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Pond
Fishing spot 1 of 20 in Tap Fishing · 11 kinds of fish · catches worth ×1
Lily pads, cattails and a lazy catfish on the mud.
The Pond is where every angler starts. It is free, the fish are easy, and it is the best place to learn how tapping, the fish trap and the shop work.
Fish at the Pond
10 regular fish live here. The common ones are listed below; the 2 rarer fish are left for you to discover. Rarer fish show up less often and are worth more coins.
| Fish | Rarity | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bluegill | Common | 4–9 in |
 | Fathead Minnow | Common | 1.5–3 in |
 | Green Sunfish | Common | 3–8 in |
 | Pumpkinseed | Common | 3–8 in |
 | Rosy Red Minnow | Common | 1.5–3 in |
 | Common Carp | Uncommon | 12 in – 2 ft 2 in |
 | Goldfish | Uncommon | 3–7 in |
 | Grass Carp | Uncommon | 2 ft – 3 ft 4 in |
 | ??? Catch it to find out | Rare | 18 in – 3 ft |
 | ??? Catch it to find out | Rare | 8–14 in |
The special fish
Every so often a special fish swims through the Pond. It only stays for about 20 seconds, so tap it quickly: it is worth 5× a normal legendary catch and counts toward the Legend Hunter milestone. What is it? You’ll have to catch it to find out.
| Fish | Rarity | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | ??? Catch it to find out Special | Legendary | 14 in – 2 ft 2 in |
Critters
Critters are not fish, but they wander through and you can catch them for bonus coins and a spot on the Critters page of your Fishdex.
Leopard Frog
Painted Turtle
Bird spotting
The Mallard flies over the water here from time to time. Tap it to spot it; your first sighting of each kind of bird gives you a free item.
Watch out for
Hazards glow red and show a warning before they arrive. Thick Gloves from the shop keep you safe for three minutes.
- Snapping Turtle: snaps up the last fish you caught.
Something hidden
There is one hidden thing to find at the Pond. It only peeks out for a few seconds at a time, so keep your eyes open. Finding it pays a coin bonus and a Lucky Lure.
Variation: Pond at Night
Moonlight, fireflies and the fish that only come out after dark. Once the Pond is yours, unlock this look for 6,000 coins. Three fish only show up here, and they’re yours to discover:
| Fish | Rarity | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | ??? Catch it to find out | Uncommon | 8–14 in |
 | ??? Catch it to find out | Uncommon | 2–4 in |
 | ??? Catch it to find out | Rare | 8–14 in |