We’ve been loving My Time At Sandrock the latest life sim game from Pathea Games. For players of My Time At Portia, or even Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons the game’s mechanics are going to seem very familiar to you. That is except for the fact that there’s fishing in a desert?? How does one do that do you ask? Well in Sandrock the locals love a good ole sandfish! And in this guide, we’re going to show you everything you need to know to rustle up those varmints. From how to fish, where to fish and what to do with those fish when you got ’em! So follow along here for our fishin’ guide.
Just a disclaimer that My Time At Sandrock is currently in Early Access so some of this information might be changed during an update. We’ll do our best to correct this information when it does!
Disclaimer: My Time At Sandrock is still in Early Access and as such this information is subject to change. We’ll be adding more to this guide as the game updates.
Quick Navigation
- Sandfish Traps
- Basic Sandfish Trap
- Advanced Sandfish Trap
- Professional Sandfish Trap
- Types of Bait
How To Sandfish
Sandrock is a place without water so how does one go fishing you may ask? Well by fishing through the sand. There are five different fishing spots around Sandrock where you’ll need to use a Sandfish Trap to fish. The Sandfish Trap is a claw machine-like device that scoops up the fish from the sand.
Here is how to catch fish in My Time at Sandrock.
- Much like fishing, you’ll need to select some bait to lure fish out.
- Use the mouse to then aim and left-click to toss some bait out. The bait will slowly sink into the sand and eventually disappear over time.
- Fish will approach the bait and stop to eat it. That’s when you can start fishing.
- Next, select the sandfish trap and hold left-click, and the mouse to aim the trap. Aim it over a fish which will be highlighted if aimed properly.
- Release the left click to deploy the trap before the fish flees. (Other fish nearby will panic and flee from the bait once the trap is deployed.)
Whether or not the player catches the fish, stamina and bait are consumed and time passes.
Sandfish And Their Locations
There are five sandfishing spots around Sandrock, with some being only able to be accessed later in the game. Each of the fishing spots will attract a different type of fish and require different types of bait and sandfish traps.
Paradise Lost
The first and easiest to access fishing spot can be found near the Wild Yakmel Habitat or beside the entrance to Paradise Lost Hazardous Ruins and Eufaula Salvage Shop.
The Wild Yakmel nearby will not attack unless provoked, allowing the player to sandfish peacefully.
| Fish | Bait | Sell Price |
| Sand Carp | Sandworm Sandberry | 6 |
| Large Sand Carp | Sandworm | 10 |
| Sandfish King | Sandworm | 2750 |
| Sandacuda | Sandworm Sandberry | 14 |
| Large Sandacuda | Sandberry | 24 |
| Sandacuda King | Sandberry | 3125 |
Wandering Y Ranch
This fishing spot can be found between Rockyenaroll Habitat and the northern cliff of Wandering Y Ranch near the other bridge out of Sandrock. Rockyenarolls are hostile and can be dangerous to a low-level player.
| Fish | Bait | Sell Price |
| Sand Carp | Sandworm | 6 |
| Large Sand Carp | Sandworm | 10 |
| Sandfish King | Sandworm | 2750 |
| Sandacuda | Sandworm | 14 |
| Lungfish | Bran Bait | 8 |
Eufaula Desert
This fishing spot can be found near the Yakmel Stations in the Eufaula Desert, west of the Shonash Canyon Bridge. You’ll only get access to this spot after repairing the Shonash Bridge; during the ‘Get Con-yak-ted’ mission.
A Yakmel Station can be installed nearby to fast travel here. (This spot is the safest yet the furthest place to go sandfishing).
| Fish | Bait | Sell Price |
| Horned Adder | Scorpster Shellipede | 23 |
| Large Horned Adder | Scorpster | 38 |
| Horned Adder King | Scorpster | 3125 |
| Lungfish | Chestnut | 8 |
| Large Lungfish | Scorpster Chestnut | 14 |
| Lungfish King | Chestnut | 2750 |
| Sand Snake | Scorpster Chestnut | 6 |
Valley of Whisper
This fishing spot can be found to the southeast in the Eufaula Desert, opposite the Shonash Canyon Bridge. You’ll need to have a high enough combat level to fight or run through this path.
During ‘Clear-the-air’ mission, a Yakmel Station can be installed nearby to fast travel here.
| Fish | Bait | Sell Price |
| Desert Mudfish | Shellipede | 46 |
| Large Desert Mudfish | Shellipede | 77 |
| Desert Mudfish King | Shellipede | 3500 |
| Horned Adder | Scorpster Shellipede | 23 |
| Large Horned Adder | Scorpster | 38 |
| Horned Adder King | Scorpster | 3125 |
| Large Lungfish | Scorpster Chestnut | 14 |
| Sand Snake | Scorpster Chestnut | 6 |
The Bend
| Fish | Bait | Sell Price |
| Desert Mudfish | Shellipede | 46 |
| Large Desert Mudfish | Shellipede | 77 |
| Desert Mudfish King | Shellipede | 3500 |
| Horned Adder | Scorpster Shellipede | 23 |
| Lungfish | Chestnut | 8 |
| Large Lungfish | Scorpster Chestnut | 14 |
| Lungfish King | Chestnut | 2750 |
| Sand Snake | Scorpster Chestnut | 6 |
How To Get The Sandfish Trap
Early on in the game, the handsome proprietor of the Blue Moon Saloon, Owen is going to send you a letter requesting some Sand Carp. With it comes a helpful Recipe for making the Basic Sandfish Trap.
Most of these items can be made fairly easily from basic resources at your Workshop. But if you haven’t gotten the Thick Rope Recipe yet, you’ll need to pick it up at the Commerce Guild.
This Basic Sandfish Trap is the first Sandfishing tool you’re going to be able to get. Later on, you’ll be able to unlock the Advanced Sandfish Trap and Professional Sandfish Trap. With them, you’ll be able to catch bigger fish and several fish simultaneously, as their ‘Catch Radius’ will considerably improve.
Basic Sandfish Trap
Recipe: From Owen during ‘World of Sandfishing’ Mission
Materials: 2x Copper Bars, 2x Wooden Stick, and 1x Thick Rope
Catch Radius: 0.30
Max Fish per Catch: 2
Advanced Sandfish Trap
Recipe: Bought from the Commerce Guild Store
Materials: 3x Steel Bars, 1x Bronze Stick, and 2x Copper Wire
Catch Radius: 0.50
Max Fish per Catch: 3
Professional Sandfish Trap
Recipe: Bought from the Commerce Guild Store. Crafted using an Advanced Worktable.
Materials: 5x Magnesium Aluminium Alloy, 2x Transmission Shaft, and 2x Iron Wire
Types Of Bait
Apart from the Sandfishing Trap, the second thing you’re going to need to catch fish is bait. Bait brings the fish to the surface and holds them still long enough for you to catch them.
Each bait will attempt to attract 4 waves of fish in turn, at 1-second intervals. The later the wave, the higher the rarity. Each type of bait has a maximum number of attracted fish number. When a bait attracts the maximum number of fish, it will stop attracting subsequent waves.
| Bait | Where To Get It | Fish Attracted |
| Sandworm | • Found on the ground in the Eufaula Desert • Buy at the Wandering Y Store | Sand Carp (66.7%) Sandacuda (50%) Large Sand Carp (33.3%) Sandfish King (1.25%) |
| Sandberry | • Found on plants near your Workshop • Buy at By the Stairs | Sandacuda (66.7%) Sand Carp (50%) Large Sandacuda (33.3%) Sandacuda King (1.25%) |
| Scorpster | • Found on the ground in the Eufaula Desert | Horned Adder (66.7%) Sand Snake (50%) Large Horned Adder (33.3%) Horned Adder King (1.25%) |
| Chestnut | • Plant and Farm at Workshop • Buy at Moisture Farm | Sand Snake (66.7%) Lungfish (50%) Large Lungfish (33.3%) Lungfish King (1.25%) |
| Shellipede | • Found on the ground in the Badlands or The Bend | Desert Mudfish (66.7%) Horned Adder (50%) Large Desert Mudfish (33.3%) Desert Mudfish King (1.25%) |
| Fine Rice Bait | ||
| Royal Bait |
My Time At Sandrock
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
My Time At Sandrock is out now in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games.
