The mysterious, ever-changing waters ofDredgeare home to a large variety of sea creatures. As any productive fisherman knows, not all of them are of equal value. In a game in which players must amass as much wealth as possible to not only upgrade their boat, but to feed and improve the surrounding towns, bringing in a good haul is vital to success. As one ofDredge’score mechanics revolves around inventory management, it is worth keeping an eye on each fish’s value to ensure maximum profits.
There are several different types of fish inDredge, and each will require players to purchase fishing rods appropriate to each fish type. For example, Coastal fish will require a rod that fishes Coastal waters, and Mangrove-dwelling fish will require necessary upgrades to fish in the Mangrove environment. The value of each fish will also vary slightly depending on its weight, so each value here is approximate based on the average value it can be sold for.Trophy FishandAberrationsof each species will also, of course, fetch higher prices.
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20Bronze Whaler (Oceanic): $100
One of the first big fish thatnewer playerswill be able to catch is the Bronze Whaler. This type of shark can be found in the deeper waters surrounding The Marrows. Catching it will require the installation of a Hydraulic Rod, which can be purchased via the Shipyard. This fish is relatively easy to reel in, but be wary of the complicated shape that it will present within the inventory.
19Sailfish (Oceanic): $120
The Sailfish is another oceanic species and can usually be found between The Marrows and Stellar Basin. While presenting a moderately awkward shape, they do not take up too much inventory space, and are worth it thanks the high value they sell for.
18Blacktip Reef Shark (Oceanic): $120
The Blacktip Reef Shark is another valuable oceanic species that can be caught using the Hydraulic Rod. The large ocean shark will take up a hefty chunk of inventory space, particularly for players who have not upgraded to a larger hull. It is worth the catch though, selling for at least $120 at the Fishmonger. This is one of the easier fish catch about the $100 value point.
17Frilled Shark (Volcanic): $120
This mutant fish dwells at Devil’s Spine, and will require Volcanic fishing rods in order to catch. Though catching them may be straightforward enough, they can be awkward to arrange due to their ‘S’ shape in the boat’s inventory, and may have to be arranged several times in order to maximize capacity. But at $120 each, they take up less room than some larger fish of less value.
16Congealed Rattail (Hadal): $130
The Congrealed Rattail is an Abberration of the regular Rattail, which are commonly found in the deep ocean crevices between Twisted Stand and Devil’s Spire. As a Hadal fish type, they will require a special Rod upgrade to capture.
15Defaced Skate (Volcanic): $135
This Abberration of the Pale Skate can be found at Devil’s Spine and will require Volcanic fishing equipment. At a relatively low capacity cost of 5 spaces, this creature is more than worth the haul. Capturing them, however, requirestraversing some of the most dangerous areas of the map, so take extra care when hunting this creature down.
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14Bony Wreckfish (Shallow): $140
Wreckfish are some of the most highly sought after and profitable fish in the world ofDredge. There are several variations, ranging from the standard Wreckfish to the Shattered Wreckfish. But the most valuable is the Bony Wreckfish, which can usually be found on the South-Eastern side of Gale Cliffs.
13Shard Ray (Shallow): $150
This Abberration of the Stringray can be found in Shallow waters around The Marrows. Occupying 7 inventory spaces, it is a relatively large catch for fish in this area, but its simple shape means that it will not be too awkward to arrange and organize. For this area of the game, there are not many fish that can provide this level of profit, so it’s worth the space that it takes up.
12Twinned Eels (Mangrove): $155
The Mangrove waters around Twisted Strand are home to some of thestrangest creatures and most fascinating lore mysteriesinDredge’sworld. With eels and catfish in abundance just like any real swampland, explorers can expect to encounter, at some point, the Twinned Eels, a kind of mutant version of the Longfin Eel. This specimen will fetch an extraordinarily high price, especially considering its compact size and minimal strain on inventory capacity.
This legendary ocean predator can be found in the Oceanic region surrounding Stellar Basin. Though they pose no threat to the boat itself, they can be tricky to organize and arrange due to their almostladder-like shapewithin the inventory manager. Players will likely requrie a Tier 2 Hull or better in order to fit more than one of these bad boys on deck. But for $175, they are one of the most lucrative non-mutant catches in the game, so they’re worth the space they take up.
