Fishing in Dredge can be fun if you love danger, the restless sea, terrifying monsters from the deep, and money! Yes, you can get cash quickly if you know how to use your boat and what fish to look for. Being a fisherman in Dredge is dangerous, but somebody has to do it. Here's how to make money fast in Dredge to improve your chances on the open sea in this scary fishing game.
How to earn more cash in Dredge
It might seem strange, but the earning money in Dredge is similar to role-playing games like Diablo. You have limited space in the cargo hold, so you must choose what to pick up. Your boat looks like an inventory in RPGs, and it's pretty tiny, with just 36 slots. Sounds small, right? Well, that includes motor and fishing rods!
What is the best fish to sell in Dredge
At the start, the best fish to sell in Dredge is Cod. You'll always be short of space in the cargo hold, so focus on the fish with the best price per inventory. Your goal is to have the best return from the catch and not to hunt one type of fish worth more. Think of the inventory as a Tetris field, as you must cram the most fish possible in the boat.
Best Fish to Sell in Dredge - Price per inventory
There are many types of fish you can sell in Dredge. Apart from normal real-life types, there are mutated versions of them called Aberrations. These eldritch creatures are worth much more but are harder to find and are not available in the beginning.
Best Fish to Sell from Marrows in Dredge - Value per slot
| Catch | Slots | Value | Value per slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Squid | 2 | $14 | $7 |
| Fiddler Crab | 5 | $35 | $7 |
| Stingray | 7 | $60 | $8.57 |
| Black Grouper | 4 | $35 | $8.75 |
| Sailfish | 9 | $120 | $13 |
| Bronze Whaler | 6 | $100 | $17 |
| Blacktip Reef Shark | 6 | $120 | $20.00 |
Best Aberration Fish to Sell from Marrows in Dredge - Value per slot
| Catch | Slots | Value | Value per slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Eel | 3 | $60 | $20 |
| Voltaic Grouper | 4 | $100 | $25 |
| Shard Ray | 7 | $150 | $21.43 |
| Bloodskin Shark | 6 | $220 | $36.67 |
| Sallow Sailfish | 9 | $350 | $38.89 |
| Cleft-Mouth Shark | 6 | $275 | $45.83 |
Best Fish to Sell from Gale Cliffs in Dredge - Price per inventory slot
| Catch | Slots | Value | Value per slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmouth Salmon | 3 | $20 | $6.67 |
| Decorator Crab | 4 | $27 | $6.75 |
| Black Sea Bass | 2 | $15 | $7.50 |
| Conger Eel | 5 | $100 | $10 |
| Sturgeon | 4 | $50 | $12.50 |
Best Aberration Fish to Sell from Gale Cliffs in Dredge - Value per slot
| Catch | Slots | Value | Value per slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decaying Blackmouth | 3 | $50 | $16.67 |
| Bearded Mackerel | 2 | $45 | $22.50 |
| Sprouting Eel | 5 | $115 | $23.00 |
| Bony Wreckfish | 6 | $140 | $23.33 |
| Translucent Sturgeon | 4 | $95 | $23.75 |
Worst Fish in Dredge - Which Fish to Throw Out
The worst fish in Dredge is Blue Mackerel. It can be sold for $10 but need two inventory slots. The $5 per slot means you'll earn next to nothing. Avoid catching this fish unless you have room to spare. The game has nothing nice to say about Blue Mackerel: "Practically worthless but enough to stave off hunger." This is like dragging common items in Diablo to sell in town.
Fish during the day in Dredge
While night fishing has its merits, it's simply too dangerous initially. Instead of risking getting your boat wrecked, enjoy your daily fishing trips until you earn enough money to upgrade the boat in Dredge. This will also help you with keeping your catch fresh and avoiding infection.
- Fresh fish can be sold at full price.
- Stale fish is worth 60% of the initial price.
- Rotting fish is worth 30% of its value.
- Infected fish can be sold at 30% of the value.
- Rotten fish can't be sold.
Complete Requests to make money fast in Dredge
By completing requests for Fishmonger, you'll make money fast in Dredge. He'll ask you to catch specific fish types, which is a great way to earn more, especially from a less valuable catch. If you need more fish than you can hold and keep fresh, visit Fishmonger more often and give him the fish until you catch the amount he seeks. This way, the fish will be fresh, and you'll have more space in your cargo.
For more guides for this horror fishing game, check out How to get upgrade materials in Dredge on Pro Game Guides.
Published: Apr 6, 2023 08:03 am