How to catch sardines in Hartopia

A very early introduction to fishing HartopiaAnd you get your first fishing rod during the tutorial. From there, you are free to go fishing in all the lakes and deep waters to test your luck and start filling your fish collection journal.

The sardine is a beginner-friendly fish available from level 1, making it one of the easiest entries to complete quickly. If you are wondering where to find sardines Hartopia And how to catch it fast, read on.

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Where to find sardines in Hartopia

location	the time	weather	level is required
Ocean (coastal waters near wrecks)	all day long	Sunshine, rain, rainbows	Level 1

Sardines are widespread in the ocean, especially around Coastal waters near ruins by the Old Sea. If you walk along the shore in that area, you will see the shadows of fish in the shallow salt water. Those silhouettes indicate active fish spawns, and that's where you want to cast your line.

Thankfully, there are sardines Available all daySo you don't have to worry about fishing in certain time windows. This fish also thrives in many climate types, making it easy to farm and sell in the early game.

Sardine selling price

Like all the fish inside HartopiaSardines come in different star ratings. The higher the star rating, the more gold you'll earn from selling it.

Star rating	Sell value
1-star	50 gold
2-star	75 gold
3-star	100 gold
4-star	200 gold
5-star	400 gold

Although the sardine is an early game fish, a high quality version can still bring in a solid amount of gold.

How to catch sardines in Hartopia

Catching sardines follows standard fishing mechanics Hartopia. Once you see a small fish silhouette in the ocean water, take your fishing rod and cast your line towards it. After a few seconds, the fish will bite. When this happens, hold the reel input to start pulling it in. Keep a close eye on the tension meter on your line.

As the sardine is a level 1 fish and relatively easy to catch, it does not put up much of a fight compared to larger species. This makes it perfect for practicing stress control early in the game. Repeat this process until the fish is completely inside.

Investing in fishing hobby upgrade tickets increases your chances of catching high-star sardines. A fishing hobby upgrade also makes reeling easier and reduces the risk of your line cutting.