Where to Catch Barreleye?

The first important details about the Barreleye in ACNH are that it spawns from 9pm to 4am, and it only appears in the sea. As such, fans that are looking to get one of these rare fish for their museums in Animal Crossing: New Horizons should head to the beaches for some night time fishing.

Where can I catch a Barreleye in Animal Crossing?

The easiest way to catch a barreleye is by using fish bait, which is made from one manila clam. Bait in hand, you can find a good spot along the shore and set up camp. Look for the small fish shadows!

Where can Barreleye fish be found?

The barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma) is a deep-sea fish that lives in the ocean, mostly in the North Pacific Ocean, off the Californian coast. It also exists in the Indian and Atlantic oceans. Deep waters ranging from Baja California to the Bering Sea to Japan also have barreleye fish populations.