am, under large shadows.
Ocean Sunfish
The ocean sunfish sells for 4,000 bells (3,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 6,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4am and 9pm, from July to September, under large shadows with a fin.
Saddled Bichir
The saddled bichir sells for 4,000 bells (3,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 6,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9pm and 4am, from June to September, under large shadows.
Char
The char sells for 3,800 bells (3,040 in the Drop-Off Box and 5,700 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in clifftop rivers between 4pm and 9am, from March to June and September to November, under medium shadows.
Soft-Shelled Turtle
The soft-shelled turtle sells for 3,750 bells (3,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 5,625 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, from August to September, under large shadows.
Angelfish
The angelfish sells for 3,000 bells (2,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 4,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, from May to October, under small shadows.
Ray
The ray sells for 3,000 bells (2,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 4,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4am and 9pm, from August to November, under very large shadows.
Red Snapper
The red snapper sells for 3,000 bells (2,400 in the Drop-Off Box and 4,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, under large shadows.
Betta
The betta sells for 2,500 bells (2,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 3,750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, from May to October, under small shadows.
Football Fish
The football fish sells for 2,500 (2,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 3,750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4pm and 9am, from November to March, under large shadows.
Piranha
The piranha sells for 2,500 bells (2,000 in the Drop-Off Box and 3,750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm or 9pm to 4am, from June to September, under small shadows.
Mitten Crab
The mitten crab sells for 2,000 bells (1,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 3,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the rivers between 4pm and 9am, from September to November, under small shadows.
Moray Eel
The moray eel sells for 2,000 bells (1,600 in the Drop-Off Box and 3,000 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from August to October, under long and thin shadows.
King Salmon
The king salmon sells for 1,800 bells (1,440 in the Drop-Off Box and 2,700 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them at the mouth of rivers at any time, in September, under very large shadows.
Pike
The pike sells for 1,800 bells (1,440 in the Drop-Off Box and 2,700 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from September to December, under very large shadows.
Nibble Fish
The nibble fish sells for 1,500 bells (1,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 2,250 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, from May to September, under tiny shadows.
Suckerfish
The suckerfish sells for 1,500 bells (1,200 in the Drop-Off Box and 2,250 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from June to September, under medium shadows with a fin.
Goldfish
The goldfish sells for 1,300 bells (1,040 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,950 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, under tiny shadows.
Guppy
The guppy sells for 1,300 bells (1,040 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,950 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, from April to November, under tiny shadows.
Pop-Eyed Goldfish
The pop-eyed goldfish sells for 1,300 bells (1,040 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,950 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 9am and 4pm, under tiny shadows.
Sea Horse
The sea horse sells for 1,100 bells (880 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,650 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from April to November, under tiny shadows.
Butterfly Fish
The butterfly fish sells for 1,000 bells (800 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from April to September, under small shadows.
Cherry Salmon
The cherry salmon sells for 1,000 bells (800 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in clifftop rivers between 4pm and 9am, from March to June, under medium shadows.
Sea Butterfly
The sea butterfly sells for 1,000 bells (800 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from December to March, under tiny shadows.
Surgeonfish
The surgeonfish sells for 1,000 bells (800 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,500 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from April to September, under small shadows.
Bitterling
The bitterling sells for 900 bells (720 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,350 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from November to March, under tiny shadows.
Sweetfish
The sweetfish sells for 900 bells (720 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,350 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from July to September, under medium shadows.
Catfish
The catfish sells for 800 bells (640 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,200 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds between 4pm amd 9am, from May to October, under large shadows.
Olive Flounder
The olive flounder sells for 800 bells (640 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,200 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from March to December, under very large shadows.
Rainbowfish
The rainbowfish sells for 800 bells (640 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,200 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, from May to October, under tiny shadows.
Tilapia
The tilapia sells for 800 bells (640 in the Drop-Off Box and 1,200 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from June to October, under medium shadows.
Salmon
The salmon sells for 700 bells (560 in the bell and 1,050 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them at the mouth of rivers at any time, in September, under large shadows.
Clownfish
The clownfish sells for 650 bells (520 in the Drop-Off Box and 975 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from April to September, under tiny shadows.
Ribbon Eel
The ribbon eel sells for 600 bells (480 in the Drop-Off Box and 900 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from June to October, under long and thin shadows.
Neon Tetra
The neon tetra sells for 500 bells (400 in the Drop-Off Box and 750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, from April to November, under tiny shadows.
Squid
The squid sells for 500 bells (400 in the Drop-Off Box and 750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from December to August, under medium shadows.
Zebra Turkeyfish
The zebra turkeyfish sells for 500 bells (400 in the Drop-Off Box and 750 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from April to November, under medium shadows.
Black Bass
The black bass sells for 400 bells (320 in the Drop-Off Box and 600 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from March to December, under large shadows.
Freshwater Goby
The freshwater goby sells for 400 bells (320 in the Drop-Off Box and 600 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, under small shadows.
Loach
The loach sells for 400 bells (320 in the Drop-Off Box and 600 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from March to May or September to November, under small shadows.
Pond Smelt
The pond smelt sells for 400 bells (320 in the Drop-Off Box and 600 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from December to February, under small shadows.
Sea Bass
The sea bass sells for 400 bells (320 in the Drop-Off Box and 600 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, under very large shadows…which should probably go without saying.
Carp
The carp sells for 300 bells (240 in the Drop-Off Box and 450 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, under large shadows.
Dab
The dab sells for 300 bells (240 in the Drop-Off Box and 450 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from October to April, under medium shadows.
Killifish
The killifish sells for 300 bells (240 in the Drop-Off Box and 450 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, from April to August, under tiny shadows.
Yellow Perch
The yellow perch sells for 300 bells (240 in the Drop-Off Box and 450 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, from October to March, under medium shadows.
Puffer Fish
The puffer fish sells for 250 bells (200 in the Drop-Off Box and 375 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from July to September, under medium shadows.
Dace
The dace sells for 240 bells (192 in the Drop-Off Box and 360 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 4pm and 9am, under medium shadows.
Anchovy
The anchovy sells for 200 bells (160 in the Drop-Off Box and 300 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea between 4am and 9pm, from March to December, under small shadows.
Crawfish
The crawfish sells for 200 bells (160 in the Drop-Off Box and 300 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, from April to September, under small shadows.
Pale Chub
The pale chub sells for 200 bells (160 in the Drop-Off Box and 300 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, under tiny shadows.
Bluegill
The bluegill sells for 180 bells (144 in the Drop-Off Box and 270 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers between 9am and 4pm, under small shadows.
Crucian Carp
The crucian carp sells for 160 bells (128 in the Drop-Off Box and 240 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in rivers at any time, under small shadows.
Horse Mackerel
The horse mackerel sells for 150 bells (120 in the Drop-Off Box and 225 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in the sea at any time, from March to December, under small shadows.
Frog
The frog sells for 120 bells (96 in the Drop-Off Box and 180 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, from May to August, under small shadows.
Tadpole
The tadpole sells for 100 bells (80 in the Drop-Off Box and 150 when sold to C.J.).
You can find them in ponds at any time, from March to July, under tiny shadows.
And finally, that’s all of them. Hopefully this helps you find the optimal fish to sell whenever you need more bells, as well as which selling option suits whatever situation you end up in. Let me know if it does, or if you’d like more guides in this manner, maybe about I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Credit goes to acnh.co and game8.co for the information and pictures, check out their websites for an organized table on all the fishes and other in-depth guides, respectively.