Locating Cryptmaw Fishing Spots in DREADMOOR
Catching a 
Cryptmaw in DREADMOOR requires fishing at night with 
Rainbow Fin or 
Flaming Belly lures. Each Cryptmaw fishing spot is active only at night, holds 3 to 4 fish across three size classes, and takes 480 seconds to recover. Fishing at a Cryptmaw spot requires a line durability of 30. The night is full of dangers, but the loot is much more valuable.
In the catalog, Cryptmaw is a grim scavenger nourished on its mother’s remains and prized for its unique reproductive organs. The Cryptmaw is a rare example of a live-bearing fish. However, it can have only one offspring, as the young fish gnaws its way through its mother’s belly and carries her decaying body on its back, attracting scavengers.
Lures, Baits, and Chumming Tactics
Predatory and peaceful fish require different bait and different fishing techniques. Fishing for predator fish using a float is ineffective, so you will need to use bait that imitates fish movement. Cryptmaw strikes Rainbow Fin and Flaming Belly lures, and responds to 1 to 3 portions of Fry chum.
Rainbow Fin is a bait for predatory fish; as you reel in the line, the bright plumage flutters, provoking local predators to attack. Its array of hooks digs securely into the throat or cheeks. Crafting Rainbow Fin at the workbench requires 1 
Fish Meat, 1 
Metal Plate, and 1 
Chromatic Scales.
For Flaming Belly, the color of the phosphorescent slime and the movement of the lure’s fins mimic the behavior of 
Snapper. Large predators attack it without hesitation, only to become prey themselves, and the lure increases the chance of catching a trophy fish. Crafting Flaming Belly requires 1 Fish Meat, 1 
Jaws, 1 Metal Plate, and 1 
Swamp Lily.
When fishing for predatory fish, cast your lure into the splash zone, and as soon as it hits the water, hold [LMB] to reel in the line. Avoid casting bait too close to the boat, as bite chances are very low.
Line Tension and Reeling Techniques
While reeling, you will need to monitor two indicators: Fish stamina and Line tension. Your goal is to exhaust the fish without breaking your line. Hold [LMB] to reel the fish in.
Move the rod in the opposite direction of the fish’s movement by moving the mouse left and right. Pulling harder in the opposite direction reduces the fish’s stamina faster.
Across its three size classes, Cryptmaw weighs between 3 kg and 15 kg, with stamina from 123 to 128 and movement speed from 270 to 282. Once the fish’s stamina has been fully depleted, you can safely reel it in. Pull the fish close to the boat to complete the catch.
| Size Class | Weight | Stamina | Tension / Sec | Move Speed | Pull Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 3–5 kg | 123 | 80 | 270 | 38 |
| Medium | 6–9 kg | 125 | 83 | 275 | 37 |
| Large | 9–15 kg | 128 | 87 | 282 | 36 |
Cargo Storage and Grinder Processing
Processing fish in the Grinder yields valuable ingredients. Drag a fish from your boat’s hold into the processor slot. Processing begins automatically and takes some time. Press and hold [F] to collect the processed resource.
Processing a Cryptmaw in the Grinder takes 15 seconds and yields 2 
Mutant Fish Meat, 2 Jaws, and 2 
Leeches. Mutant Fish Meat is fish flesh warped by the Blight. Its tough fibers ooze tainted essence, attracting scavengers and predators. Making soup from this meat is not recommended!
Jaws are the jaws of a predatory fish, forming a heavy bony arc with rows of sharp teeth. They are commonly used to reinforce weapons and craft arrowheads, though exposed bone becomes brittle surprisingly quickly.
Leeches are omnipresent inhabitants of the swamps, poisoned by the Sickness. On the surface, they give off a pungent odor, which is highly valuable for making lures.
Economic Value and Trade Utility
Press [LMB] on a fish in the hold to select it. Selected fish are placed on the trader’s scales. Selling more fish at once increases the payment you receive. Press and hold [F] to sell the selected fish.
A Cryptmaw has a base price of 28, a trader sale price of about 32, and a price per kg of about 5.2. Objects floating in the water can be retrieved with the 
Hook Gun.