Standard Lure
Everyday lureUsed on Desert (Island 3) · $15
How to get it
- Buy it from the Desert island shop after unlocking Island 3.
What the Standard Lure catches
Catfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Bluegill
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Yellow Boxfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Angelfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Needlefish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Sea Urchin
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Clownfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Seahorse
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
Bowlfish
A regular How to Fish catch landed with Standard Lure. The desert island is the recommended or lure-unlock stop, not a universal location lock. Like every regular creature, it has a rare drip variant that counts toward Fishipedia.
⚠️ Good to know
- All nine normal Desert catches use the Standard Lure — at $15 per community price lists, the Desert is the cheapest farming ground in the game.
- You need one Needlefish from this pool for the Tourist's Carrot trade, which summons the Pufferfish.
- Do not confuse it with the Standard BOSS Lure ($280) — same shop, very different price and purpose.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Standard Lure in How to Fish?
Buy it from the Desert island shop after unlocking Island 3.
What does the Standard Lure catch in How to Fish?
The Standard Lure is used for: Catfish, Bluegill, Yellow Boxfish, Angelfish, Needlefish, Sea Urchin, Clownfish, Seahorse, Bowlfish — on Desert (Island 3).
How much does the Standard Lure cost in How to Fish?
$15, per community price tables checked 2026-08-26.
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.