Overview of Aquatic Species
The flooded waters of DREADMOOR teem with diverse aquatic species shaped by corruption and environmental collapse. Predatory and peaceful fish require different bait and different fishing techniques.
Anglers document their discoveries in the journal glossary, cataloging behavioral traits, habitats, and commercial value. Harvested catches can be sold at settlements or processed into vital crafting resources.
Peaceful Fish Species
Peaceful fish generally gather in calm pools and shallow waters across the archipelago. Schools of peaceful fish must be caught using a float. Locate fish habitats by observing splashes on the water.
An abundance of food and their ability to thrive in almost any environment have made 
Snapper specimens the most common fish around. They feed on mosquito and midge larvae, as well as water worms near the surface. These fish can be caught with the simplest tackle and basic bait like worms.
Another widespread herbivore is the 
Softgrazer. Slow, gluttonous, and disturbingly resilient, these creatures spend most of their lives in deep water, stuffing themselves with carrion, silt, crustaceans, and bottom sludge. Their corrosive stomach acid helps digest all that filth, but over the years it eats away at their insides as well. Outside the body, however, the acid quickly hardens into a gelatinous film used to make basic essence.
In secluded shallow basins, anglers also encounter the 
Bellybulge. This creature is a fairly harmless fish. When it senses danger, it swells to three times its normal size, frightening predators with its size and shape. Its thick and elastic skin is highly valued by tanners and artisans for leather crafting.
Predatory Fish and Blight Mutants
Venturing into open water exposes the trawler to aggressive hunters that strike fast-moving lures. The 
Bloodgill is one of the most deceitful predators lurking in local waters. These predators have no need to chase their prey, as they lure it in with a blood-like fluid that seeps from their gills.
Once trapped by the intoxicating effect, escape is almost impossible for smaller organisms. They attack wobblers without hesitation, so with enough skill they are not especially difficult to catch. Their gill fluid is always in demand, which is why anglers constantly get orders for this fish.
Another aggressive specimen is the 
Bully. It is a belligerent fish that is not particularly bright. It is covered in folded skin rather than conventional scales. It was named for its habit of constantly attacking smaller fish, and its unique hide is used to handcraft clothing and footwear.
Corruption has also produced the 
Bonescar. Mutation endowed this species with remarkable properties, causing wounds on its body to heal over with ossified flesh. Deep in sunken ruins, some shovel-nosed fish undergo grotesque adaptations to become the 
Gravedigger. They inhabit flooded cemeteries, digging up graves and devouring the remains.
Processing Catches and Market Trade
Hauling in fish supplies both economic currency and crucial survival components. Processing fish in the Grinder yields valuable ingredients. When trading with settlement merchants, selling more fish at once increases the payment you receive.