Rudd Heartopia โ Location, Sell Price & Catch Guide
Everything the fish database records for Rudd (็บข็ผ้ฑผ): where it spawns, its time window, its weather gate and what it is worth.
Quick Rudd Answer
Where: Hot Springs Lake. When: Any time of day, any weather. Requirement: fishing level 5, shadow None (Unknown), difficulty None/10. Value: 150G base, up to 1200G at 5โ .
Rudd Stats Table
| Location | Hot Springs Lake |
|---|---|
| Time window | Any time of day |
| Weather | Any weather |
| Rarity | 2โ โ3โ |
| Minimum fishing level | 5 |
| Shadow size | None โ Unknown |
| Catch difficulty | None/10 โ |
| Base sell price | 150G |
| Star bonuses | 2โ 225G / 3โ 300G / 4โ 600G / 5โ 1200G |
| Special conditions | Specific Location |
Rudd Sell Price by Star Rating
| Rating | Sell price |
|---|---|
| 1โ base | 150G |
| 2โ (+50%) | 225G |
| 3โ (+100%) | 300G |
| 4โ (+300%) | 600G |
| 5โ (+700%) | 1200G |
At 150G base and a catch, Rudd is a steady income fish rather than a jackpot. A 5โ catch is worth 1200G, so keep the best specimens for a starred sale instead of dumping them into the first sell point you pass.
How to Catch Rudd
- Reach fishing level 5. Below that, Rudd will not appear no matter how long you cast.
- Travel to Hot Springs Lake and watch for a unknown shadow โ Unknown.
- Fish during any time of day. Any hour works, so this is a flexible filler catch.
- Weather does not gate this catch โ it bites in any condition.
- Expect None/10 difficulty โ .
- Event or season condition: Specific Location.
You need fishing level 5 before Rudd starts appearing, so this is an early-game catch you can farm while unlocking later zones. The shadow reads as unknown on the water, which is the fastest way to tell it apart from the other fish sharing the same spot.
It is the #3 highest-value fish recorded at this spot (7 species total), so prioritise it when the shadow appears.
Other Fish at the Same Spot
- Bluegill Sunfish โ 395G base, level 10
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish โ 250G base, level 9
- Bullhead โ 150G base, level 7
- True Whitefish โ 105G base, level 1
- Perch โ 100G base, level 2
- Tadpole โ 100G base, level 3
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you catch Rudd in Heartopia?
Rudd spawns in Hot Springs Lake.
What time and weather does Rudd appear?
It is available during any time of day and the weather condition is any weather. Seasonal or event conditions also apply: Specific Location.
How much does Rudd sell for?
Base value is 150G, rising to 1200G for a 5โ specimen.
What level and shadow size does Rudd need?
Fishing level 5; the shadow is None (Unknown), catch difficulty None/10.