Where to Find Southern Bluefin Tuna
In Loftia, Southern Bluefin Tuna is caught at Deep Lake Fishing Spot (Rare), Deep Lake Fishing Spot (Uncommon), and Lake Fishing Spot (Rare) in The Hanging Gardens. The highest catch probability is at Deep Lake Fishing Spot (Rare), where landing a successful catch offers up to a 75.0% chance. Southern Bluefin Tuna is classified under the Fish category with Rare rarity and sells for 15 Dew.
Fishing Spots and Catch Rates
Catch chances and quantities for Southern Bluefin Tuna depend on landing a good or critical catch during the fishing minigame. The following table details every fishing spot where Southern Bluefin Tuna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Lake Fishing Spot (Rare) | The Hanging Gardens (Deep Lake) | Rare | Hard (4 rings) | None (0%) | 66.7% (1) / 22.2% (2) | 75.0% (2) | 1-2 | 30s |
| Deep Lake Fishing Spot (Uncommon) | The Hanging Gardens (Deep Lake) | Uncommon | Medium (3 rings) | None (0%) | None (0%) | 75.0% (2) | 2 | 30s |
| Lake Fishing Spot (Rare) | The Hanging Gardens (Lake) | Rare | Hard (4 rings) | None (0%) | 11.1% (1) | 25.0% (2) | 1-2 | 30s |
Basic normal catches never yield fish at these spots, so landing at least a good catch is required to obtain Southern Bluefin Tuna. Each node respawns on a 30-second timer once depleted.
Research Bundles and Uses
The in-game item description reads: “This fish needs to move to breathe, so it never stops swimming!”. Southern Bluefin Tuna is required for the Heavy-Weight Titans bundle at the Central Lake Research Station, which needs 1 Southern Bluefin Tuna to complete. No other quests, recipes, or inspiration goals currently require Southern Bluefin Tuna in the game files.
Contribution Bins
In addition to research stations, Southern Bluefin Tuna is requested in Hanging Gardens fish bin turn-ins. One daily request calls for 2 Southern Bluefin Tuna alongside 3 Seventyfour Seabream. A second daily request asks for 2 Southern Bluefin Tuna alongside 3 Bahia Brain Coral. 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 Southern Bluefin Tuna 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