animal crossing fish and bugs october

Here Are the Animal Crossing Fish & Bugs That Are Leaving in October

The Fall season is kicking into high-gear in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as October comes to a close. Now that the month is ending, though, this means that there are some fish, bugs, and sea creatures leaving your island.

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Once November comes around, a brand-new set of critters will be arriving at your not-so-deserted island. If you still plan on filling out your Critterpedia and donating these creatures to help fill out Blathers’ museum, here’s a helpful list of every single fish, bug, and sea creature leaving Animal Crossing in October.

Good luck finding them all!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fish Leaving in October

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fish Leaving in October
  • Mahi-mahi – Found at the pier with a big shadow all day
  • Giant Trevally – Found at the pier with a big shadow all day
  • Rainbowfish – Found in rivers with a small shadow between 9 am and 4 pm
  • Moray Eel – Found in the sea with a thin eel-like shadow all day
  • Tilapia – Found in rivers with a medium shadow during any time
  • Betta – Found in rivers with a small shadow between 9 am and 4 pm
  • Angelfish – Found in rivers with a small shadow between 4 pm and 9 am
  • Ribbon Eel – Found in the sea all day with a small shadow
  • Snapping Turtle – Can be found in rivers between 9 pm and 4 am with a big shadow
  • Catfish – Found in ponds between 4 pm and 9 am with medium shadow

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