Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains one of Nintendo's standout hits on Nintendo Switch.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and released worldwide on March 20, 2020, the game's relaxed island-simulation loop makes fishing a reliable way to earn Bells, complete the Critterpedia, and donate specimens to Blathers' Museum Aquarium.
This guide consolidates confirmed sell values for fish in New Horizons and explains the shop mechanics players should know when converting catches into Bells.
Gameplay mechanics and selling advice
Once a fish is recorded in your Critterpedia and donated to Blathers, any duplicates you catch can be sold for Bells.
For the highest return, sell fish directly to Timmy and Tommy at Nook's Cranny.
The shop will always pay the full trade-in value for items sold in person.
If Nook's Cranny is closed, the Drop-off Box outside the shop buys items at 80% of their in-shop value — a guaranteed handling fee on off-hours transactions.
We have compiled the list below to help players prioritize high-value catches and manage island income.
If you find a fish price that doesn't match Timmy or Tommy's offered value or notice a fish missing from the list, please report the discrepancy so the list can be updated.
This article reflects verified in-game prices as of publication.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons fish sell prices (bells)
Anchovy: 200
Angelfish: 3,000
Arapaima: 10,000
Arowana: 10,000
Barred Knifejaw: 5,000
Barreleye: 15,000
Betta: 2,500
Bitterling: 900
Black Bass: 400
Blowfish: 5,000
Blue Marlin: 10,000
Bluegill: 180
Butterfly Fish: 1,000
Carp: 300
Catfish: 800
Char: 3,800
Cherry Salmon: 1,000
Clownfish: 650
Coelacanth: 15,000
Crawfish: 200
Crucian Carp: 160
Dab: 300
Dace: 240
Dorado: 15,000
Football Fish: 2,500
Freshwater Goby: 400
Frog: 120
Gar: 6,000
Giant Snakehead: 5,500
Giant Trevally: 4,500
Golden Trout: 15,000
Goldfish: 1,300
Great White Shark: 15,000
Guppy: 1,300
Hammerhead Shark: 8,000
Horse Mackerel: 150
Killifish: 300
King Salmon: 1,800
Koi: 4,000
Loach: 400
Mahi-Mahi: 6,000
Mitten Crab: 2,000
Moray Eel: 2,000
Napoleonfish: 10,000
Neon Tetra: 500
Nibble Fish: 1,500
Oarfish: 9,000
Ocean Sunfish: 4,000
Olive Flounder: 800
Pale Chub: 200
Pike: 1,800
Piranha: 2,500
Pond Smelt: 400
Pop-Eyed Goldfish: 1,300
Puffer Fish: 250
Rainbowfish: 800
Ranchu Goldfish: 4,500
Ray: 3,000
Red Snapper: 3,000
Ribbon Eel: 600
Saddled Bichir: 4,000
Salmon: 700
Saw Shark: 12,000
Sea Bass: 400
Sea Butterfly: 1,000
Sea Horse: 1,100
Snapping Turtle: 5,000
Soft-Shelled Turtle: 3,750
Squid: 500
Stringfish: 15,000
Sturgeon: 10,000
Suckerfish: 1,500
Surgeonfish: 1,000
Sweetfish: 900
Tadpole: 100
Tilapia: 800
Tuna: 7,000
Whale Shark: 13,000
Yellow Perch: 300
Zebra Turkeyfish: 500
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available on Nintendo Switch via physical retail and the Nintendo eShop.
For collectors and island entrepreneurs alike, knowing which fish fetch the most Bells helps prioritize time on the water and streamlines funding for infrastructure, Nook loans, and island development plans.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and released worldwide on March 20, 2020, the game's relaxed island-simulation loop makes fishing a reliable way to earn Bells, complete the Critterpedia, and donate specimens to Blathers' Museum Aquarium.
This guide consolidates confirmed sell values for fish in New Horizons and explains the shop mechanics players should know when converting catches into Bells.
Gameplay mechanics and selling advice
Once a fish is recorded in your Critterpedia and donated to Blathers, any duplicates you catch can be sold for Bells.
For the highest return, sell fish directly to Timmy and Tommy at Nook's Cranny.
The shop will always pay the full trade-in value for items sold in person.
If Nook's Cranny is closed, the Drop-off Box outside the shop buys items at 80% of their in-shop value — a guaranteed handling fee on off-hours transactions.
We have compiled the list below to help players prioritize high-value catches and manage island income.
If you find a fish price that doesn't match Timmy or Tommy's offered value or notice a fish missing from the list, please report the discrepancy so the list can be updated.
This article reflects verified in-game prices as of publication.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons fish sell prices (bells)
Anchovy: 200
Angelfish: 3,000
Arapaima: 10,000
Arowana: 10,000
Barred Knifejaw: 5,000
Barreleye: 15,000
Betta: 2,500
Bitterling: 900
Black Bass: 400
Blowfish: 5,000
Blue Marlin: 10,000
Bluegill: 180
Butterfly Fish: 1,000
Carp: 300
Catfish: 800
Char: 3,800
Cherry Salmon: 1,000
Clownfish: 650
Coelacanth: 15,000
Crawfish: 200
Crucian Carp: 160
Dab: 300
Dace: 240
Dorado: 15,000
Football Fish: 2,500
Freshwater Goby: 400
Frog: 120
Gar: 6,000
Giant Snakehead: 5,500
Giant Trevally: 4,500
Golden Trout: 15,000
Goldfish: 1,300
Great White Shark: 15,000
Guppy: 1,300
Hammerhead Shark: 8,000
Horse Mackerel: 150
Killifish: 300
King Salmon: 1,800
Koi: 4,000
Loach: 400
Mahi-Mahi: 6,000
Mitten Crab: 2,000
Moray Eel: 2,000
Napoleonfish: 10,000
Neon Tetra: 500
Nibble Fish: 1,500
Oarfish: 9,000
Ocean Sunfish: 4,000
Olive Flounder: 800
Pale Chub: 200
Pike: 1,800
Piranha: 2,500
Pond Smelt: 400
Pop-Eyed Goldfish: 1,300
Puffer Fish: 250
Rainbowfish: 800
Ranchu Goldfish: 4,500
Ray: 3,000
Red Snapper: 3,000
Ribbon Eel: 600
Saddled Bichir: 4,000
Salmon: 700
Saw Shark: 12,000
Sea Bass: 400
Sea Butterfly: 1,000
Sea Horse: 1,100
Snapping Turtle: 5,000
Soft-Shelled Turtle: 3,750
Squid: 500
Stringfish: 15,000
Sturgeon: 10,000
Suckerfish: 1,500
Surgeonfish: 1,000
Sweetfish: 900
Tadpole: 100
Tilapia: 800
Tuna: 7,000
Whale Shark: 13,000
Yellow Perch: 300
Zebra Turkeyfish: 500
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available on Nintendo Switch via physical retail and the Nintendo eShop.
For collectors and island entrepreneurs alike, knowing which fish fetch the most Bells helps prioritize time on the water and streamlines funding for infrastructure, Nook loans, and island development plans.
