WoW Fishing in Midnight: Complete Zone Guide and New Fish List

The Midnight expansion takes World of Warcraft to Quel'Thalas, the ancient homeland of the blood elves and high elves. With new zones come new fish, new cooking recipes, and new gold-making opportunities for anglers. Whether you are planning to fish on day one for massive launch-window profits or simply want to know what lurks beneath the enchanted waters of the elven kingdom, this guide covers everything you need to know about fishing in Midnight.

Midnight Zones Overview for Fishing

Quel'Thalas is divided into several distinct zones, each with unique water types, fish species, and fishing skill requirements. The zone design draws heavily on the elven aesthetic — expect shimmering arcane pools, ancient rivers running through ruined spires, and coastlines bathed in perpetual twilight.

Zone	Water Type	Fishing Skill Needed	Notable Fish
Silvermoon Reach	Arcane-infused pools, city canals	1+	Sunwell Minnow, Magisters' Koi
The Sunwell Plateau Shores	Coastal, holy-touched waters	25+	Radiant Sunfish, Luminous Eel
Eversong Wilds	Forest streams, enchanted ponds	1+	Goldleaf Trout, Eversong Perch
The Ghostlands Depths	Blighted rivers, undead-tainted pools	50+	Shadowspine Catfish, Blightfin Pike
Thalassian Highlands	Mountain lakes, waterfall basins	75+	Highland Arcanefish, Crystalscale Salmon
The Dawnbreaker Coast	Deep ocean, offshore pools	100+	Dawnfire Grouper, Thalassian Swordfish

New Fish Species in Midnight

Midnight introduces a full slate of new fish species, each tied to the arcane and elven themes of Quel'Thalas. Here is what we know about the major catches:

Common Fish

• Sunwell Minnow — The bread-and-butter fish of Midnight. Found in virtually every body of water across Quel'Thalas. Used in basic cooking recipes and as a reagent for entry-level feast materials. Expect high supply and moderate prices.
• Goldleaf Trout — Found in the forested streams of Eversong Wilds. A staple ingredient in several mid-tier food buffs. These should maintain solid prices throughout the expansion due to consistent recipe demand.
• Eversong Perch — Another common forest fish. Primarily used for leveling cooking skill rather than end-game recipes, so prices will likely be lower after the first few weeks.

Uncommon Fish

• Magisters' Koi — An arcane-infused fish found in the enchanted pools near Silvermoon. Its shimmering scales make it a key ingredient in stat food that provides intellect buffs, making it particularly valuable to caster DPS and healers.
• Radiant Sunfish — Caught along the Sunwell Plateau shoreline. The holy-touched waters give this fish unique properties, and it is expected to be a primary ingredient in the expansion's top-tier versatility food.
• Shadowspine Catfish — Found only in the blighted waters of the Ghostlands. The corrupted ecosystem makes these fish rarer and harder to catch, but they are essential for certain consumable recipes tied to shadow-themed content.

Rare Fish

• Highland Arcanefish — A rare catch from the mountain lakes of the Thalassian Highlands. Glows with visible arcane energy when caught. Expected to be a key ingredient in the best-in-slot feast recipe for Midnight's first raid tier.
• Crystalscale Salmon — Another rare highland fish with crystalline scales. Likely used in high-end alchemy recipes or as a standalone valuable material.
• Dawnfire Grouper — The premium deep-sea catch from the Dawnbreaker Coast. Catching these requires high fishing skill and access to the coastal zone, which may be gated behind story progression. Expect this to be one of the most expensive fish on the Auction House.
• Thalassian Swordfish — A trophy-class fish from deep offshore waters. Likely tied to achievements and possibly a unique cooking recipe that provides a powerful but short-duration buff.

Zone-by-Zone Fishing Guide

Silvermoon Reach

The rebuilt capital zone of Quel'Thalas is where most players will first encounter Midnight's fishing content. The canals and arcane pools throughout the city and its outskirts provide convenient fishing spots close to vendors, trainers, and the Auction House. This is the ideal zone for leveling fishing from 1 in the new expansion. Fish here are common and low-value individually, but the convenience factor makes it the best spot for building up initial stock.

Eversong Wilds

The forested zone surrounding Silvermoon features winding streams and enchanted ponds nestled between ancient trees. Pool fishing is productive here, with Goldleaf Trout pools spawning frequently along the river banks. The zone is relatively safe from hostile mobs, making it an excellent spot for low-level fishing alts.

The Ghostlands Depths

The Ghostlands have always been the darker side of Quel'Thalas, and Midnight leans into that atmosphere. The blighted rivers and undead-tainted pools here yield unique fish that cannot be caught anywhere else. The Shadowspine Catfish in particular is expected to be a high-value catch due to its scarcity and recipe demand. Be prepared for hostile mobs in this zone — having a combat-capable character or a stealthing class helps.

The Sunwell Plateau Shores

The coastline near the Sunwell is bathed in holy light, creating unique fishing conditions. Radiant Sunfish can only be caught here, and the zone's pools have a chance to contain bonus holy-infused reagents. This is expected to be a popular fishing destination due to the high value of its catches and the relatively peaceful environment.

Thalassian Highlands

The mountain zone of Midnight features alpine lakes and waterfall basins with crystal-clear water. Fishing here requires higher skill levels but rewards you with the expansion's rarest and most valuable fish. The Highland Arcanefish in particular is expected to be a cornerstone ingredient for raid feasts, making this zone the go-to spot for serious gold-making anglers.

The Dawnbreaker Coast

The deep-ocean fishing zone of Midnight. Access may require completing certain story chapters, and the fishing skill requirements are the highest in the expansion. The Dawnfire Grouper and Thalassian Swordfish found here are premium catches. If you can get here early in the expansion's life cycle before other anglers catch up, the profit potential is enormous.

Fishing Skill Progression in Midnight

Midnight follows the modern WoW approach to profession skill, with its own expansion-specific fishing skill track. Here is the expected progression:

Skill Range	Best Leveling Zone	Notes
1 - 25	Silvermoon Reach / Eversong Wilds	Catch anything — every cast gives a skill point
25 - 50	Eversong Wilds / Sunwell Shores	Skill-ups slow down, focus on pool fishing
50 - 75	Ghostlands Depths	Blight pools give reliable skill-ups
75 - 100	Thalassian Highlands	Mountain lakes for final skill points
100+	Dawnbreaker Coast	Max skill required for rare deep-sea catches

Gold-Making Strategy for Midnight Launch

The launch window of any expansion is the most profitable time to be a fisherman. Here is how to maximize your gold during Midnight's launch:

1. Level fishing immediately — While other players focus on questing and dungeons, rush to level your fishing skill. Being one of the first anglers to reach the high-level zones gives you access to rare fish before the market is saturated.
2. Prioritize recipe-linked fish — Check which fish are required for the best cooking recipes and focus your efforts there. Feast ingredients will always command the highest prices.
3. Sell early and often — Do not hoard fish waiting for prices to climb. Launch prices are almost always the highest they will ever be. Sell immediately.
4. Use FishBot for overnight sessions — The biggest advantage you can have during launch week is volume. While you sleep, your character can be fishing, building up stock for the next day's Auction House postings.
5. Diversify across zones — Do not fish in only one zone. Spread your efforts to catch a variety of fish and tap into multiple recipe markets.

Midnight's Quel'Thalas setting promises some of the most visually stunning fishing locations in WoW's history. Between the arcane-infused pools, the twilight coastlines, and the corrupted Ghostlands waterways, there is no shortage of places to cast your line. Get your fishing skill ready, scout the zones on day one, and prepare to profit from the enchanted waters of the elven homeland.