Fishing (Harvest Moon: Magical Melody)

There are only 3 different areas you can fish in. The freshwater lake, the river, and in the ocean. To get to the ocean you must first befriend the dolphin at the dock, then he will let you ride him to an empty off-shore rock-island where you can fish.

To fish just throw your little bait thingy in the water and when the shadow of a fish (like in Animal crossing and River king) gets near it will pull it down. There will be big shadows and small shadows, depending on the fish sizes. If you scare off a fish it will disappear into the water and you will loose it. You will get an "!" above your head then start to mash the button. Once you pull it out it will display the fish's type and size and ask if you want to throw it back in. There is a glitch where it wont display anything and just pocket it straight-away. You can also catch cans and rubber boots, you should always dispose of these in the recycling bins around town (and your house) otherwise you will loose popularity.

LONG RIVER
There is a river in Flower Bud Village, and it's divided in four sections. High River, Upstream River, Midstream River, and Downstream River. Each part holds different fishes.

High River
Above the Suspension Bridge. It is located in the mountain and near the Harvest Goddess Spring. To get there, just enter the Mountain, and head west. You'll see the bridge.

Upstream
Between the Suspension Bridge and Duck Bridge. It is located north of Woody's Workshop.

Midstream
Between Duck Bridge and Encounter Bridge. It is located under of Blue Sky Ranch.

Downstream
Between the Encounter Bridge and Sunset Bridge. It is located west of the Junk Shop.

Stardrop Pond
It is located northeastern of Sunny Lake. It is a small pond with one, circling fish in it.

Sunny Lake
It is located far west. Just keep walking west, and on a road, and you'll be there.

Underground Lake
It is located in very deep of the Lake Mine, at 100 level. Walk over Sunny Lake when it's frozen solid during winter

Beach
It is located far south. If you're standing on the bright sand, that's the beach. The pier also counts as the beach

Delta
It is located south of the Sunset Bridge, above the ocean. It's little spot, but you can fish at shores of delta.

Southern Water
It is located at the island. More details under.

Northern Water
It is located at the island. More details under.

Fish Chart
This chart is arranged by the location, and season.

High River

 * Char - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Amago - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Yamame - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Dace - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Rainbow Trout - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Upstream

 * Amago - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Yamame - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Dace - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Rainbow Trout - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Midstream

 * Amago - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Crawfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Dace - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Rainbow Trout - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Silver Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Downstream

 * Crawfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Cureall - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Salmon - Autumn
 * Dace - Spring, Summer, Autumn,+Winter
 * Silver Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Stardrop Pond

 * Crucian Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Silver Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Smelt - Summer, Autumn, Winter

Sunny Lake

 * Crucian Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Crawfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Silver Carp - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Hutchen - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Smelt - Summer, Autumn

Beach

 * Flounder - Spring, Winter
 * Blowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Chulowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Squid - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Halibut - Autumn, Winter
 * Maple Flounder - Autumn

Island

 * Squid Prince - Summer

Northern Water

 * Halfbeak - Spring, Winter
 * Flounder - Spring, Winter
 * Blowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Chulowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Squid - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Saury - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Shrimp - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Snadore - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Snapper - Summer
 * Opaleye - Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Lampsquid - Summer*,Autumn, Winter
 * Mackerel - Autumn, Winter
 * Sardine - Autumn, Winter
 * Shinapper - Winter

Delta

 * Cureall - Spring, Summer, Autumn
 * Blowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Chulowfish - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
 * Salmon - Autumn
 * Lobster - Autumn, Winter