There are new fish available to catch on your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons now that it’s June. It might be hard to keep track of what is coming and going, but this guide will help you keep track.
New Fish in June
Catching bugs and fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an enjoyable way to see what creatures inhabit your island. It is also a great chance for players to fill out their Critterpedia and donate any bugs or fish missing from the museum.
Northern Hemisphere
With summer approaching the Northern Hemisphere, things are starting to get jawsome in the waters of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Now that sharks have begun to appear, keep an eye out for a fin accompanied by a shadow. Below you will find where and what time you can catch each of the new fish for June.
Type | Critter | Location | Shadow Size | Time |
Fish | Giant Snakehead | Pond | Extra Large | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Fish | Tilapia | River | Medium | All-day |
Fish | Piranha | River | Small | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. |
Fish | Arowana | River | Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Dorado | River | Extra Large | 4 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Fish | Gar | Pond | Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Arapaima | River | Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Saddled Bichir | River | Large | 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. |
Fish | Ribbon Eel | Sea | Narrow | All-day |
Fish | Saw Shark | Sea | Large (Fin) | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Hammerhead Shark | Sea | Large (Fin) | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Great White Shark | Sea | Large (Fin) | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Whale Shark | Sea | Large (Fin) | All-day |
Fish | Suckerfish | Sea | Large (Fin) | All-day |
Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is seeing some change as well. The Sea Butterfly will be making its appearance and is my personal favorite. Below you will find where and when you can catch the new fish for June.
Type | Critter | Location | Shadow Size | Time |
Fish | Pond Smelt | River | Small | All-day |
Fish | Stringfish | River (Clifftop) | Extra Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Fish | Sea Butterfly | Sea | Small | All-day |
Fish | Squid | Sea | Medium | All-day |
Fish | Oarfish | Sea | Large | All-day |
Now that you know which fish are new to your island, make sure to check out our Animal Crossing: New Horizons archives for even more content.