How to Find Bismuth Bitterling, Whispering Stargazer, & Regal Dottyback – Hallowfall Fishing Derby

The Hallowfall Fishing Derby is live, and it’s your chance to catch some of the rarest Trophy Fish in The War Within. Here’s everything you need to know to dominate this weekly event.

Event Overview

What is it?

The Hallowfall Fishing Derby is a weekly fishing event where players catch rare Trophy Fish to earn Mereldar Derby Marks.

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How to Start?

• Accept the quest from Captain Oathmyt in Hallowfall at /way #2215 44.22 61.59.
• You’ll get the Derby Dasher buff, allowing you to catch Trophy Fish for one hour.
• Once the hour is up, you’ll have to wait until next Saturday to try again.

Why Participate?

• 25 Mereldar Derby Marks — Earn these by catching Trophy Fish and turning in the quest.
• 1 Mereldar Derby Mark per unique fish — Keep fishing after catching the Trophy Fish to rack up more marks!

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Where to Find the Trophy Fish

Here’s where you can hook each of this week’s special catches:

Fish	Special Bait	Zones	Pools
Bismuth Bitterling	Chum	Isle of Dorn, The Ringing Deeps	Glimmerpool
Whispering Stargazer	Whispers of the Deep	Isle of Dorn, The Ringing Deeps, Hallowfall	Stargazer Swarm
Regal Dottyback	Royal Chum	Hallowfall, Azj-Kahet	Royal Ripple

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Fish Details

• Bismuth Bitterling
  Where? — Found in Glimmerpools, primarily off the coasts of Isle of Dorn or The Ringing Deeps.
  Tip — It’s fairly common, so don’t stress too much about this one.
• Whispering Stargazer
  Where? — Look for Stargazer Swarms along the coasts of Isle of Dorn, in The Ringing Deeps, or Hallowfall.
  Tip — While uncommon, they’re abundant in their natural habitat.
• Regal Dottyback
  Where? — Found in Royal Ripple pools in Hallowfall or Azj-Kahet.
  Warning — Low Fishing Skill might get you Cursed Ghoulfish instead!

Conclusion

The Hallowfall Fishing Derby is a great way to have fun and earn rewards in The War Within. By catching the three special Trophy Fish—Bismuth Bitterling, Whispering Stargazer, and Regal Dottyback—you can collect valuable Mereldar Derby Marks. These marks will help you get unique rewards and show off your fishing skills.

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Remember to start by accepting the quest from Captain Oathmyt in Hallowfall and make sure to use the right bait for each fish. Focus on catching the Trophy Fish first, and then keep fishing to earn even more marks before your buff runs out. Don’t forget to grab an Angler’s Guide to make finding fish easier.

With some patience and the right strategy, you’ll be able to catch all the fish you need and make the most of the Hallowfall Fishing Derby.