Description
The Pond Loach, also known as the Dojo Loach, Oriental Weatherloach or Oriental Weatherfish, is a freshwater fish in the loach family. The ‘weather’ moniker comes from their ability to detect changes in barometric pressure before a storm and react accordingly. Unlike most other fish, the Pond Loach can burrow into, and hide in, soft sediment, breathe atmospheric air through their posterior canal, and thus survive for long periods of time outside the water.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Pond Loach found in Kamuibetsu National Park.
Summary
Habitats
Pond Loach can be found in Shallow Pond, Shallow Lake, and Middle River.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Bloodworm, Eggs, Pearl Barley, Redworm, Boilies – Natural, Tube, Worm, Grub, Spinnerbait, Bread, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Dog Biscuits, Spinner, can be used to lure and catch Pond Loach in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Pond Loach has the following traits:
- Easily Spooked:
Gets easily scared by human presence.
- Keen Senses:
Can sense food from a great distance and will respond well to lures.
Tips for catching Pond Loach
Preferred Bait
The Pond Loach preferes Bloodworm as bait. If you use Bloodworm you have the best chance of cathing a Pond Loach.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Pond Loach is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Pond Loach will bite when the water temperature is between 12.0°C and 26.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 18.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.005-0.011kg) | 10 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.011-0.054kg) | 9 |
| 🥈Silver (0.054-0.088kg) | 8 |
| 🥇Gold (0.088-0.12kg) | 7 |
| 💎Diamond (0.12-0.142kg) | 6 |
Pond Loach Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Pond Loach. These are locations where Diamond Pond Loach have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Pond Loach can be caught at these locations.
