Itching for some new bugs to net and new fish to catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? That’s good! Because June is almost here and with it comes some new critters to collect for Blathers’ museum. Read on for all of the new bugs and fish coming to New Horizons in June for both hemispheres.
For those you don’t know, Nintendo follows the seasons in Animal Crossing and that includes fish migrations and the such. You don’t have infinite time to catch some of these as a result. With a total of 80 different fish and 80 insect species, you don’t want to miss out when they take off for the season.
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Animal Crossing Northern Hemisphere Fish Arriving in June
It’s finally that time of year! Sharks are coming to the northern hemisphere! Break out those fishing reels, craft some bait, and head to the ocean. The Great White Shark will soon be one of the best options available for you to earn cash via fishing. Not to be overlooked is the Dorado which will soon be found in your rivers alongside the also lucrative Arowana and Arapaima.
| Fish | Bell Value | Location | Shadow Size | Availability |
| Giant Snakehead | 5,500 | Pond | Very Large | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Gar | 6,000 | Pond | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Tilapia | 800 | River | Small | Anytime |
| Piranha | 2,500 | River | Small | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. + 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. |
| Saddled Bichir | 4,000 | River | Large | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Arowana | 10,000 | River | Medium | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Arapaima | 10,000 | River | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Dorado | 15,000 | River | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Ribbon Eel | 600 | Ocean | Small | Anytime |
| Suckerfish | 1,500 | Ocean | Medium | Anytime |
| Hammerhead Shark | 8,000 | Ocean | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Saw Shark | 12,000 | Ocean | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Whale Shark | 13,000 | Ocean | Very Large | Anytime |
| Great White Shark | 15,000 | Ocean | Very Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
Animal Crossing Southern Hemisphere Fish Arriving in June
Not a super great month for the southern hemisphere, but at least they’re getting the Stringfish and Oarfish!
| Fish | Bell Value | Location | Shadow Size | Availability |
| Pond Smelt | 500 | River | Small | Anytime |
| Stringfish | 15,000 | Clifftop River | Large | 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. |
| Squid | 500 | Ocean | Medium | Anytime |
| Sea Butterfly | 1,000 | Ocean | Tiny | Anytime |
| Oarfish | 9,000 | Ocean | Very Large | Anytime |
Animal Crossing Northern Hemisphere Bugs Arriving in June
The pests are here. Fireflies can be pretty, sure, but they aren’t exactly worth much. Be prepared for Goliath Beetles to start spawning on your palm trees. No more running on the beach!
| Bug | Bell Value | Location | Availability |
| Mosquito | 130 | Flying | 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. |
| Firefly | 300 | Flying | 7 p.m. – 4 a.m. |
| Emperor Butterfly | 4,000 | Flying | 5 p.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Goliath Beetle | 8,000 | On Palm Trees | 5 p.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Drone Beetle | 200 | On Trees | Anytime |
| Rainbow Stag | 6,000 | On Trees | 7 p.m. – 8 a.m. |
Animal Crossing Southern Hemisphere Bugs Arriving in June
As far as sheer numbers go, again, not many bugs coming to the southern hemisphere, it is basically winter after all. At the very least, they’re all worth more than a thousand bells and are worthy catches whenever you see one.
| Bug | Bell Value | Location | Availability |
| Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing | 2,500 | Flying | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Emperor Butterfly | 4,000 | Flying | 5 p.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Dung Beetle | 3,000 | Rolling Snowballs | Anytime |
And that’s it! Best of luck when it comes to completing your collection.
