Fish
Explore the complete fish catalog of Orion Blue with detailed entries for every species. Each entry includes rarity tier, location, seasonal availability, selling price, and the best bait combinations to reel in even the rarest alien catches.
Introduction
The planet Orion Blue is home to a stunning variety of aquatic life, from common reef dwellers lurking in shallow coral gardens to legendary deep-sea leviathans glimpsed only under perfect weather conditions. Our fish catalog strives to document every species catchable in the current version of the game, organized by region, rarity tier, seasonal availability, and optimal bait combinations. Whether you are chasing the final entry in your compendium or hunting for the best profit-per-catch ratio in the auction house, these guides will help you locate, land, and leverage each creature.
Fish Rarity Tiers
| Tier | Rarity | Typical Locations | Approximate Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Basic | Beachcombe Bay, shallow waters | ~60 percent of catches |
| Uncommon | Moderate | Coral Gardens, Hydrothermal vents | ~25 percent of catches |
| Rare | Low | Weather-limited or time-restricted | ~10 percent of catches |
| Legendary | Very Low | Special conditions, deep sea | ~1 to 3 percent of catches |
| Deep-Sea | Exclusive | Nocturnal post-dive upgrade | ~1 percent of catches |
Fish by Region
Beachcombe Bay Species
The warm shallow waters of the starter region host a variety of common and uncommon species ideal for new anglers and early currency generation.
Coral Gardens Species
A vibrant reef ecosystem featuring colorful tropical species with higher average sell prices and moderate rarity encounters.
Deep-Sea Species
Nocturnal deep-water creatures accessible only after upgrading the boat's diving system, offering the rarest catches and unique crafting materials.
Trophy Size Records
Every fish species has an achievable trophy size threshold that grants a recorded achievement and contributes to compendium completion percentage. Trophy specimens also sell at three times the normal rate.
Auction House Trading
A player-adjacent marketplace system where rare and trophy catches can be listed for prices significantly above base shop value, creating a mini-economy around the rarest specimens.
Core Mechanics
Fish behavior in Orion Blue is governed by a combination of deterministic rarity tiers and dynamic spawn modifiers including time of day, weather state, season, tide phase, and bait type. This section examines how those variables interact to produce the observed catch distribution in each biome, why certain species appear only under narrow conditions, and how players can manipulate the odds toward their target species through preparation and timing. Understanding the spawn system is the difference between hoping for rare encounters and engineering them.
Advantages
Orion Blue features a wonderfully diverse aquatic ecosystem with fish species that are genuinely distinct in appearance, behavior, rarity distribution, and economic value rather than reskins of a common template. The alien-ocean setting allows for creative designs that feel fresh compared to traditional fishing games, while the accessible rarity system means compendium completion is challenging but not punishing. Additional strengths include clear visual telegraphing of spawn conditions and reliable bait tier matching that rewards player knowledge.
Challenges
The pre-launch state of our fish catalog means some species details including exact spawn rate percentages, seasonal boundaries, and compendium totals remain estimates pending live-game verification. Certain legendary spawn conditions described in previews may be adjusted before release. Players should cross-reference these guides with in-game observations and community research after launch, and expect entries marked as observing preview data to be refined over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fish species are there in total?+
What is the best strategy for catching legendary fish?+
Should I sell fish or decompose them for crafting materials?+
Do fish spawn rates change with weather and seasons?+
Quick Tips
Prioritize learning the spawn timer patterns for your target legendary species. These elite catches follow predictable weather and time windows that can be anticipated and planned for.
Before selling large batches of common fish, check current decomposition material needs. Some recipes require fertilizer or scale material that can only be sourced through the fish decomposer.
Visit each zone during both day and night cycles before assessing its full species range. Several biomes feature exclusive nocturnal spawns that are easy to miss on daytime-only fishing runs.
Aim to catch at least one trophy-size specimen of each species for the exhibition house. Trophy entries grant permanent passive bonuses and contribute to the completion percentage toward endgame rewards.
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