REQUIRED
Stonefish
- ISLAND
- Volcano
- PROGRESSION
- Optional
Normal lureChecked for Patch 1.0.10
Scientific Lure in How to Fish
Scientific Lure is first confirmed from Volcano onward for $500. It catches 5 targets and is optional for the main route.
How to get it ↓ACQUISITION
How to Get the Scientific Lure
Scientific Lure is first confirmed from Volcano onward and has a verified price of $500.
- COST
- $500
- AVAILABLE
- Volcano onward
Price confidence: public verified · Patch 1.0.10
Requirements
- Reach the Volcano progression stage.
- Have $500 available.
Get it in three checks
- 1
Reach Volcano
Complete the earlier route until Volcano is available. This is the first confirmed stage for Scientific Lure.
- 2
Set aside $500
The current public verified price for Scientific Lure is $500.
- 3
Select Scientific Lure
Choose this exact lure from the purchase options available at this stage; similarly named normal and Boss Lures use different catch pools.
CATCH MATRIX
What Does Scientific Lure Catch?
Relations stay explicit: required means the only confirmed source, recommended means the strongest confirmed pool share, and works with means a confirmed alternative. Exact probabilities are not claimed.
Other Fish & Creatures
Optional Fishipedia catches and alternative relations.
REQUIRED
Blobfish
- ISLAND
- Volcano
- PROGRESSION
- Optional
REQUIRED
Anglerfish
- ISLAND
- Volcano
- PROGRESSION
- Optional
REQUIRED
Oarfish
- ISLAND
- Volcano
- PROGRESSION
- Optional
REQUIRED
Superdwarf Fish
- ISLAND
- Volcano
- PROGRESSION
- Optional
PROGRESSION
Do You Need the Scientific Lure?
CAN YOU SKIP IT?
Yes — optional
Yes. Scientific Lure is optional for the main walkthrough, although its catches may still matter for Fishipedia or side objectives.
WHERE CAN YOU USE IT?
Volcano
Confirmed targets for this lure are associated with Volcano. Target availability still depends on each creature's location and progression requirements.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why Isn't Scientific Lure Working?
STONEFISH CHECK
This lure is required for Stonefish
- Reach the Volcano progression stage.
- Select Scientific Lure, not the similarly named Boss Lure.
- Confirm any target-specific quest or encounter condition.
KEEP MOVING
Related Catch & Progression Guides
IMPORTANT CATCH
Stonefish
Check the location, requirements, and exact required relationship.
Open guide →
CONTINUE THE ROUTE
Volcano Walkthrough
See where this lure first fits into the Volcano stage.
Open guide →
ALL CATCH METHODS
Bait & Lure Guide
Compare every confirmed lure and special progression bait.
Open guide →