How to Catch the Rare Clockwork Fish in Crimson Desert

A fantasy game screenshot shows a character holding a mechanical fish called "Clockwork Fish." The character wears elaborate armor in a desert setting.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

A fantasy game screenshot shows a character holding a mechanical fish called "Clockwork Fish." The character wears elaborate armor in a desert setting.
  • Primary Subject: Crimson Desert
  • Key Update: Players have discovered that fishing is possible within Tashkalp's quicksand, leading to the acquisition of the extremely rare Clockwork Fish.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 3, 2026
  • Quick Answer: To catch the Clockwork Fish, stand on the center rock in the quicksand basin east of Tashkalp and cast your line directly into the sand.

The Clockwork Fish from Crimson Desert is making waves online, and for good reason.

Because of what it is and where it's located, the Clockwork Fish is an extremely rare catch. However, just because it's difficult to obtain doesn't mean it's impossible - it will simply require some patience.

Here's everything to know about catching the legendary fish.

How to Find the Clockwork Fish in Crimson Desert

To find the Clockwork Fish, you'll need to head towards the Sandshift Basin near the east of Tashkalp.

Video game map screen showing a blue marker at center with intersecting red lines. Gray roads and terrain patterns form a minimal, neutral backdrop.
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

On the map, this area looks like a small body of water, which will be confusing because it's actually covered in quicksand. To answer the question I'm sure you have: yes, you will be throwing your fishing line into the quicksand.

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Head to the middle of the sand and stand on the rock in the center so you don't drown in the quicksand. Then, simply throw your line out and wait until a fish bites. This process truly depends on luck - you can get the fish in an hour or in five minutes. There is no guaranteed spawn time.

Video game scene showing a character fishing with a rod in a sandy desert. An on-screen guide provides fishing tips. Character’s shadow cast on rippled sand.
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

Once you feel a bite, pull in from the opposite direction of the fish's movements. Now, you can either wait until you successfully reel the Clockwork Fish in or wait until you see any movement and walk towards the area where the movement occurred, and grab the fish from the quicksand.

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Now, you may be wondering - why is this such a legendary fish? It's because until recently, players had no idea there was a quicksand area where it was possible to fish. It was believed that you could only fish in small streams or bodies of water.

A warrior in armor proudly holds a large fish in a desert landscape under a clear blue sky. A text box beside him describes the "Clockwork Fish."
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Credit: Pearl Abyss

The Clockwork Fish is extremely hard to catch because of the quicksand element - since it isn't clear, the visual indicators that show if you're close to catching the fish are minimal. Due to its rarity, it earned a legendary status among fans.

Additionally, when you catch it, the description claims you're the "greatest angler in Pywel." Which is true - after all, you caught an actual robotic fish.

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