In Palia, fishing is a chance to catch rare and valuable fish, each of which has unique attributes. Among the wide variety of fish in the game, the Thundering Eel stands out for its rarity and distinctive qualities. Whether you’re looking to complete the Cloudcurrent Bundle or looking to make some gold, the Thundering Eel is a worthy goal. Here’s what you need to know to successfully find this fish.

What is the Thundering Eel?

The Thundering Eel is one of the rarest fish you can catch in Palia. It’s characterized by its bright, electrified appearance. It’s exclusively found in the rivers of Bahari Bay.

Where to Find the Thundering Eel

To catch the Thundering Eel, you need to head to the rivers of Bahari Bay. This is the only area where this fish can be found. You should specifically fish in these rivers within Bahari Bay, the Flooded Fortress rivers, Proudhorn Pass river, Statue Garden river, and Thorny Thicket river. They offer the best fishing experience. 

Be sure to look for areas of deeper water and jumping fish as well. While this fish can appear in any part of these rivers, deep water areas where fish are actively jumping are your best bet at successfully securing a fish. Also note that there is no specific high-frequency spot for this fish, so be prepared to cover a lot of ground.

Preparing to Fish for Thundering Eel

To catch this eel, you’ll need a fishing rod and worm bait. Fortunately, any fishing rod will do, but I recommend using a higher-quality rod since it can improve your chances. This eel only responds to worm bait, which you can obtain in a couple of ways. You can set up a worm farm on your property to produce worms. If you don’t have access to a worm farm yet, you can buy the plans from the Fishing Guild for 500 Gold. 

Alternatively, you can purchase Worms directly from the General Store for 50 Gold for a batch of 5 Worms. Because this fish is quite rare—appearing only about 2 percent of the time—having a good supply of Worms is essential for a successful fishing trip. When fishing for the Thundering Eel, keep in mind that it can appear at any time, so you don’t need to restrict your fishing to specific hours and since it’s a rare fish, you may need to try multiple times before catching one.

Uses of the Thundering Eel

The Thundering Eel is highly versatile in Palia’s cooking system. It can be used in a variety of recipes, including:

• Fish Stew
• Fish Tacos
• Grilled Fish
• Sushi
• Sashimi

It’s also used in the Cloudcurrent Bundle, which is part of the game’s collection challenges. Although it is not required for any quests, catching it helps with collection accomplishments.

Selling and Gifting the Thundering Eel

If you decide to sell the Thundering Eel, here’s what you can expect: base quality sells for 340 Gold and star quality sells for 510 Gold. Additionally, some villagers appreciate receiving this eel as a gift. The following villagers have a fondness for it:

• Einar
• Elouisa
• Hassian
• Jel
• Najuma
• Reth
• Tau
• Zeki

Gifting a Thundering Eel to these villagers can increase your friendship levels with them.

Additional Tips and Common Mistakes

Be sure to wait for the fishing marker to turn green before reeling in. Reeling in too early can cause you to lose the fish. One common mistake is not having enough worms. Given this fish’s rarity, running out of bait can be a time-consuming error.

Wrapping Up

Catching the Thundering Eel in Palia requires the right equipment, some patience, and a bit of luck. All you have to do is head to Bahari Bay’s rivers, use worm bait, and don’t give up. Remember, they have a lower spawn rate, so you may catch several other fish before one even bites your line. No matter your goal, following the tips listed above will increase your chances of catching this fish.

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