Mottled Sculpin

The Mottled Sculpin is a 2-star rarity fish species that can be caught at Fishing Level 7 in Heartopia. This species inhabits Onsen Mountain Lake, making it a lake catch. It is available all year round.

To catch Mottled Sculpin, players should fish during Morning, Afternoon, Dusk in Rainy or Rainbow weather. Watch for a small shadow in the water when this fish approaches your line. As a Level 7 species, the Mottled Sculpin requires significant investment in the Fishing hobby before it becomes accessible. Rainbow weather windows are rare and highly valuable, so prioritize this catch when the conditions align.

The Mottled Sculpin sells for 150G at base (1-star) quality when sold to Albert Jr., the roaming gold merchant. While not the highest-value catch, this species contributes to the Fish Observation collection and may be requested in daily quests. Consistent catches of common species like this one build fishing experience efficiently and help level up the hobby toward more valuable targets.