Palia is a cozy mass multiplayer game where players can build a grand farm, form relationships with villagers, and team up with other players to finish quests. As with many life simulators, players can also grow crops, hunt animals, and fish. Fishing is one of the main activities to get food and earn money.
Oily Anchovy is a slimy freshwater fish in Palia. Players will need to get some to complete Nai'o's recipe quest "Everybody Wins," and the salty fish is a popular item for villagers' gifts. Fish species are spread all over Palia in Kilima Valley and Bahari Bay, with some being rarer than others. Players can use this guide to locate and catch Oily Anchovy in Palia.
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Where to Find Oily Anchovy in Palia
Oily Anchovy is found in rivers throughout Bahari Bay. Players can get to Bahari Bay through the Kilima Valley East Gate. Oily Anchovy can only be caught if players have Worm bait. Worm bait can be purchased from the General Store in Kilima for 50 Gold. Players can also grow Worms on their Housing Plot using a Worm Farm and Organic Matter to save money. Right-click while holding the fishing rod to equip the worm bait and select the worms from the list.
Oily Anchovy is only found in rivers, so players must go to specific areas in Barahi Bay to find the fish. A good place to start is the Statue Garden in the northeast region of the beach town. Oily Anchovy can be caught at any time of day. Players should look for areas where fish jump above the surface for the best chance to catch rare fish.
Follow the directions below to catch Oily Anchovy:
- Equip the Fishing Rod
- Make sure the Worm bait is on the hook
- Hold down the left mouse button to cast and aim
- Wait till a fish nibbles three times before reeling in the fish
- Move the mouse so the fish is inside the green area until it gets to shore
It may take a few tries to catch Oily Anchovy, but eventually, players will reel one in. The better quality rod they use yields rarer fish but there is a 36% catch rate for Oily Anchovy. Standard Oily Anchovy sells for 35 Gold, while Starred sells for 52 Gold. Players can also use it for several consumables, including Grilled Fish, Fish Stew, and Fish Fillet.
