Where to Find Red Handfish
In Loftia, Red Handfish is caught at Forest Fishing Spot (Rare) and Forest Fishing Spot (Uncommon) in The Hanging Gardens. The highest catch probability is at Forest Fishing Spot (Rare), where landing a successful catch offers up to a 100.0% chance. Red Handfish is classified under the Fish category with Rare rarity and sells for 15 Dew.
Fishing Spots and Catch Rates
Catch chances and quantities for Red Handfish depend on landing a good or critical catch during the fishing minigame. The following table details every fishing spot where Red Handfish can be caught, including district area, node tier, minigame difficulty, catch chances, drop quantities, and respawn timer:
| Fishing Spot | District & Area | Tier | Minigame Difficulty | Normal Catch | Good Catch | Critical Catch | Quantity | Respawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fishing Spot (Rare) | The Hanging Gardens (Forest) | Rare | Hard (4 rings) | None (0%) | 75.0% (1) / 25.0% (2) | 100.0% (2) | 1-2 | 30s |
| Forest Fishing Spot (Uncommon) | The Hanging Gardens (Forest) | Uncommon | Medium (3 rings) | None (0%) | None (0%) | 100.0% (2) | 2 | 30s |
Basic normal catches never yield fish at these spots, so landing at least a good catch is required to obtain Red Handfish. Each node respawns on a 30-second timer once depleted.
Research Bundles and Uses
The in-game item description reads: “Enjoys long walks along the seabed with their large hand-like fins”. Red Handfish is required for the Murky Waters bundle at the Central Lake Research Station, which needs 1 Red Handfish to complete. No other quests, recipes, or inspiration goals currently require Red Handfish in the game files.
Contribution Bins
In addition to research stations, Red Handfish is requested in Hanging Gardens fish bin turn-ins. One daily request calls for 3 Red Handfish alongside 3 Spring Pygmy Sunfish. A second daily request asks for 2 Red Handfish alongside 3 European Mudminnow. Hanging Gardens contribution bins refresh their turn-in requests every 24 hours, so individual bundles appear only on certain days.
Navigation and Related Guides
For full inventory stats, check the Red Handfish item page. Review all local species and catch spots in the fish list guide. Track fishing node coordinates across the district on the interactive map. View turn-in requirements for all research collections on the research station bundles page. Learn more about fishing mechanics and spot tiers in the fishing guide.
Sources
- Loftia Early Access game files