As of the Mini-Games Update, Net a Fish has SEVEN mutations: Shiny (1.15x), Gold (1.25x), Crystal (1.35x), Glitched (1.5x), Rainbow (2x), Starlit (2.5x), and Haunted (3x). These mutations affect fish in the sea, increasing their earning rate and sale value. You can get mutated fish by catching them with your net as they spawn in the sea.
Mutated fish are the real money makers in Net a Fish. Depending on the mutation, they can earn up to 3x more than their base variants. They also provide higher returns if and when you decide to sell them off. But not every mutated fish is worth dropping the net for. In this guide, we’ve listed all Net a Fish mutations and their multipliers so you know which ones are a must-catch.
How to Get Mutated Fish in Net a Fish
There are two ways to get mutated fish in Net a Fish: catch mutated fish from the river and fusion. Fish with mutations will spawn in the river, and you can catch them by casting your net. Here are a few things that you can do to increase the spawn rate and chance of mutated fish.
- Buy the Mutation Magnet Upgrades: From the Upgrades menu, click on Fishing and scroll down to find the Mutation Magnet. Purchase it and keep upgrading it regularly to increase the chance of catching mutated fish.
- Wave Rush, Lucky Tide, and Shimmer Surge: Certain Net a Fish Events increase the chances of catching mutated fish. Actively play during Wave Rush, Lucky Tide, and Shimmer Surge events to catch more mutated fish.
- Use Glitter Lure, Starlight Worm, or Phoenix Feather: Use any of these three baits to increase your chances of getting fish with mutations. You will have to complete certain Rebirths to unlock these baits at the Bait Shop.
Apart from catching them from the sea, you can also get mutated fish by fusing duplicate fish. Here’s how that works:
- Fuse 10 Normal Fish to get 1 Shiny Fish.
- Fuse 8 Shiny Fish to get 1 Gold Fish.
- Fuse 6 Gold Fish to get 1 Crystal Fish.
- Fuse 4 Crystal Fish to get 1 Glitched Fish.
- Fuse 3 Glitched Fish to get 1 Rainbow Fish.
- Fuse 2 Rainbow Fish to get 1 Starlit Fish.
Now that you know how to get fish with mutations, read on to learn about all the possible mutations in the game.
All Net a Fish Mutations & Their Multipliers
As of the Mini-Games Update, there are SEVEN mutations in Net a Fish. The table below lists all of them and their value multipliers:
| Mutation | Multipliers |
|---|---|
| Shiny | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 1.15x |
| Gold | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 1.25x |
| Crystal | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 1.35x |
| Glitched | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 1.5x |
| Rainbow | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 2x |
| Starlit | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 2.5x |
| Haunted Currently unobtainable. | Increases the sale value and earning rate of the fish by 3x |
Net a Fish FAQs
As of the Mini-Games Update, Starlit is the best mutation in Net a Fish because it applies the highest value multiplier to the fish (2.5x).
No, the Haunted mutation was only obtainable during the Halloween event. With the Mini-Games Update, all Halloween content has been removed from the game, including the Haunted mutation.
No, fish can not spawn with multiple mutations in Net a Fish. As of the Mini-Games Update, Net a Fish only supports a single mutation per fish.
No, fish in your cooler or aquarium can not get mutated. The only way to get mutated fish in Net a Fish is to catch them from the river using your net or fuse duplicates.
While you’re here, make sure you also check out our guide on All Net a Fish Events and redeem the latest Net a Fish Codes for free Ocean Crates and boosts.
