Distant Seas is a relatively free adventure and fishing game. In the vast ocean, there are many different national regions, and the types of fish that can be caught in each region vary greatly. Below is an introduction to all the categories in Distant Seas. Since there are over a hundred types of fish in the game, and each type of fish can produce more varieties after mutation, the following will introduce the distribution of fish and the characteristics of fish in these regions. If you want to catch specific types of fish, you can go directly to the designated locations.

There are 6 fishable sea areas in the game, and within these 6 areas, there are 7 different fishing waters. Some fish can only be caught at specific times, appearing only during the day or night. Some specific fish are also affected by the weather. These fish have different sizes, so the fishing tools required are also different. First, there is the Marrow Islands, which is an area where new players will venture. The fish here are basically coastal, nearshore, and offshore species. Blue mackerel is a type of fish that is very easy to obtain in the early stages, and cod also appears in this area. Both of these fish need to be caught during the day, and can generally be caught with a fishing rod or trawl net.

Another area is the Gale Cliffs, which becomes accessible in the mid-game. Here, you can encounter nearshore, shallow water, and offshore fish. You can catch ocean bass and tiger mackerel, both of which are caught during the day. If you come to this area at night, you can choose to catch striped sawfish in the nearshore area, and smallmouth sculpin in the shallow water area. The difficulty of catching them is not high, but the fish are poisonous, so caution is needed when handling them. Conger eels, a type of eel, also appear at night, and in many side quests later in the game, this type of fish is needed, so you can catch several here.

The settings for other areas are similar, with each sea area divided into several different regions. In these regions, most fish can be caught during the day, with only a few appearing at night. In the later stages, you will need to use trawls or cages for fishing. The harder the fishing, the greater the rewards.
Whether it's common fish or rare fish, catching them requires some skill. For example, rare fish like giant piranhas or paddlefish require more advanced catching skills. First, you need to sail your boat to a specific area. The level of your fishing rod or trawl net is closely related to the success rate of catching fish. It's necessary to upgrade these fishing gear and the boat. If you encounter obstacles while sailing, you can use explosives to clear them, allowing you to continue to deeper parts of the ocean. In areas with stronger currents, there are often higher-level fish.

This concludes the introduction to all the categories in Distant Seas. Fish catching is quite random; they do not appear in a specific location. You need to explore the sea by sailing your boat, and you must have patience when fishing. This way, you have a chance to catch more fish. Some side quests require these rare fish to complete. If you have time in the early stages, you can spend more time fishing at sea. The system also has a corresponding guide, which players can check out.