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Carrot

Quest bait

Used on Desert (Island 3) · quest item — not for sale

How to get it

  1. Catch a Needlefish with the Standard Lure on the Desert island.
  2. Give it to the Tourist under the tree.
  3. Take the Carrot he gives you.
  4. Use it as bait to summon the Pufferfish.

What the Carrot catches

Pufferfish

The Desert island story boss — fast, tanky, and the most common progression wall of the mid-game. Summoned only with the Tourist's Carrot.

⚠️ Good to know

  • No lure can replace the Carrot — it is the only Pufferfish trigger.
  • Prepare before casting: the Pufferfish is the most common mid-game progression wall.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the Carrot in How to Fish?

Catch a Needlefish with the Standard Lure on the Desert island. Give it to the Tourist under the tree. Take the Carrot he gives you. Use it as bait to summon the Pufferfish.

What does the Carrot catch in How to Fish?

The Carrot is used for: Pufferfish — on Desert (Island 3).

Source notes

Catch pools and quest steps per the KeenGamer complete walkthrough; prices per the Nerd's Chalk lure comparison table. Both checked 2026-08-26. Unconfirmed prices are marked rather than estimated.