Did you catch a stringfish before it’s too late?

When I close my eyes, all I see are clams

“Oh well, I can try to catch the stringfish in Animal Crossing again tomorrow.”

For several days now, that’s how I’ve reassured myself, but it’s no longer true. Tonight’s the night.

If you’re a Northern Hemisphere player in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you are probably all too familiar with the stringfish, a vile creature that can only be caught from December to March. Heck, you might’ve heard about the stringfish even if you haven’t touched the game. .

It’s not just a fish – it’s a goal. The goal. It could very well be the last critter you need to donate to the museum if you’re hoping to stay current with .

Despite loading up on Manila clams, crafting what feels like an endless supply of bait, and hitting the infamous clifftop spot with a vengeance night after night, that’s the predicament I’m facing.

Now, with one solid attempt left, I’m preparing for the worst. I need to keep reminding myself that it’s okay to miss out on this one blasted fish (even though I know full well that I’ll be slightly less motivated to stay on top of the fishing cycle now). I need to focus on the positives. Ranchu goldfish are sweet!

Did you end up catching a stringfish in time for the March cutoff? If so, I’ll live vicariously through you.

(If you want to , here’s a rundown. I love me some killifish.)