Description
The Japanese Eel is a species of Eel found in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. It spawns in the sea, but lives part of its life in freshwater. The blood of the Japanese Eel contains a protein toxin that causes harm to mammals when ingested. Temperatures of 136-158°F (58-70°C) destroy the toxin, so no special procedure is required when preparing it as foodstuff. The Japanese Eel can produce the protein UnaG, which makes it quite unique. UnaG can be used to fluorescently label cells and tag proteins.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Japanese Eel found in Kamuibetsu National Park.
Summary
Habitats
Japanese Eel can be found in Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Liver, Minnow, Swimbait, Bloodworm, Hotdog, Leeches, Boilies – Natural, Spinner, Shad, Eggs, Worm, Crankbait, Grub, can be used to lure and catch Japanese Eel in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Japanese Eel has the following traits:
- Bottom Lurker:
Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Night Owl:
More active at night.
Tips for catching Japanese Eel
Preferred Bait
The Japanese Eel preferes Liver as bait. If you use Liver you have the best chance of cathing a Japanese Eel.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Japanese Eel is during 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Japanese Eel will bite when the water temperature is between 10.0°C and 27.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 23.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.05-0.114kg) | 10, 9 and 8 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.114-0.549kg) | 7, 6 and 5 |
| 🥈Silver (0.549-1.611kg) | 4 |
| 🥇Gold (1.611-2.589kg) | 3 |
| 💎Diamond (2.589-3.269kg) | 2 |
Japanese Eel Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Japanese Eel. These are locations where Diamond Japanese Eel have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Japanese Eel can be caught at these locations.
