Brown Sardine in Escape from Duckov is a common fish, and it is necessary to catch it for the Fishing Novice quest. But it can also be a little tricky to find if you are looking in the wrong direction. can make up to 800 credits per fishing run in good spots!

What to know

  • Brown Sardine can be caught both day and night.
  • Found in Ground Zero and Warehouse areas.
  • Effective baits include earthworms, upgraded bait, R6 batteries, and lighters.
  • The weather usually never affects your catch.

Brown Sardine location: Best places to find it

You can find Brown Sardines in Ground Zero and Warehouse fishing spots. Avoid fishing in bunkers—they are not there!

Fishing Spot Availability
Ground Zero Dock Day & Night
Warehouse Area Day & Night
Farmhouse Sunny Days

Bait types for Brown Sardine

The Brown Sardine is highly versatile when it comes to bait. Keep it basic or keep it unconventional. Here's a list of bait types and it's sources -

Bait Type Source/Notes
Earthworm Dug in Ground Zero with shovel
Upgraded Bait Crafted: 2 earthworms + 3 soda crackers
R6 Battery Loot from boxes/enemies
Cippo Lighter Loot from boxes/enemies
Toilet Cleaner Loot from boxes/enemies

How to catch Brown Sardine fish

Step 1

Start at any of the locations given above. Go with Ground Zero, Warehouse, or Farmhouse for fishing.

Step 2

Take a basic or advanced rod and choose one of the valid baits.

Step 3

Fish at any time of day; both daytime and nighttime work!.

Step 4

Keep a close eye on fishing mini-game prompts and trigger with spacebar when the circles overlap.

Step 5

You can store your catch in bunker barrels for quest turn-ins, consumption, or credit farming.


With these strategies, catching Brown Sardine is a piece of cake! After reaching level 10, you unlock more challenging fishing spots with higher-quality fish rewards.