How to Catch Yellow Moray Eel in Coral Island – Locations and Bait

Trying to figure out how to catch yellow Moray Eel in Coral Island? You’re not alone. We’ll go over the conditions that need to be met in order to reel in one of the toughest species in the game.

There are plenty of reasons to go about catching every species of fish in Coral Island, the most pressing being the task of completing offerings at Lake Temple. While several bundles call for more common types of fish, like Catfish and Sardine, you’ll need to reel in a handful of uncommon species to satisfy the requirements for the Rare Fish offering. One such variety is the Yellow Moray Eel, an exceptionally tough aquatic critter that can only be caught under certain conditions. Here’s what you’ll need to do to catch this rare fish in Coral Island.

How to Find Yellow Moray Eel in Coral Island

Like other species of fish in Coral Island, the Yellow Moray Eel can only be caught during specific seasons. In this case, you’ll need to wait for Spring and Summer. Fortunately, your playthrough will begin during the Spring, so you can feasibly find yourself one of these fish early on. That said, they’ll only appear in saltwater at night, meaning you’ll have to head down to the beach for a quick fishing session before bed if you hope to find one.

While it’s necessary to meet these conditions in order to find a Yellow Moray Eel, this won’t guarantee a spawn. This is because the species is crowned as Legendary — the rarest category in the game. What’s more, they’re exceptionally difficult to reel in. As such, you have a good bit of work ahead if you’re looking for one of these critters.

Catching Yellow Moray Eel

Because the Yellow Moray Eel is so tough to catch in Coral Island, you’ll want to make the task easier where you can. This can be accomplished with some bait, which will increase your chances of reeling in a successful catch by roughly 25%. For this task, you’ll need Medium Fish Bait. You can craft some with Seaweed and any insect.

Yellow Moray Eel Uses in Coral Island

In Coral Island, you’ll need to catch a Yellow Moray Eel to complete the Rare Fish offering at Lake Temple. You can also donate this rare specimen to the local museum to help better your town rank. That aside, it also makes a particularly great gift for both Scott and Theo, who love this sought-after species.

For more on Coral Island, check out these additional guides from our team:

• How to Find and Catch Rainbow Fish in Coral Island 
• Coral Island – All Lake Temple Offerings
• Coral Island: How to Attach Bait